My husband and I worked for Herb during his transition from PA to TX in the mid 90's.   I found Herb to be smart, ethical and kind.  Surrounded by the "spice" cats,  Herb & Karen's love was wide enough for every creature on the planet.  My heart aches for Karen and the family.  May they find peace in his legacy of a phenomenal human who just  happened to be an  industry giant. 
Hugs.

We were lucky to have known and  worked with Both Herb and Karen when they were patrons of our cigar shop, Knight Gallery Phoenix, some years ago. Both are very kind and warm people. It was an honor and a privilege to have known both of you.  We were most saddened to hear about Herb's passing. We send our prayers, condolences and regards to Karen and the Baum family during this difficult time. 
Darryl Bingham, and the Knight Gallery Family

Was very saddened to learn of Herb's death. His sister Margie was a very good friend of mine all the way from grade school through college, and after. I spent a lot of time at the Baum's house when we were young. He was a terrific guy. I do recall how smart he was and he will be remembered. Condolences to his family.
Stay safe.
Lenore Caldwell

Karen I heard of Herbs passing and was taken back by it...the last day I went to the gym three or four weeks ago I met with him outside the front door of the gym and was able to have a little chat with him..what a great man he was and such a wonderful human being.


I shared a Facebook post about this on "Concerned Citizens for Animal Welfare of Volusia County, Florida" and more than 103 people responded so far, many with beautiful sentiments. I just wanted his family to know that people everywhere who didn't know him personally but love animals were touched by his passing. (Former resident of the Palm Beaches)

When I was Manager of Smoke Inn Tequesta,
Herb would always come in,buy his cigars & stay and chat.
We had a poster made up for Bruce StLaurent,the Jupiter Police motorcyclist who was killed performing protection duties for President Obama coming down I -95 while campaigning.
We were going to have a dinner after his funeral and smoke a cigar for Bruce.
Herb saw the poster and after a conversation he left and returned with 2 gallon ziplock bags filled with Opus X cigars.
He said these have been in his humidor for about 5 years and very well aged and he wants me to pass out these cigars to the guys to honor Bruce.
Herb Baum,
You were a mensch.
Going to smoke one in honor for you today.
Louie Deutsch
Former manager of Smoke Inn Tequesta 

Every time I came into town, I was always welcomed to stay in the quest house.
Some of my greatest memories are smoking a nice cigar with Herb and just talking about nothing in particular and laughing harder than I have ever laughed. We shared the same sense of humor.
He is and always will be remembered as a good dude in my book.
One of a kind.
RIP.

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Herbert Baum

December 6, 1936 – April 20, 2020

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