Baumler, Theresa Ann (Franzen) 1921 - 2012

BAUMLER, FRANZEN, BOYER, OLBERDING, LYNCH, SCHAUFENBUEL, SCHMITT, PALMERSHEIM, HAVEL, SCHIRMER, BRUENING

Posted By: Joy Moore (email)
Date: 3/1/2013 at 15:39:43

Theresa A. Baumler, age 91, of Fort Atkinson, IA, died on Sunday, December 9, 2012, at the Mercy Medical Center in New Hampton, IA.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, December 14, 2012, at St. John’s Catholic Church in Fort Atkinson, IA, with Rev. Nick March presiding. Burial will be in St. Luke’s Catholic Cemetery, St. Lucas, IA.

Friends may call from 3:00-8:00 p.m., on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2012, and also after 9:00 a.m., on Friday morning at the Schluter – Balik Funeral Home, Chekal Chapel, 201 Main Street, in Fort Atkinson, IA.

Theresa Ann (Franzen) Baumler was born on October 31, 1921, the daughter of Joseph Sr and Kathrina (Boyer) Franzen, Theresa was baptized and confirmed at St. Luke’s Catholic Church in St. Lucas, Iowa, and attended school in St. Lucas. Theresa married Raymond H. Baumler on June 24, 1940, in St. Lucas, and to this union, fourteen children were born. Together they farmed near St. Lucas for many years until Ray’s death. In 1982, she moved into Fort Atkinson. Theresa will be remembered for her quilts, pot holders and for her baked goods, especially her homemade bread. She loved to play cards and Chinese checkers. She was a wonderful mother and her greatest joy was hearing her children laugh. Theresa was an active member of the Catholic Order of Foresters, St. John’s Catholic Church, and the Fort Atkinson Senior Citizen Club. In 2004, Theresa received the Governor’s Volunteer Award.

Theresa is survived by her twelve children: William Baumler, Ossian, IA; Dale (Mick) Baumler, Anamosa, IA; Dennis (Pat) Baumler, St. Lucas, IA; Darlene (Gene) Olberding, Dyersville, IA; Irene (Donald) Lynch, New Hampton, IA; Daniel Baumler, St. Lucas, IA; Glen (Hopper) Baumler, Fort Atkinson, IA; Jay (Renee) Baumler, Irvine, CA; Leon (Gail) Baumler, St. Lucas, IA; Ann (Dean) Schaufenbuel, St. Lucas, IA; John (Anjie) Baumler, Buckner, MO; and Terry (Carl) Schmitt, Fort Atkinson, IA; along with thirty-five grandchildren, forty-five great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. Siblings: Carl Franzen, Irvin Franzen, Francis Franzen, Helen (Ronald) Palmersheim, and LeRoy (JoAnn) Franzen. Sisters-in-law: Marion Franzen and Eleanora Franzen.

Theresa was preceded in death by her parents: Joseph Sr. and Kathrina (Boyer) Franzen, Her husband: Raymond “Ray” Baumler in 1981. Two children: Theresa Ann in infancy in 1944 and Nancy Havel in 2007. Three grandchildren: Sarah Olberding in 1979, Jeanna Lynch in 2007, and Joseph Baumler in 2010. One son-in-law: Joseph Schirmer in 1971 and one daughter-in-law: Shirley Baumler in 1978. Siblings: Guido “Pete” Franzen, Catherine (Roy) Tierney, Marie (Lawrence) Bruening, Leonard (Mary) Franzen, Raymond Franzen, Theckla Franzen in infancy, Louis (Arlene) Franzen, and Lawrence (Pat) Franzen. Sister-in-law: Madeline Franzen.

Source: Schluter - Balik Funeral Home database

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