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Joseph Ralph Baker

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Joseph Ralph Baker Veteran

Birth
Bozeman, Gallatin County, Montana, USA
Death
13 May 2022 (aged 85)
Three Forks, Gallatin County, Montana, USA
Burial
Three Forks, Gallatin County, Montana, USA Add to Map
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Joseph R. Baker passed away at his home in Three Forks on Friday, May 13th after a short illness.

Joe was born in Bozeman on June 9, 1936 and attended Bozeman schools, graduating from Gallatin County High School in 1954. Joe spent four years in the Navy as a C.B. After his service, Joe returned to Bozeman where he worked in construction and concrete finishing.

Joe enjoyed hunting, fishing and all Montana had to offer. Joe (Poker Joe) dealt cards at Big Sky and at Chet's Bar & Whiskey Jacks for 25 years.

Joe is survived by two sons, Bob Baker of Whitehall, Ken Baker of Washington Missouri, brothers Don Baker of Deer Lodge, MT, Tom Baker of Bozeman, his partner, JoAnn Allen of Three Forks and several nieces and nephews.

Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Chester R. and Irene (Ross) Baker, a sister Dorothy Wahl and brother Ron Baker of Kalispell, MT and an infant son, David.

A military service will be grave side at the Three Forks cemetery on Friday the 20th of May at 11:00 AM.

Printed in the Bozeman Daily Chronicle ~ May 17, 2022
Joseph R. Baker passed away at his home in Three Forks on Friday, May 13th after a short illness.

Joe was born in Bozeman on June 9, 1936 and attended Bozeman schools, graduating from Gallatin County High School in 1954. Joe spent four years in the Navy as a C.B. After his service, Joe returned to Bozeman where he worked in construction and concrete finishing.

Joe enjoyed hunting, fishing and all Montana had to offer. Joe (Poker Joe) dealt cards at Big Sky and at Chet's Bar & Whiskey Jacks for 25 years.

Joe is survived by two sons, Bob Baker of Whitehall, Ken Baker of Washington Missouri, brothers Don Baker of Deer Lodge, MT, Tom Baker of Bozeman, his partner, JoAnn Allen of Three Forks and several nieces and nephews.

Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Chester R. and Irene (Ross) Baker, a sister Dorothy Wahl and brother Ron Baker of Kalispell, MT and an infant son, David.

A military service will be grave side at the Three Forks cemetery on Friday the 20th of May at 11:00 AM.

Printed in the Bozeman Daily Chronicle ~ May 17, 2022


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  • Created by: Joanne Relative First cousin
  • Added: Jun 23, 2022
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/240900325/joseph_ralph-baker: accessed ), memorial page for Joseph Ralph Baker (9 Jun 1936–13 May 2022), Find a Grave Memorial ID 240900325, citing Fairview Cemetery, Three Forks, Gallatin County, Montana, USA; Maintained by Joanne (contributor 46957268).