Thomas B. Baker, 81, of Emmaus, died June 6, 2023, in Lehigh Valley Hospital surrounded by his loved ones. He was the husband of Ingrid K. (Klerx) Baker for 60 years. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Thomas E. and Ruth T. Baker.

He was a math teacher and administrator for Union County Regional High School District for 36 years, retiring in 1999.

He was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Emmaus.

He served as the organist and choir director for St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church, South Plainfield, N.J. for 48 years.

As everyone who knew him knew, music was his passion. He played the guitar, piano and organ, and brought joy to so many with his musical gift.

He loved mathematics, woodworking, playing pool, his dogs throughout his life and golf. He enjoyed traveling to the Poconos and spending time at the lake.

He served as president of the Emmaus golf league for four years and was a lifetime member of the Mercantile Club of Emmaus and the Elks in South Plainfield, N.J. Above all, he most loved spending time with his family.

He is survived by his wife; daughters, Suzanne and her husband, Bob, Cheryl and her husband, Bill, Kathy and her husband, Eric; grandchildren, Kaitlin, Brendan, Billy, Ryan, Lissy, Taryn, Sydney and Jackson; sister, Barbara and her husband, Dennis; many nieces and nephews and extended family. He was predeceased by a sister, Joan.

Contributions may be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church, 501 Chestnut St., Emmaus, 18049; or to St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church, 3145 Park Ave., South Plainfield, N.J. 07080.

Arrangements were made by the Schantz Funeral Home, P.C., Emmaus.