James was a kind and gentle man who was always there to help family and friends and gave unconditional love. He always had a warm smile and loved spending time over the years with his grandchildren. He enjoyed reading, fishing and bowling. He valued spending time in the outdoors, especially playing horseshoes. He cherished spending time with his family and friends.
James married his wife, Toni Parker, on March 16th, 1992.
He is preceded by his parents Emil Bauman and Mathilda Bauman (nee Netemeyer); son, Jason Todd Bauman; infant sister, Geraldine Bauman; sisters, Ruth Zimmerman and Louise Hepp.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Toni Bauman; children, Jeffrey (Becky) Bauman, Scott (Barbara) Bauman, and Laurie (Stephen) Boschert; step children, Dawn Grafton and Jamyie Fuller; grandchildren, Wesley, Amanda, Christi, William, Emily and Madeline; step grandchildren, David, Kayla, Samantha, Kara and Tyler; great grandchildren, Grace, Owen and Gabe; step great grandchild, Benjamin; brothers, Marcel Bauman, Gerald (Dorothy) Bauman, Louis (Nancy) Bauman and Paul (Jane) Bauman; sister, Phyllis (Ray) Adams and Paulette Bauman, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Juvenile Diabetes Association. Additional condolences may be offered online at ValhallaGardensandFuneralHome.com
Memorial Gathering: Friends may call from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at Valhalla Gaerdner Holten Funeral Home, 3412 Frank Scott Parkway West, Belleville, IL. 62223.
Memorial Service: Services will be held at 7 p.m., Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at Valhalla Gaerdner Holten Funeral Home, 3412 Frank Scott Parkway West, Belleville, IL. 62223.
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