Patricia Marie Baer

Patricia Kelly Baer, age 94 of Grand Rapids, passed away peacefully at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband, David C. Baer; sister, Barbara (Robert) Rhodes; brother, R. Dennis (Margaret) Kelly; and son-in-law, David Benjamin. Patricia is survived by her children, Paula Benjamin, Sheila (Keith) Thayer, John (Susan) Baer, William (Lynda) Baer, Thomas (Gina Vita) Baer; sister, Laura (Edward) Scarpelli; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Patricia and David lived most of their married life in Rochester, NY and Michigan. She loved to teach piano and did so for over thirty years. Patricia had a great sense of humor and was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother who will be missed greatly by her family. A private family service to take place in New York State at a later date. Memorial contributions in Patricia’s name may be made to Guiding Eyes for the Blind, 611 Granite Springs Rd., Yorktown Heights, NY 10598.