William Baker Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of William Baker of Saint Paul, Minnesota. William, born on July 8, 1935, passed away on May 30, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William Woodhull Baker, Sr. and Mary Bryson Smith Baker. He is survived by: his wife Joan Louise Knippenberg; his children, Daniel Baker (Stephanie) and Julie Rieth (Michael); his grandsons, Joshua and Jack Rieth; his sister Elizabeth Hopkins (Robert); and his sisters-in-law, Laurie Giff (Larry) and Linda Tierney (late Gordon). He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be directed to Emmaus Lutheran Church (https://www.emmaus-lutheran-church.org), Concordia Academy, Disabled American Veterans Minnesota Foundation, or American Heart Association."Bill will be remembered for his quiet faith, appreciation for the lessons of history, devotion to his family, his kind and gentle nature, and the joy he found in life."~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~. In memory of William "Bill" Baker, please consider making a donation to one of the following charities: Disabled American Veterans (DAV).
