Gerald Bauman

VISITATION

4-7 p.m., Thursday, April 16 at Pederson-Volker Funeral Chapel and from 10-11 a.m., Friday at English Lutheran Church of Bateman.

SERVICE

11 a.m., Friday, April 17 at English Lutheran Church of Bateman, 20588 County Hwy X, Chippewa Falls.

Gerald A. Bauman, age 74, of Chippewa Falls, Town of Lafayette, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at home under the care of St. Joseph's Hospice.

He was born May 15, 1940 in Edgar, WI to Viola (Pilgrim) and Arnold Bauman. Baptized June 2, 1940 and Confirmed June 6, 1954 at St. John's Lutheran Church, Township of Wein, Edgar, WI. He grew up and attended school in Edgar.

On June 25, 1960, he married Dorothy Punke at Zion Lutheran Church in Stratford. They resided in Edgar where they farmed until moving to Mondovi in 1963 so Gerald could join his father in the construction business, Bauman Construction.

In 1966, they moved to the Lake Wissota area, near Chippewa Falls, where Gerald formed a partnership with his father. Following his father's death in 1984, Gerald became sole proprietor of Bauman Construction until 2006, then partnered with his son until retiring in December 2012. Gerald greatly appreciated all of Bauman Construction's many loyal customers over all those years, as well as the many loyal employees and associated businesses that helped serve those customers.

Gerald was an outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing whenever he could. His enjoyment of fishing started with the spring pan fish run followed by annual trips to Canada with Dorothy, family, and friends; he enjoyed many Canadian fly-in fishing trips with his brothers; and was an accomplished sail fisherman off the coast of Mexico. Fall whitetail and wild turkey were his hunting expertise but made time for a successful elk hunt in Alberta Canada and even traveled to Africa for a "once in a life time" successful safari hunt.

He is survived by his wife, Dorothy of Chippewa Falls; a daughter, Cheryl Bauman of Trevor; a son, Gerald A. Jr. (Jackie) of Chippewa Falls; two sisters, Shirley Lueschow of Cresco, IA, Lois Meyer of Hartford; two brothers, Merle (Sharon) of Mesa, AZ, Ardell (Sharon) of Chetek; grandchildren, Shannon and Christopher Bauman; step-grandchildren, Casey (Hallie) Savall, Ty and Dylan Savall; step-great-grandchildren, Avery VanAllen, Henry Savall, Genevieve Knutson; and many treasured nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother-in-law, Kenneth Lueschow; and a nephew Kent Lueschow.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, April 17 at the English Lutheran Church of Bateman, town of Lafayette, with Rev. Deborah Nissen officiating. Burial will follow at Prairie View Cemetery, village of Lake Hallie.

Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m.,Thursday at Pederson-Volker Funeral Chapel, Chippewa Falls and one hour prior to the service Friday at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Gerald's honor may go to the English Lutheran Church of Bateman or Mayo Clinic Fibrosis Research Fund.

The family would like to express their gratitude to the St. Joseph's Hospice team for their compassion and care shown to Gerald; and to Pastor Deborah Nissen for her comforting visits and prayers.

AFTERSERVICE

A funeral service for Gerald A. Bauman was held at 11 a.m., Friday, April 17 at the English Lutheran Church of Bateman. The Rev. Deborah Nissen officiated and music was provided by organist, Nancy Nerdrum, vocalists, Amy Rykal, Cedric and Carol Boettcher. Ushers were Charles Creaser, Bob Unke and Wally Moucha. Interment was at Prairie View Cemetery, village of Lake Hallie. Casket bearers were Kyle and Christopher Bauman, Casey Savall, David Markham, Donald Dusick and Jim Rand.