Donn F. Baker, age 71, died as a victim of Covid-19 on Thursday, November 12, 2020 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Donn served as the United States Attorney for the ED of Oklahoma (1984-1985). He joined the U.S. Attorney’s Office in 1982 and served as an AUSA until he became the U.S. Attorney. He had served as an Assistant District Attorney in Tahlequah before his federal service. After he left office, Donn went into private practice in Tahlequah, where he has practiced law for over 35 years and served as the City of Tahlequah Judge. Donn was recently inducted as a fellow into the American College of Trial Lawyers. He was described as a legend in northeastern Oklahoma. 

Donn is survived by his wife of 49 years, Sharon Greenhaw Baker, his son, Jeffrey Donn Baker, and daughter, Sherri K. Cometti. The funeral was held on November 16. As is our custom, at the request of NAFUSA, an American flag was flown over Main Justice and will be presented to his family as a token of the regard with which Donn was held by his colleagues.