Background
Baker, Richard Lee was born on July 27, 1935 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. Son of Herman and Angeline (Sterkenberg) Baker.
book publishing company executive
Baker, Richard Lee was born on July 27, 1935 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. Son of Herman and Angeline (Sterkenberg) Baker.
Student, Calvin College, Grand Rapids, 1954-1956.
President, Baker Book House, Grand Rapids, 1957-1997; Chairman, Board Of Directors, Baker Book House, Grand Rapids, since 1997.
Board of directors Christian Schools International, 1981-1986. President of the board directors Christian Schools International Foundation, since 1988. Member Christian Booksellers Association (board directors 1985-1993), Evangelical Christian Publications Association (board directors 1981-1984).
Married Frances Leona Gesink, June 10, 1957. Children: Dawn, Dwight, David, Daniel.