Albert E. BakerJanuary 01, 1938 - June 04, 2006 Of Eagan
"Death is not extinguishing the light, it is putting out the lamp beacuse dawn has come." - Tagore Happiness is a journey not a destination; it was Al’s mission to make sure that the journey was meaningful & enjoyable for everyone. Al was a husband, a father, a grandfather & a friend to all of us that knew him. On Sunday, June 4, 2006 Al lost his battle with cancer at home surrounded by family and friends. If you could measure ones’ wealth by the number of friends ones has, Al would have been an extremely wealthy man. Al was very active in community functions that served Bloomington, Burnsville & Eagan. He took great pride in volunteering time, space or money for supporting youth activities in these communities. Al was best known for his success as a restaurateur. Al started out in the restaurant business as a general manger for his father-in-law, at Howard Wong’s in Bloomington, where he refined his skills under the watchful eyes of Howard and Beulah Wong. In 1981 Al decided to branch off on his own and opened the doors of the Ground Round in Burnsville. The opportunity came in 1985 to purchase some land and a building at the intersection of 35E & Yankee Doodle Road, and Al Baker’s was started. Al was preceded in death by his father, Jay C. Baker and is survived by his loving and caring wife of 44 years, Donna; mother, Beatrice; children, Bonnie Smith, Jean (John) McLaughlin, Christopher Baker, and Kimberly (Patrick) Ahern; & grandchildren, Jacob, Justin, Taylor, Alexandra, Madalyn, Holden, Beatrice and Joseph. Funeral InformationCome celebrate Al’s life and share your special memories at a gathering of friends Friday 4-8 PM at J. S. KLECATSKY & SONS FUNERAL HOME, 1580 Century Point in Eagan. Memorial Mass 11 AM Saturday at CHURCH OF ST. JOHN NEUMANN, 4030 Pilot Knob Rd @ Deerwood Dr. in Eagan. Gathering also Saturday 9:30-11 AM at the church. Private inurnment Resurrection Cemetery. Donations InformationThe Baker family would like to thank hospice for all their loving care and patience during Al’s time at home. In lieu of flowers memorials to a Hospice of your choice or donors wish. DirectionsVisitation: J.S. Klecatsky Funeral Home Service: Map to St. John Neumann View Memorial and Sign Guestbook |
