Side Lake - Baraga, Dr. Anthony R., M.D. Age 86, of Side Lake, MN, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2025. He was born on May 26, 1939, in Chisholm, MN to Anton and Sylvia Baraga. He graduated from Chisholm High School in 1957 and earned his bachelor's degree at the University of Minnesota. He also received his medical degree at the University of Minnesota in 1965 and completed his residency in Diagnostic Radiology in 1978. He began his medical career in General Practice and Surgery at Adams Clinic in Hibbing and Chisholm and then went on to practice Radiology at the University Medical Center - Mesabi in Hibbing, where he was president of Medical Imaging North. He served as Chief of Staff and was on the Board of Directors at University Medical Center. He also served on numerous boards and commissions in northern Minnesota. His passion for education led him back to his beloved University of Minnesota where he served on the Board of Regents from 1999 to 2011 and as Chair from 2005 to 2007. He was always proud of his father's service in the Army during World War II, inspiring him to serve in the Army National Guard, achieving the rank of Captain. Growing up in northern Minnesota, Tony developed a love of the great outdoors becoming a renowned hunter and fisherman. This passion sparked many adventures around the world with some of his closest friends. He was a pilot and flew to many remote fishing spots including the Arctic Circle as well as to clinics and hospitals in northern Minnesota to bring his radiology services where needed. He was happiest though at one of his "shacks" in northern Minnesota or the Florida Keys. He was also an avid gardener with many at Side Lake benefitting from his green thumb. Tony was able to experience so many wonderful things in his life, but the most meaningful to him was his relationship with and impact on others. The love and mentorship he shared with so many others is the true legacy he leaves behind. Tony was preceded in death by his parents, Anton and Sylvia, sister Sandra Schwegman and her husband John, wife, Bobbie Baraga, and sister-in-law, Mary Madzey. He is survived by his wife, Joanne Baraga, his children, Mark (Jeanne), Toni Baraga-Samson (Serafin), Dr. Joseph (Alicia), and Kathleen Persian (Steve); nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; siblings Dr. David Baraga, Angel (Terry) Marolt, Debbie (Greg) Vidmar, and sister-in-law, Margery (Daniel) Ellefson, as well as many nieces, nephews, family and friends. We would like to thank the staff at The Pillars of Grand Rapids for their compassionate care during his time there. Memorials preferred to Hospice Support Foundation, Grand Rapids St. Croix Branch, 1001 South Pokegama Ave. D, Grand Rapids, MN 55744. A celebration of Tony's life will be on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 113 4th St. SW, Chisholm, MN 55719. Visitation at 10:30 with mass at 12:00. Interment will be at the Chisholm Cemetery. Mid-Range Honor Guard will accord military honors.