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Jerry Baker

Feb 5, 1957 – Nov 27, 2014

~~Jerry Baker departed from this life to be reunited with his Heavenly Father, on Thursday, November 27, 2014 at the age of 57.  He was born on February 5, 1957 to James R. and Lura (nee: Turner) Baker in Racine, WI.  He attended Washington Park High School in Racine, WI.  He was married to Margarita (nee: Martinez) Baker and later to Kimberly (nee: Connor) Baker.
 Jerry was employed by St. Luke’s Hospital for 20 years and later moved to Rice Lake, WI, where he was employed by Jack Links for 3 years.  He was a quiet and peaceful man that enjoyed nature and all of God’s beautiful creations.  He’s had every pet you could think of and his favorite pass time was fishing.  If you were ever looking for him your first stop was the fishing bank. He enjoyed music, family time and a good home cooked meal.  He was a proud member of the 6th Ward community and Huge Packers Fan.
 Jerry was preceded in death by his wife; Kimberly Baker, his mother; Lura Kirk, his father; James Baker Sr., his brother; James “Squeeky” Baker and several other uncles, aunts, cousins and friends.  He is survived by his two sons; Darren (Amy) Ziets of Seattle, WA and Nathan Murphy of Racine, WI; one grandson Leland Ziets of Seattle, WA.  He also leaves to cherish a step father; David Kirk of Racine, two brothers; Daryl Baker of Rice Lake, WI and Tyrone Kirk of Osage Beach, MO, four sisters; Cynthia (Lance) Prather, Armintta Franklin, Mertarsha (Willie) Fondren all of Racine, WI and Vanissa Kirk of St. Louis, MO; two sisters-in-law; Mary Martinez and Martha Martinez; three brothers-in-law; Lance Prather, Martin Martinez and Michael Martinez, a special mother-in-law; Maria Martinez, fourteen nieces; LaShunda Prather, Taleeka Prather, Tramara Prather, Amari Kirk, Megan Farrah, Daniqua Baker, Sandy Johnson, Nadia Franklin, LaQuisha Franklin, Vesna Franklin, J’lesia Fondren, Shalaya Sanders, Brooklyn Petty, and Nyi’ema Gentry, eight nephews; Christopher Kirk, Jaceon Fondren, Willie Fondren Jr, Billy Petty III, Travell Prather, Shonte Sanders, Levi Gentry, and Kai Gentry, special friends; Linda Killips, Kimberly Pierce and Doris Orton, special cousins; Orlando Turner, Steven Turner, Debra Turner, Pat Turner and a host of  uncles, cousins, friends and family. Jerry will be dearly missed.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate his life on Friday, Dec. 5th at 11:00 am, in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home Chapel. The visitation will be in the chapel from 10-11am. 

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  1. Dorothy m. Turner- Green says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Sorry for your loss.

  2. Dan Cole says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    I am very sorry for your loss. It can be hard for friends and family to find the right words to express at a time like this. Thankfully, we can always echo the comforting words that we read in the Bible. At Revelation 21:4 it tells us that the God of all comfort will soon do away with all suffering, sickness, tears, and death. Along with that promise and the one we read at John 5: 28, 29 we have a solid hope for the future. Until then, may you find relief in your most loving memories of Jerry. Your family has my sincerest condolences.

  3. Kirk Sokolowski says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    I knew Jerry in the 70s back in my old neighborhood. he was a good guy & friend. We met later when I was working at the old ST. Lukes hospital.He still remembered me, and was still the smiling,laughing Jerry I new.I’ll miss him

  4. Rev. Della Buckley says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    May the Lord blessings fall upon the family during this time of mourning and remembrance.

  5. Daris Gilliam Hodges says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Thinking about the Baker family and sending prayers your way. May God bless you all.

  6. Richard Thurman says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    I am sorry to hear of the passing of Jerry. Jerry was an old friend of mine. My condolences to the family.

  7. The Moore Family says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    Sorry to hear of your loss.May God continue to comfort you during this difficult time.

  8. Phyllis Yancy says

    November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

    To the family, so sorry for your loss. Prayers are being sent your way. God bless you and keep you.

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October 22, 2015

We want to thank Mike for the kindness and special attention he gave us for our mother. Marcella Conley. He came in the middle of the night himself to pick her up and take her to the funeral home. For the things that had to be taken care of, he told us not to worry; that it would be taken care of by him. Thank you also Mike for singing at her funeral, especially her favorite song, Amazing Grace. Thank you and all of your staff at Draeger-Langendorf.

Joan Schrader and family

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