Jerry L. Baker

Jerry Baker, beloved husband, avid golfer, and lifelong Ohio State Buckeye, passed away on January 20, 2026, at age 76 after a long battle with corticobasal degeneration, a rare neurodegenerative disease.
Born in Marysville, Ohio, Jerry earned degrees from The Ohio State University, Florida State University, and Pepperdine University. He enjoyed a distinguished career in healthcare information systems, serving as Chief Information Officer at Saint John's Hospital and Tenet (USC) Hospital, and later as a project manager with several consulting firms.
Jerry was known for his kindness, quiet strength, and wonderful sense of humor, especially on the golf course, where his witty one-liners became legendary among friends.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 52 years, Dixie, whom he met at Ohio State, and by many dear friends who will miss him deeply. In support of medical research, Jerry donated his brain to the University of California, San Diego Department of Neurology.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.