Kristin (Salo) Baker

Kristin (Salo) Baker, 38, of Sioux Falls, SD, formerly of Sioux City, IA passed away on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 from natural causes. 

A funeral mass will be held 10:30 A.M. Monday, April 19, 2021 at Holy Cross Parish- St. Michael Church in Sioux City. Visitation will be held with family present from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. with a vigil service at 7:00 P.M. on Sunday, April 18, 2021 at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel.  Online condolences may be directed to meyerbroschapels.com.

Kristin was born on May 9, 1982 in Sioux City, IA to Wayne and Diane (Sitzman) Salo.  She attended St Michael’s Elementary School.  Kristin graduated with honors from Bishop Heelan High School in 2000.  Kristin attended the University of South Dakota and graduated with honors in 2004.  She went on to further her education, earning a Master’s Degree in education from the University of Sioux Falls.

            While attending USD, Kristin met her future husband, Travis Baker.  Kristin said “yes” and they married on May 26, 2006 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Sioux City.  During their marriage, they enjoyed many adventures.  This included seven fun-filled years in Denver, CO.

            Kristin and Travis decided to put down permanent roots in Sioux Falls, SD.  At first, Kristin substitute taught and was a liaison for ELL students.  For the past two years, Kristin was employed by the Sioux Falls School System as an English teacher for Joe Foss Alternative High School.  Kristin loved teaching and loved her students even more.  She wanted all of her young adults to be successful.

Kristin was a caring, loving, and extremely giving person.  Even in death, these qualities were exemplified by her choosing to be an organ donor.  Others may live on due to her selflessness.

Those left to mourn the loss of Kristin include her husband Travis, pups Boris and Burrito, parents, Diane and Wayne Salo and sister Julie (Martin) Houts, nephew Carter Houts.  She will also be dearly missed by several aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and students.