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Richard Bauman Obituary
Richard S. Bauman (Dick), age 76, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on August 19, 2020. Beloved husband of 50 years to Bridget nee O'Malley. Loving father of Tracy (Jon) Brumley, Stephen (Michelle) Bauman; proud and adored Papa of Grace and Thomas Brumley, Drew and Ella Bauman; dear brother of the late Hank (the late Carol and the late Nancy) Bauman, the late Janet Murphy and the late Patti Friedman; fond brother-in-law of the late Margaret (the late George) Fletcher, Eileen (Phil) Boyle, Maureen (the late Peter) Ridge, Theresa Ridgeway, Patrick (the late Julia) O'Malley, Nancy (the late John) Mulrooney, Martin (Christina) O'Malley, and Philomena (Joe) Conneely; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews; and a loyal friend to many. Dick lived a great, happy life with no regrets. He cherished every minute he spent with his children and grandchildren. Dick had a great sense of humor, was a lifelong Cubs fan and fishing enthusiast. He was an avid golfer who organized and enjoyed his annual Fox Hills Golf Outing. He was a proud union member who served as International Representative of the Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Union. He proudly served in the US Army during the Vietnam War. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, services will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Dick Bauman can be made to the Gary Sinise Foundation, PO Box 368, Woodland Hills, CA, 91365 or @ garysinisefoundation.org
Arrangements by Cooney Funeral Home.
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Mary B Brown
July 19, 2022
Dear Bridget,
I am so sorry to hear of Dicky,s passing. We got to see patti before she passed and was honored to know them both. My maiden name was Liotta and was part of the cracker´s group. You have an angel watching over you now God bless.
Sherry Ashcraft
November 5, 2020
Richard was a great family man and a great neighbor. He will always be remembered as a kind and caring soul.
Judith Adamson
August 28, 2020
Dick was a great and cheerful man I have many memories of the work stories shared by my spouse Earle And Brother Bill---(union & rail)
Monica Kropp
August 23, 2020
The world is a little dimmer without The Big Unit. Dick was a true gentleman. I will miss his sweet smile. And he was the best SB Party partner ever. Wishing peace to his cherished family.
Emily
August 22, 2020
I will miss this sweet, wonderful and good man. My heart goes out to Auntie Bridget and all the kids. Uncle Dick was always there with a big smile and hug, generous and kind.
Tim Bauman
August 21, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person, my lifelong love Emily and I send deep condolences to Aunt Bridget and the entire family. We will love you and miss you always. My Uncle Dick has been a lifelong inspiration and model for living a happy, self-assured life in which one's family, nation and community are combined with all the pleasures of living a good life. I will miss his sense of humor, knowledge and fandom of Chicago sports and eye on the big picture of what is truly important in life.
Mary Keane ( Joe Seanin)
August 20, 2020
My deepest sympathy goes out to Bridget & her family.
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