Michael E. Baker
July 20, 2010
Michael was born August 14, 1960 in Fremont to David and Maxine 'Woerner' Baker Sr. He grew up in Fremont and graduated from Fremont High School in 1978. While in school he loved baseball and was involved with the American Legion Baseball program.
After school Michael worked for Bill Snyder then Excel Beef and Baxter Auto. He has been working as a roofer for Getzschman Heating in Fremont.
Michael married Debbie Hale on May 14, 1982 in Fremont. Michael was a member of the Fremont Anglers Association and was involved with the Relay for Life cancer walk.
Mike's greatest love was for his family. He loved family get together's, family trips and going to the boys sporting events as they grew up. He loved to hunt, fish, golf, and the 4th of July. For those of us who had the honor and privilege to share his life -- know he was one of the "Genuine Nice Guys".
Survivors:
Wife - Debbie of Fremont
2 Sons - Ryan and Nick Baker of Fremont
Brothers - David and wife Colleen Baker of Fremont
Tom Baker and friend Linda Leapley of Bennington
Rick Baker of Fremont
Doug Baker of Bennington
Sister - Pam and husband Dave Hindman of Fremont
Mother - Maxine Baker of Fremont
Father - David Baker of Fremont
Sister-in-law - Joyce and husband Jon Keen of Kearney
Laura Peterson of Fremont
Mother-in-law - Helen Hale of Fremont
nieces, nephews and extended family.
Michael was preceded in death by his father-in-law Harry Hale.
The funeral will be 11:00 A.M. Tuesday August 10, 2010 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. The Rev. Timothy Anderson will officiate. Burial will follow in Ridge Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the family for the "Mike Baker fishing tournament for kids" in the spring. Closed casket visitation will be Monday August 9 from 3pm to 8pm with the family receiving friends from 6pm to 8pm. Visitation will continue 1 hour before service at the church.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
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