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Jim “Hemi” Baum, 74 of Florence passed away on December 14, 2021 at Rockcastle Hospital, respiratory care unit. Jim was a proud United States Army, Vietnam Veteran. He was a long-time member of St. Barbara’s Catholic Church and had retired from Proctor and Gamble as a mechanic. He enjoyed dirt car racing, motocross, and especially drag racing and dirt bike racing, with his boys. Jim also loved boating and telling all kinds of stories to his family and friends.
Jim is survived by his wife of 41 years: Jan Baum, son: Ian Baum, and brother: Fred (Fran) Baum. He was preceded in death by his son: Nathan Baum, parents: Clifford and Ollie Baum, and siblings: Clifford, Sissy, Bill, and Sharon.
A visitation will be held Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at St. Barbara Catholic Church, Erlanger, KY from 8:30 am to 10:00 am. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Barbara Church at 10:00 am with a reception to follow. Funeral procession for burial will leave St. Barbara Catholic Church at 2:00 pm to St. John Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to St. Ann’s Convent Melbourne, KY, St. Barbara Church, or InReturn (Empowering Brain Injury Survivors) Blue Ash, OH. Online condolences can be left at www.LinnemannFuneralHomes.com
St. Barbara Catholic Church
4042 Turkeyfoot Rd.Erlanger, Ky 41018
St. Barbara Catholic Church
4042 Turkeyfoot Rd.Erlanger, Ky 41018
St. John Cemetery – Ft. Mitchell, KY
Address: 1 St. John Rd Ft. Mitchell, KY 41017St. Barbara Catholic Church
4042 Turkeyfoot Rd.Erlanger, Ky 41018
Sorry for your loss
I met jim and jan at the jewelry store Rogers Jewelers. I met them ironically when their son had passed away. Jim and I would talk all the time when he would stop in. We would talk about his music and one of his friends from the armed forces that became famous in the music industry. Anyhow, I saw jim walking by more store and he told me he was diagnosed with dementia. I felt sad because my father passed away from the same, terrible disease. But he was upbeat. I dont know if Jim knew it or not but I probably enjoyed our talks more than he did. He was a very smart man, but he was also genuine and enjoyed sharing stories with me. I enjoyed listening to them also. I didnt get to say goodbye because I didnt get to see him for some time. But knowing he beat dementia when he took his last breath makes me happy that he remembers all of our talks. RIP Jim.
Loved Jim
Dear Jan and Ian,
Sending much love to you after hearing that Jim has passed, or as I Thessalonians says “fallen asleep.” The next thing Jim will know is the return of Christ. That can be comforting at this time . We still feel that sting of death for sure May he rest in peace now. God bless you both for all the love and care you have given to Jim.
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