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Terry Baum Obituary
Clinton - Terry Lee William Baum, 73, of Clinton, died Thursday, June 21, 2018.
Terry was born in Toledo, Ohio on March 7, 1945. He was the son of the late Omar Baum and the late Evelyn (Ziefle) Baum. He was raised in old "Lenk's Hill" section of South Toledo (Hawley and Buckingham) by his mother, his grandmother (Mabel Ziefle), his great grandmother (Augusta Walters), and his step-father, Frank Byers. He graduated from Macomber Vocational School in Toledo, Ohio in 1963. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1963 until 1987, and retired at the rank of Senior Master Sergeant/First Sergeant (E-8). His assignments, both stateside and overseas, included more than one tour in Vietnam, and tours in England, Germany and Italy. His awards and decorations included multiple awards of the Meritorious Service Medal, the Presidential Unit Citation, and the Vietnam Cross for Gallantry. After retiring from the U.S. Air Force, he attended Mississippi College where he earned a B.S. in Secondary Education and an M.S.S. in History/Political Science. His civilian positions included working for Mississippi Chemical Corporation, the Jackson Mississippi VA Regional Office, and as the Director of Workforce Training for Hinds Community College, from which he retired in 2009.
Terry was preceded in death by his grandson, Brandon Terry Steven Baum. He is survived by his sons, Richard Lee Eric Baum (Steffanie) and Mark Robert Jason Baum (Jean); granddaughter, Tabatha Amanda-Faye Baum, and her mother, Martha L. Burnup; granddaughter, Elle Baum; a brother, Richard Paul Baum (Cynthia); and his loving companion, Carole Roxanne Winham; and a host of loving relatives and friends.
A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. The family requests memorials be made in Terry's memory to the Wounded Warrior Project at www.woundedwarriorproject.org or to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation at www.cff.org
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Rich Baum
June 18, 2025
Miss u Dad!! Every min!!!
Doug Barris
June 23, 2024
You know where he's at ! Always in our hearts Forever !
Richard Lee Eric Baum
June 21, 2024
Thank you Doug B. For the great pictures of Dad and the neighborhood. Love you Cuz! I remember when Dad and me went to your house and seen our family history. Thank you for keeping it alive. Tell Shannon I love her?Great pictures of Dad. We miss that "Rock" in our family.
Richard Lee Eric Baum
June 21, 2024
Richard Lee Eric Baum
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Richard Lee Eric Baum
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Richard Lee Eric Baum
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Richard Lee Eric Baum
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Richard Lee Eric Baum
June 21, 2024
Airborne Dad...All The Way!I miss my "Real Life Superhero!!...
Richard Lee Eric Baum
June 21, 2024
Richard Lee Eric Baum
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Richard Lee Eric Baum
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Richard Lee Eric Baum
June 21, 2024
Miss you so much Dad! Looking forward to seeing you again in Valhalla. ....
Doug Barris
June 20, 2024
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Doug Barris
June 20, 2024
Richard Baum added picture of bar an barber shop where Terry grew up.
I like Mystic stuff like the headstone I posted. I found out the barbershop
was the original St. Petri Lutheran Church ! Always with me.
doug barris
June 19, 2022
nuff said
doug barris
June 19, 2021
Think of him and he is there you are never alone !
Roxanne Winham
June 19, 2021
"....
I don't have anything since I don't have you..."
doug barris
June 19, 2021
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doug barris
June 19, 2021
Always With Us
Roxanne
June 18, 2021
I talk to Terry everyday. I feel like when I want to talk to him, that's when he's visiting me.
Richard Baum
June 18, 2021
Hooah Dad.
Richard Baum
June 18, 2021
Miss and love you so much Dad.
- Rich. Airborne.. All the Way.
Richard Baum
June 18, 2021
Doug
June 22, 2020
Always part of us
Roxanne
June 21, 2020
Terry, my daring dashing, cheap, cunning, conniving motorcycle man. Terry from Toledo, my beautiful handsome friend. You always made my Sundays. "That Sunday" was our song. I miss you so much all the time.
Roxanne
June 20, 2020
I love you always.
