Ida Wikoff Baker

Biography

Ida Wikoff Baker was a teacher, organizer, and beloved figure in Decatur whose efforts advanced educational and philanthropic causes across the region. She took seriously the responsibility to prepare young minds for the future while nurturing a reverence for history and kindness.

Her leadership encouraged women to claim their strengths and collaborate for the common good, and she served as a steady friend to those navigating life’s uncertainties. Her legacy is remembered in the students she guided and the causes she championed.