Gary Baker

Gary Baker

April 26, 1950 - March 28, 2018

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Gary O. Baker, 67, of Platteville, passed away on Wednesday, March 28, 2018, after fighting a long, courageous battle. A Celebration of Gary's Life will be held at 4:00 p.m. on April 28, 2018 at the Ellenboro Saloon, where you are welcome to come and go as you please from 4:00 p.m. into the evening. The Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville, is assisting the family. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Gary Baker Memorial Fund. Online condolences may be made at www.melbyfh.com.

Gary was born on April 26, 1950 in Dubuque, Iowa, the son of Orville C. and Betty J. (Ring) Baker. He graduated from Platteville High School in 1968. He was united in marriage to Sandy Lee on February 1, 1975 in Platteville. Gary farmed the home farm for many years. Later on he worked at Pete's Feed Service and then Jim's Building Center. He was also a member of SWTEA Horse Association for many years. Gary enjoyed horse shoe pitching and loved AC/DC and dancing. Gary will be remembered most for always being the life of the party! He could always make people laugh with his many famous saying. Gary loved spending time with his Crystal Lake (Lodi, WI) family but Gary's favorite thing of all was time spent with his children and grandchildren.

Gary is survived by his wife, Sandy; four children, Corrie (DJ) Johnson, Jobie (Ryan) Hauber, Billie Jo (Sean Barber) Baker, and Beau (Heather) Baker; seven grandchildren, Kaden, Rhen, Nevaeh, Rallie, and Malaya Hauber, and Ainsley and Rowdy Baker; three sisters, Judy Baker, Kim Lipska, and Jan (Al) Brame; two brothers, Jeff (Renee) Baker and Tony (Kathy) Brandemuehl; brother-in-law, Ted (Dee) Lee; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and nephew, Eddy Lipska.

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Mariah Wiegel
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Baker family, I feel very blessed to have had the pleasure of taking care of Gary while he was at ManorCare. You’re family was very kind to all of us, and we couldn’t have loved Gary anymore. He was definitely one of a kind, and I will forever cherish the conversations and the time spent with him forever and ever. He was the kind to make you laugh without even trying. Thank you for putting your trust in our facility. Your entire family is in my thoughts and prayers. With love, Mariah Wiegel.
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Lane & Debbie Adrian
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Sandy, So sorry to here of Gary's passing. Gary was a great guy ,we shared a lot of fun times back in the day. You and your family have our sincer condoliance and we will keep you in our prayers Lane & Debbie
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Bob and Marie Kliebenstein
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Sandy and Baker family, Marie and I want to extend our condolences at the news of Gary's death. Knowing what we do about your clan from Bill and Kate and from our own interactions over the years we know there will be a ton of good memories shared. He was simply a fun and good person. I hope it works out that we will be able to attend any celebration of his life when the time comes. If not we will certainly tip a cold one in his memory. Gary was one of the good ones who will be remembered by a lot of people. We are keeping your family in our thoughts. Bob and Marie Kliebenstein Tomah
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stephanie becker and family
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Our deepest sympathy to the Bakers and all who knew and loved Gary. May you be comforted with many memories of love and happier times. May God bless and keep you during this time of sadness, remembering the promise that we will see our loved ones again!
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Lori Maseey
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On behalf of Ken,Austin and myself, please accept our sincere condolences on your loss. Our thought are with you during this difficult time. Peace to you and your family. The Massey's
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Duane Butson
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So sorry for your loss.

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