Scott S. Baker

Scott S. Baker, 60, died Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

He was born June 26, 1963 in Duluth, Minnesota, son of the late Richard Baker and Sharon (Presnall) Bonacci.  On July 6, 1985 he married his high school sweetheart, Anita Frank, in Duluth.

Scott worked as a police officer in Spring Lake Park, Minnesota for 18 years and after retirement moved to Fountain Hills, Arizona.  He volunteered and worked on the security team at Scottsdale Bible Church.  His Christian faith was an integral part of his life.  Scott enjoyed time spent outdoors and was meticulous about maintaining his yard in Arizona.  He also enjoyed spending summers at the family cabin in Wisconsin with relatives and friends.  He also loved to travel and recently took trips to Greece, Italy and also loved the Hawaiian islands.  Scott loved WWII history and was an avid collector of WWII airplane art signed by the pilots and crew.  Above all he was a family man, taking care of those he loved in every way possible and always putting their needs above his own.  HIs granddaughter, Ava, was the joy of his life.

Survivors include his wife, Anita Baker; sons, Jeremy and Nicholas Baker; granddaughter, Ava Baker and her mother, Sarah Gregory; step-father, Tom Bonacci; siblings, Mike (Kathy) Baker and Shelly (John) Monson; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Besides his father and mother, he was preceded in death by an infant brother, Mark Baker and his beloved dog, Tikko.  Scott has joined his heavenly family.

No services will be held at this time.  In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Tunnel 2 Towers (t2t) Foundation.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com