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Vern Baxter

Maple City – Vern Baxter, 89 of Maple City passed away peacefully on April 10, 2024 with his family by his side. Vern was born on September 9, 1934 in Muskegon to the late William C.

1934 ~ 2024

Maple City – Vern Baxter, 89 of Maple City passed away peacefully on April 10, 2024 with his family by his side.

Vern was born on September 9, 1934 in Muskegon to the late William C. and Irene C (Buckler) Baxter. He grew up in Leland as his grandfather and three uncles were one of the original fishing families there. He spent most of his youth in Fishtown along the river and shores of Lake Michigan.

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