Mr. Baker proudly served his country in the United States Army, having been stationed at NATO and Brussels Belgium from 1968 to 1972. He was a member of the American Legion Post 365 in Collinsville, Illinois. Dennis received his Bachelors of Science in Business Administration at Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville, he also completed his Masters of Science in Counseling Education at SIUE. He dedicated his life to counseling and worked as a counselor with Family Life Consultants. He was a loving brother, uncle and friend, who will truly be missed by all who knew him.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Gearold E. and Catherine M., nee Carr, Baker and a brother-in-law, Eric Wilson.
Surviving are his siblings, Deborah Baker of Westbrooke, Maine, Diana Wilson, of Terrell, Texas, Greg (Nancy) Baker, of O’Fallon, Illinois, and Douglas (Joyce) Baker, of Belleville, Illinois; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.valhallagardensandfuneralhome.com.
Services are being held privately with Valhalla Gaerdner Holten Funeral Home, Belleville, Illinois.
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