Donald James Baker Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Donald James Baker of Waterloo, Iowa, who passed away on November 9, 2025, at the age of 86, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Donald James Baker to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Cyril Baker and Christina Jarosh Baker (Dolly); his wife JoAnn Baker of John's Catholic Church; his brother John Baker; and his half-brother Glenn Dee Sr..

He is survived by: his children, Brian Baker (Pam), Lori Babinat (Ron) and Sherri Schmitz (Greg); his grandchildren, Brad Baldwin (Aubry), Amanda Hansen (Blake), Ben Baldwin (Megan), Adam Babinat (Emily) and Ashley Babinat; his great grandchildren, Liam, Camdyn, Emme Hansen, Brinnley, Connor Baldwin and Jasper Babinat; his brother Verne Baker (Karen); and his sisters-in-law, Vada Baker and Sandy Grundmeyer (Dan).

Memorials may be directed to the family.