Betty J. Baker's Obituary
Betty J. Baker, age 93, passed away Friday, May 8, 2020 in Oshkosh. Betty was born January 13, 1927 to the late Andrew and Verna (Carow) Konow. Betty married Jay C. Baker on September 2, 1950 at St. Peter’s in Oshkosh. She worked at Morgan Doors as an accountant until retirement.
Betty was a lifelong Packer and football fan (or at least since she married Dad!) In her younger years, Betty loved to bake, especially around the holidays, and family gatherings and looked forward to them. She belonged to Catholic Daughters, volunteered at St. Vincent de Paul, loved playing sheepshead with all the men at the Senior Center, and just sitting outside on a nice day or going for a car ride. Her faith and family were always most important to her.
Betty is survived by her one son; Michael (Sue) Baker of Oshkosh, four daughters; Cindy Miller of Oshkosh, Ellen (Dan) Binder of Oshkosh, Jayne (Steven) Arne of Oshkosh, and Mary (Timothy) Kasper of Oshkosh, two sisters; Sally Trelka of Oshkosh and Germaine Anderson of Neenah, three grandchildren; Brett Baker, Austin Baker, and Claranna Arne, five great grandchildren; Aryah Baker, Oakley Baker, Amaris Arne, Emmalene Arne, and Wilson Arne, and a special nephew; Daniel Pontow.
Betty was preceded in death by her parents, husband; Jay Baker, and one sister; Geraldine Pontow.
The funeral service for Betty will be held at 1pm on Thursday, May 28, 2020 in Fiss & Bills-Poklasny Funeral Home, 865 S Westhaven Dr., Oshkosh, WI 54904. A time of visitation will be held on Thursday from 11am until the time of service at the funeral home. Burial will be held at Lake View Memorial Park after the service.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund will be established.
My mom in my eyes: She never had much, but Mom gave to us before herself. Mom was kind, caring, selfless, and yet could be strong and tough. When painful, terrible happenings occurred, she would comfort you, but tell you, you had to pick yourself up and keep going. That’s what life is. Remember there are good things to come. She knew what to say to make you feel better. Mom was there for you no matter what. If you called her for help of any kind, she would say “what could I do to help?” without hesitation or judgement. She didn’t show love in traditional ways, but loved us unconditionally. For us, she was taken too soon and will be missed everyday. I know she is in a much better place. We will see her again one day. I love you Momma, always, always.
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