Madison – Gilbert Baumann (91), of Racine, Wisconsin, passed away on January 3, 2024.

Gil was born in Racine, Wisconsin to Joseph and Hattie Baumann on July 22, 1932. He went to Park High School and graduated in 1950. Gil joined the Army in 1951 and the Air Force in 1954. Gil met the love of his life, Jeanne, in Denver, Colorado while both were serving in the Air Force. They married in Dubuque, IA in 1960 and moved to Racine, WI where they raised their family.

After his military service, he worked a short period of time at the Oak Creek Power Plant and then began a 20+ year career with the Racine County Sheriff’s Department. Gil was a Narcotics Investigator and also served as a Hostage Negotiator. Gil was also the Chief of Police in Wind Point, WI.

Gil attended church and was a member of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Caledonia, WI.

Gil is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Hattie Baumann, 2 sisters, Violet Ernst and Lillian Thomsen.

Gil is survived by his wife, Jeanne, sons Matthew Baumann (Pamela) of Kenosha, WI, Mark Baumann (Alta Jane) of Watauga, TN and a daughter Lorrie Olson (Todd) of Verona, WI. He also leaves behind 2 grandchildren, Andrew Olson (Elizabeth) of Minneapolis, MN and Carly Wallner (Marty) of Menomonee Falls, WI and 2 great grandchildren, Endre Olson and Lucy Wallner. He had many other family and friends to include Edie and Ronnie Weitkum, Darryl Napiontek and Danny Hess who were always there for him. He also had a special four legged friend, Cooper.

The family would also like to send a special thank you to the staff at Brookdale Assisted Living and those at Agrace Hospice for their support and kindness.

Memorial services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday January 20th, 2024 at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 4340 6 Mile Rd., Racine, WI. A visitation will be held from 10:30 a.m. until the time of service. There will be a luncheon at the church directly after the service.

Private family burial will be held at a later date at the Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery.

To view and sign this guestbook, please visit: www.ryanfuneralservice.com.

Ryan Funeral Home & Cremation Services

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608-845-6625

Gilbert Baumann

July 22, 1932 - January 03, 2024

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