Kirt A. Baker
Age 61, of Stanton, MI, formerly of Haslett, MI, passed away, October 30, 2021, in Carson City, Michigan. He was born March 15, 1960, in Lansing, Michigan.
Kirt started his career in 1982 as a firefighter with the Lansing Fire Department, retiring as Lansing Fire Marshal in 2007. For 34 years Kirt and his family lived in Haslett. After retirement he and Susan moved to Stanton to spend time with their lifelong friends. For many years Kirt had a long relationship with the Special Olympics, where he was proud to be a chaperone and coach. Kirt inspired many to just do better. During his free time Kirt loved to cook for his family, golf and hunt. He knew the true joy of hunting was the camaraderie of deer camp. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed many camping trips with his friends and family. Kirt was known for his quick wit and infectious sense of humor. He will be greatly missed.
Kirt is survived by Susan, his wife of 38 years; his mom, Clara Baker; two children: Theodore A. (Emily) Baker and Elizabeth B. (Matthew) Wiggans; siblings: Kreg (Hazel) Baker, Karie Lee, and Kevin Baker; also, nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family.
He was preceded in death by his father Walter A. Baker.
There will be memorial service held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel. A memorial visitation will be 4:00-7:00 p.m. Monday also at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made the Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) Foundation, 3634 W. Market St., UNIT 110, Akron, OH 44333; cjdfoundation.org
23 Messages to “Kirt A. Baker”
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Beth Lassen
October 31, 2021 at 12:21 pmI know we didn’t see each other often because of life, but I will always cherish family reunions growing up and remember you always. I miss you and love you Baker family
Love
Beth Ann
susan k russell
October 31, 2021 at 2:33 pmSue and kids, So sorry about Kirt. I know we have not seen each other for quite awhile but I will always remember Kirt as a quick wit with a good heart. He was important to innumerable people and well loved. So sorry for your loss.
Michael Austin
October 31, 2021 at 5:42 pmSo sorry to hear of your loss I Remember meeting your family with a visit with Kurt and Sue Russell when all our Son’s were young in Mason, Michigan. Time passes So fast but Memories last a lifetime. Again May The Lord be with you at this most Dire time for your family.
Dan Oberst
October 31, 2021 at 6:39 pm“Life is good when you are happy; but much better when others are happy because of you.”
Pope Francis
For all of the 35 years I knew Kirt Baker he made everyone around him happy. Although we are sad to hear of his passing our lives are undoubtedly happier having been his friends.
Kevin & Lori Hibbard
October 31, 2021 at 7:40 pmKirt u will be so missed cuz, we will keep your memories by telling every one about u, lots of love to u and the family will prayers to help everyone get though the days, weeks, and years.. till we meet again lots of love and hugs to u and your family trying to live day by day with our u.
Rick Houghton
October 31, 2021 at 8:19 pmKirt had a lightening fast wit that fueled laughter in both good and hard times. He was a valued friend and colleague. God bless his family.
Doug Burke
October 31, 2021 at 11:04 pmMany have mentioned Kirt’s quick wit, it was always a pleasure to work with Kirt because of that. May you rest in peace, and your family find comfort in the fact that so many were touched by your friendship.
Shannan & Michael Martinez
November 1, 2021 at 4:20 amKirt we miss you already. Your smile lite up the room. Sue, you’re exuberance and smile was one and the same! I have such great memories with you both.
I am so very sorry for your loss. Rest In Peace sweet Kirt. We will forever miss you. Your laugh, your jokes, your silliness, your everything!!! Love you forever
UNCLE KIRT! (And AUNT SUE)
Our thoughts are with you. and we love very much.
larry Martin
November 1, 2021 at 7:04 amAs many others have already stated about Kirt. He always had a smile for anyone he met and he made it fun to serve with him for twenty years on the best job a man could have asked for, working for the Lansing Fire Department.
Greg C Hunt
November 1, 2021 at 10:37 amTo such a great Classmate and jokester we are going to miss you at the next class reunion. Sadly wish you a wonderful time in Heaven and prayers for your family. So sorry we are unable to make it to your viewing and service.
Goodbye my friend
Tom & JoAnn Klein
November 1, 2021 at 10:48 amWe were shocked to learn of Kirt’s passing. He was quite a guy…quick-witted and fun to be around. We will always remember the joy and laughter he brought to the soccer circuit back in the day. Our hearts are with you, Sue and Liz.
Ward Morris-Spidle
November 1, 2021 at 2:29 pmRest In Peace sir!
Tim Thelen
November 1, 2021 at 4:39 pmHad some great times! He will be remembered as a great person to joke with.
Amy s. Gillett-Paltrow
November 1, 2021 at 7:49 pmTo Kirt’s family and friends, Kirt was always there when I came to town. We were classmates from grade school through high school. I will always have the fond memory of having a play date at his house. We played with the original potatoe heads and his mom was the hostess withe the mostess. After high school I moved to Florida and when I came to Michigan for a vacation, we always met up with a few classmates to get caught up with what life through at us. I will greatly miss him!
Mary Smith
November 1, 2021 at 7:55 pmSo sorry Sue for your loss… thoughts and prayers are with you!!!
Mary & John Smith
Valerie Smith
November 2, 2021 at 6:30 pmTo the Baker family, I’m so very sorry to have heard about brother Kirt.
I’m sending lots of hugs, kisses and comfort to all of you.
Kirt always thought he had to keep track of us younger ones and at times that was fine until Kreg, Karie and I got older.
Lots of love
Valerie Smith
Mary Patterson
November 3, 2021 at 4:49 pmSue, Ted and Liz—we were shocked and saddened to learn of Kirt’s passing. While we have known all of you since elementary days with Ted, I have known Kirt and his family having grown up in the same town. Our heartfelt sympathy and prayers to all of you. God Bless.
Charlie, Mary Chuck & Morgan Patterson
Elaine Stein
November 4, 2021 at 3:52 pmMy deepest sympathy to Kirt’s family and friend’s…I hope you all will find Peace and Comfort in the arms of each other. May you find Joy is sharing fond memories…
CAPT. R Michal Montgomer Ret. E.L.F.D.
November 7, 2021 at 7:47 pmSue and family sorry for your loss. With his loss memories hit hard. First memories were evening swimming in Lake Lansing South park,when both of you were working for the County. Then the Beaver Ski Club. Serious Skiing. Then we both working for the Fire Services.
Hit and miss good times with that. Still he always made me laugh. Thanks buddy. Sorry to see you go.
Sarah Davies
November 8, 2021 at 6:45 amBaker family we are sending love and prayers.
Paul F. Bailey
November 8, 2021 at 2:20 pmKirt took over my deer stand when I quit hunting. Glad he was able to shoot several deer from that stand. I always enjoyed hunting with the deer camp friends. So sorry to hear about his passing. May the Lord grant Sue and the family peace during this difficult time.
Vicki Griffith
November 8, 2021 at 9:08 pmOur thoughts and prayers are with you Sue, Ted, Liz and family. We always enjoyed Kirt’s welcoming demeanor and quick wit while watching our boys grow up in various activities. Keep the happy memories close. Our sincere condolences. Dale and Vicki Griffith
Timothy Salinas
November 9, 2021 at 10:42 amTo one the funniest person’s I have ever had the pleasure of working with. I still take my cues from you to this day in the workplace, keeping it lite, keeping it real, keeping it fun. God speed my friend.
To Sue, Ted and Liz I revel in the stories he used to tell about you and know that you meant the world to him. The McCann/Salinas household keep you all in our hearts and prayers. RIP KB.