Robert Baxter Obituary
The family announces the passing of Robert Baxter of Highland, Indiana on June 25, 2026. Robert, born on March 6, 1935, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Robert Baxter to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Richard "Dick" Baxter and Eula Baxter (Wilkens); and his siblings, Tom, Dan, Mary and Martha.
He is survived by: his wife Vera; his children, Sandy Lukas (Bryan), Robin Briscoe (late John), Tami Howard (Tom) and Bob Baxter (Donna); and his grandchildren, Brad Lukas (Angie), Chad Lukas (Kristin Trzoski), Adam Lukas, Amanda Lewis (Don), Kyle Johnson and Tyler Baxter. He is also survived by seven great-grandchildren.
Bob was instrumental in the formation of the Nauvoo Historical Society, donating many Icarian artifacts for visitors to admire and learn about his ancestry.
