Virgil Martin Baker

Virgil Martin Baker, 96, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away Monday, June 21, 2021, at Rest Haven Convalescent and Retirement Home in Sedalia. He was born July 3, 1924, in Clarksburg, Missouri, the son of Raymond and Ethel (Simmers) Baker, who preceded him in death, as did his wife, Jessie; brother, Lloyd Baker; and sister, Faye Martin. Virgil was a World War II Army veteran who served in the European Theater of Operations from July 19, 1944 to June 26, 1946. He met his future wife through an Army buddy. On January 23, 1949, Virgil married Jessie (Putnam) Baker. Through this union three sons were born. Virgil retired from the U.S. Postal Service as a postmaster in 1984. Surviving are: son, Mel Baker; son, Martin Baker; son, Dean Baker and wife Sheri; granddaughter, Kelly Baker; grandsons, Chris and Spencer Baker; and great-granddaughters, Zoey and Maddy Brown, and MacKenzie Baker. Virgil is also survived by a sister, Helen Wallenmeyer; and a sister-in-law, Pat Baker. Funeral services were held on Monday, June 28, 2021, at Heckart Funeral Home, Sedalia, with the Rev. Leroy Moon officiating. Casket bearers were Spencer Baker, Chris Baker (grandson), John Schmidt, Sonny Broyles, Alan Green and Chris Baker (nephew). Honorary bearers were Otis and Sherrill Brock, Paul Martin, Warren Preuitt and Rodney Boone. Burial was in Syracuse Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Syracuse Cemetery.