Guy Baker Obituary
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Guy was born October 6, 1938 in Maple Rapids, MI to the late Dart Dale and Marian Anna (Hicks) Baker. He served in the US Air Force from February 6, 1957 to June 7, 1960. He was united in marriage to Emmajean Stafford on December 1, 1973. Guy wore many hats in his lifetime. He was a tree farmer, licensed real estate broker, builder, owned Bakers Hardwood Shop and did title research. He retired 20 years ago but continued with his hobbies: genealogy, coin collecting, building furniture, panning for gold, identifying trees and enjoyed learning languages such as German, French, Spanish, Polish and Turkish. His favorite was keeping in touch with his family especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was a member of St. Peter Catholic Parish, Knights of Columbus St. Christopher Council #2943 and the Otsego Conservation District.
Surviving are: his wife who lost her best friend, Emmajean; children: Tamara (Keith) Scott of TX, Jenna (Jim) Patterson of Lansing, Mary (Steven) Schmidt of Byron; grandchildren: Kenneth (LaRay) Westervelt, Andrew (Jenna) Westervelt, Melissa Scott, Chad Scott, Kristin (Nathan) Lilly, Devin Nault (companion Ashia Wroblak), Patrick Boza, and Brian Boza; 8 great grandchildren; siblings: Robin (Faye) Baker, O. Jeffrey (Mary Ann) Baker, Bonnie Henry; sister-in-law, Barbara Baker; many nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by a sister and 2 brothers: Alan Baker, Linda Taylor and Mitchel Baker; and a brother-in-law Charles Henry.
Funeral Mass will be held at 11 am Friday, November 7, 2025, at St. Peter Catholic Church in Chesaning. Visitation will be held at the church on Friday from 10 am until time of Mass at 11 am. Contributions in his memory may be made to St. Peter Catholic Parish or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. You may light a memorial candle or share a memory at misiukfuneralhome.com.
Misiuk Funeral Home
202 South Front Street
Chesaning, Michigan 48616
989-845-3096
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John, Marytherese, Gwen, Connie, Vinny Tithof
November 7, 2025
Guy and EmmaJean were great neighbors, sharing their property for berry picking, exploring with our kids, and picking out Christmas trees. We have nothing but positive memories of Guy. You're in our prayers EmmaJean.
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Patricia Robarge
November 4, 2025
Dear Emmajean & Families,
Please know that we are thinking of you All of You.. So sorry to hear of Your loss..
Guy was always Special as he had a Good Heart.. Keeping Everyone in Our Prayers .
Love to All... Love Bud & Pat
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