Lucille "Lu" Baake

Lucille "Lu" Baake

Lucille Baake Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Island Cremations and Funeral Home on May 7, 2025.
Share your Memorial with Family & Friends Lucille "Lu" BaakeSadly left our world at 2:26 AM on April 20, 2025 at the age of 89. Lu was born in Pulaski, Wisconsin to Edward and Ida Blasczyk.In 1952 when attending Pulaski high school Lu met the love of her life Vernon Baake. They married in 1954 on August 14 and were married for 69 years.Lu enjoyed her family, traveling, dancing the polka and a good draft beer. Lu received her CNA and worked for hospice for 15 years.Lu is proceeded in death by her husband, Vernon Baake and son Randall Baake.Lu/Mom/Gram is lovingly remembered by her daughter's Cheryl (Kevin) Zimmerman and Lynn Santana. Grandchildren, Amber (Bryan) Rojas, Ashley Beene, Alicia (Chris) Savela, Christian Santana, Derek Santana. Great grandchildren, Austin Thomas, Aubrey Rojas, Carter Rojas, Logan Savela and Wyatt Savela.Special thanks to Vitas hospice for such loving care. Any donations may be made to Vitas hospice Brevard County.https://vitascommunityconnection.org/Private family service will be held at a later date.

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