December 2, 1961 – November 2, 2018
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Obituary for Michael J. Baer
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Michael J. Baer, 56, of Shippensburg, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 2, 2018 at his home.
Born Saturday, December 2, 1961 in Chambersburg, he was a son of the late Donald E. and Carrie M. Shoemaker Baer, Sr.
Michael was a 1980 graduate of the Shippensburg Senior High School. He was presently employed as a cook at the Shippensburg University.
He was an avid NASCAR fan, and a fan of all racing, including, sprint car, dirt track, and drag racing. He loved fishing and camping.
He is survived by one sister, Sylvia Jean Baer, and her Fiance’ Denny Drezek, Chambersburg; and one brother, Robert E. Shoemaker, Orrstown.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Donald E. Baer, Jr.
Funeral services will be held Friday, November 9, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. in the Fogelsanger-Bricker Funeral Home & Crematorium Remembrance Chapel, with The Rev. Barbara A. Hutchinson and The Rev. Guy Baer officiating.
Burial will be in Mongul Cemetery. A viewing will be held Thursday, from 6:00 until 7:00 p.m. and one hour prior to the service on Friday in the Remembrance Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, Michael’s wish would be that everyone spend an evening with the ones they love, in his memory.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.fogelsanger-brickerfuneralhome.com.
Born Saturday, December 2, 1961 in Chambersburg, he was a son of the late Donald E. and Carrie M. Shoemaker Baer, Sr.
Michael was a 1980 graduate of the Shippensburg Senior High School. He was presently employed as a cook at the Shippensburg University.
He was an avid NASCAR fan, and a fan of all racing, including, sprint car, dirt track, and drag racing. He loved fishing and camping.
He is survived by one sister, Sylvia Jean Baer, and her Fiance’ Denny Drezek, Chambersburg; and one brother, Robert E. Shoemaker, Orrstown.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Donald E. Baer, Jr.
Funeral services will be held Friday, November 9, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. in the Fogelsanger-Bricker Funeral Home & Crematorium Remembrance Chapel, with The Rev. Barbara A. Hutchinson and The Rev. Guy Baer officiating.
Burial will be in Mongul Cemetery. A viewing will be held Thursday, from 6:00 until 7:00 p.m. and one hour prior to the service on Friday in the Remembrance Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, Michael’s wish would be that everyone spend an evening with the ones they love, in his memory.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.fogelsanger-brickerfuneralhome.com.
First Visitation
When
Thursday, November 8th, 2018 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Location
Fogelsanger-Bricker F.H. & Crematorium Remembrance Chapel
Address
116 W. King Street Shippensburg, PA 17257
Location Information
The Remembrance Chapel sits adjacent to the main Funeral Home.
Second Visitation
When
Friday, November 9th, 2018 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Location
Fogelsanger-Bricker F.H. & Crematorium Remembrance Chapel
Address
116 W. King Street Shippensburg, PA 17257
Location Information
The Remembrance Chapel sits adjacent to the main Funeral Home.
Service Information
When
Friday, November 9th, 2018 1:00pm
Officiating
Rev. Barbara Hutchinson
Co-Celebrant
Rev. Guy Baer
Location
Fogelsanger-Bricker F.H. & Crematorium Remembrance Chapel
Address
116 W. King Street Shippensburg, PA 17257
Location Information
The Remembrance Chapel sits adjacent to the main Funeral Home.
Interment Information
Location
Mongul Cemetery
Address
4162 Roxbury Road Shippensburg, PA 17257
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