JoAnn Louise Baumann

JoAnn Louise Baumann obituary

JoAnn Louise Baumann

JoAnn Baumann Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Nelson Funeral Care - Cloquet on Oct. 21, 2025.

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JoAnn Louise (Houck) Baumann, of Floodwood, MN, passed away peacefully October 11th, 2025 at Cardinal Court in Cromwell, MN surrounded by family at the age of 90.

She was born to Leon and Amy (Line) Houck on July 9th, 1935 in Browerville, MN. JoAnn grew up in Cromwell, MN and married the love of her life, Dennis Baumann on October 15th, 1955. They were blessed with two children, Denise and Mark. They raised the family in many different cities before returning to Cromwell.

She is preceded in death by parents; Leon and Amy; granddaughter, Katie; siblings, Al Sr., Chuck, Mavis, and Dick. JoAnn is survived by her husband of 70 years, Dennis; children, Denise and Mark (Cathy); grandchildren, Dillon and Briana (Dakota); great-grandchildren, JaQuez, Tayum, and Eden; sibling, Janice; sister-in-law, Selma; and many nieces, nephews and other loved ones.

Per JoAnn's wishes, no formal funeral services will be held. Inurnment will be held at Forest Hill Cemetery in Cromwell at a later date.

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