In Memoriam Dean P.
In Memoriam Dean P. Baker Dean P. Baker, 86 of Akron, IN, passed on Sept. 12, 2023, at his residence. Dean was born on March 2, 1937, in Canton, SD, to the late Edgar Paul and Annabelle Marie (Ellis) Baker. He married on June 6, 1959, in Clarion, IA, to Suzanne Turk, she survives. They moved to Akron from Clarion, IA, in 1964. Dean retired in 1999 as President of Pike Lumber Company of Akron, but he would tell you he was a forester from Iowa State University. He was a longtime member of the Akron United Methodist Church, where he served numerous roles. He also was an active member in the Akron Lions Club and various industry associations, which included, the Indiana Hardwood Lumbermen’s Association and the Indiana Forest and Woodland Owners’ Association. He is survived by his wife Suzanne Baker of Akron; son Chris and wife Darleen Baker of Rochester; daughter Sarah and husband Richard Solano of Akron; grandchildren Nathan Baker, Daniel and wife Sara Solano, Andrea Baker, Adam and wife Celia Solano, and Thomas Solano; and sister Lois Baker of Edina, MN. Dean was preceded in death by his parents. Memorial contributions can be made in his memory to the Beaver Dam Community Church/Wheels on Fire to assist the community members who are fighting cancer or to the Akron United Methodist Church Endowment Fund. Share a memory or send an online condolence at www.hartzlerfuneralservices.com. n SOUTHEAST Continued from page 45 When asked if his sales are better than they were six months ago, he said, “Our sales have certainly dropped off some, the economy is slow and with the higher interest rates people aren’t buying and building homes like they were.” He mentioned that his company offers Red and White Oak and Poplar in thicknesses of 4/4-8/4 and in all grades. “White Oak is certainly our best seller. Red Oak seems to have started to pick up and Poplar’s pricing is still a concern,” he continued. He sells to end use manufacturers, such as millwork, flooring and furniture makers, as well as distributors. “All of our customers’ business seems to have also dropped off to some degree. We are working 40 hours a week, we haven’t had to work short time, but we aren’t putting in over time,” he said. In Georgia a lumber representative said that his marketplace has been better than it has been over the past six months. He offers Red Oak in thicknesses of 4/4 and 5/4, Poplar in thicknesses of 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, 8/4 and 10/4 and White Oak in 4/4. “White Oak is my best seller in all grades. Red Oak is selling well in FAS and No. 2 Common, I just wish that there was more volume there. FAS Poplar is doing well and so is Poplar in No. 2 Common,” he said. He added that his biggest issue with Poplar is getting it into certain markets. “From a freight standpoint, I can’t match what people want to pay for it and also get it to port. When the price of Poplar loosens up I think that it will be just fine.” He sells to Hardwood distribution, domestic end use customers, such as flooring and cabinetry and to exporters. “I react to what my customers want to buy and it doesn’t matter what market I am selling into, the prices vary from customer to customer,” he mentioned. n Scan and sign-up to get all 13 digital issues of National Hardwood Magazine FREE and delivered directly to your inbox. Carl rosenberry & sons lumber, InC. CARL ROSENBERRY & SONS LUMBER, INC. Celebrating Over 100 Years in Business! 7446 Path Valley Road Fort Loudon, PA 17224 Phone: (717) 349-2289 FAX: (717) 349-2044 7446 Path Valley Road, Fort Loudon, PA 17224 • Phone: (717) 349-2289 • FAX: (717) 349-2044 Two automatic circle mills and Two line automatic bar band circle resaw mills and Maintaining line bar 700,000’ band resaw K.D. inventory and 1,000,000 700,000’ K.D. bd. ft. inven- of Maintaining Green tory and 1,000,000 Air Dried bd. lumber ft. of 300,000 Green and bd. Air ft. Kiln Dried Capacity lumber 300,000 bd. ft. Kiln Capacity KILN DRYING FINE Kiln Drying Fine PENNSYLVANIA Pennsylvania HARDWOODS Hardwoods ANNUAL ANNUAL PRODUCTION 7,000,000’ 75% 75% Red Red and White Oak www.rosenberrylumber.com www.rosenberrylumber.com Email Email inquiries to to Jackie Kriner at jackie@rosenberrylumber.com • Top Quality Kiln Dried Hardwood Lumber Rough/S2S • Specializing in: 4/4 thru 8/4 Red Oak 4/4 thru 8/4 White Oak • Also: Cherry, Hard Maple & Soft Maple • Shipping Mixed Trucks/Containers Worldwide Sirianni Hardwoods, Inc. 912 Addison Road Painted Post, New York 14870 Telephone: (607) 962-4688 Fax: (607) 936-6237 www.siriannihardwoods.com Sales - Tom Armentano sales@siriannihardwoods.com Purchasing - Andy Dickinson andy@siriannihardwoods.com 46 NOVEMBER 2023 n NATIONAL HARDWOOD MAGAZINE RealAmericanHardwood.com/industry RealAmericanHardwood.com/industry NOVEMBER 2023 n NATIONAL HARDWOOD MAGAZINE 47
