Born just prior to the great depression, her childhood saw the desperation of the great depression and the devastation of World War II. She came into adulthood in the rubble of the war’s aftermath. Helga and her siblings survived the difficult time with love, strength and humor led by their beloved and revered mother as Wilhelm had died in the latter days of the war. As the oldest sibling she took on the role that she continued to play the rest of her life; a strong, loving caregiver. She took care of her younger brothers all of their lives. She cared for her sister as she was dying of cancer, her mother in the last days of her life, as well as her beloved son Wolfgang during his final months. Helga loved and cared for family, friends, neighbors and strangers. Whether it was crocheting a blanket for someone’s new baby, sewing someone’s wedding gown or costumes for the local theater productions. She volunteered her time through church, Boy Scouts Women’s Auxiliary and Crossroads House in Batavia, she was always there. Helga was a selfless giver until her final days. Helga and her husband Dieter shared a beautiful life together raising their 3 children in a home that was always full of love and laughter.
She is survived by her beloved husband Dieter Baumann whom she has been married to for 53 years; daughters Birgitt (Gary) Hammond of Batavia and Linda (Richard) Conroy of Batavia; 5 grandchildren Jennifer (Jeff) Miller, Jason (Sara St. John) Hammond, Tara (John) Kaczorowski, Michelle Conroy and Juliana Fuchs; 5 great-grandchildren Madison, Wolfie, Lily, Ava and Alex along with many nieces and nephews.
Family and friends are invited to call on Monday September 18, 2017 from 3:00-7:00PM at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020. An 11:00AM Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday the 19th at the Funeral Home. Mrs. Baumann will be entombed in St. Joseph’s Mausoleum in Batavia.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Crossroads House www.crossroadshouse.com/ P.O. Box 403 Batavia, NY 14021. For more information please call (585) 343-8260 or to sign a message of condolence please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020.
