Raymond William Baur, 97, of the Bishop Noa Home in Escanaba, formerly of Gladstone, passed away Sunday morning April 1, 2018 at the St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba.
Raymond was born January 2, 1921 in Chicago, IL the son of Carl and Esther (Shane) Baur. He was raised in Chicago prior to moving to the Upper Peninsula. He worked for Local Union #169 in Marquette as a boilermaker for many years.
Raymond was an avid Detroit Tiger and Redwings fan. He enjoyed watching all of their games. He also enjoyed wheeling and dealing automobiles. He loved Cadilac’s
Survivors include:
Children:
Dennis (Linda) Baur of Birmingham, MI, Rick (Debbie) Baur of Detroit, MI, Don Baur of Detroit, MI and Bobbie (Wally) Seppanen of Gladstone.
Brothers: Carl (Cecilia) Baur Jr. of Chicago Heights, IL and Roy Baur of Carrier Mills, IL
Numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews also survive.
In addition to his parents, his wife Sandy, daughter, Beckie and sons, Steve and Randy Baur preceded Raymond in death.
Graveside services will be held in the Spring at the Fernwood Cemetery in Gladstone. The Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Escanaba and Gladstone are assisting the Baur family.
DIANE MCKEEBR - Carrier Mills, Il
R.I.P. Uncle Ray, Love Diane
Elva Scantlan - Harrisburg, Il
I am a friend of Roy’s, just wanted to say you have my deepest sympathy in the passing of your dad Ray, prayers for the family in this time of sorrow!
Sacramenta Landrum - Bklyn, NY
My deepest condolences to the Baur family and friends for the loss of your loved one Raymond. In God’s word the Bible is a wonderful promise for the loved ones we have lost in death to be fulfilled very soon right here on a brand new Paradise Earth by his son Jesus Christ it will give you hope and comfort during this difficult time Acts 24:15; John 5: 28,29; Revelation 21: 1-5.
Carol Pellegrino - Arizona City, AZ
I will forever remember uncle Ray bending into an open hood of a car, any car. So you, uncle, will always be young, energenic, and sassy. To all of my cousins, I love you, and miss you. Remember the good times… Carol
Pam Thorbahn - Gladstone, mi
Bobbie, My deepest sumpathy to you and the family. We miss you at the S.S., but you have had a very traumatic year. Pam Thorbahn