Mark Baum
June 20, 2020
(Continued from 18 June 2019) So! The next day Dad and I were fishing on Lake Itasca. It was overcast when we set out but it was warm and we would NOT submit to mother natures bi-polar whims. We were fishing off of an island point about a 1.5 Kilometres from the dock. It started raining so I began packing up my fishing gear. I was in the bow (front) of the canoe Dad was at the stern. Dad said "What are ya' doing? We're still fishing man." I said okay and threw my line out again. No sooner did my lure hit the water when a thunderhead came in above us. A driving wind, tons of rain and lightning on the lake. We agreed it was time to go back lol. We turned to port and started rowing toward the dock. We were completely soaked and I could barely see, the dock through the rain. I remember rowing like crazy, the lake was so choppy that we were taking on water. We got about halfway to the dock and I was pretty close to muscle failure. I turned around to check on Dad. He was sitting in the stern, his oar was across his lap and he was smiling at me..........I was the only one rowing! Dad started laughing (while lightning was hitting the water) This was living on the edge for REAL. Dad started rowing again a we picked up speed. We got about 150 meters from the dock and massive tail wind hit us from behind. We were MOVIN'. Dad yelled "Oars Up!" I pulled my oar into the canoe. We were moving so fast that when we hit the beach next to the dock so hard that 2/3rds of the canoe was on land. It was amazing! Our boots didn't even touch the lake when we left the canoe. I would give ANYTHING to take that ride with Dad again.
Richard Baum
June 18, 2020
I miss you Dad, every second of the Day! You are and always will be my only real Hero! Airborne, All The Way Dad! ..Hooah. Love Rich.
Mon Ter; Sword of Chrom
Roxanne Winham
June 21, 2019
Shout out to Doug....it is so strange to me how in life Terry didn't believe in anything especially mystical things but there are so many mystical occurrences of his presence to us since his death. I know I look for them now...Terry you would be proud of us and hug us. We welcome you and set you free.
Doug Barris
June 20, 2019
Before Terry's passing we had buried Terry an Dick's mom's ashes with my mom at Woodlawn Cemetery. Unable to attend the gathering I went out to the cemetery When we returned to check on the headstone I had made for there mother. Everything was good an I started to leave when I spotted something moving on one of those headstones that look like a broken dead tree. When I saw it I was at a loss for words. Lucky I had my Cannon Power Shot. NUFF SAID
Mark Baum
June 18, 2019
I remember going fishing with Dad on Lake Itasca, while he was stationed at Grand Forks ND. One summer we went there with a canoe strapped to the top of Dad's car. Half way there a nasty gust of wind hit us and the straps loosened up. The canoe slid down the side of the car and we were sliding it down the interstate. LOL The canoe was actually a rental from Morale Welfare and Recreation on Grand Forks AFB. I guess they weren't too happy about it being scraped up. Anyway, being the adventurous risk takers that we were we took that scraped up canoe to the headwaters of the Mississippi and went fishing anyway........even though the hull was paper thin LOL! I'll tell you what happened while were actually on the lake on Dad's next anniversary. I miss you Dad, we got into some stuff together :D
Rich Baum
June 18, 2019
Dad, I miss you everyday of my life. I remember everything you have taught me to survive. I remember all of our fun times , playing army men and having wars in the living room in England as you play a cd of the bagpipes to make it more real.
I remember our laughs and late nite coffee talks as if it were yesterday.
I remember our father and son Toledo trips when we talked for hours and all of a sudden we run out of highway and we dont want to stop.
It is hard to go through the few things I have of you because I still smell you. Sandalwood is in the air .
Dad, I miss my Real Life Hero.. I Miss You so very much.
I will do what you always say 1St Sergeant.. We Must Press On Rich.
I am Dad but I must tell you it is very hard without my Hero.
I love you so much and miss you til my last breath.
HOOAH. Airborne, All The Way Dad.
RLTW/DOA.
Your Son,
RIchard Lee Eric Baum
Richard Baum
June 18, 2019
Dad, I miss you everyday of my life. I remember everything you have taught me to survive. I remember all of our fun times , playing army men and having wars in the living room in England as you play a cd of the bagpipes to make it more real.
I remember our laughs and late nite coffee talks as if it were yesterday.
I remember our father and son Toledo trips when we talked for hours and all of a sudden we run out of highway and we dont want to stop.
It is hard to go through the few things I have of you because I still smell you. Sandalwood is in the air .
Dad, I miss my Real Life Hero.. I Miss You so very much.
I will do what you always say 1St Sergeant.. We Must Press On Rich.
I am Dad but I must tell you it is very hard without my Hero.
I love you so much and miss you til my last breath.
HOOAH. Airborne, All The Way Dad.
RLTW/DOA.
Your Son,
RIchard Lee Eric Baum
Roxanne Winham
September 27, 2018
I think about you all the time and miss you always my beautiful Terry.
