James L. Baird, age 79, passed away at Meadowbrook of Chetek on December 10, 2025.
James was born to Florence and Wilbur Baird on May 31, 1946, in Camden, Maine.
There will be no public services held.
The Burnham-Ours-Kolstad Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
206 Schofield St P.O. Box 798, Chetek, WI 54728

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