Donald Baum
December 27th, 1937 - October 25th, 2021
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Donald's Obituary
Donald W. Baum, 83, of St Joseph, passed away on Monday, October 25, 2021 at his home.
A public Celebration of Life Service will be held on Sunday, October 31, 2021at 3:00 P.M. at Starks & Menchinger Chapel & Cremation Services, 2650 Niles Rd, St Joseph, with Pastor Koehler officiating. Friends may visit with the family from 1:00 PM – 3:00 P.M Sunday, October 31, 2021 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 2673 W. John Beers Rd, Stevensville. Those wishing to leave an online condolence may do so at www.Starks-menchiger.com.
Don was born December 27, 1937 in St. Joseph, MI to Gustav and Minnie (Nemitz) Baum. He graduated from St. Joseph High School 1956 and he married his high school sweetheart at Trinity Lutheran Church on May 3, 1958. Don worked in sales and worked for Gast Manufacturing, Producers Creamery and retired from Kraft Foods after 25 years of service. He was proud member of the Elks club, FOP Lodge #96 and a volunteer for Silver Beach Carousel. Don enjoyed golfing and trips fishing up north with friends. He was a Sand rabbit growing up on Silver Beach. Don loved to cheer on the Michigan Wolverines and enjoyed travel, but most of all enjoyed time with his family.
Don is survived by his wife of 63 years Joyce; sons, Blaine (Sue) Baum of St. Joseph, Brian (Kelly) Baum of Lawrenceburg, KY and daughter Lori (Jeff) Anderson of Stevensville. Grandchildren; Brandon & Kate, Natasha, Alex & Brittany, Max & Erin, Kent & Taylor, Collin & Faith, Payton, Ella, Lily and Noah. Great grandchildren; Darren, Jack, Honora, Anthony, Sophia, Connor and Brooke. He was preceded in death by his parents, and sisters; Francis Krieger, Lawana Cable, Shirley Damaske and Virginia Patzer.
A public Celebration of Life Service will be held on Sunday, October 31, 2021at 3:00 P.M. at Starks & Menchinger Chapel & Cremation Services, 2650 Niles Rd, St Joseph, with Pastor Koehler officiating. Friends may visit with the family from 1:00 PM – 3:00 P.M Sunday, October 31, 2021 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 2673 W. John Beers Rd, Stevensville. Those wishing to leave an online condolence may do so at www.Starks-menchiger.com.
Don was born December 27, 1937 in St. Joseph, MI to Gustav and Minnie (Nemitz) Baum. He graduated from St. Joseph High School 1956 and he married his high school sweetheart at Trinity Lutheran Church on May 3, 1958. Don worked in sales and worked for Gast Manufacturing, Producers Creamery and retired from Kraft Foods after 25 years of service. He was proud member of the Elks club, FOP Lodge #96 and a volunteer for Silver Beach Carousel. Don enjoyed golfing and trips fishing up north with friends. He was a Sand rabbit growing up on Silver Beach. Don loved to cheer on the Michigan Wolverines and enjoyed travel, but most of all enjoyed time with his family.
Don is survived by his wife of 63 years Joyce; sons, Blaine (Sue) Baum of St. Joseph, Brian (Kelly) Baum of Lawrenceburg, KY and daughter Lori (Jeff) Anderson of Stevensville. Grandchildren; Brandon & Kate, Natasha, Alex & Brittany, Max & Erin, Kent & Taylor, Collin & Faith, Payton, Ella, Lily and Noah. Great grandchildren; Darren, Jack, Honora, Anthony, Sophia, Connor and Brooke. He was preceded in death by his parents, and sisters; Francis Krieger, Lawana Cable, Shirley Damaske and Virginia Patzer.
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