Richard Taibbi
September 26, 2018
A truly great friend and a fantastic first sergeant. True warrior in every sense! He made us feel proud of ourselves and he made our Squadron feel proud of itself. He always walked tall and look good and we all woulld follow him to hell and back! Thank you Terry for teaching me to work hard and be Air Force proud! I will miss him very much but I will see him again.
Dad and Me at Willows German Restaurant Sanford FL.
Rich Baum
September 26, 2018
Missing you so much Dad,
2011 visit with Terry after not seeing each other for 18 years.
Anna Spagnola
September 25, 2018
Ill miss you forever
Melnyk-Spagnola
September 25, 2018
Terry was my dearest friend for my entire adult life. I met Terry when I was 19 years old when I arrived at Alconbury AFB. He was the best 1st Sgt in the best squadron. Over the years we kept our friendship. Im truly heart broken and I will miss him forever. My deepest sympathies to the Baum family and to you Roxanne... he loved u
Darren Krumwiede
September 25, 2018
Terry was an influential 1st Sgt who made a tremendous impact on my life and career. Rest in peace. What is remembered, lives!
Michael Maggiano
September 25, 2018
Rest in peace my friend. You were truly one of the best people I ever worked with. I'll always remember your stories and the advice you gave to many.
My beautiful you...I miss you so much.
August 17, 2018
August 6, 2018
There will be a get together to celebrate my Dads life that my Aunt Ciny and Uncle Dick are organizing on August 11th at the Circle 8 Club at 2501 Nebraska Ave. Toledo Ohio 43607. Share your memories with friends and family.
- Richard Lee Eric Baum
We were at the annual party over at Sundown & Cindy's 2017
Roxanne Winham
July 20, 2018
Terry was always so encouraging towards others as well as me. He had a way of asking questions that made a person feel at ease. He was kind and generous to everyone he loved.
Little Man's Jungle
Richard Baum
July 19, 2018
Old Buckingham Bar and Joes Barber Shoo
Richard Lee Eric Baum
July 18, 2018
Grandma's home was here
Richard Lee Eric Baum
July 18, 2018
July 17, 2018
Colette
June 28, 2018
To Terry , his family and loved ones,
I was saddened to hear of my neighbors passing. Terry was my neighbor for almost 15 years. He always was kind, encouraging, and engaging. I loved seeing him ride out on his bike. He is at peace. This is just a temporary good bye.
Doug Barris
June 28, 2018
A true Goodguy who I have known a long time Nuff Said
Bryan Davis
June 27, 2018
You were always so generous. It was nice to treat you to a day at the museum. I will miss our conversations and your unique insight on so many subjects. You were a true intellectual.
Bryan Davis
June 27, 2018
Ill never forget this day. Motorcycles and fast cars. I dont ride, but I knew this place would bring a smile to your face. Ill miss our conversations and your insight on so many subjects. You were a true intellectual.
June 26, 2018
You are and always will be my best friend a reali life Superhero Dad.I will alway dream of our trips to Packo's our laughes and most of all our talks late night over a great cup of coffee.
I LOVE YOU DAD and MIss you so much....Airborne....
Love your son Rich
Richard Baum
June 26, 2018
Richard Baum
June 26, 2018
Dad, you have and always will be my best friend and Real Superhero.You were the greatest father ever.i miss you so much.Airborne, love Rich
PS I will miss our Tony Packo runs
Seems like just yesterday
Tim Appel
June 25, 2018
Rest in Peace! Life has a flavor only a Warrior can know... A great father to my friends, and an awesome friend!
Beth Feisel
June 24, 2018
Kevin and I are deeply saddened to learn of Terry's death. I worked for Terry at MS State Hospital in the Staff Development department in the mid-1990s. Terry was wonderful to work with and am thankful we kept in touch for many years. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this sad and difficult season.
My wife, Liz's, ONLY bike ride with the the ONLY person should trust, our wonderful friend, Terry!
Jim Golden
June 24, 2018
He was loveable, fun, funny and magnanimous.
Roxanne Winham
June 24, 2018
My true love and my best friend, no one cared about me like my Terry. So long my love.
Our last time together. Glorious Day
Mark Baum
June 24, 2018
My Father, My Hero.
Bonnie Cousino Durham
June 24, 2018
My thoughts and prayers to the family. I was so sorry to hear about his passing as I grew up with Terry and a whole list of neighborhood kids. He will surely be missed.
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