Kenneth Bauman

1934 - 2015

Kenneth Bauman obituary, 1934-2015, Madison, WI

BORN

1934

DIED

2015

FUNERAL HOME

Ryan Funeral Home - North Side Chapel - Madison

2418 N. Sherman Ave.

Madison, Wisconsin

Kenneth Bauman Obituary

CHICAGO/CASSVILLE, WI- Kenneth J. Bauman, age 80, passed away on March 7, 2015. He was born in Chicago, IL on September 2, 1934, the son of Erwin and Amelia (Wadesky) Bauman. Ken was a loving father, grandfather, brother and uncle. With his wonderful wit and personality, he was a very special man. Ken graduated from Lane Tech High School, where he lettered in Varsity Football and Basketball. After serving in the Army during the Korean War, he received his BS degree in Aeronautical Engineering from Parks College. His career began as an engineer with TWA and American Airlines. Always a gifted and talented carpenter, he later started Debka Contracting Company. He retired in Cassville, Wisconsin, "Where the elite meet to eat." Ken was a gourmet cook, avid skier, fisherman, photographer and great storyteller. He loved his family more than anything. Ken is survived by his daughters Debbie (Carl) Appleton and Karen (Thomas) Huismann; grandchildren, Karly and Connor; sister, Melba (Herman) Engelmann; nephews, Jeffrey and Michael; and niece, Julie. Kenneth was preceded in death by both his parents. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, alz.org. A viewing and service will be held on Monday, March 16, 2015, at 2:00 PM, at the Chapel at IRVING PARK CEMETERY, 7777 Irving Park Road, Chicago, IL. To view and sign this guestbook, please visit: www.ryanfuneralservice.com Ryan Funeral Home & Cremation Services 2418 N. Sherman Ave., Madison, Wis. 608-249-8257

Published by Chicago Tribune Media Group Publication on Mar. 11, 2015.
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Still miss you and think of you often. Especially when cooking. If I only had 1/5th of your talent in the kitchen

Ken Armstrong

March 5, 2023

Still miss you and wish you were here for guidance, support and your incredible knowledge.

Ken Armstrong

March 5, 2022

Ken was like a second father to me and I miss him terribly. He was the best father-in-law a guy could possibly have. I had the honor of knowing him for almost 40 years. God bless you, Ken.

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September 6, 2015

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7777 Irving Park Road, Chicago, IL

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2418 N. Sherman Ave., Madison, WI 53704

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