Severa "Vera" M. Bauman
October 13, 1926 - February 22, 2016
Obituary
MIDDLETON-Severa "Vera" Bauman, age 89, passed away on Monday, February 22, 2016. Vera was born on October 13, 1926 to John and Clara (Kalscheur) Laufenberg. She graduated top of her class from Middleton High School in 1944 and moved onto study at Ripon College and then work. She married Wally Bauman on September 4, 1948 and together they began the adventure of raising their seven children, instilling in them a strong work ethic, the importance of education, and devoting of yourself to the service of others. Vera will be remembered as a devoted and active member of St. Bernard's Catholic Church, MDCCW, Middleton Historical Society, the former First Lady of Middleton, and for her numerous community service activities for which she was honored. Vera is survived by daughters; June (Mike) Denruiter, Jill (Mike) McDermott, Joy Bauman, Joan (Chris) Monicatti; sons; Bruce (Emily Bair) Bauman, Bill Bauman, grandchildren Rob and Lauren Bauman, Colin and Stuart Monicatti.She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Walter "Wally" Bauman, daughter Jane Bauman, sisters Marion Zimmerman, Joan Cruse, and Doris Schuetz. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2016, at 11:30 am at St. BERNARD'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 7450 University Ave., Middleton. Burial will be in the church cemetery. A luncheon will follow. A visitation will be held on Friday at the church from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm with prayer service to follow and also on Saturday from 10 am until the time of the Mass. In lieu of flowers, you may send donations in Vera's memory to Natural Heritage Land Trust or the Middleton Historical Society. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Events
Mass of Christian Burial
Sat Feb 27, 2016 @ 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM CDT
St. Bernard Catholic Church (University) • 7450 University Avenue, Middleton, WI null
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Brian Wacker
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My heart goes out to the Bauman family of Middleton and want to let you know you are being thought of and prayed for. I still smile when I gave Vera a hard time about her age and her coming right back at me with a witty comment about me not getting any younger! She was a special lady and I was glad to have known her.
JM
Jane Maher
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My deep sympathy and condolences to all of Vera's family. She was a strong, resourceful, and gentle woman and a valuable community citizen. I will remember her especially as a poll worker, where I looked forward to seeing her regularly. I admired her courage and patience with her declining vision. I will always miss her.
KF
Kim Mickelson (aka Frisch)
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I remember going to her house for Religion classes. She made learning fun and exciting. Couldn't have asked for a better teacher and role model, living the Christisn life. Thoughts and prayers for the Bauman family.
LK
Linda Kessenich
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Such a wonderful lady! My sympathy to the family - Linda Sawyer Kessenich
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Janet Bates
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My deepest sympathies to you all. Your mom was always so sweet and kind to me. I was especially touched when she attended the funeral of my step-mother Marvis Weathered Kaisler. It was so like her to find time to be of service to others.
Remember her well.
Janet Kaisler Bates
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Gloria Adell
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SENDING MY PRAYERS & DEEP SYMPATHY TO THE BAUMANN FAMILY.
Vera was a special friend & I always contacted her when coming to
Middleton. We chatted by phone now & then.. She was a dear friend. Al & I
loved being with Wally & Vera. I will miss you, Vera. She was a very sweet lady
& cared for others.. May she RIP. Love & prayers,
Gloria D`Onofrio Adell (Fl.)