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D. Duane "Bax" Baxter

D. Baxter Obituary

D. Duane "Bax" Baxter, 75, of Atlantic, died Friday, July 4, 2025, at his home.
Visitation with the family present will begin at 10 a.m., Friday, July 11 at the United Church of Christ in Atlantic followed by a Celebration of Life Memorial service at 11 a.m. Immediately following the service, lunch will be served in the fellowship hall.
At 2 p.m., we will begin Bax's final ride from the church to the Evergreen Cemetery in Anita. Those riding a motorcycle in the final ride should park on ramp in front of the church. The south entrance at the church will be handicap accessible.
In lieu of flowers and keepsakes, memorials are preferred so they can be donated to the Atlantic Community Schools and the Cumberland Fire Department.
Survivors include his wife, Susan.
Roland Funeral Service is caring for Bax's family and his arrangements. Condolences may be left at www.rolandfuenralservice.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Atlantic News Telegraph on Jul. 7, 2025.

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Jul

11

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

United Church of Christ

1607 Hazel St, Atlantic, IA

Jul

11

Celebration of Life

11:00 a.m.

United Church of Christ

1607 Hazel St, Atlantic, IA

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