Joseph J. Baumer, 89

Joseph J. Baumer, 89, of Minster, died on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, at Heritage Manor, Minster. He was born on Feb. 2, 1933 in Minster to the late Ben G. and Alice (Hoying) Baumer. He married Virginia “Ginny” Tumbusch on Oct. 22, 1955 in Cassella, Ohio. She preceded him in death on May 26, 2020.

He is survived by children: Tim and Marge Baumer, Minster, Lynne and Mark Heitbrink, Minster; six grandchildren: Karissa and Austin Kaylor, Andrew and Ellen Baumer, Austin and Sarah Baumer, Allan and Lauren Heitbrink, Aaron and Ashley Heitbrink, Ben and Hannah Heitbrink; 16 grandchildren: Carson, Addie, Asher, Ainsley, Grayson, Isaac, Eve, Reese, Shay, Faye, Kip, Boden, Ava, Kaylee, Emma, and Harper. He is also survived by siblings: Viola Clausen, Dayton, Roman and Joan Baumer, Minster, Marvin and Connie Baumer, North Royalton. He was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, American Legion, Knights of Columbus and FOE #1391, all in Minster. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army; he was part of the Minster Firing Squad with the role of folding the flag. For about 40 years, Joe was the manager of Community Lanes.

He loved his involvement with all of the bowlers over the years. Joe enjoyed being part of the Minster Athletic Boosters supporting the Wildcats and watching his grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial was held at 9 a.m. on Saturday, June 11, 2022 at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster. Burial with full military honors will take place in St. Augustine Cemetery Minster. In lieu of flowers donations should be made to Wilson Home Health and Hospice and Minster Area Life Squad. Condolences may be left at HogenkampFH.com.