GERALD (JERRY) THOMAS BAKER

Jerry was born on Oct. 22, 1958, in Alpena, Michigan the son of Melvin and Catherine (Bushey) Baker. He graduated from Alpena High School class of 1976. Jerry worked in manufacturing for Frigidaire and farmed most of his life. He enjoyed hunting, camping and had a love for tractors and enjoyed watching tractor pulls.

He is preceded in death by his parents, brother, Mike Baker, 1999 and sister, Bonnie Brilinski-Leonard in 2020.

Surviving is his wife, Cleao Baker; brothers, Paul (Mark Spencer) Baker of Las Vegas, Nevada, and Alpena, Michigan, Pat (Pauleen) Baker of Minnie’s Gap Wyoming; sister, Karen (Tom) Werth of Hyannis, Nebraska and nieces, and nephews, Beth Hamel, Scott Brilinski, Janella Buittner, Jon Werth, Travis Baker, Megan Baker, and Jarvis Poenisch. He also is survived by the Julian and Marzean cousins of Alpena.

Per Jerry’s wishes cremation will take place and no services will be held. For those desiring memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association in memory of Jerry. To share memories or leave online condolences please visit SkinnerFuneralHomes.com.