Obituaries

Michael John Baker, of Brunswick, Georgia, passed away unexpectedly on May 8, 2025, at the age of 75.

Mike was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan February 4, 1950, and lived there until the age of 18, when he proudly joined the United States Air Force. Following his military service, he began a long and dedicated career in law enforcement. He served with the Sheriff's department in Sault Ste. Marie, MI, before transitioning to work as an Immigration Officer with the Department of Justice. He later settled in Brunswick, GA, where he spent 25 years at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) before retiring.

Mike will be fondly remembered for his competitive holiday spirit, especially when it came to Christmas decorations. He loved helping his wife, Veronica, prepare holiday meals and even made sure their cat’s house was decorated for the season. His sense of humor and dedication touched everyone who knew him.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 30 years, Veronica Baker; his children, Tracy (Ken) Smeeton-Cormier, Keith (Dawn) Baker, Sheri (Bill) Strempel, Jayne Baker, Ashley John, and Tina McLeod; several grandchildren, Mitchell, Nathan, Nicholas, Nolan, Nevaeh and Noah, who brought him great pride and joy; several stepchildren; brothers, Tim (Judy) Baker, Pat (Carol) Baker; sisters, Pam (Mike) Harris and Debbie (Jim) Wales.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Jayne (Miles) Baker; father, Martin Baker; stepmother, Buddy Baker; and brother-in-law, Jim Wales.

No services are planned at this time; however, donations may be made in Mike’s memory to the American Heart Association.