Edward Baker

Edward "Eddie" S. Baker, age 83 of Siren, died December 28, 2008 at home. Eddie was born October 28, 1925 to Lena (Rockaway) and Charles W. Baker in Lorain Township, Polk County, Wisconsin. Eddie married Avis Hillman on November 15, 1952 in Lincoln Township, Burnett County, Wisconsin. He farmed when they were first married and later worked at the Plymouth Building in Minneapolis for 9 years, Durex for 17 years and Northstates for 3 years. Eddie also enjoyed the time he worked at US Bedding and Rolite. Eddie loved being involved in the family activities. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, woodworking, skating, cross country skiing, yard work and camping. He was baptized into Christ on June 6, 1980 at Dunham Lake. Eddie was preceded in death by his parents and twin brother Alva. Eddie is survived by his wife Avis, daughters Dixie Lea (Allen) Jeffery and Donna Rae Tyler, grandchildren Jason (Jackie)Jeffery, Chad (Susette) Jeffery, Tory Jeffery, Amanda Jeffery and Grahme Jeffery, great grandchildren CJ and Jake, Aunt Nellie Rockaway, nieces, nephews, other relatives, friends and "Mitzey" (grandpa's little squirrel dog - miniature dachshund). Funeral services were held Friday, January 2, 2008 at Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Webster, with Scott Nedland officiating. Interment followed at Lorain Cemetery, Lorain Township. Casketbearers were Jason Jeffery, Chad Jeffery, CJ Damaske, Allen Jeffery, Roger Hillman and Mike Hillman. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Webster.