Debera Margaret Baker Obituary
The memory of Debera Margaret Baker of Venice, California, who passed away on December 21, 2025 at the age of 71, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Alvin Gau and Claire Gau (Burch); her brother Michael Gau; her foster-brother Zeke Zacharias; and her sisters-in-law, Linda Gau and Karen Baker.
She is survived by: her children, Clark Baker (Naomi) of Eagle Lake, MN, Jill Cusick (Paul) of Eagle Lake, MN, Addie Martin (John) of Eden Prairie, MN, Emmy Bateman (Nate) of Cleveland, MN and Leita Grunzke (Jake) of Janesville, MN; her grandchildren, Sydney, Evalyn, Jack, George, Claire, Joyce, Russell and Berkley; and her siblings, Jeff Gau (Joyce) of Minneapolis, MN, Dan Gau (Tracy) of Crystal, MN, Tom Gau (Jane) of Maple Grove, MN and Judy Mulligan (Mike) of Mankato, MN. She is also survived by goddaughters; countless in-laws (and outlaws); and nieces; and nephews.
