Daniel R. Baker

Daniel R. Baker

Dan passed away June 4, 2024, at the age of 87 surrounded by family.

Beloved husband and best friend to Delores (Dee) for 66 years. Loving father to Jeff (Dotti) and Jackie (Patrick) Cummings. Awesome Grandpa to Matthew (Alli) Piekarski, Amy Chambers, Dan (Katie Murray) Baker, Michael Baker and step grandchildren, Anne (Chris) Hlas, Ellen Hyde, Jill (Adam) Fink and Tyler Cummings. Proud Great Grandpa to 12 and wonderful brother to Ruth (Jim) Davis.

Dan retired from American Motors/Chrysler Parts Plant in 2000. He served in the Air Force from 1957-1961 and was a long-time member of the American Legion Post 416. He was part of their Funeral Honor Guard and member of their Americanism Program.

Dan was a fantastic Dad and Grandpa, loved card games, time at the lake, ice cream and would never pass up a cookie. He was a man of great honor and principle. Dan had an immense positive impact on his community and family. His memory will be dearly cherished by all who had the privilege to know him.

Services will be held on Friday, June 14, 2024 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Milwaukee. Visitation will be held from 10-11am with a Mass at 11am followed by Military Honors. Burial at Arlington Park Cemetery to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Bay View Community Center or the Our Lady of Lourdes St. Vincent de Paul would be appreciated. We want to thank all the staff at Legacy Hospice and New Perspective, Franklin for their compassionate care.