May 29, 1923 – March 19, 2018
Eugene “Bud” Baitz, 94, Atlanta, passed away March 19, 2018 at Miller’s Merry Manor at Tipton.
He was born May 29, 1923 near Atlanta to Arthur Henry and Ruth Magdalene (Langolf) Baitz.
He graduated from Arcadia High School with the Class of 1941 where he played center on the basketball team that won the Hamilton County Tourney. After completing high school he attended Central Normal College at Danville, Ind.
Bud was a life-long farmer, an occupation he loved and in which he worked hard. He raised row crops along with tending to livestock, and involved his children in both.
He was a member of Hobbs United Methodist Church where he served as a trustee and church board member. He also was a member and past president of the Hamilton County 4-H Council.
He married Phyllis Jane (Gunning) Baitz on June 23, 1945. She preceded him in death June 10, 2006. In addition to his wife and parents, he was also preceded in death by a son: Dennis Baitz, a brother: Francis Baitz, and a sister: Imogene Sloan.
Surviving him is a daughter: Linda Jane Baitz, Atlanta, and two sons: David (Tammy) Baitz, Arcadia, and Danny Lee Baitz, Atlanta, grandchildren Leslie (Chris) Robinson and Andrew (fiancé Andrea Ehrie) Baitz, plus great-grandchildren: Brittney, Olivia, Grant, Tanner, Patton and Rylynn.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 23, 2018 at Hartley Funeral Homes Cicero Chapel, 209 W. Jackson St., Cicero, IN 46034, with Pastor Dennis Lafferty officiating. Burial will follow at Arcadia Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 22, 2018.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Hamilton County 4-H Council, Inc., 2003 Pleasant St., Noblesville, IN 46060. You may send condolences online at hartleyfuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements
Calling: 5 to 8 p.m., March 22
Service: 11 a.m., March 23
Location: Hartley Funeral Homes Cicero Chapel
Condolences: hartleyfuneralhomes.com