Brad Baker

Brad Lee Baker, 67, of Pender, NE, passed away on June 16, 2026, at his home in Pender. Memorial services are currently pending with Munderloh-Smith Funeral Home in Pender.

Brad was born on November 10, 1958, in Pender, the son of Darrel and Karen (Hulsebusch) Baker. He graduated from Pender High School with the Class of 1977. He worked several places during his career, including IBP in South Sioux City, Christiansen Construction in Pender, a hog confinement in Linn Grove, Iowa, and Great Dane in Wayne.

His hobbies included macramé, playing pool, collecting elephants, and socializing with family and friends.

Brad is survived by his son, Trevor (Shelby) Baker, and their daughter, Sadie of Ames, IA; step-children, Christy and Justin; sister, Jennifer Tyrrell of Pender; brother, Brian (Val) Baker of Wakefield; step-mother, Cynthia Baker of Pender; step-brothers, Steve Shemat, John Shemat; several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Darrel Baker and Karen Dahlman; nephew, Joshua Baker; sister, Cynthia Kubik; and brother-in-law, Verne Tyrrell.