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Patrick was born in Freeport, IL on August 17,1948.

He has been married to Sue Baker for 46 years and has 5 children: Greg,Brian,Matt,Jon,and Amanda. He has 8 grandchildren: Susan,Michael,Jordan,Cassie,Keegan, Josh, Brendon, and Jeremy.  He was a loving husband, an amazing dad, and the most incredible grandpa!

He loved to write poetry,do family cookouts. He always had a heart of gold. Biggest family man you would ever meet. He worked for the Postal Service in St. Paul, MN and also was a sales rep for many years. 

He was a man of many talents including being able to fix anything!    Something he would always say, "I don't know alot about one thing but I know a little about alot of things."

He will be missed very much and not a day will go by that we don't think of him.

We are having a cook out in his honor on Sunday, because that is what he wanted!

Patrick may be kindly remembered at icscremationandfunerals.org and on Facebook at facebook.com/icscremationandfunerals


Please leave a tribute to family below:

January 23
January 23
Sitting outside this beautiful morning thinking back to 2017 on this day, worse day of my life
I miss you everyday but rememberall our fun times. Our family is doing OK. Amanda will have her Bachelors degree in May, you'd be so proud. Greg is marrying Mary in June. Life goes on and on.
I love you and think of you each day. RIP
January 24, 2023
January 24, 2023
I meant to leave this yesterday but I just never got to it. I think about you often and still can't believe you won't walk through the door whistling. I am the true definition of a daddy's girl and miss you so much. I am working on my bachelors right now and no-one understands how hard it can be at times not having you hear to talk about it with. I really just miss everything about you. Omg my kids miss you so much especially Michael. Both of them talk about you often. You made such a positive impact on them and me. You were my hero, you made me look at the world in a perspective of open mindness. I love you so much and I wish you were here. I hope that I am making you proud. Rest easy daddy, chick
January 23, 2023
January 23, 2023
My sweet Pat hard to believe it's 6 years.
It seems like yesterday,miss you so much everyday. You were my best friend and confidante. I always could be just me with you and say anything to you,no matter what I said.
I just don't have that anymore. I never had to watch what I said,I just said it. No judgement, just listened with love.
I hope you knew how much I loved you even I the rough patches.
Til we meet again..love you,your honey babe
August 17, 2020
August 17, 2020
Miss you Dad.... Thank you for always being there.... Love you 4ever,Matt
August 17, 2020
August 17, 2020
Another birthday for you without you. 31/2years later and missing you just as much as I did that first year. Lonely without you
I love and miss you everyday.
Happy Birthday my sweet Pat.
August 17, 2020
August 17, 2020
Happy Birthday daddy! Today we are celebrating you the best we can. We all love you so much. I really cant believe you are not here... Another year has passed but my heart still feels the same as the day you left. Michael has a really hard time since you passed.. Susan too, but Michael is different. Anyways I am starting cry as I write this...so I better go. Happy Birthday to the greatest father in the world!❤❤❤❤
January 23, 2020
January 23, 2020
My dear sweet Pat,
I miss you everyday and I don't think it's easier just coping.
I so wish you were here because I need your strength and love to handle everyday happenings. I need a hug, a sarcastic remark and hear honey babe. Our children are great but it's not you.
I miss you and always love you.
Your Honey Babe
January 23, 2020
January 23, 2020
Oh daddy... They say it gets easier, but not a day goes by where I don't think of you. You were always there with advice, if mom and I fought..you would say the problem is that you 2 are too much alike, it will work out chick, when something was wrong with my car..you would say..ill take a look at it today, always encouraged me with school, always was there for the kids and I.. And omg do the kids miss you. I have you know I'm still #2 to Michael..you will always be number 1.. He misses u so much. That damn dog blanket u slept with, Susan won't sleep with out it. They are constantly talking about u.. They loved u so much.. I know how they feel. I lost my best friend..my pain is different.. It's a daddy's girls pain.. I wonder if I spent enough time with u..hoping I never took u for granted..hope u knew how proud I was to be ur daughter.. How much I treasured our relationship..how much I loved you. You will always be my hero dad. For your constant positivity on life
... No matter how hard it was, or how much crap you went through.. You would tell me there was no point to be upset bc you can't change what happen,but you can change how you look at it and hope for a better outcome.. It use to drive mom nuts..lol.. And now I do it.. I think she wants to hit me on the head sometimes with all of my optimism.. Boy she misses you.. I can see it every day in her face. She is so heartbroken..she tries to act tough..but I see right through it. She's keeping it together and trying really hard, you would be proud..i am. Her and I hit heads more since you passed.. I try not to let you being gone influence my anger but sometimes my mouth runs faster than me on a treadmill... So I just go to another room like you use to say.. So we can both cool down. I'm trying really hard to be strong for everyone for you like I promised you that night but sometimes it's hard..like today... I just am laying here crying.. Haven't left my room..i don't have an appetite...i just wish so bad you were still here.. 68 was too young.. I wanted more time... We all did.. I will always be strong for u bc I promised but not today. One of your bear hugs sound good. Grocery shopping was our thing.. So it's not the same.. Diane always offers to go with me bc she knows.. She's wonderful as always.. You always told me to keep her around bc she was golden and ur right..she is. Mom goes with me too.. We all know she hates it..lol.. But she goes bc of u...love her. Haven't watched some things since you died..just not the same..kids are the same way.. Some things are just not the same. I miss you dad..ill always be your chick. I live you forever. Keep watching over all of us. I'll never forget you dad..not ever. Love you, Chick❤❤❤❤
August 17, 2019
August 17, 2019
Happy birthday daddy! I love and miss you so much.. You were always the best at giving advice and I sure could use some. You were the best dad in the world. Susie and Mikey miss you so much..they talk about you everyday. Until we meet again..love you!❤❤❤
August 17, 2019
August 17, 2019
Happy 71st Birthday my sweet hubby.
Your in my thoughts each day. I miss you so very much. This doing things alone is for the birds....I want to be a bird and fly up to hug you. Love you and until we meet again
January 23, 2018
January 23, 2018
You are missed every day but always in my heart. Not a day goes by that your name is not mentioned buy one of us. Our family has so many memories that little things pop up and your name is mentioned. I love you Pat Baker and I'm trying to be strong but I miss you so much but until we meet again, I know you're always with me in my heart
August 17, 2017
August 17, 2017
Happy birthday to my sweet Pat. Celebrating today with your special Boston cream pie that you love. August 17th will never be the same. You will always be remembered every day of the year but the 17th will be special. I love you and miss you in my heart forever. Your family has a special memory today and every day. I love you and happy birthday. We are celebrating you today.
August 17, 2017
August 17, 2017
Happy birthday to the world greatest father! Even though you are no longer here.. you will always be my hero.. my sons best best friend, my daughter's hero as well. We love you Dad and think about you every day! Missing you always.. and today we remember the beautiful memories we have of you and the special party planning... I love you, chicken lips always.
January 30, 2017
January 30, 2017
Well dad... I already wrote about you but here I am thinking of you like I always do. I'm sitting here watching the kids play and fondly remember you sitting with me and having some talks about what ever.. rather you or I were venting or just talking about life.. I miss our talks the most.. I am missing seeing your happy face.. your positive outlook on life.. your love that warmed the room.. you were the most amazing guy I knew and love you so very much.. and not a day goes by where I don't think of you and wish you were here. You are the best... a friend to everyone..And always love to make sure your family was taken care of. Only you know all the things you have done to keep food on the table, a roof over our heads, clothes on our back, and I hope you knew how much we all appreciated the man you were. Michael is so much like you and thank God that he takes after you... A true inspiration to follow. I love you. Rip daddy! I'm your girl forever! ❤❤❤
January 30, 2017
January 30, 2017
My father was the most incredible man I've ever known. There will never be a day I won't be thinking of you or want to call for some excellent advice. You were always there for all of your family, through the good and the bad and no matter what side you were on, my father would be standing right next to you through it all!! I love you dad. We will all see you again sometime....
January 28, 2017
January 28, 2017
Dad you will forever be with us, in our hearts, our day to lives and in our memories. Your wealth came in a form very different than to most people, family and temperament. No matter the situation you found positives, no matter the circustances you found ways.....all for your "personal riches", your family and friends. Love you always.

