John Elmer Baumann

Baumann, John
Kimberly

Passed away peacefully after a brief illness early Friday morning, May 9, 2003 at the home of his daughter, Sharon VanRoy. John was born on October 10, 1910 in Mackville, Wisconsin. He was the son of John W. and Odelia M. (Fries) Baumann. John attended St. Edward Elementary School in Mackville, St Joseph High School, and St. Norbert College where he was also a Golden Gloves Boxer. His many jobs included working at a ship yard in Sturgeon Bay, working at Northshore Golf Course, Badger-Globe Mill, Consolidated Papers, and finally at the Institute of Paper Chemistry in Appleton where he did research work until his retirement. On April 27, 1946 he married Ann Marie Roovers.
Besides his wife, he is survived by his children Don (special friend Linda Liesch) of Bear Creek, Sharon (Jim) Van Roy of Appleton, Nancy (Ken) Krueger of Appleton, Steve (Shelley) Baumann of Appleton, and Jim Baumann of Kimberly. He is further survived by his grandchildren: Kelly (Eric) Romenesko of Darboy, Todd (Julie) Baumann of Kaukauna, Ben (Sara) Baumann of Appleton, Joe VanRoy (special friend Jesse Woller) of Appleton, John Krueger (fiancé Erin Petta) of Appleton, Brenda Baumann, Cheryl Krueger, and Brett Baumann all of Appleton. John is also survived by his two great grandsons Alex and Maxwell Baumann. John also leaves his sisters and brothers: Helen Stingle of Black Creek, Alice Romenesko of Appleton, Sister Mary Florian of Manitowoc, Mary (Leonard) Tennie of Stephensville, Phyllis Smits of Kaukauna, Silver Baumann of Neenah, and Harold Baumann of Mackville. Surviving also are his brothers-in-law John (Rose) Roovers of Little Chute, George Roovers of Kaukauna, Joe Roovers of Appleton, Marty (Phyllis) Roovers of Combined Locks, Tom (Doris) Roovers of Kimberly, Frank Roovers 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 Florian, Frank, Victor, Cyril, and a sister Lucille Fox. Other deceased relatives were his sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law Leah Baumann, Marie Baumann, Hildegard Baumann, Ethel Baumann, Evelynn Baumann, Nic Fox, John Sanderfoot, Jack Smits, Clem Romenesko, Irvin Stingle, Jake Roovers, Lillian Roovers, Ethel Roovers, Dora Roovers, Audrey Roovers, Marie Sanderfoot, Frances, Georgianne, Marie, and George Roovers.
John enjoyed the simple things in life; a home cooked meal prepared by his wife or daughters and was especially fond of desserts. He looked forward to taking afternoon rides out to the country, especially to visit his son Don on his farm in Bear Creek. He liked to attend Farm Progress Days and liked looking at different farm equipment. John loved to dance especially polkas, waltzes, and the Polish Hop. He followed many bands all over Wisconsin. He would attend dances a couple of times per week until his wife lost her hearing three years ago. He enjoyed visiting with his family and friends. John will be sadly missed by his wife, children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and other family members and friends.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, May 13, 2003 at 12:00 noon at Holy Name Catholic Church in Kimberly with the Rev. Robert Vandenberg officiating. Interment will take place at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be on Monday from 4-8 PM at the Jansen-Fargo Funeral Home in Kimberly with a parish prayer and scripture service at 7:00 PM on Monday.

I needed the quiet, so He drew me aside.
Into the shadows where we could confide.
Away from the hustle where all day long,
I hurried and worried when active and strong.
I needed the quiet, though at first I rebelled,
But gently, so gently my cross He upheld,
And whispered so sweetly of spiritual things.
Though weakened in my body, my spirit took wings.
I needed the quiet, no prison my bed,
But a beautiful valley of blessing instead:
A place to grow richer, in God to hide,
I needed the quiet, so He drew me aside.

Jansen-Fargo Funeral Home
204 East Kimberly Avenue
Kimberly 788-6202