Obituary for Edward Earl Baier

Edward Earl Baier passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at Otterbein Green Hills in West Liberty, Ohio.  He was born on September 14, 1946, to the late Walter and Dorothy (Clement) Baier. On August 9, 1986, he married Margaret Grimes, who survives in Kenton. 

Also surviving is his brother, John (Kim Montgomery) Baier.

A 1965 graduate of Kenton High School, Ed proudly served in the U.S. Navy for four years, including time in the Gulf of Tonkin. He worked as a custodian for Kenton City Schools for 30 years, spending his first 15 years at the middle school and his remaining years at the Oakleaf and Westview buildings. Known affectionately by the students as “Mr. Ed,” he truly loved working with the children.

Ed attended the First Baptist Church of Kenton. 

Graveside services with military rites for Ed will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at the Dunkirk Cemetery with Pastor Craig Mansfield officiating.

The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton is assisting the family with the arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Ed’s honor may be made to Universal Home Health and Hospice.

Online condolences may be expressed at pricefh.net.