Untitled Document

JOHN F. BAUMANN

( 6 Apr 1884 - 4 May 1966)

Source: Rock Island Argus (?), 5 May 1966

John Ferdinand Baumann, 82, of 2228 W. High, Davenport , died at 8 last evening in his home after an extended illness. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Knox-Larson Funeral Home, Rock Island . The Rev. John L. Schmidt, pastor of the Church of Peace , Rock Island , will officiate. Burial will be in Chippiannock Cemetery , Rock Island . Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 this evening.

Mr. Baumann was born April 6, 1884 , in Rock Island , a son of Charles and Alvena Heittemann Baumann. He was reared and received his education in Rock Island . On Sept. 27, 1909 , he married Agnes Clara Sisco in Davenport . She died in 1951. He married Mrs. Viola Grimm Steenbock April 30 1952 . Mr. Baumann had been employed as a manager and buyer for the floor covering and drapery departments in various stores in the Quad-Cities, including Young & McComb's, McCabe's, Hill Furniture and the New York Store. He was a former member of the Church of Peace , Rock Island , and the Carpet Layers Union . For many years he played baritone saxophone in various bands and orchestras in the area

. Surviving are the widow; a daughter, Mrs. Milton C. Bauck, Rock Island; a stepson, Wayne E. Steenbock, Moline ; two step-grandchildren; a brother, Carl F. Baumann, Rock Island ; and two sisters, Mrs. Laura Shield, Muscatine ; and Mrs. Arthur E. Heckert, Rock Island . He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife and three brothers.

Submitted by Roberta Bear

Illinois Ancestors