George A. Baum

George Albert Baum 94, of Decatur, IL passed away at 8:25 p.m., Sunday, November 5, 2023, in Mt. Zion Health and Rehabilitation.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, November 10, 2023, at Dawson & Wikoff West Wood Street Funeral Home. The family will receive friends for visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. until service time. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery, Decatur, IL. Memorials may be made to Decatur Macon County Animal Shelter Foundation. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at dawson-wikoff.com.

George was born April 5, 1929, in Bethany, IL the son of Bryant and Mary (Paul) Baum. He married Jackie Higar on January 8, 1949. She preceded him in death on January 2, 1998. George retired as a machinist from Caterpillar. He enjoyed fishing, camping and square dancing.

Surviving are his children: Caryn Gibson (Thomas) of Decatur, Roger Baum of Decatur, and Rebecca Greitman (Tony) of Decatur; eight grandchildren and many great-grandchildren also survive.

George was preceded in death by his wife, parents, two daughters: Pamela and Georgiana, son: Clifton, two brothers and his sister.