Nicholas J. Baumann

Baumann, Nicholas J.
484 Highland Park Avenue
Appleton

Age 84, was called to Christ Tuesday afternoon, December 16, 2003, while vacationing in San Diego, California, due to complications of cancer, with his family at his side. He was born December 20, 1918, to the late Henry O. and Elizabeth (Lawall) Baumann, in Appleton, where he was a resident all of his life. Nick married Jean Beattie in Scotland, July 20, 1944, while serving in the U. S. Army as a Master Sergeant. He worked for 44 years for Valley Iron Works/Voith Sulzer, until his retirement in 1981. He enjoyed fishing and hunting at his cottage in Mountain, WI and his many trips to Scotland and California. He was a member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church, Oney Johnston-Edward Blessman American Legion Post #38 and the Appleton Elks Lodge. Survivors include his wife Jean; three daughters and sons-in-law, Betty and Lee West, Appleton; Terri and Ron Pike, Winneconne; Franki and Rick Romenesko, Appleton; seven grandchildren, John (Leah) West and Bunty (Chris) Cross, San Diego; Karen (Dan) Marquardt, Neenah; Kim (Bart) Seidler, Greenville; Dr. Richard Romenesko, Jr., Madison; Michael and Nicholas Romenesko, Milwaukee; eight great grandchildren, Sheena and Kirsti Cross, J. T. and Gavin West, San Diego; Morgan and Mason Marquardt, Neenah; and Jakob and Mari Seidler, Greenville. He is further survived by three brothers and sisters-in-law, Carl and Eileen Baumann, Appleton; Raymond and Virginia Baumann, Appleton; Henry and Clara Baumann, Appleton; three sisters, Blanche Strelka, Kimberly; Marie Bushman, Appleton; Elizabeth (Russ) Burns, Appleton; sisters-in-law, Jeanette Baumann, Marion Baumann, Ina DeCleene; brother-in-law, Emmett Decker and Maxwell (Elaine) Beattie. He was preceded in death by his infant sister, Marie Therese and infant brother, George, a sister Gertrude Decker, brothers, Joe, Clem and Claire. He was also preceded by his mother and father-in-law, Jean and Gavin Morrison, brothers-in-law, Gene Bushman, Eugene Weyers, Bert Byatt, Vince DeCleene, Richard Strelka and sisters-in-law, Leona Baumann and Nancy Byatt. The funeral liturgy for Nicholas will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, December 20, 2003, at ST. THOMAS MORE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 1810 North McDonald Street, with Father Gerald R. Falk officiating. Entombment will be in Appleton Highland Memorial Park. Friends may call at the church on Saturday from 9:00 am until the time of the mass. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund is being established for the American Cancer Society.

He will be greatly missed by his family and all who knew him. A special thank you to Father Gerald R. Falk, Dr. Anthony Phillips and the nurses of the Martha Siekman Cancer Center, and to Dr. Karl Greene, Neuro Spine Center, for giving him extra time with those he loved.

WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME
537 North Superior Street
Appleton 920-739-1231
www.wichmannfuneralhomes.com