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Chad M. Baker
Seneca, Kansas
04/19/1983 - 12/23/2021
Chad Michael Baker, 38, of Seneca, passed away on December 23, 2021 at Kansas City Research Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri.
Chad was born on April 19, 1983 at Nemaha Valley Community Hospital to Melvin and Mary Gronquist Baker. He grew up in Seneca and attended Nemaha Valley Elementary, Junior High and High School. He graduated with the Class of 2001. He attended Cloud County and then Kansas State University obtaining in 2006 his Agricultural Bachelors of Science in Animal Nutrition. He returned to Seneca and worked from Nemaha County Co-Op in the warehouse. In 2013, he became Seneca’s Farm Bureau Agent; he enjoyed this career move and the customers he served.
He married Anna Friedrichs on November 23, 2013 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church; to this union two beautiful children were born. Chad thrived being a father and took great pride in providing for his family. His children were his “world.” He spent his free time golfing and was a past Board Member of Seneca Spring Creek Golf Course. Chad was always there to help relatives and friends. He was outgoing and loved to have fun and a good time; he could talk to anyone.
Chad was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church and the Good Shepherd School Board. Chad was Baptized by Pastor Jack Kirk July of 2013 and was confirmed in 2014.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Rollin C. Baker on January 1, 1996, Janet Holden Baker on February 12, 1989, Gleed Q. Gronquist on April 3, 1988 and Clara Burton Gronquist on February 24, 2009.
Chad is survived by his wife, Anna of eight years; his children, Audrey and Henry; his parents, Melvin and Mary Baker of Seneca; his sister, Casa (Nathan) Caffrey of Lillis; his in laws, Phil and Lana Friedrichs of Bremen; nieces and nephews and extended family.
Chad will lie in state all day on Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at Lauer Funeral Home in Seneca. Funeral Services will be at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 401 Arrowhead, Bremen, Kansas. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Memorial may be left to Audrey and Henry’s Education Fund, sent in care of the family.
Chad will lie in state all day on Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at Lauer Funeral Home in Seneca.
Funeral Services will be at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 401 Arrowhead, Breman, Kansas.
Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Funeral Services will be at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 401 Arrowhead, Breman, Kansas.
Burial will be in the church cemetery.
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Praying for peace after the loss of your husband, father, son, and all-around great guy!
Our deepest Sympathy for all of Chads family, God will heal your broken hearts One Day At A Time, Much love to all of your family. The Steinlage’s.
My thoughts and Prayers go out to Chad’s Family and Friends. He was such a great agent and representative if what Farm Bureau is all about in serving his community and clients. He will be deeply missed.
Anna,
My sincerest condolences for you and your family’s loss. No words can express enough sympathy and I encourage you to lean on your Kansas NRCS family during your time of need. Be strong for those beautiful children, Audrey and Henry; they are quite a legacy for yourself and Chad.
Jason R. Gipson
I am so sorry to hear about Chad. Blessing to you and your family. May the Prince of Peace give you peace that surpasses all understanding.