Robert L Baum

Robert was born January 9, 1935 in Chandler, Indiana the son of the late Harold and Hazel (Matthews) Baum. He was a 1953 graduate of Central High School. Robert retired from Whirlpool in 1997 where he had worked as research engineering technician. He was a member of The Cathedral-A Bible Centered Church.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 64 years, Betty (Stevens) Baum of Evansville; sons, Terry Baum (Debbie) of Winter Park, FL and Bryan Baum (Pamela) of St. Louis, MO; his granddaughter whom he and Betty raised, Melissa Edmondson (Scott) of Evansville; 18 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; infant daughter, Rebecca Lynn Baum; daughter, Janet Renee Hunter; granddaughter, Danielle Baum and brothers, Jerry and Randall Baum.

Funeral Services will be held at 11 am, Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at The Cathedral, 5000 N First Ave, Evansville with Pastor Rick VanHoose, Pastor Terry Baum and Pastor Matthew Baum officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Friends may visit from 3 pm until 7 pm, Monday, December 19, 2016 at Boone Funeral Home East Chapel-A Family Tradition Funeral Home, 5330 Washington Ave., Evansville and again from 10 am until time of service at 11 am, Tuesday at The Cathedral.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Riley Children’s Hospital, 30 S. Meridian St., STE 200, Indianapolis, IN 46204 or The Cathedral.

Alexander Memorial Park Burial Location: Garden Of St Matthew, Lot 253, Space 1