Walter Thomas Baka, age 86, of Necedah, Wisconsin died Saturday, January 9, 2010 at the Tomah VA Medical Center in Tomah, Wisconsin.
Memorial services will be held at a later date in Chicago, Illinois.
Walter was born May 3, 1923 in Chicago, Illinois to Thomas and Anna (Pleva) Baka. He was a veteran of WWII, serving in the Army in the European Theater of war. Walter married Loretta Pearl Billings in Chicago, Illinois.
He worked for Sunbeam Corp. in Chicago, IL as a machinist for 42 years.
Walter enjoyed dealing poker, fishing, and was an fan of the Chicago Cubs and Bears.
Walter was preceded in death by parents, Thomas and Anna Baka; sister, Leona Kuzsinski; brother, John Baka; brother, Joseph Baka; brother, Thomas Baka Jr.; and sister, Jean Baka.
Survivors:
Son: Michael (Cynthia) Baka of Necedah, Wisconsin
Son: Walter T. Baka Jr. of Necedah, Wisconsin
Daughter: Patricia (Bill) Brenner of Chicago, Illinois
Daughter: Jean Stopka of Melrose Park, Illinois
Grandchild: William Brenner Jr. of Chicago, Illinois
Grandchild: Jennifer Ann Brenner of Chicago, Illinois
Brother: William (Lola) Baka of Mesa, Arizona
Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.