Dale E Baker
March 20, 2025
Rev. Dale Edwin Baker, age 91, peacefully passed into the presence of the Lord, whom he loved and served for over 60 years. Dale was born in Altoona, Pennsylvania in the Mercy Hospital, the fourth of five sons to Sidney and Mary Baker. In 1936, he moved with his family to Northumberland, Pennsylvania, where his father established the Baker Tire Service which he operated for 30+ years. Dale was a graduate of Northumberland High School, class of 1952. He played both basketball and baseball. He was an outstanding athlete. Upon graduation, Dale enrolled at the Practical Bible Training School, later Davis College, in Johnson City, New York. Dale excelled in both basketball and music. He was part of a championship basketball team for 3 years, leading in scoring (once having scored 52 points in a single game well before the 3-point shot).