Duane R. Baker, 95, Pittsville, passed away Thursday, October 22, 2026 at his home.

A celebration of life will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at Buchanan/Rembs Funeral Home, Pittsville with visitation from 9:00 am until the time of service. Burial will take place at St. Joachim Cemetery, Pittsville at a later date.

Duane was born on July 20, 1931 in Shiocton to Robert and Margaret (Curtiss) Baker. He graduated from Moline High School. He was united in marriage to Dolores C. West on February 27, 1954 in Rock Island, IL. They moved to Pittsville in 1960.

Duane worked for International Harvester in Moline, Illinois, and later for Nekoosa Papers, retiring on August 1, 1993. He was also involved with Toastmasters and enjoyed writing and telling stories. Duane enjoyed hobby farming and collecting John Deere tractors. He was a member of the National Farmers Organization (NFO).

He is survived by his children Steven Baker of Rock Island, IL, Carolyn (David) Olson of Fond du Lac, Michael Baker of Rock Island, Diane (David) Herkert of Moline, IL, Denise Park of Tulsa, OK, Leslie Broks of Rice Lake, WI, Mark Baker of Pittsville, John (Suzanne) Baker of Vesper, Paul (Sonhui) Baker of Fridley, MN, and Janet (Larry) Carolfi of Marshfield, son in law, Dennis Meador of Montpelier, IA, 34 grandchildren, 80+ great grandchildren, and several great great grandchildren.

He is further survived by his sisters, Arlene Hunwardsen, Audrey Osterhager, Joann (Pat) Riley, and Donna Myers, and brother, Dale (Paulette) Baker.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Margaret, wife, Dolores, daughter, Cynthia Meador, grandson, Daniel Baker, daughter in law, Pamela Knight-Baker, son in law, John Broks, brothers, Harland, Kenny, Merle, and Robert Baker Jr., and sister Lorraine Septer.