Don Bauman Obituary

Don E. "Stew" Bauman

Don E. "Stew" Bauman, 92 of Findlay, passed away at 11:10 a.m. Saturday, January 24, 2026, at his residence. Don was born June 16, 1933, in Findlay, to the late Paul L. and Clara (Kramer) Bauman. He married Patricia Maine, August 30, 1958, and she survives. They celebrated 67 wonderful years of marriage!

Don is also survived by a son, Stuart (Cathi) Bauman of Cincinnati; two daughters, Beth Waddell of Findlay and Amy Jo (Tim) Boes of Nokomis, Florida; and seven grandchildren, Matthew Waddell, Chad Boes, Stefani Bauman, Ryan Boes, Zach Bauman, Alex Waddell, and Michael Boes. He was also gifted with eight great-grandchildren, Jameson, Lennon, Savannah, Sadie, Grayson, Harper, Paxton and Nolan.

Don was preceded in death by his sisters, Barb Graul and Ginny Schafer.

Don graduated from Findlay High School in 1951. The next four years were spent at Miami University. He was a member of the Alpha Chapter of Sigma Chi Fraternity. He graduated from Miami in 1955. GO SKINS!!!!

Don proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force. He retired from Cooper Industrial Products (a division of Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.), where he served as a Senior Marketing Coordinator. Don was a member of St. Andrew's United Methodist Church and Findlay Elks Club.

Don was also an avid supporter of Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, where, along with staying active with the Sigma Chi chapter, he was also a member of the Red and White Club and the Prodesse Society! Again……Go Skins!

His passion for the game of golf has been well documented over the years! Don traveled to Scotland (home of golf) 33 times to play the famous golf courses. A highlight for him was taking his kids "across the pond" so they could experience what brought his dad so much joy! SCOTLAND FOREVER!! And "always play the ball as it lies!"

His highest honor was just being "Dad" and later in life "Papa!" His best times were just hanging out on Lime Street with the "gang," Also known as the Shrader Family!

He is now hanging out at the 19th hole with all of his pals who have been waiting for him. As he always said, besides GO SKINS, was "Find joy in your life every day." He sure did!!!

Visitation for family and friends will be from 10-11:30 a.m. Friday, January 30, 2026, at Kirkpatrick-Behnke Funeral Home, 500 Lima Avenue, Findlay, Ohio 45840, followed by a memorial service beginning at 11:30 a.m. Private burial will be at Maple Grove Cemetery.

Memorials can be made to Hancock Historical Museum, in honor of Patricia Bauman, 422 West Sandusky Street, Findlay.

Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.kirkpatrickbehnke.com