James Baumann

James W. Baumann

1951 - 2023

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MONTICELLO, IOWA

 

James W. Baumann, 71 of Cedar Rapids, formerly of Monticello, Iowa passed away Monday, July 3,2023 at his home.

 

Visitation will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, July 20, 2023 at Peace United Church (410 E Cherry Street) in Monticello, Iowa. 

 

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, July 20, 2023 at Peace United Church.  Pastor Frank Shepherd Jr. will officiate. Dinner will be held following services in the basement of Peace United Church.

 

James was born on November 19, 1951 in Monticello, Iowa, the son of Dorothy and Willie Baumann.  Jim graduated from Monticello High School in 1971. He also obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Business from Mount Mercy College.

 

By trade, Jim was a skilled mason completed many projects in Linn and Jones counties as well as working in wastewater and sewage treatment. He also worked for Johnson Electric, Ralston Foods, and Mount Mercy College.

 

Jim was survived by his 2 sisters, Sharon (daughter Diva) and Carol; three sons: Joe (Jillian Hernan), Lucas (Miriam Grinshtein) of Houston, TX, and Jared (Jenn Robinson) of Nevada, IA; grandchildren: Violet, Oliver, Sonny, and Selah.  He was the oldest of three siblings.

 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Dorothy and Willie Baumann.

 

Jim was a good-natured man and he will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

 

Kramer Funeral Home in Monticello is assisting the family and information is available at www.kramerfuneral.com.  Memorials may be sent to the family, (in care of Kramer Funeral Home) 700 E Oak St, Monticello, Iowa, 52310.

Thursday
20
July

Visitation

10:00 am - 11:00 am
Thursday, July 20, 2023
Peace United Church of Christ
410 E Cherry St
Monticello, Iowa, United States
Thursday
20
July

Funeral Service

11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Thursday, July 20, 2023
Peace United Church of Christ
410 East Cherry Street
Monticello, Iowa, United States
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