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.

Gary Baker

April 26, 1950 - March 28, 2018

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