Robert Baumann, 58

• Middle Name: Ch
• Added: 10-06-2025
• Died: Aug 27th, 2025

• Hometown: Pulaski, Wi

About Robert: Robert was my cousin. His family only lived a few miles from us so we saw each other often at family events. In addition, in high school we went to the same school and both worked at my dad's gas station. Robert was a loving father to his three children, several grandchildren, and his wife of 35 years. He was known for his soft spoken story telling, positive attitude, good sense of humor, and kind heart. To know Robert was to love him. Sadly, in the last few years of his life alcoholism poisoned his relationship with his family resulting in estranged relationships with his children and divorce from his wife just months before his death. To their credit, they didn’t mutter a word about the recent divorce, conflicts, or alcoholism. Instead, they showed grace and mercy focusing instead on the totality of his life celebrating his love of music, nature, family, and faith. Numerous pictures of happy memories and family bonds graced the monitors, his son-in-law even sang one of Robert’s favorite songs while playing his guitar. Sadly, however Robert was unable to conquer his demons resulting in a totaled truck, a drunk driving conviction, health issues, job loss, divorce, and more. The alcohol abuse was so strong that it fueled health problems and memory loss. Now one of the most loving people I knew has passed and no one I’ve talked to has felt he is at rest yet. This is a feeling I have never experienced before and do have the same reaction validated by family members I talked with broke my heart. In the final eight months of his life I rallied our massive family to aid Robert. People called him, sent cards, prayed, brought over meals, and did whatever they felt inspired to do. At the funeral a few people thanked me for giving them a heads up about the severity of his circumstances so they could reach out to him. I was impressed but not surprised by their compassion and love. His mind was so foggy in the last few months of his life that he kept a record of every call he received, every meal that was dropped off, and tucked away every card that was delivered. He knew he couldn’t trust his memory and those artifacts comforted him, reassuring him that he wasn’t alone. Sadly, as the disease progressed and he refused treatment, many of us (myself included) contacted him less and less. It was painful watching him slip deeper into darkness and refusing the life lines we were throwing to him. I begged for him to enter detox and in patient treatment and for a few days a ray of light provided hope. He voluntarily entered detox, but returned home after just a few days because he tested positive for Covid. Despite our pleading and praying, we could not get him to return. Deep despair strengthened the demon’s hold on him and he continued to sink lower until one day the combination of a variety of health conditions and alcohol abuse caused his heart to cease beating. Even more heartbreaking, he had collapsed on the floor as he took his last breath, and no one discovered him until days later. I did what I could to do what I could for him and to reach out to an army of loving relatives, and of course now I wish my support had not waned. Fortunately, I had sent him a loving letter in the final days of his life where I again proclaimed my love for him and begged for him to reclaim his sobriety and health. But it had been a couple months since I brought him food or saw him. Now I’d like to step up in whatever ways I can to help him pass over to eternal rest. Your prayers mean everything to me. Thank you for helping Robert to be reunited with his mom, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends who went before him. When my brother died someone told me to adopt a word or phrase that he said and use it frequently. My friend explained that each time I uttered those words, I would be remembering and honoring my brother. At Robert’s funeral, the pastor said Robert’s mantra which he often repeated was, “More Love, NO hate.” Those words encapsulate how he lived his life and tell you all you need to know about this sweet soul. AMEN! more... less...

Obituary or Eulogy: Robert Christian Baumann, 58, of Sobieski, passed away unexpectedly August 27, 2025. The son of Gary and Marion (Hansen) Baumann was born on May 16, 1967, in Green Bay. Rob grew up in the Oneida area surrounded by his large extended family, often visiting his grandparents’ farm. He attended school in Pulaski where he graduated in 1985 and soon after started his 36-year career at Krueger International (KI). On December 28, 1990, he married Jackie Proctor at Peace Lutheran Church. In his younger years, Rob enjoyed playing baseball and softball, often speaking fondly of those times later in life. As his family grew with three children, and later six grandchildren, his interests included bowling, golfing, hunting, and listening to country music for hours. He loved any time that he spent with his grandchildren, particularly getting pizza, filling bird feeders, and taking walks to the woods. He was also an avid Green Bay Packers fan and would never miss a game. Later in life Rob enjoyed spending time in nature, whether it was watching birds, sitting around a campfire, traveling to National Parks, or taking long rides through country roads. Survivors include his wife of 34 years, Jackie; three children: Ashlyn (Michael) Short, Andrew (Shoni) Baumann, and Alyssa Baumann (partner, Dakota Hill); six grandchildren: Harper, Amelia, Jeremiah, Cora, Isaiah, and Granger; his father, Gary Baumann; a sister, Tina (Chris) Meyer; brother, Jeff (Shelly) Baumann; father-in-law and mother-in-law, David and Kathy Proctor; sister-in-law, Jenny (Mike) Trudell; two brothers-in-law: Jeff (Jenny) Proctor and Jim Proctor; and many uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces, nephews, and other family members. He was preceded in death by his mother, Marion; great-grandparents, grandparents, several aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Friends are invited to gather with family at Peace Lutheran Church, 1954 County Rd. U, Green Bay, on Tuesday, September 2, from 9-11 a.m. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. with Pastor Stuart Dornfeld officiating. Burial will take place in the Town of Chase Cemetery, Chase. The family respectfully asks that no flowers be sent and please feel free to dress casually as that is how Rob lived his life. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the Pulaski Police Department, especially officers, Josh Nickodem and Adam Winkler. more... less...