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STEAMBOAT ROCK -- Rachel Eileen Bakker, 75, of Steamboat Rock, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2025. 

A visitation was held on Friday, May 2nd, at First Christian Reformed Church,

Rachel was born on July 2, 1949 to Julia Lorraine Wulf in rural Grundy County. She was preceded in death by her beloved mother.

Rachel is survived by her devoted husband of 53 years, Glen Jay Bakker; her children, Jason Bakker, Andrew Bakker and Kristy Kopaska; and her cherished grandchildren: Jonah, Alexa, Jaxon, Cassandra and Brianna, along with son-in-law Jeff Kopaska and daughter-in-law Deb Bakker.

STEAMBOAT ROCK -- Rachel Eileen Bakker, 75, of Steamboat Rock, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2025. 

A visitation was held on Friday, May 2nd, at First Christian Reformed Church,

Rachel was born on July 2, 1949 to Julia Lorraine Wulf in rural Grundy County. She was preceded in death by her beloved mother.

Rachel is survived by her devoted husband of 53 years, Glen Jay Bakker; her children, Jason Bakker, Andrew Bakker and Kristy Kopaska; and her cherished grandchildren: Jonah, Alexa, Jaxon, Cassandra and Brianna, along with son-in-law Jeff Kopaska and daughter-in-law Deb Bakker.

Rachel was a woman of deep faith, unwavering love and quiet strength. She found joy in her family, her church community and the simple beauty of rural life. Hew warmth, kindness and generous spirit will be deeply missed by all who knew her.Rachel was a woman of deep faith, unwavering love and quiet strength. She found joy in her family, her church community and the simple beauty of rural life. Hew warmth, kindness and generous spirit will be deeply missed by all who knew her.