Michael Roy Baker Sr.

Baker, Michael Roy Michael Roy Baker, 67, died July 8, 2017. Born on May 2, 1950 to Clara Belle and David "Shorty" Baker in Dexter, MI. Mike married Carol Ann Munson on June 14, 1968. Mike worked at Barnes Group Associated Spring for 23 years. He served as a Union Representative as Bargaining Committee Chairman, and as Local 38's Treasurer, and worked tirelessly for the rights of workers. His Union work took him all over the country, making memories with co-workers and strangers alike. Mike adored his wife, children, grandchildren, and anything Disney. Numerous trips to Disney leave his family with everlasting memories of time spent together. Known as Papa, he was a gentle giant who gave great hugs, was always up for a laugh, and was the most sentimental crier you'd meet. Mike loved the water, whether up North on the lake or in the backyard pool with family. You could often find him playing cards, doing crossword puzzles and sharing stories he was a great storyteller. Preceded in death by his son Matt in 1995, his father in 1976, and mother Clara in January of this yearand of course Pierre the Poodle. Survived by Carol of Jackson, his wife of 49 years, his son Michael (Jennifer) Baker of Dexter, grandchildren Riley and Rianna, sister Donna Gross of Dexter, and sisters from another mother, Kathy (Nick) Arhangelos of Ann Arbor and Julia Walsh of New Jersey. Also survived by an extended Baker and Munson clan including many brothers and sisters-in-law, beloved nieces and nephews, and great nieces and nephews. A memorial service is planned for Saturday, July 15th 11am at Muehlig Funeral Chapel, 403 South 4th, Ann Arbor. Immediately following, friends and family will be welcomed at his son Michael's home, 6964 Wilson Drive, Dexter to share memories and celebrate his life. As Mike was a big Jimmy Buffet fan, a.k.a. a ParrotHead, attire for the memorial and wake will be Resort Casual. Flip-flops encouraged, and leis will be provided. Please consider a donation to the Chalfonte Foundation, which was near and dear to Mike's heart.