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Wayne Baker Obituary
Wayne Allen Baker, age 87, of Benson, MN., died Friday, November 25, 2022, at his daughter’s home in Oronoco, MN. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, December 16, 2022, at Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church in Benson. Visitation will continue from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., followed by a celebration of his life service at 11:00 a.m. on his birthday, Saturday, December 17, 2022, at Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church in Benson. Interment will be in the Benson City Cemetery. Arrangements are with Zniewski Funeral Home. www.zniewskifuneralhome.com
Wayne was born December 17, 1934, in Scotland, SD to Stanley and Martha Baker. He graduated from Scotland High School in 1952. He attended Southern State Teachers College at Springfield, SD, and excelled in football, basketball, and track. His first teaching job was at Bonesteel, SD. After a year of teaching, he was drafted into the Army.
On March 1st, 1957, he married Jacque Morris in Scotland, SD and moved to Ft. Leonard Wood, MO. military base. In December 1957, they returned to South Dakota with their daughter, Lynn. A son, Lee was born in 1959. Wayne taught a year in Avon, SD, then accepted a position to teach and coach at Delmont, SD.
In 1963, Wayne and Jacque moved to Benson, MN where he taught English, Driver’s Education and coached for 31 years. He also spent many hours running the clock for sporting events and scouting for coaches. Wayne loved to travel, play pool, golf, fish, hunt, watch birds, and listen to country western music. His favorite sports to watch were golf, football, and baseball. Nothing was more important to him than family.
He is survived by one daughter, Lynn (and Steve) McNamara, of Oronoco, MN; one son, Lee (and Linda) Baker of Maple Grove, MN; five grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren; sister Laverne and brother Ron. He is preceded in death by his wife Jacque, parents Stanley and Martha, brother Donald, sister JoAnne, sister-in-law Joyce Baker, brother-in-law Don and brother-in-law Kenny.
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Colleen Reuss Tosel
December 4, 2022
Eighth grade English was the best class I ever had. Mr. Baker put up with a lot in our driver’s Ed behind the wheel, but got us through it. My parents were good friends with Wayne and Jacque for many years. Our prayers are with the family!
Steve Maanum
December 2, 2022
Mr. Baker was my English teacher, football coach and basketball coach. I respected him and appreciated his leadership. He must have had a positive influence on me because I became a teacher (teaching English for a portion of my career) and a basketball coach for 16 years. My condolences to his family.
Lynnette RauvolaBouta (Bouta)
December 2, 2022
Mr. Baker was a wonderful teacher and generous in giving to students and the community. Lee - you and your family are in my thought and prayer.
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Linda Forbord Hanson
November 30, 2022
Mr. Baker was my eighth grade English teacher and my instructor for “Behind the Wheel”, (driver’s training) when I was 14 years old.
I appreciated his sense of humor, ability to convey genuine care, and willingness to participate in the community. He was a wonderful man.
May God bless you, his treasured family, as you gather on his birthday one by last time.
Diane Jaeger
November 29, 2022
He was an amazing teacher and just an all-around great guy!! So caring and friendly! He will be missed.
Nanette Foreman
November 29, 2022
You will be deeply missed.
Larry Jolee Andrews
November 29, 2022
So sorry for the loss of Wayne thoughts prayers with the family
Shanon Young
November 29, 2022
He was a super great person.
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Zniewski Funeral Home - Benson505 13th Street North PO Box 76, Benson, MN 56215
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