Jerry Baird Obituary
Pratt - Jerry D. Baird, 77, passed away January 16, 2026 at Pratt Health and Rehab. He was born on October 22, 1948 in Hunter, Kansas to Harold and Alice (Meitler) Baird. Jerry married Linda (Wolf) Baird October 12, 1968. They were married for 53 years. She preceded him in death on March 26, 2022.
Jerry graduated from Russell High School in 1967. He started as a supervisor and consultant for Halliburton Services in 1968 and worked for them for 20 plus years. He then moved on to consulting for Plaster & Wald and then transferred to ConocoPhillips where he retired. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing cards, going to the casino to play penny slots and going on vacation with his family.
He is survived by children, Lisa (Donnie) Goertzen, Terry (Tammy) Baird, and Michael Baird all of Pratt; brother in-law, Roger Legleiter; 10 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren.
Jerry is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Linda Baird; brothers, Larry Baird, Mark Baird; sister, Tracy Legleiter.
Visitation will be Thursday, January 22, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at Larrison Mortuary, 300 Country Club Road, Pratt. Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, January 23, 2026 at Larrison Mortuary with Pastor Tom Walters presiding. Family requests comfortable and casual dress. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery, Pratt.
Memorials may be made to Interim Hospice. Online condolences may be made at www.larrisonmortuary.com
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