"Rich was a fantastic co-worker and he will be extremely missed by all at EMD. I always enjoyed his humor, he always made me laugh. "
In loving memory of
Richard Alan Baermann
October 25, 1947 - October 18, 2014
Richard Baermann, of Antigo, went home to be with his Lord & Savior Jesus Christ on October 18, 2014 (after struggling five years with Multiple System Atrophy) surrounded by his wife, children and grandchildren. He was 66 years old. He was born on October 25, 1947 in Milwaukee, a son of Walter and Dorothy (Pape) Baermann. He married Barbara Hoving on March 8, 1969 at Brookfield, IL. She survives.
Rich served in the United States Air Force from November 14, 1967 to November 12, 1971.
For over 30 years he was employed as a contact engineer at Electro-Motive Diesel in LaGrange, IL.
He loved his Lord and was an active member of Emmanuel Bible Church in Berwyn, IL.
In 2012 he moved to Antigo.
He enjoyed golfing, spending time with his family and serving others.
Survivors include two daughters, Tracy (David) Cooper of Antigo and Wendy (Ricky) Rezac of Volo, IL; a son, Scott (Jenny) Baermann of Chicago, IL; eleven grandchildren, Collin, Caleb, Kelly, Caden and Kya Cooper, Emma and Molly Rezac, Noah, Hope, Summer and Simon Baermann; a brother, Lee (Michelle) Baermann; step-mother, Lorraine Baermann of Bloomington, IN; father-in-law, William Hoving of Sandwich, IL; sister-in-law, Lynne (David) Easton of Yorkville, IL; and a brother-in-law, William "Billy" (Vicki) Hoving of Springfield, MO.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Virginia Hoving.
A memorial gathering will be held at the Cooper home on Thursday, October 23 from 6 to 9 p.m. A celebration of life service will be held Saturday, November 1 at 11 a.m. at The Chapel, 25270 W IL Route 60, Grayslake, IL. Visitation at the church from 10 am until the time of service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Silver Birch Ranch, N6120 Sawyer Lake Road, White Lake, WI 54491.
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"Will always remember that never-ending smile. Small Group Round Lake Beach, IL."
"Rich was a great co-worker and friend. I met him when I transferred in the dept at EMD. I was learning the job and made plenty of mistakes he was kind enough to take time to teach me how to read drawings and show me were I went wrong. He had a lot of my Dad's qualities and Rich loved to talk about his kids and grand kids. I loved his stories and his sense of humor made the day a little brighter. I truly missed him when he retired and offer my condolences to the family."
"If a man's legacy is in his children, Rich did a great job in helping produce three children who love The Lord. My sympathies and condolences to the family, but praise God for another child gone home"