Obituaries from the week of Jan. 6, 2010
Kevin Baker, 51
Kevin Lloyd Baker age 51 of Revere
passed away unexpectedly on Friday, Jan. 1, 2010 at Sanford Hospital in Sioux
Falls. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at the Walnut
Grove United Methodist Church. There will be a private family interment
held at a later date. Electronic condolences may be sent via
www.walnutgrovefuneralhome.com. The Walnut Grove Funeral Home handled the arrangements.
Kevin Baker was born February 12,
1958 in Slayton, MN to Miles and Beverly (Knutsen) Baker. He graduated
from Walnut Grove High School in 1976, and enlisted in the US Air Force in
September 1976. Kevin served in Texas, California and Berlin, Germany
before receiving his honorable discharge in May 1981.
While in the service, Kevin was united
in marriage to Rhae Bain in Pacific Grove, CA on June 18, 1977. After the
service, the couple returned to the Walnut Grove Area. Kevin attended
Willmar Vo-Tec from 1982 to 1984 studying food service. He has worked in
food service since then. Kevin was active in the Francis Harnack American
Legion Post 582. He enjoyed bowling, hunting, playing pool and darts, and
watching all sports.
Kevin is survived by his wife Rhae
of 32 years; son Miles Baker of Revere; daughter Tina (Randall) Cheuvront of
Minneapolis; grandchildren: Jeffrey, Michelle, Kevin, and Ashley; brother Dean
(Sharon) Baker and family of Revere; good friend Mary Newberg of Tracy; and
many other relatives and friends.
He is preceded in death by his
parents, grandparents, grandson Christopher and his favorite dog Bailey.
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