Donald George Baehman

Donald G. Pa Baehman, age 85 of Oshkosh passed away peacefully in his sleep on, Saturday, March 28, 2009 at Bethel Home. He was born in Oshkosh on September 6th 1923 to Arthur and Rona Baehman. He married Sarah (Sally) Baehman on April 19th 1947 in Neenah, WI. They were married for 62 years. Together they made a home in Oshkosh where they raised their family. His faith was a very big part of his life; he attended Emmanuel United Church of Christ where he was very involved in many different activities. He worked at James River Corp. in Menasha for 34 years until his retirement in 1986. He served in the Army Air Corps from 1942 until his honorary discharge in 1946. He was also a member of the VFW, Eagles club, and Nestors club, also volunteered for the EAA air show for over 20 years. He was a very avid fisherman and enjoyed watching his kids, grandkids, and great grandkids in all of their sporting activities. He also enjoyed watching the Brewers, Packers, Badgers, and NASCAR racing.Pa is survived by his wife Sally his 5 children Tim (Char) Baehman, Mike Bi (Bonnie) Baehman, Pete (Cindy) Baehman, Kathy (Rick) Hoppe, all of Oshkosh and Kris (Carl) Van Damme of Omro. His 18 grandchildren; Jay (Sue), Michael (Elan), Sarah fiance (Adam), Ben (Nena), Brian, Amy , Becky, Carey, Wendy, Jessi , Ryne, Brett, Kevin, Kailyn, Jordan, Heidi, Kyle, and Courtney. 12 great grandchildren; Alyssa, Zack, Brad, Tyler, McKenna, Peyton, Dominic, Bree, Summer, Lanie, Paige, Austin. He is further survived by a special cousin Kay (Paul) Wickert and many other relatives and friends, also his special fishing buddy Ronnie Krueger.He is preceded in death by his parents, one brother Lawrence, one sister Lorraine, and one Grandchild Cody Van Damme. Funeral services will held on Wednesday April 1, 2009 at 6 p.m. at Konrad-Behlman Funeral Home-Westside with Rev. Linda Kuhn officiating. Visitation will be held on Wednesday at the funeral home from 3 p.m. until the time of the service. Burial will be at Ellenwood Cemetery.A special thank you to Mercy Medical Center staff, Bethel Home and the girls of 1 west, Hospice, Pastor Linda and Father Doug for their caring compassion and prayers for Don and his family.A memorial has been established.

Konrad-Behlman Funeral Home - Westside



100 Lake Pointe Drive
Oshkosh
WI
54904

Wednesday, April 01, 2009
3 p.m. until time of service



Konrad-Behlman Funeral Home - Westside



100 Lake Pointe Drive
Oshkosh
WI
54904

Wednesday, April 01, 2009
6 p.m.



Ellenwood cemetery



Washburn and 20th Ave
Oshkosh
WI
54904