Franklin "Del" Baber Obituary (1933 - 2023)

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Franklin "Del" Baber on June 15, 2023, at the age of 90. Born on April 17, 1933, in Carlisle, Iowa, Del dedicated his life to the same community he was raised in. Del married the love of his life, Margaret, on September 27, 1952, and together they raised four sons. Del was an avid hunter in his younger years and took great pride in sharing his passion and knowledge with his sons. As a family, Del and Margaret enjoyed camping and exploring the beautiful landscapes of the United States. Del's industrious nature led him to a successful career as a tire builder at Armstrong/Pirelli, where he worked until his retirement in 1987. His dedication to his work was matched only by his commitment to his community. Del served as a fireman, EMT, and scuba diver for the Carlisle Fire Department for nearly 30 years, in addition to eight years as a city councilman and eight years as a Warren County Supervisor. Del is survived by his sons, Gary (Tammie) Baber, Terry Baber, Cliff (LaDonna) Baber, and Scott Baber, 12 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and 5 great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Margaret, his father, Clifford Baber, his mother, Anna Stallsworth Baber, his five brothers and two sisters, and his daughter-in-law, Dawn (Freeman) Baber.