David George Baker

David G. (George) Baker, of Shorewood, MN, passed away peacefully on November 19th, 2023 at the age of 84. Born in Duluth MN to Esther Mae and Walter J. Baker. He attended Central High School in Duluth and was a standout multi-sport athlete where he played basketball, football and baseball. He graduated from the University of Minnesota- Duluth (UMD) in 1961 with a B.A. in business and an impressive basketball career. Inducted into the UMD Athletics Hall of Fame in 1993, he captained the basketball team for two seasons (1959-60 and 1960-61) and was their leading scorer as a freshman, junior, and senior. He still holds the school mark for free throws in a career. He was bestowed with Minnesota-Duluth's Top Scholar-Athlete Award in 1960-1961 and was the only Bulldog to land All-MIAC honors three times. He had a number of successful businesses in Duluth, but most notably he was the president and CEO of Como Petroleum Marketing Inc. He was a hard worker his entire life and recently retired in November of 2022. He was an avid golfer at Northland Country Club and Lafayette Club, where he spent many days honing his game. David was a kidney recipient in 2003 and had a whole new lease on life. He and his wife Barbara traveled extensively and lived a very active social life together. They were also supportive of many charities. He was fond of saying "well, I'll be....." in the voice of Herb Skidmore and referred to himself as the "6 '2 ½'' jumping jack out of UMD"! He married his wife Barbara on November 23rd, 1990 and they shared a blended family together. He had three children; Kelly Ladd (Mike), Kevin Baker (Debi), and Kerri Neville (Tom) and five step children; Scott Michael (Pam), Barbara Ruch, Melissa Gregerson (Barry), Margaret McHugh (Mike), and John Michael, who was also his dear friend. He had many grandchildren, but had a particularly special bond with Scott and Sara Michael, who he also helped raise. He is survived by his three sisters; Janice Pilon, Gail Lathrop, and Mary Beith Weinberg (Gary) and preceded in death by brothers Donald and Richard Baker. He is also survived by many good friends. All donations in David's honor can be made to the Kidney Transplant at University of Minnesota Medical Center. David's life will be honored in a private affair.

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David George Baker

April 21, 1939 - November 19, 2023

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David George Baker

April 21, 1939 - November 19, 2023

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