Richard E. Baer, age 89, formerly of Oak Park; grew up in Tinley Park and attended Thornton High School; graduate of Northwestern University; 37-year management accounting and finance career with Standard Oil/Amoco in Chicago; longtime coach within the Oak Park youth baseball leagues during the 1960’s and 70’s; passed away peacefully June 16. Beloved husband of Ann L. nee Rowley for 68 years; loving father of Richard Jr. (Vickey), Robert (Jani), Randall (Janie), Roger (the late Rosemary), Ruthann (Christopher) Wolfe and Ronald (Kerry) Baer; proud grandfather of 21 and great-grandfather of 13; dear brother of Melvin (Clara) Baer and Dolores (the late Rollen) Easter. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, June 24th at Grace Bible Church , 398 W Eggleston Ave, Elmhurst at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to KeepBelieving.com or through Wycliffe Bible Translators (JAARS.org). Arrangements handled by Gibbons Funeral Home, Elmhurst. 630-832-0018 or www.gibbonsfuneralhome.com