Claire R. Baumann

Claire R. Baumann
2317 North Bay Street
Appleton

Age 74, died Monday evening, August 12, 2002, unexpectedly of pneumonia, at Manor Care. He was born November 27, 1927, to the late Henry O. and Elizabeth (Lawall) Baumann, in Appleton, where he was a resident all of his life. Claire served with U. S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He had been employed by Thilmany Pulp and Paper Company for 41 years and by Gustman Corporation as a “handy man” until his stroke in 1996. He enjoyed helping his brothers on the farm, gardening, spending time with his grandchildren and a juicy steak. Claire was a member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church, the Thilmany Quarter Century Club and the Jacob Coppus American Legion Post #258 of Little Chute. He will be deeply missed by his two daughters, Debra S. Hoffmann, Sheboygan; Nancy A. Baumann, Appleton; six grandchildren, twins, Andrew and Anthony, Jennifer, Jacqueline, Jessica and Ian; four brothers and sisters-in-law, Carl and Eileen Baumann, Appleton; Nicholas and Jean Baumann, Appleton; Raymond and Virginia Baumann, Appleton; Henry and Clara Baumann, Appleton; three sisters and a brother-in-law, Blanche Strelka, Kimberly; Marie and Eugene Bushman, Appleton; Elizabeth Weyers, Kimberly; three sisters-in-law, Wilma (Bill) Glasheen, Kimberly; Jeanette Baumann, Marion Baumann; a longtime family friend, Darwin R. Daniels, Appleton; a favorite godson, Joseph Glasheen; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Leona C. (Derkes) Baumann, on June 9, 2002, three brothers, George, in infancy, Joseph Baumann and Clement Baumann, two sisters, Marie Therese, in infancy and Gertrude Decker, five brothers-in-law, Eugene Weyers, Roy Bogenschutz, Richard Strelka, Peter (Edna) Derkes, Elmer Derkes, and a sister-in-law, Marie (Ed) Rosner. The funeral liturgy for Claire will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, August 17, 2002, at ST. THOMAS MORE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 1810 North McDonald Street, with Father Gerald Falk officiating. Burial will be in Appleton Highland Memorial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4-8 pm Friday, and on Saturday at the church from 9:30 am until the time of the mass. A parish prayer and scripture service will be held at 7:00 pm Friday. A memorial fund is being established.

Thank you to the staff at Manor Care, especially the nurses on Station 2 for taking care of our dad. We know at times he was not an easy patient. God Bless, Debbie and Nancy

Dad, We will always remember you as being a hard worker and a great provider. Even though you left us, we are glad you and Mom are together again. We’ll think of you when we enjoy a “juicy” steak. We miss you! Love, Debbie and Nancy

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