Robert Wayne Baxter Obituary

We bid farewell to Robert Wayne Baxter of Cape Coral, Florida, born in Chicago, Illinois, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on January 15, 2026 at the age of 57. Robert touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Robert Wayne Baxter to pay them a last tribute.

As Robert departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Robert may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Robert leaves behind.

He was predeceased by: his father Wayne Baxter. He is survived by: his wife Tracy Cowan (Haaland); his children, Nathaniel, Payton and Lindsay; the mother of his children Lisa Baxter (Polishak); his mother Jo Ann; his stepsons, Jack and Max Cowan; his brother John; and his niece Sarah Grant. He is also survived by many other extended family members and dear friends.

In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions in Rob's name to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI).