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Dorance Baack Obituary
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, 10:30 a.m., Oct. 6, at Zion Lutheran Church at 112 N. 4th St. in Clear Lake, with the Rev. Dean Hess officiating.
Visitation will be Friday, October 5, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. 4th St., Clear Lake. Burial will be at the Clear Lake Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Dorance Baack Memorial Fund or to Zion Lutheran Church in Clear Lake.
Dorance Dean Baack was born on March 24, 1933, in Klemme, Iowa, to August and Elsie (Penkert) Baack. He was baptized and confirmed in Klemme and graduated from Klemme High School in 1950.
Dorance married Janet Eekhoff on July 18, 1952, in Kanawha, Iowa. He worked for Mason City Brick & Tile prior to his 41-year career at The Clear Lake Bakery, from which he retired in 1998.
Dorance was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Clear Lake. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, family vacations, polka and country western music, and working for his brothers-in-law during the harvest. Dorance's greatest joy was his family and he always put them first. He was a very hard worker his entire life and instilled that value in his children.
Dorance is survived by his wife of 60 years, Janet Baack, Clear Lake; his five children, Rita (Bill) Campbell, Dixon, Mo., Danny (Chris) Baack, Norwalk, Iowa, David (Becky) Baack, Clear Lake, Ronda (Danny) Leerar, Williams, Iowa, and Renee (Matt) Ritter, Clear Lake; his four grandchildren, Ryan Baack, North Liberty, Iowa, Reid (Jessica) Baack, Minneapolis, Minn., Erin Baack, Norwalk, and Trevor Baack, Norwalk; his one great-grandson, Raif Baack, Clear Lake; his two step-grandchildren, Heather (Randy) Kleeschulte, Richwoods, Mo., and Lee (Monique) Leerar, Fountain Hills, Ariz.; his four step-great-grandchildren, Tyler and Brett Kleeschulte, Richwoods, and Nathan and Riley Leerar, Fountain Hills; his brother, Gordon Baack, Clear Lake; his seven sisters-in-law, Edna Peterson, Kanawha, Iowa, Mildred Engh, Kanawha, Iowa, Ella Josten, Garner, Iowa, Esther (Ray) Helps, Garner, Ida Eekhoff, Kanawha, Marie (Chris) Bunk, Renwick, Iowa, and Lois (Doug) Ward, Cedar Rapids, Iowa; several nieces and nephews; and one special nephew, Harlan (Marge) Baack, Mason City.
Dorance was preceded in death by his parents; an infant sister; brother, Howard Baack; brothers-in-law, Don Eliason, Norman "Tex" Peterson, Don Engh and Calvin Josten; and sisters-in-law Viola Eliason and Alida Baack.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 641-357-2193. ColonialChapels.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Dorance Baack
October 6, 2012
Renee and Matt, Janet - and all of Dorance's family: We were so sorry to read of Dorance's death, and we want to offer you our sympathy. We pray that God's peace and strength will surround you and comfort you in the days ahead. Keith and Ginny Tomlinson
Roger Johnson
October 5, 2012
When a boy, as my parents knew all of the Baack family, especially his parents, I recall Dorance with very positive memories. I am so sorry to read the news. My condolences and extend those those of my deceased parents Harold and Minnie Johnson as they thought highly of the Baack family.
Leanne Hicks
October 5, 2012
Dave and Becky and family, so sorry for your loss. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers.
Sandy Haubrich
October 4, 2012
Dorance...Will always remember you and your wife w/fond thoughts...God Bless...Sandy Haubrich (nurse at Dr. Timpe's office)
Doug & Lori Schmidt, & Family
October 4, 2012
To all of the Baack family,
Please know how sorry we were to hear of your loss. We pray that God will be with you and grant you the strength and support you need to get thru this difficult time. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
October 4, 2012
Baack Family,
I had the great pleasure of working with Dorance for 11 years at the Clear Lake Bakery and had many laughs with him. I will never forget the special trip he and & I made to Chicago for the bakery. I fortunately seen him about three weeks ago at the lumber yard where we had a fantastic visit and more laughs. He will be missed by many but won't be forgotten. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Tom & Judy Linahon
Karen Nye
October 4, 2012
Janet & Family:
So sorry to read of Dorance's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of loss.
Bob Engebretson
October 4, 2012
Dorance Baack Family,
Sorry to hear about Dorance. Dorance worked for the Clear Lake Bakery the same time my Dad did back in 50's to the 70's. I was just a kid then.
When Dorance became a supervisor for the Bakery I was at Bowens in Forest City and he would always stop and talk with me in the meat dept. I managed there. Always friendly and great to visit with from when I was a kid to today. Last I talked with Dorance was leaviing Fareway Store last summer and we must have talked a half hour or more. I will miss seeing him every now and then. Dorance was a good man.
Hope your memorys bring you comfort and Our God brings you his grace. God is our provider in these times of sorrow. May God bless your family at this time.
Terry Olinger
October 4, 2012
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
Duane & Mary Ellen Hanley
October 4, 2012
Dave, Becky and family,
May you find stenghth in the love and support of family and friends that surround you durring this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Daune and ME
mark barracks
October 4, 2012
to the Baack family my sympathies in the loss of your father and husband. may you be comforted through your faith in god. he was such a nice man.
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