Tonie M. Baer, 78, of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 4:50 a.m. on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born to Edward "Eddie" and Thelma (Sands) Baer on August 17, 1947, in Wabash, Indiana.

Tonie was a graduate of Northfield High School. After high school, he served in the United States Army as a Clerical Specialist. Tonie retired from the Wabash City Fire Department after serving 24 years from September 1969 to September 1993. He owned Baer's Cycle World in Wabash, Indiana. 

Tonie is survived by his four nieces; Lisa (Scott) Hearn, Angie Baer-DeLauter, both of Wabash, Indiana, Cinda Baer, Susan Baer, both of Texas; eight great nieces and nephews; Blake (Hayley) Hearn of North Manchester, Indiana, Caitlin Hearn, Miles Hearn, Phoebe (Ian Ogden) Hearn, Reese (Layne) DeLauter, Sterling (Blake Peterson) DeLauter, all of Wabash, Indiana, Seth Baer and Reid Baer, both of Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Ted Baer and Todd Baer. 

Funeral Services will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at McDonald Funeral Home, Wabash Chapel, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992 with Pastor Brad Wright Officiating. Private family graveside services will take place at Gardens of Memory in Marion, Indiana. 

Visitation for friends and family will be two hours prior to the service on Thursday, December 4, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials can be made to the Wabash County Animal Shelter, 810 Manchester Ave, Wabash, Indiana 46992. 

McDonald Funeral Homes, Wabash Chapel, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, have been trusted with Tonie M. Baer's final arrangements.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com