Joel Orville Baier, 58, of Chatfield, died on March 28, 2017 at his home in Chatfield.
Joel was born March 26, 1959 in Rochester to Orville and Joye (Cook) Baier. He was raised in Chatfield and graduated from Chatfield High School in 1977. In 1981, he married Julie Michelson. The family made their home in Chatfield. Joel worked as a crew leader at Crenlo in Rochester for many years.
He enjoyed fishing, photography, and spending time with family and grandchildren.
Joel is lovingly remembered by his wife Julie, children, Christopher (Samantha) Baier and Joshua Baier, all of Rochester; grandchildren Anthony and Destiny Baier; and siblings Jim (Shirley) Baier of Chatfield, John Baier of Rochester, and JoAnne (Lonnie) Pierce of Burr Oak, Iowa.
Joel was preceded in death by his parents.
A memorial service will be at 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 1, 2017, with Pastor Debra Jene Collum officiating at Riley Funeral Home in Chatfield. Visitation will from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are preferred to the family of Joel Baier.
Riley Funeral Home in Chatfield is assisting the family with arrangements. To share a condolence or a memory of Joel with the family, please visit rileyfuneralhomes.com.