He was born Feb. 5, 1933, in Middle Point to George and Honora (Hempfling) Baldauf, who preceded him in death. He was married to Margaret (Trentman) Baldauf, who passed away Sept. 23, 2006.
Jim is survived by three sons, Tim (Kim) Baldauf of Jackson Center, Randy (Ann) Baldauf of Delphos and Bart (Diane) Baldauf of Fort Jennings; a daughter, Cindy (Bruce) Mox of Delphos; 11 grandchildren, Erica (Joey) Tevis, Matt (Destiny) Baldauf, Chad (Rachel) Baldauf, Nikki (Ross) White, Ryan (Casey) Baldauf, Krista (Andrew) Huntsman, Emily Baldauf, Rachael Baldauf, Cody (Alicia) Mox, Tyler (Alyssa) Mox and Evan (Jasmine) Mox; 12 great-grandchildren; and in-laws, Ruth Baldauf-Liebrecht, Ann Baldauf, Bob and Mary Lee Miller, Tom Pohlman, Norb and Irene Renner, Jim and Janet Trentman and Bob and Deb Trentman.
He was also preceded in death by 13 brothers and sisters.
James was raised on a small farm west of Delphos with his 13 siblings. He was raised to help the family with many farm chores. He spent two years in the Army, where he was stationed in Fort Carson, Colorado.
He married Margaret Trentman on Oct. 15, 1960 and they raised three sons and a daughter. Jim spent his career at Lima State Hospital and Correctional Facility as a supervisor.
Jim truly appreciated nature. He enjoyed traveling to Minnesota and many state parks, planning many camping trips with the family. He naturally taught all his children to appreciate and enjoy nature. He also enjoyed spending time with his family, especially Tuesday evenings with his siblings at the homeplace west of Delphos. He enjoyed fishing and the game of horseshoe. He was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, the Eagles Aerie 471, the American Legion and VFW Post 3035.
A Funeral Mass will begin at 11 a.m. on Friday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Military honors conducted by Delphos Veterans Council will be at the church after the Mass. Burial will follow in Resurrection Cemetery.
There will be no public visitation.
Online condolences may be shared at weberfh.net. Arrangements were entrusted to Weber Funeral Home.
He was born Feb. 5, 1933, in Middle Point to George and Honora (Hempfling) Baldauf, who preceded him in death. He was married to Margaret (Trentman) Baldauf, who passed away Sept. 23, 2006.
Jim is survived by three sons, Tim (Kim) Baldauf of Jackson Center, Randy (Ann) Baldauf of Delphos and Bart (Diane) Baldauf of Fort Jennings; a daughter, Cindy (Bruce) Mox of Delphos; 11 grandchildren, Erica (Joey) Tevis, Matt (Destiny) Baldauf, Chad (Rachel) Baldauf, Nikki (Ross) White, Ryan (Casey) Baldauf, Krista (Andrew) Huntsman, Emily Baldauf, Rachael Baldauf, Cody (Alicia) Mox, Tyler (Alyssa) Mox and Evan (Jasmine) Mox; 12 great-grandchildren; and in-laws, Ruth Baldauf-Liebrecht, Ann Baldauf, Bob and Mary Lee Miller, Tom Pohlman, Norb and Irene Renner, Jim and Janet Trentman and Bob and Deb Trentman.
He was also preceded in death by 13 brothers and sisters.
James was raised on a small farm west of Delphos with his 13 siblings. He was raised to help the family with many farm chores. He spent two years in the Army, where he was stationed in Fort Carson, Colorado.
He married Margaret Trentman on Oct. 15, 1960 and they raised three sons and a daughter. Jim spent his career at Lima State Hospital and Correctional Facility as a supervisor.
Jim truly appreciated nature. He enjoyed traveling to Minnesota and many state parks, planning many camping trips with the family. He naturally taught all his children to appreciate and enjoy nature. He also enjoyed spending time with his family, especially Tuesday evenings with his siblings at the homeplace west of Delphos. He enjoyed fishing and the game of horseshoe. He was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, the Eagles Aerie 471, the American Legion and VFW Post 3035.
A Funeral Mass will begin at 11 a.m. on Friday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Military honors conducted by Delphos Veterans Council will be at the church after the Mass. Burial will follow in Resurrection Cemetery.
There will be no public visitation.
Online condolences may be shared at weberfh.net. Arrangements were entrusted to Weber Funeral Home.
Family Members
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Paul Albert Baldauf
1913–2000
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Lillian Gertrude Baldauf Robison
1914–1990
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Mary Anna Baldauf Borgelt
1915–2000
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Marcile Katherine Baldauf Borgelt
1917–1988
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Ann Margaret Baldauf Henry
1918–2000
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Herman Edward Baldauf
1920–1978
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Hazel L Baldauf Friend
1922–2011
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Delores Agnes Baldauf Hurley
1924–2016
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George M Baldauf Jr
1925–2011
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Daniel B Baldauf
1927–2011
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Alfred Emanuel Baldauf
1928–2012
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Joan R Baldauf Suever
1929–1991
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John F Baldauf
1931–1996
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