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1950
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2023
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Buddy Baumann Obituary
He was born January 14, 1950, to the late Otto W. Baumann Sr. and Tressa A. Baumann.
He was a Boy Scout and attained the rank of Eagle Scout. Howard was a truck driver for many years. He loved to travel with friends. He was also an honorary "Pink Lady" at Fannin Regional Hospital.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Otto W. Baumann Sr., and Tressa A. Baumann; and brother, Otto W. Baumann Jr., of the United States Army, who passed away during combat in the Vietnam war.
Survivors include his companion, Jean Bonnewitz of Blue Ridge, Georgia; brother, Gary Baumann and wife, Susan of Old Bridge, New Jersey; nephew, Matthew and wife, Tazianna of Clark, New Jersey; niece, Allison and husband, James Pielli of Swedesboro, New Jersey; one great nephew, one great niece and one great niece coming soon.
There was a visitation held in honor of Mr. Baumann Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at Akins-Cobb of Blue Ridge from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. At a later date, he will be buried at the Spotswood Reformed Church Cemetery in New Jersey.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that all donations be made to the Fannin Regional Hospital (now Blue Ridge Medical Center) auxiliary. ATTENTION: The Auxiliary, c/o Blue Ridge Medical Center, 2855 Old Highway 5 North, Blue Ridge, Georgia, 30513.
Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.akinscobb.com
Akins-Cobb Funerals & Cremations of Blue Ridge is in charge of these arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
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Karen Clemmer
May 27, 2024
Hi Gary, this is Karen...Joe and Marjorie Campbells granddaughter ...Al and Betty Lewandowskis daughter. It´s been a very long time since we´ve spoken or have seen each other. I remember some of the fun times when we were growing up. I am very sorry for the loss of your brother Buddy. My good thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Buzz lewa
May 26, 2024
Gary, if you read this, I am Buzz Lewandowski, son of Betty and Al. We all were very close, and I was in scouting with Skip.
I actually joined the Marine Corp and went to Vietnam because of my bitterness about your brother loosing his life. If you see this, call me if you remember me. (941)249-7357
Akins Funeral Home
August 30, 2023
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