Daniel was born in Hastings, NE on April 22, 1947 to parents Elmer Paul and Beverly (nee Thorson) Baker. He joined brothers Thomas Craig and Stephen Richard in the family. He graduated from Holdrege High school and later Kearney State College.
Daniel was a long time grocery manager at Skagway Grocery Store in Grand Island. He started working as a grocery bagger as a teenager and continued in the business until his health forced retirement.
Anyone who knew him would know Daniel was a diehard Huskers fan and was always open for a long chat about Nebraska football.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents Peter and Nathalie (Engel) Baker; William Earl Thorsen; Delmar "Pete" and Wilma (Clark) Pederson; parents Elmer (who passed away in December 2000) and Beverly (August 2008); wife Vickie Lynn (nee Slater) (passed in May 1979); son Michael Ryan Baker (May 2000); grandson Isaiah Kane Baker (January 2018), and brother Thomas Craig Baker (February 2014)
Daniel is survived by children Jennifer Lyn Baker of Omaha, Megan Marie Baker of Grand Island, Racheal Ann Hoskins of Portland, OR, Ashley Suzanne (Deyby) Montiel of Portland, OR; grandchildren Jayden Michael Kipers of Portland, OR, Tristin Michael Baker of Horn Lake, MS, Emma Grace Baker of Horn Lake, MS, Savannah Nicole Montiel of Portland, OR, Isabella Rose Hoskins of Portland, OR, Hannah Elyse Montiel of Portland, OR, and Dustin Michael Montiel of Portland, OR; great-grandchildren Skyler Kane Baker and Akemi Elizabeth Baker, both of Grand Island; brother Stephen (Becky) Baker of Omaha; nephew Nicholas Baker of Omaha; special family member Uncle Jim (Lois) Pederson of Lincoln, NE; and a host of other family members
To honor his wishes, there will be no funeral.
Daniel's daughters will scatter his ashes at a later date in a private ceremony
Thank you to all the wonderful care providers in Omaha and Grand Island, who helped care for Daniel as his MS progressed. Also, thank you to the staff at Endless Journey Hospice in Omaha.
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