O. Vern Baumann

Otto Vernon (OV or Vern) Baumann was born April 16th 1920 to Otto Ralph and Mary (Brecht) Baumann on their homestead near Dodge, North Dakota. He attended a rural school through eighth grade whereby due to his perseverance and strong desire to continue his education he decided to leave the homestead. 
 
Vern served in the U.S. Navy during World War II in the South Pacific as a Medic whereby this, we believe, was the inspiration he needed in pursuit of becoming a physician. After being honorably discharged from the Navy, he completed his undergraduate and teaching Mathematics & History until he was accepted into Medical School at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine. 
 
After completing his residency at Swedish Hospital in Seattle, Washington, The family (wife Elaine and son Tim) moved to 924 Beachview Blvd Clarkston, Washington, and practiced as a general surgeon at Tri-State Memorial Hospital in Lewiston, Idaho. During, his stay in Clarkston, son Keith was born in September 1956 and daughter Heidi in February 1958.  
Dr. Baumann’s career as a general practitioner and surgeon was busy with an active practice across from the hospital. During his years of practice, he was nominated and elected as president of the Medical & Dental staff and elected president at Trinity Lutheran Church where the family attended regularly. 
 
Vern spent his life being fully motivated in his career, relentless to achieve new heights and most certainly fearless in whatever he did. In his “time off” he enjoyed all things outdoors. Vern spent time with the family at a lake house in Coeur d’Alene Idaho, ranching in Ritzville Washington, snowmobiling in the winter, fishing & hunting with family & friends, as well as piloting several different types of aircraft. 
 
At the age of 96 Vern passed from this life of natural causes on January 22, 2017 in Renton, Washington. Vern was preceded in death by his daughter Tammy Robin who passed away due to prematurity and wife Elaine in 1997. 

Vern is survived by: his two sons Timothy Lee Baumann (Wife Kristi) and Keith Dean Baumann, and daughter, Heidi Cherie Saunders (Husband Tom); his grandchildren:  Tiffany Tamara Reynolds (Husband Corey), Nathaniel George Saunders, Taryn Malyn Baumann, Trevor Lee Baumann and Tessa Sienna-Marie Baumann. Vern’s first great granddaughter is due in February completing a true circle of life.
 
A Memorial Service will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church (485 West Locust Hermiston, Oregon 97838) on Saturday, March 4th at 11:00 a.m. Burial with military honors will follow at the Hermiston Cemetery.
 
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Swedish Medical Foundation 747 Broadway Seattle, Washington 98122. For information email foundation@swedish.org. 
 
The family wishes to extend our sincere thanks to Elena Suciu and her staff at Honeydew Home Care. Their loving care was greatly appreciated.  We offer special recognition to Swedish physicians, nursing, hospital staff and hospice care.

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Burns Mortuary of Hermiston, Oregon is in care of local arrangements.

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