Your No. 2 son.
January 27, 2017
January 27, 2017
My wonderful Pat,hubby, as I called him many times. I was his Honey Babe and did he show it. He treated me with such pride and happiness. He showed his love each day with the smallest gestures. Coffee made when I woke up after working all night, laundry done, kitchen cleaned and always did grocery shopping with our daughter, Amanda. I hate grocery shopping. One day I left for work and there was a Starbucks gift card taped to steering wheel.
I miss him so very much that my heart hurts. I expect him to be sitting in his recliner when I walk by.
He was such a family man and so loved his children and grandchildren.
He was all about his family and so proud of our family. I love you Pat Baker. Your Honey Babe, until we meet again.
January 26, 2017
January 26, 2017
There are no words to express my heart that has been broken by the loss of my father. You were the best man I knew! I love you so much daddy..An honor to be your daughter. Love always, chicken lips

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January 23
January 23
Sitting outside this beautiful morning thinking back to 2017 on this day, worse day of my life
I miss you everyday but rememberall our fun times. Our family is doing OK. Amanda will have her Bachelors degree in May, you'd be so proud. Greg is marrying Mary in June. Life goes on and on.
I love you and think of you each day. RIP
January 24, 2023
January 24, 2023
I meant to leave this yesterday but I just never got to it. I think about you often and still can't believe you won't walk through the door whistling. I am the true definition of a daddy's girl and miss you so much. I am working on my bachelors right now and no-one understands how hard it can be at times not having you hear to talk about it with. I really just miss everything about you. Omg my kids miss you so much especially Michael. Both of them talk about you often. You made such a positive impact on them and me. You were my hero, you made me look at the world in a perspective of open mindness. I love you so much and I wish you were here. I hope that I am making you proud. Rest easy daddy, chick
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