- Ralph Leonard Baeten, 76, De Pere, passed away early Saturday, March 10, 2007, at home, surrounded by his loving family. The son of George and Sophie (Jacobs) Baeten was born Nov. 16, 1930, in De Pere. Ralph married Dolores (Zelten) Baeten 52 years ago at St. Mary Catholic Church. Ralph served as a Marine from 1951 to 1953 in the Korean War. He worked as a teacher for the Correctional Institution for 22 years. He loved softball and played for many years. Ralph coached football for St. Boniface, umpired many softball games for the city of De Pere, and was a volunteer fireman for the city of De Pere. Ralph was a member and past commander of VFW 2113.
Ralph is survived by his wife Dolores, De Pere; 12 children, Dan (Linda) Baeten, De Pere; Randy (Julie) Baeten, De Pere; Tom (Julie) Baeten, Green Bay; Barb (Paul) Deacon, Burlington; John (Sherrie) Baeten, Georgia; Dale (Diane) Baeten, Denmark; Mary Jo (John) Danen, Green Bay; Karyn (Jeff) Critser, Green Bay; Craig Baeten, De Pere; Todd (Leslie) Baeten, Green Bay; Betsy (Ken) Albers, De Pere; and Bryan Baeten, Green Bay; and 26 grandchildren. He is further survived by brothers and sisters-in-law, Edwin (Winnie) Baeten, Florida; Dick (Elaine) Baeten, Green Bay; Bertha Kazerimack, and Laverne Baeten.
Ralph was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Don, Jerry, and Jim Baeten; and sister-in-law, Betty.
Visitation for Ralph will be held on Tuesday, March 13, 2007, at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Family, corner of Suburban Drive and Lourdes Ave., De Pere, from 4 to 8 p.m. Visitation will continue on Wednesday, March 14, 2007, at church from 9 a.m. until time of Mass. Mass of Christian Burial for Ralph will be Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. with Fr. Tim Shillcox, O. Praem and Fr. Gilbert Jacobs, O. Praem concelebrating. VFW service to follow Mass. Burial in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, De Pere. RYAN FUNERAL HOME of De Pere in charge of arrangements.
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1930 - 2007 (76 years)
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