Edith Baumann

Edith J. Baumann, 86, Town of Texas, died Saturday, February 28, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Edith was born November 7, 1928 in Wausau to the late Herbert and Ruth Gramzow. She graduated from Wausau High School. Edith married Calvin "Dink" Baumann on February 3, 1951 at Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church, Wausau. Over the years, she worked for Connor Carpentry as a spray painter, Marathon Electric and later Kmart. After 55 wonderful years together, Calvin died on June 17, 2006.

Edith was a simple person and good mother. She enjoyed being at home or out fishing with her husband every chance she got. Life at home often found Edith canning or working on one of many craft projects, such as crocheting or Christmas ornaments. Edith and Calvin were members of Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church for many years where she taught Sunday School.

Edith is survived by her daughter, Nancy (Jerry) Becker; grandsons, Tim (Vicki) Baumann and Glen (Andrea) Baumann; great-grandchildren, Rye, Skylar and Erica; sister, Susan (Alan) Carr; and extended family and friends. She is preceded in death by her son and daughter-in-law, Terry and Debbie Baumann; and sisters, Lois Plautz and Joyce Rhode.

A memorial visitation will be on Thursday, March 5, 2015 at Helke Funeral Home, Wausau from 12:30 PM until 2:30 PM. Following the visitation, interment will take place at Restlawn Memorial Park, Town of Texas. You may sign our family guestbook at helke.com.