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Cletus Austin Baumgart

Male 1942 - 2020  (77 years)


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  • Name Cletus Austin Baumgart 
    Born 31 May 1942  Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Graduation 1960  St John High School, Little Chute Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Died 24 Mar 2020  Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried 13 Jul 2020  St John Cemetery, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
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    Person ID I55413  Little Chute Genealogy
    Last Modified 1 Aug 2020 

    Father Wilfred Theodore Baumgart,   b. 24 Dec 1917, Wrightstown, Brown Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 31 Dec 1997, Town of Vandenbroek, Outagamie Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 80 years) 
    Mother Catherine Gertrude Diedrich,   b. 04 Jun 1922, Town of Vandenbroek, Outagamie Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 22 Sep 2010  (Age 88 years) 
    Married 06 Nov 1941  St John Nepomucene Church, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F4939  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Elaine Wollersheim 
    Married 14 May 1966  St Aloysius Church, Kaukauna, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. Living
     2. Living
    Last Modified 21 Jul 2022 
    Family ID F20203  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

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  • Notes 
    • Cletus A. Baumgart, age 77, of Little Chute, passed away with his family by his side on Tuesday, March 24, 2020, at Theda Care Hospital in Appleton. He was born at home in Little Chute on May 31, 1942, to the late Wilfred and Catherine (Diedrich) Baumgart.

      Cletus attended Ebben School and was a 1960 graduate of St. John High School. He married the love of his life, Elaine Wollersheim, on May 14, 1966, at St. Aloysius Church in Kaukauna.

      After graduating high school, Cletus began his career as a plumber for the Local 400. During his tenure, he worked for August Winter & Sons for 28 years. He retired in 2004 and proudly became a 50 year union member.

      In retirement, Cletus enjoyed spending time with family at his home and at his family’s cabin. He liked woodworking, making several pieces of furniture for his children and grandchildren. Cletus took great pride in his garden and enjoyed planting it each spring with the help of his grandchildren. He was an avid bowler, who scored a perfect game. Cletus also loved to hunt and play golf.

      Cletus was an active member of St. John Nepomucene Church where he served on the parish counsel and as a communion distributor. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus and served as Grand Knight, 4th degree.

      Cletus is survived by his wife of 53 years, Elaine; his children: Fawn (Brad) Thompson and Sean (Dana) Baumgart; his precious grandchildren: Nathan (special friend Ashley Kurey), Elizabeth, Logan and Claudia Thompson and Ella, William and Evan Baumgart; brothers: Clyde (Charmaine), Clayton (Avita), Darryl (Mary), Earl (Sandy) and Jeff (Jean) Baumgart; a sister, Yvonne (Ron) Kubat; sisters-in-law, Judy Baumgart, Cheryl Baumgart and Carol (Tom) Blajeski as well as many nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbors and friends.

      Along with his parents, Cletus was also preceded in death by his brothers; Wayne and Kieth; sister, Karen; and father-in-law and mother-in-law, Jacob and Esther Wollersheim.

      So long… Cletus/Dad/Grandpa

      Due to current health restrictions, a celebration of life will be held at a later date. For online condolences, please visit www.verkuilenfh.com.