Samuel M Baker
February 06, 1950 - November 01, 2019
Obituary
MONONA / COBB - Samuel M. “Sam” Baker, age 69, of Monona, passed away on Friday, Nov. 1, 2019, at SSM Health-St. Mary's Hospital, after a fast and furious battle with cancer. He was born on Feb. 6, 1950, the son of Marvin and Mary (Martin) Baker, and he grew up in Cobb, Wis.
Sam worked as a dental technician for over 40 years. He enjoyed fishing, the outdoors, golfing and watching the Badgers and Packers.
Sam is survived by his sisters, Peggy Holmes and Bonnie (Bill) Snyder; nieces, Kim (Clint) McGilvray, Lisa (Jeff) Byram, Angie (Dennis) Christensen and Kari (Steve) Wagner; nephew, Jason (Shelly) Holmes; and many great-nieces, great-nephews and great friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother-in-law, Ron Holmes.
A celebration of his life will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, and then at SNICK’S SPORTSMANS BAR, 4605 Monona Drive, Monona after 3 p.m. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608) 221-5420
Events
Celebration of Life
Sat Nov 16, 2019 @ 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Memories
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Julie Acker
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Dear Sam,.. You Have a Wonderful time in Heaven! You will be So missed, It was such Fun, and Pleasure knowing you,! You Are A Very Kind Soul! Always Gave me a Big Smile, ! To Sam`s family, My Heart is with All of You! Big Hug, Julie Acker
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Terry Shea
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Sam, Say hi to Al in Heaven. So many memories, most at Dudleys, that bring laughter and smiles. You were so loved by all of your friends and will be missed Terry Shea
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Lynnette Farley
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Dear Sam, I have so many wonderful memories of you at Dudley's and Al's turkey bonfire campouts! You always made me laugh and I always looked forward to seeIng you come through the back door of Dudley's at three o' clock to wind down from your day at the dental lab. Say hello to Al for me!!
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Sharon Strander
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Sam, so sorry you had to leave us. You will be missed. Say hello to Boney for me. We all had such good times at Dudleys'
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Eugene Nichols
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Dear Sam -
So sorry to hear of your untimely death. One of my first childhood friends and best buddies. I was always welcomed at the Baker family farm home. We played one-on-one basketball in the barn hay-mow, which is now below Blackhawk Lake. Cobb grade school, high school dances, Cobb corn boils, squirrel hunting and trout fishing. We even worked together in the Williams Dental Lab for many years. Good times at Dudleys (say hello to Blue Gill) and campouts at Blackhawk with the dental lab gang. So many memories. One of my best friends. Rest in peace brother. You will be missed.
Eugene "Nick" Nichols