Gail was born in Lincoln, Nebraska to Vaughn and Irene Baum on September 27, 1936. Graduated from Lincoln High School where he played football and wrestling. Gail lettered all 3 years and was a member of the 1954 State Football Championship team, which was later inducted into the Lincoln High School Hall of Fame. Class of 1955. Gail then attended the University of Nebraska and was a a 4 year letterman in Wrestling, member of the N Club and played on the freshman football team. Gail taught at Gering High School, the Lincoln Southeast for many years. Gail taught Drivers Education and was the Wrestling coach for many years.
Preceded in death by parents, son Mark, wife Donna of 61 years. Survived by daughter Christee (Dennis) Schroeder, brothers Rodney (Betty) Baum and Gary (Wendy) Baum, brother-in-law Leon Parrish.
Grandchildren Mindy (Brian) Brose, Tyson (Yennifer) Schroeder. Great-grandchildren Cody and Abigail Brose, nieces and nephews.
Donna Rae Baum
Donna was born in Wahoo, Nebraska to Leonard and Loraine Parrish on April 18th,1939. Graduated from Ashland High School Class of 1956. United in marriage to Gail L. Baum on APril 25, 1958 in Lincoln, Nebraska. She retired from Lincoln Public Schools. Enjoyed traveling. Passed away January 6th, 2020.
A Celebration of life for Gail and Donna will be held Friday, March 8, 2024 at 10:00 AM at Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, Lincoln, Nebraska. www.lincolnfh.com
