Patricia M. Baker, 75, of Nekoosa, passed away on
Saturday, April 14, 2018, at Aspirus Riverview Hospital.
She was born on Dec. 19, 1942, in Wisconsin Rapids, to
Norman and Helen (Ostrum) Stone, and was a graduate of Lincoln High School. On
Aug. 31, 1963, she was married to Charles Baker in Marshall, Illinois.
Patricia had worked at the Saratoga Grocery and she
enjoyed crossword puzzles, gardening and especially enjoyed attending her
grandchildren’s events.
Survivors include her husband, Charles Baker, Sr. of
Nekoosa; son, Chuck (Jan) Baker of Wisconsin Rapids; daughter, Amy (Keith)
Frederickson of Lakeville, Minnesota; son, Brian Baker of Wisconsin Rapids;
grandchildren, Derek, Haley, Nate, Jenna, Natalie, Alex, Cole, Chase, Lola and
Sam; mother, Helen Thurber of Wisconsin Rapids; sister, Karen Nigh of Wisconsin
Rapids; brother, Gary Stone of Wisconsin Rapids; and brother-in-law, John
Swartout of Wisconsin Rapids.
Patricia was preceded in death by her father, Norman
Stone; brother, Gene Stone; and sister, Joyce Swartout.
The funeral service will be held at 4:00 p.m. on
Thursday, April 19, 2018, at the Herman-Taylor Funeral Home in Wisconsin
Rapids. Jan Baker will officiate. Visitation will be at the funeral home on
Thursday from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Cremation will follow the service.
The Herman-Taylor Funeral Home is honored to be
assisting the family. For online condolences, please visit
www.taylorfuneralhome.net.
