Michael A. Baird

Michael A. Baird, 74, died Friday, November 6, 2026 at his residence of complications from cancer.

He was born January 15, 1952 in Bucyrus to the late Ned and Betty (Haffa) Baird. Mike grew up in Sulphur Springs where he enjoyed stirring up trouble and kept his parents and neighbors on their toes. After graduating from Col. Crawford High School in 1970, Mike joined the US Air Force. He was a boom operator on a refueler and served in Thailand during Vietnam. He returned to Crawford County and worked in trucking and TransCo before working for and retiring from Whirlpool in Marion.

Mike wasn’t much for conversation, but he did enjoy watching sports at VFW Post 1078 and The Wren’s Nest. He was also a member of AmVets Post 27. At home, he watched westerns and spent a few years living in Arizona.

Mike is survived by siblings, Charles (Dorothy) Baird, Judith Baker, Karen Cartee, James Baird, and Debra Hoover and his nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death in 2011 by his longtime companion, Mary Stover.

Mike’s family will gather to commemorate his life on a later date. Those wishing to make a memorial contribution may make gifts payable to VFW 1078 Remembering Our Heroes and they will be collected at Wise Funeral Service in Bucyrus.

Memories and photos can be shared in the guestbook of Mike’s tribute page at www.wisefuneral.com.