William A. Baumann

William A. Baumann, age 78, passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2011, at Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital, Wauwatosa, WI. William was born in Racine on November 10, 1933, son of the late Roy and Hilda (Nee: Ludwig) Baumann.

William was employed by American Motors for thirty years of service. He was a member of the Local Union UAW. William was an avid bowler. More than anything, he cherished time spent with his family and will be deeply missed.

Survivors include his children, Debbie Commodore, Shelley Baumann, Tina (Steve) Kohel; mother of his children, Joan McLemore; his stepchildren, Katherine (Lonny) Allen, Joanne Finnigan, Charlene St. Martin; his grandchildren, Rachel (Joe) Hulsey, Dominic Commodore (Ashton Enright), Brandon Kohel (Ashley Arlington) Garrett Kohel; great-grandchildren, Angelica and Isabella, Leonardo; step-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his second wife, Katherine; his son, Allen; three brothers, Russell, Howard and Jimmy; son- in-law, Mike St. Martin; and his best friend, Bill Cline.

A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, November 26, 2011, at 4 p.m. at the funeral home. Relatives and friends may meet with the family Saturday at the funeral home from 2 p.m. until time of service at 4 p.m.

A special thank you to his special buddy.

MARESH-MEREDITH & ACKLAM FUNERAL HOME
803 Main St., Racine   (262) 634-7888