Racine – Frank E. Baker, 84, passed away at St. Luke's Medical Center in Milwaukee on Tuesday, May 10, 2011 with his family by his side, following a courageous battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis. Frank was born in Racine on January 20, 1927 to Frank J. and Edna (nee, Felbob) Baker. He married the former Frances L. Page in 1969. Frank was a veteran of the U.S. Navy during WWII, serving on the U.S.S. Bray D.E. 707 in the North Atlantic doing convoy and anti-submarine duty. Upon his discharge from the Navy, Frank worked as a route salesman at Progressive Dairy. In 1960 he was appointed to the Racine Fire Department, where he served until his retirement in 1982. In his retirement he and Frances loved to spend their time together traveling. Frank is survived by his wife, Frances Baker; sons, James (Terry) Baker, William (Linda) Baker and Donald Baker; step-daughters, Elizabeth (Lawrence) Harrer, Linda Page; and step-son, Charles (Suzy) Page; nine grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; and his sister, Charlene (Robert) Rowland. Frank is also survived by other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Frank J. Baker; step son, Jack E. Page; a step-grandson; and sister, Lorraine Bussian. A memorial service for Frank will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, May 26, 2011 at 7 p.m. Entombment will take place at West Lawn Memorial Park. Relatives and friends may meet with the family at the funeral home on Thursday from 4 p.m. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the Special Olympics of Southeast Wisconsin, 6150 Taylor Avenue, Racine, WI 53403.