Gerald Baber

Gerald L (Jerry) Baber, 84
Houlton, Wisconsin
Born September 18, 1929

Died at Regions Hospital surrounded by loving family on August 23 of complications from a
fall off a ladder. Jerry was preceded in death by parents and 13 brothers, sisters, grandson
Cameron, and former wife Irene. Jerry is survived by his loving wife of nearly 40 years, Barbara
(nee Lundeen), his four children: Jerry Jr. (Jaylene), William (Mary Lou), Donald (Denise), and
daughter Denise. He is also survived by grandchildren Logan, Nicole, Scott (Beth), Sherry, Chad, Brian, Andy, Shauna, and several great-grandchildren, along with his best buddy, Carly. Jerry served in the Army from 1945-46, and in the Navy from 1947-50. He became an electrician and eventually an electrical contractor for over 45 years. He was an avid sportsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, skiing, golfing, cruising the St. Croix, and was an accomplished float-plane pilot and part owner of Tate Island Outpost Camp on Reindeer Lake in the 70's. Private interment at a later date. Memorials preferred to Smile Train, Animal Humane Society, or donor's choice. "Little Pilot, may your final flight be the journey you knew it would be!"