Bradley Allan Baker

Bradley Allan Baker, 49, of Oronoco, died Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at home with his family, following a valiant four-year-long battle with cancer.

He was born on May 27, 1977, in Rochester and was adopted by Kenneth and Susan (Graves) Baker shortly thereafter.

He grew up in Oronoco, where he attended St. Michael’s Catholic Church and graduated from Pine Island High School in 1995. He then went onto Winona State. He worked various jobs in the area, but he most enjoyed his jobs as a chef. He was a talented chef and worked at many restaurants, including Roosters. Most recently he was a cook for the Byron School District.

Brad was a sensitive soul, who enjoyed laughing and joking with his family and friends. He adored his little niece, Nora. He and his partner, Heather, enjoyed golfing together and relaxing at the cabin by the lake. He was athletic and in high school he lettered in track and field. He kept in close contact with his circle of friends, and he loved getting together to cheer on the Vikings.

He will be missed by many, including his partner of 12 years, Heather Kay of Rochester; parents, Ken and Sue Baker of Oronoco; sister, Barb Baker of Rochester; niece, Nora; aunts and uncles, Nancy and Steve Anderson of Rochester, Karen Graves of Winona, and Kenneth Graves of St. Paul; as well as many cousins; and his beloved cat, Twix.

He is preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Raymond and Nora Baker and step-grandmother, Beverly Baker; maternal grandparents, Robert and Grace Graves; uncle, James Graves; and cousin Robbie Graves.

A memorial service will be at 2 p.m., Friday, October 16, 2026, at the Mahn Family Funeral Home, Mahler Chapel in Pine Island with Father Randal Kasel presiding. A visitation will be 4-7 p.m., Thursday, October 15, 2026, at the funeral home and one hour prior to the service on Friday. Burial will be at the Pine Island Cemetery. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mahnfamilyfuneralhome.com