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- July 4, 2011
Richard C. Baes
Lockport Union-Sun & Journal
GASPORT — Richard C. Baes, age 77, of Gasport, entered into rest on Saturday, July 2, 2011, at his home. Born November 5, 1933 in Chula Vista, CA, he was the son of the late Charles and Lillian (Wruck) Baes.
After graduating from Lockport High School in 1951, Richard joined the US Navy. He met and married his wife, Lois (Crabb) Baes, August 2, 1958, in Two Rivers, WI. Mrs. Baes died August 8, 2004. After leaving the military he and his wife made their home in Gasport. Richard was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church, life member of the Terry’s Corners Volunteer Fire Company, Terry’s Corners-Wolcottsville Benevolent Association, Lockport American Legion #410, Lockport Elks Lodge #41 and Niagara County Volunteer Fire Police Association. He enjoyed hunting, trap shooting, bowling, gardening and spending time with his family. He had lived in Gasport since 1964; previously of Two Rivers, WI and Lockport.
Richard is survived by his loving children, Jeffrey (Amy) Baes of Gasport and Kim (Joe) Middione of Fresno, CA, Stephen, Nicholas and Bryan Baes of Gasport and Samantha Reid of Gasport. Brother of John Baes of Monroe, LA, Barbara (Robert) Boudreaux of Reidsville, NC and Glorine Jones of Monroe, LA. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial service for Richard on Tuesday, July 12, 2011 at 11:00 AM from the Zion Lutheran Church, 4447 Central Avenue, Gasport, NY, with the Reverend Rodney Klinzing officiating. Inurnment will be in Hartland Central Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to the Sherrie-Bream Funeral Home, Gasport, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to Terry’s Corners Volunteer Fire Company Building Fund, 7801 Chestnut Ridge Road, Gasport, NY 14067. Please sign guest register at www.sherriebreamfuneralhome.com.
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1933 - 2011 (77 years)