ROGER ERNIE BAUMAN age 70, a lifelong resident of Richmond died Thursday, November 8, 2012 in his home with his family after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Mr. Bauman was born January 11, 1942 in East Detroit to the late Walter and Lillian (Schuldt) Bauman. He married Ruth Ann Bauman in Richmond on March 3, 1962. Roger graduated from Richmond High School in 1959 and was a longtime member of St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church in Richmond where he served as past council president, usher and was an active member of the Walther League during his youth. He maintained the bell tower and recently, along with his daughter, Stacey, researched and wrote the history of the St. Peter's bell tower. He worked as a self employed carpenter and was the owner of the former Corner Bakery in Richmond. He enjoyed baking, hunting, fishing, golf and woodworking. He is survived by his wife, Ruth, son; Jeffery Bauman of yale, daughter; Stacey Bauman of Richmond, siblings; Wilford of Richmond, Alvin of Richmond, Elaine VanNuck of Richmond, Marvin (Rowena) of London, KY. and Gerald (Pat) of Richmond, granddaughter; Morgan Bauman of Richmond, brothers-in-law; Carl Bauman of Richmond and Clare Bauman of Port Huron. A funeral service will be on Monday, November 12, 2012 at 11:00am in St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Memphis. Reverend Joshua Ball, pastor will officiate. Burial will be in Richmond Cemetery. Visiting will be Sunday from 1 to 8:00pm in Rewalt Funeral Home, Richmond and Monday from 10 to 11:00am in the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the wishes of the family.
Service
NOV
12.
11:00 AM (EST)
St. Andrew Lutheran Church
775 Kinney road
Memphis, MI