- Baumann, John, Kimberly,Passed away peacefully after a brief illness early Friday morning, M ay 9, 2003 at the home of his daughter, Sharon VanRoy. John was born on Oc tober 10, 1910 in Mackville, Wisconsin. He was the son of John W. and Odel ia M. (Fries) Baumann. John attended St. Edward Elementary School in Mackv ille, St Joseph High School, and St. Norbert College where he was also a G olden Gloves Boxer. His many jobs included working at a ship yard in Sturg eon Bay, working at Northshore Golf Course, Badger-Globe Mill, Consolidat ed Papers, and finally at the Institute of Paper Chemistry in Appleton whe re he did research work until his retirement. On April 27, 1946 he marri ed Ann Marie Roovers.Besides his wife, he is survived by his children Don (special friend Lin da Liesch) of Bear Creek, Sharon (Jim) Van Roy of Appleton, Nancy (Ken) Kr ueger of Appleton, Steve (Shelley) Baumann of Appleton, and Jim Bauma nn of Kimberly. He is further survived by his grandchildren: Kelly (Eri c) Romenesko of Darboy, Todd (Julie) Baumann of Kaukauna, Ben (Sara) Bauma nn of Appleton, Joe VanRoy (special friend Jesse Woller) of Appleton, Jo hn Krueger (fianc Erin Petta) of Appleton, Brenda Baumann, Cheryl Kruege r, and Brett Baumann all of Appleton. John is also survived by his two gre at grandsons Alex and Maxwell Baumann. John also leaves his sisters and br others: Helen Stingle of Black Creek, Alice Romenesko of Appleton, Sist er Mary Florian of Manitowoc, Mary (Leonard) Tennie of Stephensville, Phyl lis Smits of Kaukauna, Silver Baumann of Neenah, and Harold Baumann of Mac kville. Surviving also are his brothers-in-law John (Rose) Roovers of Litt le Chute, George Roovers of Kaukauna, Joe Roovers of Appleton, Marty (Phyl lis) Roovers of Combined Locks, Tom (Doris) Roovers of Kimberly, Frank Roo vers of Kimberly, and a sister-in-law Martha (Clarence) Hackel of Seymour.John was preceded in death by a son Ken in January of 2001, his brothers F lorian, Frank, Victor, Cyril, and a sister Lucille Fox. Other deceased rel atives were his sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law Leah Baumann, Marie Bau mann, Hildegard Baumann, Ethel Baumann, Evelynn Baumann, Nic Fox, John San derfoot, Jack Smits, Clem Romenesko, Irvin Stingle, Jake Roovers, Lilli an Roovers, Ethel Roovers, Dora Roovers, Audrey Roovers, Marie Sanderfoo t, Frances, Georgianne, Marie, and George Roovers.John enjoyed the simple things in life; a home cooked meal prepared by h is wife or daughters and was especially fond of desserts. He looked forwa rd to taking afternoon rides out to the country, especially to visit his s on Don on his farm in Bear Creek. He liked to attend Farm Progress Days a nd liked looking at different farm equipment. John loved to dance especial ly polkas, waltzes, and the Polish Hop. He followed many bands all over Wi sconsin. He would attend dances a couple of times per week until his wi fe lost her hearing three years ago. He enjoyed visiting with his family a nd friends. John will be sadly missed by his wife, children, grandchildre n, great grandchildren, and other family members and friends.The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, May 13, 20 03 at 12:00 noon at Holy Name Catholic Church in Kimberly with the Rev. Ro bert Vandenberg officiating. Interment will take place at St. Joseph Catho lic Cemetery. Visitation will be on Monday from 4-8 PM at the Jansen-Far go Funeral Home in Kimberly with a parish prayer and scripture servi ce at 7:00 PM on Monday.I needed the quiet, so He drew me aside. Into the shadows where we could c onfide.Away from the hustle where all day long, I hurried and worried when acti ve and strong.I needed the quiet, though at first I rebelled, But gently, so gently my c ross He upheld,And whispered so sweetly of spiritual things. Though weakened in my bod y, my spirit took wings.I needed the quiet, no prison my bed, But a beautiful valley of blessing i nstead:A place to grow richer, in God to hide, I needed the quiet, so He dr ew me aside.Jansen-Fargo Funeral Home 204 East Kimberly Avenue Kimberly 788-6202 www.f argofuneralhomes.co
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1910 - 2003 (92 years)
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