Teresa M. Baker

Teresa M. Baker, age 64, of Middletown, DE, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, November 12, 2022. Born in Wilmington, DE on June 3, 1958, she was a daughter of Joan M. (Becker) Huhn and the late Robert M. Huhn, Sr. Teresa enjoyed her career in catering and later worked for the University of Delaware and Red Clay School District. An avid beach lover, Teresa loved taking trips to Wildwood to enjoy the sun and sand. In her spare time, she could often be found riding her bike. Teresa was quite fond of Historic Old New Castle and spent countless hours taking in the scenery at Battery Park. She enjoyed cheering her husband on at his many softball tournaments, especially those that took place in Fort Myers, FL. Teresa was also a dedicated member of the Women’s Club of Odessa and volunteered for the Historic Houses of Odessa. She delighted in hosting her large family and friends for parties and looked forward to her annual Christmas and New Year’s Eve parties the most. Above all, Teresa loved being an Oma and cherished moments spent with her grandchildren. In addition to her father, Teresa was preceded in death by her siblings, Robert M. Huhn, Jr., and Elizabeth A. “Betsy” Linhoff. She is survived by her loving husband of 43 years, Les A. Baker; mother, Joan M. (Becker) Huhn; children, Shaun A. Baker (Valerie) of Bear and Brian M. Baker of Wilmington; grandchildren, Landon, Evan, Paxton, and Gavin Baker; siblings, John J. Huhn (Karen) of Bear, Paul C. Huhn (Pam) of Middletown, Rosie M. Spears (John) of Galax, VA, Mickey B. Huhn of Newark, Chrissy C. Mulholland (Tim) of Oxford, PA, and Monica F. Bartley (Chris) of Middletown; and many nieces and nephews, and great nieces and nephews. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 6 pm until 8 pm on Friday, November 18, 2022, at Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 275 East Main Street, Middletown, DE. A funeral service will begin at 11 am on Saturday, November 19, 2022, at the funeral home. Interment will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Teresa’s memory to the Women’s Club of Odessa, PO Box 254, Odessa, DE 19730.

Teresa M. Baker

June 3, 1958 - November 12, 2022