Mizhakwad inini
"Clear Sky Man"

William Baker Jr., age 80, of Lac Courte Oreilles, was called home Friday, December 10, 2021 at his home, surrounded by his family.

William Baker Jr. was born June 10, 1941 in Hayward, WI, the son of Louise O'Shogay and William "Bineshi" Baker Sr. William, known to all as Jr., was a lifelong resident of Lac Courte Oreilles. He attended New Post and Hayward schools where he played football. Jr.'s continuing education was spent at UW-Stevens Pointe and Mt. Scenario College where he earned his bachelor's degree in biology. He was the onsite manager of the Lac Courte Oreilles Cranberry Marsh from 1978 until his semi-retirement in 1993. Jr. went on to work at Jack Link's and then spent his time as an over the road truck driver. He was a lover of watching westerns, NASCAR, Louis L'amour novels, jigsaw puzzles and honkytonk music.

Although Jr. met his life partner in the early 1970's, they weren't united in marriage until 2002. He laughingly wanted to be sure the love of his life, Pearl May Dunton, was the one. Which she was, ask any family member, they will tell you an amazing story of true love and devotion. Their blended family is one of remarkable and sizable impression. He was a true family man, always putting family first.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years Pearl Baker; sons Eugene Baker & Rick House; daughters Linda House, Cheryl (Brian) Littlegeorge, Tina Place, Sharon House, Bonnie LeDoux, Regina Henry and Barbara Baker-LaRush; many, many grandchildren, great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren; brother Joseph (Gloria) O'Shogay; sister Marie Kuykendall; many nephews & nieces.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents William & Louise; daughter Carolyn Isham; sons Ernest House, Robert House; brother Raymond O'Shogay; sister Winona Baker; brother-in-law Charles Kuykendall Sr.; son-in-law Alan "Bodie" LaRush; grandsons Adam LaRush, Walter House, Ernest House; granddaughter Jennifer Miller; nephews Charles L Kuykendall Jr. & Douglas Baker; great grandchildren Angel Pringle & Butterfly DeBrot.

Tribal Funeral Rites will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at New Post Community Center. Chato "Ombishkebines" Gonzalez will officiate. Burial will be in Chief Lake Indian Burial Grounds in Hayward. Visitation will begin at 5:00 p.m. Monday, December 13 ^th at New Post Community Center. In person attendance of all services will require a face mask at the request of the family.

Honorary casket bearers will be Cesley Chavez, Adam Henry, Adarra House, Bobby House, Rick House Sr., Karl Kuykendall, Josh LeDoux, Ken Littlegeroge, Trenton Littlegeorge & Joseph O'Shogay.

Casket bearers will be Eugene Baker, Eric Clause, Brian Diamond, Ethan Henry, William Kuykendall, Andrew LaRush, Anthony St. Germaine & William St. Germaine.