Leslie A. Baumann

Leslie A. Baumann 91, Wausau, formerly of Rib Falls, died, Monday, March 22, 2004 under the Care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born August 15, 1912 in Rib Falls, son of the late Henry and Wilemenia (Dahlke) Baumann. Leslie married Alice Artus on August 3, 1939. She preceded him in death on December 23, 1955. He later married Luella (Ahrensdorf) Lambrecht on August 31, 1958. She preceded him in death on August 23, 1999. Leslie farmed all his life in Rib Falls. He loved to play sheephead and enjoyed finding jobs to do around the farm. He was a member of St. Matthew Evangelical Lutheran Church, Marathon. Special to Leslie was his strong faith in God and the many trips to church, followed by a long drive in the country. Leslie was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Survivors include his children, Arlene Graveen, Wausau, Harold (Nancy) Baumann, Florida, step daughter, Joan (Gary) Martin, Stevens Point, two step sons, Bruce (Mary Lou) Lambrecht, Wausau and Gary (Linda) Lambrecht, Rothschild, twelve grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren. Leslie was preceded in death by his parents, first wife Alice and second wife Luella, four brothers, three sisters and an infant daughter. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 27, 2004 at St. Matthew Evangelical Lutheran Church, Marathon. Rev. Jon Hadler will officiate. Burial will be in Rib Falls Hillside Cemetery. Friends may call on Friday from 4-8 p.m. at the Peterson/Kraemer Funeral, Marathon and again on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of services at the church. There will be a prayer service at 7:30 p.m. Friday evening at the Marathon funeral home. Online condolences at www.petersonkraemer.com