Jerome "Jerry" J. Baker, 62, of Superior, WI, passed away Sunday January 24, 2021, at his residence, surrounded by his family.

He was born September 29, 1958 in Rochester, MN, son of Howard and Carolyn (Sonquist) Baker.

On October 10, 1992 in Superior, WI, Penelope "Penny" LaPorte and Jerome Baker were united in marriage.

Jerry was a dispatch/truck driver for Jeff Foster Trucking.

When Jerry was not working, he loved to be out fishing. Jerry also enjoyed spending time at his cabin, in northern Minnesota, fishing, hunting, and enjoying the outdoors. One of the indoor activities he excelled at was bowling. He had many 700 series and was a member of the 300 Club.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Larry Baker; Brother -in-law Delmar Andrist and his son Wayne; dogs, Molly and Maggie.

Survivors include his wife, Penny; brother, Charles (Nadine) Baker, Deer River, MN, their children Dean, Two Harbors, MN, Linda Dobie Spring Valley, MN; sisters, Bonnie Andrist, Deer River, MN, and daughter Coral Quandt, Grand Rapids, MN; Sandy Baker, Rochester, MN;  daughter, Amy (Bob) Christianson, South Range, WI; son, James (Jamé) Christianson, Grand Blanc, MI; twin grandsons, Jesse (Kaitlynn) Christianson and James (Sara) Christianson; grandson, Jake Christianson; granddaughters, Devyn Claire (Katriel) Menendez, Nicole McDonough and Heidi (Bob) Groskreutz; great-grandchildren, Kaelin, Keanin, Gage and Cali, and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Visitation will be from noon until the 1:00 p.m. service, Saturday February 6, 2021 at Downs Funeral Home, 1617 N. 19 ^th Street, Superior, WI.

The family wishes to thank Essentia Hospice, for the loving care they provided for Jerry and his family.