<http://fortmorgantimes.com/articles/2007/02/07/community/obituaries/obit-baer.txt> Raymond Rodney Baer, 68, lifelong resident of Wiggins, died Monday evening, Feb. 5, 2007 at the North Colorado Medical Center in Greeley. He was born Nov. 25, 1938 in Fort Morgan to Robert Sr. & Anna (Busch) Baer. He married Suzanne Krening on June 19, 1960 in Fort Morgan. Mr. Baer was an insurance agent with the Baer Agency in Wiggins since 1968. He also farmed and raised cattle for 16 years. Baer was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Fort Morgan. He was also a board member on the Wiggins Volunteer Fire Department. He served on the board of education for the Wiggins School District for 8 years, and was a 4-H leader for Long Meadow 4-H Club for over 20 years. He enjoyed bowling, fishing, and playing cards. He especially enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren in their athletic events. Ray was a caring and generous person in his personal and business life. Mr. Baer is survived by his wife Suzanne Baer of Wiggins; three sons and their wives, Steve & Jennifer Baer of Wiggins, Alan & Lori Baer of Akron, and Tim & Mary Beth Baer of Parker; 8 grandchildren, Brittini Mauro, Logan Mauro, Brady Baer, Jordan Baer, Brandon Baer, Brienna Baer, Michael Baer, and Matthew Baer. He is also survived by his sister, Helen Maddox of Wichita, KS; and his brother-in-law and his wife, Jim & Donna Krening of Eaton. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Robert Baer; and his sister, Betty Orth. Visitation will be Thursday, Feb. 8th from 1 - 5 PM at the Heer & Jolliffe Mortuary in Fort Morgan. Funeral services will be Friday, Feb. 9th at 11:00 AM at Trinity Lutheran Church in Fort Morgan. Interment will follow in Memory Gardens Cemetery in Fort Morgan. Friends may make memorial gifts in Baer’s name to the Heer & Jolliffe Mortuary, 225 E. Platte Ave., Fort Morgan, CO 80701. Paid obituary.