Dorvin K. “Deke” Baker

Baker, Dorvin K. “Deke” age 83 of Elk River, MN passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends on Nov. 6, 2021. Deke graduated from DeKalb High School in Illinois in 1956. The United States Air Force was his calling from 1958 – 1962. He was stationed in Baudette, MN as a member of the 692nd Radar Squadron. It was there where he met and married his wife LaRaine “Tootie” Tischart in 1962. Deke and Tootie lived in Coon Rapids, MN for 32 years. Deke retired as the Director of IT from Seagate Technologies in 2001 after a 39-year career. In Retirement, they lived in Baudette, MN and spent their winters in Wimberley, TX. In 2013, they moved to Elk River, MN, where he most recently resided. Deke was an avid golfer and traveled extensively. Preceded in death by his mother, Marie and stepfather, Lee Large. Survived by his wife of 59 years, LaRaine “Tootie”; Jayne (Donny) Serfoss, Angela (Tony) Jarvis; grandchildren, Amber (Brian) Serfoss, Austin (Samantha) Habas, Chelsea (Aaron) Olafson, Conner (Aimee) Gagne, Sophia, Evan; great-grandchildren, Lilee, Brady, Willow; brother, Ron (Carol) Large & their children, Nicole & Josh; along with many other loving relatives and friends. A public visitation will be held on Thursday (11/18/2021) from 3-5 PM at Thurston-DeShaw Funeral Home, 13817 Jay St NW, Andover, MN with a Time of Remembrance Ser