Death Benefit #377 – Dennis “Buzzy” Bauman

Dennis C. “Buzzy” Bauman of Lima, passed away on April 28, 2025, at the age of 78.

He celebrated nearly 55 years of marriage to his wife Pam and fathered two sons, Nate and Andy.

Denny was a graduate of Lima Central Catholic (class of ’64). He served honorably in Vietnam with the Army. He was also a loyal member of the Knights of Columbus, (Council 2661). He worked as a pipe fitter (Local 776) for over 30 years until his retirement in 2006. “Buzzy” loved fishing, traveling, attending baseball games and playing euchre with his family and friends. He truly loved spending time in his backyard garden where he consistently produced a multitude of vegetables that he unselfishly shared with neighbors, family and friends.

Dennis “Buzzy” Bauman was a wonderful Husband, an amazing Father and a dear Friend. The lasting impact he had on the people he knew and loved during his lifetime will never be forgotten.

Also surviving are Nate’s wife, Anna, and grandchildren: Jacob Bauman, Brayden Bauman, Ethan Bauman and Hudson Bauman. He is also survived by his siblings: Joann DeLong of Wapakoneta, Rita “Samm” Klaparda of Pacific Palisades, CA, Ronald Bauman of Lima, James Bauman of Cridersville, Sharon Young of Lima, Gregory Bauman of Punta Gorda, FL, and Michael (Tammy) Bauman of Phoenix, AZ.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Hildegarde (Schwertner) Bauman.

Visitation will be on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at the Shawnee Chapel of Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, from 2:00 until 6:00 p.m. Services will begin at 6:00 p.m., in the funeral home.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.