BAAGO, Harry J. 1914 - 2016

BAAGO, EASTMAN, OUDEKERK, WENDEL, TRAUB

Posted By: Pat Ludeke (email)
Date: 10/25/2017 at 19:33:44

Harry Popejoy Baago, 101 of Clear Lake, died Monday, April 4, 2016, at his home surrounded by family.

A Celebration of Life for Harry and Ann Baago will be held from 3:00-6:00 p.m. Friday, April 22, 2016, at the Clear Lake Arts Center, 17 S. Fourth St., Clear Lake.

Harry was born June 28, 1914, two miles north of Thornton, Iowa, the son of John and Ethel Baago. He married Carroll Eastman in 1940. She preceded him in death in 1990. He then married Ann in 1992 and she passed away February 11, 2016.

In 1929, his family sold their farm and moved to Santa Ana, CA. He used to sell fruits and vegetables from a truck throughout Santa Ana. In 1933 the family moved back to Thornton where he used to shock oats for 50 cents per day. They later moved to Clear Lake and his dad built a new gas station/café and 20 cabins on North Shore. Through a family connection he went to work on an iron ore boat. He spent 1937-1945 serving in the Merchant Marines, from Michigan to Connecticut. In 1945 he moved back to Clear Lake and cut ice blocks from Clear Lake and worked for the city water department. He went on to work for Eastman Grain, the soybean plant in Mason City, raised broiler chickens for HyCross, and also worked at Nelson Standard Oil.

Harry always kept himself busy, whether he was doing his beekeeping, fishing or working in his massive garden. He also thoroughly enjoyed bird watching. Harry and Ann were involved in the farmers market for many years. They also had an eBay business and enjoyed auction hopping. Many years were also enjoyed with the car club and being in parades with Harry’s 1932 Chevy. They also enjoyed taking trips to Las Vegas together.

Harry is survived by a daughter, Donna (Dale) Oudekerk; a son, Denny Baago; many grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren; two nephews, Wade (Mary Ann) Baago and Myron (Sue) Baago; step-family; and dear friends and neighbors, Vance, Kim, Nicole, Maddie and Sean Wendel.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wives, Carroll and Ann; a brother, John; a sister-in-law, Margretta Baago; a stepson, David Traub; and two daughters-in-law, Julie Traub and Virginia Baago.

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