BAUM, Evelyn Ella Amanda (Decklever) 1922-2015

BAUM, DECKLEVER, PERAU, YAUGER

Posted By: Diane M Scott (email)
Date: 5/26/2015 at 11:58:35

Evelyn Ella Amanda (Decklever) Baum – August 25, 1922 – May 22, 2015

Evelyn E.A. Baum, 92 of Austin, Minn., died Friday evening, May 22, 2015, at Our House Senior Living in Austin.

Evelyn Ella Amanda was born Aug. 25, 1922, in Toeterville, Iowa, to Henry and Hulda (Perau) Decklever. Evelyn was a graduate of Lyle High School. On Oct. 18, 1941, she was united in marriage to George Christopher Baum at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Lyle. Evelyn and George resided near Lyle before making their home and raising their family in Austin.

Over the years she was active in the Austin Eagles Auxiliary, Moose Auxiliary and V.F.W Auxiliary. In her younger days, Evelyn loved fishing for bullhead. She enjoyed embroidering, playing bingo, following the Minnesota Twins and Vikings, an occasional trip with her son Jerry to the casino, and time spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Survivors include her children, Jerry (Cheryl) Baum, of Wabasha, Dianne Yauger, of Austin, and Neil (Nancy) Baum, of Ponchatoula, La.; nine grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband George on July 20, 1987; grandson Stephen; and great-granddaughter Carissa.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 26, 2015, at the Worlein Funeral Home Chapel in Austin with Chaplain Scott Nobbe officiating. Visitation will be held on Tuesday morning from 9 to 11 a.m. before the service at Worlein Funeral Home. Interment will be in St. Peter's Lutheran Church Cemetery in Toeterville, Iowa.

Worlein Funeral Home of Austin is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com

Post Bulletin, Austin, Minnesota May 25, 2015