BAER, Donald

Published by Mohave Daily News Online on Jul. 23, 2021 - Lake Havasu City, Arizona - Donald Baer, age 87, a resident of Bullhead City, Arizona passed away on Sunday, July 4, 2021. He was born in Los Angeles, California on June 6, 1934. Don graduated from Montebello High School and entered the U.S. Marine Corp. serving for three years, two of those in the Korean War. He was honorably discharged as a Sergeant. He married his wife, Patricia (Pat) in 1956. The first year of their marriage they moved to Seattle, Washington and raised three children. Don worked as a meat cutter for "Kings Command Meats" for 40 years. After retirement, he and Pat moved to Bullhead City, Arizona to enjoy fun in the sun. They built a home and loved the yard and pool. Don was preceded in death by his loving mother, Theresa Sullivan and his youngest daughter, Colleen Baer Morgan. He is survived by his loving wife, Pat, who he met when he was 19 and she was 15. They were married for 65 years. Also surviving Don are their children, Theresa (Steve) Tolpingrud of Everett, Washington and Stephen (Jennifer) Baer of Casselberry, Florida; six grandchildren, Taylor Schuh (J.R.), Eric Tolpingrud, Christa Baer, Scott Tolpingrud, Alexis Baer and Dawson Baer; and proud great-grandfather of Ryder Morgan Neuendorf, Cheyanne Rae and Raegan Colleen Schuh, and baby boy Schuh due in November. When asked to rock and sing to his grandchildren, Don sang "The Marine Corp Hymn". Don was a man's "man"! He loved his beer and smokes! Don was proud of his family and loved his life in the desert where he said "everyday is a vacation day"! There will be no service at his request. Remembrances may be made to Tunnel to Towers Foundation. Semper Fi Don!