Harold W. Baker, 93, of Lincoln, passed away on September 23, 2022. He was born on March 24, 1929, in Miller, NE to Ralph R. Baker and Anna M. Saathoff.
He was a member of First Christian Church, American Legion Post #3, Bethany Lions Club, Past District Governor of the Nebraska Lions Club, Lincoln Education Association, Nebraska State Education Association, and the National Education Association. Harold served as a Special Agent in the Army during the Korean war. He worked as a teacher for 41 years, retiring from LPS in 1993.
Family members include his wife Donna R. Baker of Lincoln; daughter Connie Thompson of Lincoln; sons Rodney Baker of Dacula, GA, Bruce Baker of Lincoln, and Dwain Baker of New Braunfels, TX; 2 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; brother Perry (Ginny) Baker of Des Moines, IA; and niece Sheila Boykin.
Preceded in death by his parents, first wife Melva, sister Lavonna Farnsworth, in-laws, Ray Thompson, Jan Baker, and Debra Baker.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, September 26th at Roper and Sons South Chapel, 3950 Hohensee Dr.
Visitation: Family will greet friends from 4 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, September 25th at Roper and Sons South Lincoln Chapel.
Memorials in lieu of flowers to First Christian Church, Lincoln Bethany Lion’s Club, or donor’s choice.
Services
Visitation
4:00 pm-5:00 pm CST
Roper & Sons South Chapel
3950 Hohensee Drive (40th & Yankee Hill)
Lincoln, NE 68516
Memorial Service
11:00 am CST
Roper & Sons South Chapel
3950 Hohensee Drive (40th & Yankee Hill)
Lincoln, NE 68516
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Mr. Baker was an amazing person and a wonderful great grandpa. Miss him so very much.
– Cooper Sovey
Mr. Baker was a very special teacher. His patience and willingness to help all his students was unsurpassed. I always enjoyed and looked forward to his class. Though often times struggling to understand, he was quick to leave no student behind. Thank you for being a part of so many young lives. Prayers to all of his family.
– Steve Bridger
Mr. Baker was not only one of the smartest teachers at LSE, he was also one of the most patient. While I was danced well with Algebra, I struggled with Calculus for months. Mr. Baker spent many after-school sessions with me, helping me grasp the interwoven relationships of the topic. Understanding those relationships bore fruit when I wrote my books about lighting design and the characteristics of light, “A Practical Guide to Stage Lighting,” and I thank him very much for that. Kind thoughts and condolences to his entire family.
– Steve Shelley, class of 1971
Dear Mr. Baker’s family, Thoughts and prayers from Stacy ‘ Anastasia” Lynn Waldron. My father John Waldron taught with Mr. Baker at Southeast Highschool. My thoughts and prayers to your family. Stacy “Anastasia” Lynn Waldron.
– Stacy “Anastasia” Lynn Waldron
HB was one of my favorite teachers at SE High. He took a great interest in me, I battle drugs and alcohol through my first year and half at Southeast High School and then managed to stay sober during my Junior year and Senior year. HB worked hard with me, almost on a daily basis to get my grades up, so I could graduate. I will forever be in his debt, because it wasn’t for HB, I would have never graduated in the class of 1981!!! You will be missed HB! Prayers to the family.
– KATHLEEN A BRANDON
Harold’s son, Bruce, is one of our best friends of 30 years. Over the years we heard so many stories about Harold, many of which had to do with Bruce growing up and old adages that Harold would tell Bruce…who would share them with us friends. They usually had to do with math or science in every day life. (they usually started with “…you know as HB would say…” A few of those roll around in my own head to this day just as Bruce would relay them to me. I know this family is hurting and we are lifting them up in our thoughts with love and light. May “HB” rest in peace.
– Ron and Kris Swanson
Mr. Baker was one of my favorite teachers at Southeast High School. He was very encouraging and made our advanced math classes interesting.
– Cheryl Bruster McGuire
Sending our deepest sympathy to the Baker family. Bob and Alice Buckner and family
– Alice Buckner
I’d like to add my name to what I’m sure is a long list of Southeast grads who remember Mr. Baker as a fine gentleman and teacher. Thank you for sharing him with us.
– Mark Starr
Donna and I taught together for several years at the UNMC College of Nursing in Lincoln. Donna, I am saddened to learn of Harold’s death. I know that your days together were special. May he rest in peace.
– Carol McShane
Mr. Baker was one of my favorite teachers at Lincoln Southeast High. He enhanced my love of math; such a great teacher! I knew his family well as Connie and I were good friends. So sad to hear of his passing. My heartfelt condolences to the family!
– Barb Glen Griffith
Harold was just one in a million. I knew him through Younkers Community Day. Our entire store loved having him help us. My deepest sympathy to his family and friends.
– Julie Cole
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