It was a somber afternoon, April 13, 2024, at the home of Rudolph R. Baker Jr. where he passed away peacefully at 89 years of age.

He was born on April 9, 1935.  He was the son of the late Rudolph R. and Stella (Kline) Baker Sr and was a graduate of Park High School.

On October 19, 1957, he was united in marriage to the one and only Athena Duncan at St. Edward Catholic Church.

Rudy is a proud Veteran serving his country in the United States Army.

He was the proud owner of the Elmwood Restaurant for over 30 years followed by a Deli in Sturtevant.

Rudy lived for the outdoors and was a lifelong fan of the Chicago Cubs and Chicago Bears.  For a time he played a solid second baseman for the Mississippi Mud Hens.

Survivors include son, Daniel Baker; grandchildren, Rudy Steinhoff and Kayla Baker; his “Little Girl” Savannah Lee Steinhoff and will be dearly missed by his best four-legged companion, Rosie.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his lovely wife, Athena (Duncan) Baker; son, James A. Baker and daughter, Linda M. Baker.

Service Info

Memorial services honoring Rudolph’s life will be held at a later date.