Craig Baker

Craig William Baker, 63, of Clearfield died Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018, at Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines.

A visitation to celebrate Craig's life will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12, at Clearfield United Methodist Church with reflections and prayer given at 7:30 p.m. by the Rev. Tim Maxa. Private burial will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in his name to be decided. Armstrong Funeral Home, 205 W. Monroe St., in Mount Ayr is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.armstrongfh.com.

Craig, son of Carroll and Leann (Porter) Baker, was born May 15, 1955, in Creston. Craig grew up in Taylor County and graduated from Clearfield High School in 1973.

On March 28, 1976, Craig married Markeeta Jeanne Beggs. At an early age, Craig was drawn to the land and farming.

Craig was a member and trustee at Clearfield United Methodist Church, Clearfield school board member and served on the Farm Service Agency committee.

Craig is survived by his wife Markeeta of Clearfield; children, Matt (Amy) Baker of Kansas City, Missouri, Marcy Baker and Nathan Johnston of Urbandale and Brent (Jodie) Baker of Grundy Center; grandchildren, Zane, Mason and Bryce Baker and Samantha and Madison Glass; parents, Carroll and Leann Baker of Clearfield; sister Sherri (Dennis) Doggett of Seymour; sister-in-law Reeta (Gordy) England; brothers-in-law, Greg Beggs, Jeff Beggs and Jack (Kim) Beggs.

Craig was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ralph and Anna Porter and Rosa and Ernest Baker and father- and mother-in-law, Roy and Norma Beggs.