Curtis A. Baun

Curtis A. Baun, 73 Boardman: Curt departed his earthly confines suddenly the morning of Monday, January 26th, to find the room the Lord had prepared for him. He was born November 3, 1952, in Youngstown, the son of the late Homer C. and Irene F. (Snyder) Baun.
Curt was a lifelong Boardman resident and graduated from Boardman High School in 1971. He found the person who would make him happy, Erica Otterson, and married her May 18, 2002. Curt was devoted to his family; he loved fiercely and was a sentimental soul. Sometimes this was displayed through his teasing and playfully tormenting those he held close. He loved spending time with his children and grandchildren and would cheer them on even when he could not attend their activities in person.
He grew up with a love for roller skating where he met lifelong friends, his wife and it would remain an interest for the better part of his life as a competitive skater, coach, and form of exercise. He held many interests. You could find him in section 204 as a season ticket holder and fan of Phantoms hockey. He enjoyed camping and would spend summers at Cook Forest as a kid and later with his family, fishing where he and his wife would spend peaceful mornings, and more recently enjoying live music and dancing. On quiet evenings he would watch a variety of adventure shows and was fascinated by stories of Sasquatch.
Curt was a skilled machinist and carpenter; trades he learned in high school where he was the first recipient of the gold hammer award. He worked at the Boardman Rollercade, Lawsons, General Extrusions and would later retire from I-Dee-X.
Curt was raised as a member of Christ Church Presbyterian but later found his church home at The Gate Church. He participated in Bible study and achieved a sense of spiritual pride having completely read the Bible through more than once.
Curt is survived by his loving wife, Erica, a man he considered to be his son William D. (Amy) Amendol Jr. of Boardman, son Scott A. (Jessica) Baun of Crestview, FL, daughter, Cari R. Baun of Sevierville, TN; five grandchildren, Ethan, Matthew, Logan, Gracelynne and Mason; brother, Donald R. (Betty) Baun of Perrysville, OH; sister, Jennifer L. Baun, Boardman; sister-in-law Greta (Chris) Curry; nephew Jacob Curry; niece Megan (Gage Matthews) Curry; and his loyal beagle Jaylah. He also leaves cousins from all sides of the family with whom he was close. If you were fortunate to know Curt, you easily became a lifelong friend.
There will be a celebration of life at The Gate Church 11836 South Ave, North Lima, OH 44452 on Saturday, February 7th. The family will receive visitors from 10-11am with a service following. A private family internment is to be held at a later time.
The family requests memorial contributions be made to For Every Season Ministries, Inc., Unit 21, 11836 South Ave., North Lima, OH 44452. Arrangements have been entrusted to the professional care of Lane Funeral Home.