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- Bio: Bio Courtesy Wick (#47468179)Eugene Franklin BakerWas born in Lee County, Illinois Sept. 6, 1868. Passed away from this life May 3, 1930. Aged 61 years, 7 months, and 27 days."Frank" as he was generally known, came with his parents to Tekamah when he was only five weeks old, crossing the Missouri river on the ferry at Decatur. A cousin of his father's at that time a gold dollar which has always been kept by Frank's mother and which he showed this writer a few weeks ago. Frank also had a Norwegian twentyfive-cent piece as his father came from Norway, and as his name was almost unpronounceable in English he took the name of Baker. From Burt county they moved to Thurston county about 1890, where Frank broke the prairie quarter section north of Rosalie. Later he bought his home place across east of his brother Albert east of Pender. Frank was a strong, hearty, robust, good natured man, never complaining. Even during his last illness he was most patient. Half an hour before he passed away his brother Charley brought him a drink of water and asked him how he felt and he said "Just Fine."For many years he was a member of the I.O.O.F. lodge as long as there was a local lodge at Pender.About twelve years ago he rented his farm and has since taken life easier. He never married. For six years he was county commissioner and to the last took a lively interest in the political affairs of his county. To know him was to admire his stalwart manhood. He was well known in Thurston and Burt counties.He leaves to mourn his loss:- his mother Mrs. Betsy Baker at Pender with whom he spent the last six months of his life; three sisters: Mrs. Bert Smith of Dexter, Iowa; Mrs. Dell Boyd of Ventura, California; and Miss Nettie Baker Treasurer of Thurston County at Pender. Three brothers: Albert, Will and Charley at Pender. His father, two sisters and an infant brother proceeded him from this life. He also leaves numerous other relatives, friends and neighbors who will greatly miss his cheerful disposition. His relatives have the sympathy of his many friends in their sorrow. His favorite hymns were; "What a friend we have in Jesus" and "Abide with Me." L. Y.[Published in the Pender Times (Pender, Neb.) May 9, 1930]
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