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.  Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Thomas E. and Ruth T. Baker.  Tom 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 also served as the organist and choir director for St. Stephen's Lutheran Church in South Plainfield, NJ for 48 years.  As everyone who knew him knew, music was Tom's passion.  He played the guitar, piano, and organ, and brought joy to so many with his musical gift.  Tom also loved mathematics, woodworking, playing pool, his dogs throughout his life, and golf.  He enjoyed traveling to the Poconos and spending time at the lake.  Tom served as president of the Emmaus golf league for 4 years and was a lifetime member of the Mercantile Club of Emmaus and the Elks in South Plainfield, NJ.  Above all, he most loved spending time with his family.

Tom is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Ingrid; his daughters, Suzanne and her husband Bob, Cheryl and her husband Bill, and Kathy and her husband Eric; grandchildren, Kaitlin, Brendan, Billy, Ryan, Lissy, Taryn, Sydney, and Jackson; sister, Barbara and her husband Dennis; and many nieces and nephews and extended family.  Tom was predeceased by his sister, Joan.

Memorial services will be held on Mon., June 12, 2023 at 1:00 PM in St. John's Lutheran Church, 501 Chestnut St., Emmaus, PA 18049.  Visitation 12 Noon to 1:00 PM in the church.  Interment will follow in Northwood Cemetery.  Schantz Funeral Home, P.C., Emmaus is handling arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. John's Lutheran Church at the above address or to St. Stephen's Lutheran Church, 3145 Park Ave., South Plainfield, NJ 07080.