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John Baumler Obituary

John L. Baumler, 83, Appleton, passed away at Cherry Meadows on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011.

John was born on Sept. 5, 1928, in Oshkosh, to the late John C. and Paula (Arnold) Baumler. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great- grandfather. John proudly served his nation in the United States Navy from 1947 to 1949. He was a member of the Better Breathers Club at Appleton Medical Center, enjoyed camping with his family, and was a former Boy Scout leader. John married Shirley Speckman June 22, 1952, in Herron, Ill.

Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Shirley; his daughter, Lori (Dayne) Cooley, Appleton; his sons, Kirk (Pam) Baumler, Waupaca; and Mark Baumler, Appleton; his grandchildren, Danielle (Ben) Foster, Alaina Cooley, Taylor Cooley, Matthew (Ashley) Baumler, Casey (Stephanie) Baumler, Stephen Baumler and Evan Baumler; his great-grandchildren, Olivia, Ethan and Celia; and his sister, Johanna Miller.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Margaret. Memorial services will be at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2011, at the WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME, Appleton, with Chaplain Jim Frank officiating. Friends may call directly at the funeral home on Wednesday from 4 p.m. until the time of services. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery, Appleton. The family would like to extend a sincere thank you to Dr. John Swanson and his staff, and the staff at Cherry Meadows Hospice, for their loving care.

Wichmann

Funeral Home

537 N. Superior Street

Appleton 739-1231

Online Condolences

www.wichmann

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Published by Appleton Post-Crescent on Oct. 10, 2011.

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LynLee

October 10, 2011

To the entire Baumler Family - I am so very sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers through this difficult time.

October 10, 2011

Shirley,
The entire staff at Woodman's Food Market will miss John and are very sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Patti Frederick, Store Manager & Employees

October 10, 2011

Kirk and Pam:

We are so sorry to read about loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Jim and Ann Appleton

Greg Mulvey

October 10, 2011

Mark & family, Very sorry for your loss.

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