John 'Jack' Baum

John (Jack) P. Baum, 81, of Conneaut Lake, PA passed away peacefully at his residence, on Monday, January 6, 2020.  He was born September 12, 1938, in Kittanning, PA to S. Elmer and Helen (Moore) Baum. He was a 1957 graduate of Kittanning High School. Afterwards, Jack joined the Coast Guard, where her served 4 years.  On June 25, 1960, he married Kathie (Leister) and eventually moved to Conneaut Lake in 1972 with family in tow.

Jack was a life member of the Conneaut Lake Volunteer Fire Department, where he spent a number of years as fire chief.  He was also a member of various VFD social clubs, enjoying conversations with friends and family.  Jack worked 33 years at PPG, in Meadville, before his retirement in 2001. Afterwards, he worked at Whispering Pines golf course to keep active.

Jack enjoyed golfing, hunting, crossword puzzles and meeting people. Early in life he was an avid bowler, as was his wife. Jack raised Labrador Retrievers, which he loved dearly and often took them duck hunting.

Jack will be remembered fondly by friends and family, and will be greatly missed. He is survived by his wife Kathie and their four children – J. Eric Baum (Edie), Scott Baum, Missy Baum Rowles, and Amy Baum; six grandchildren – Kaitie Reichel (Zach), Hanna Baum, Ashlee Rowles, Emily Baum, Lauren Baum, and Cooper Baum; Two great grandchildren – Aiden Reichel and Aurora Reichel; sister Nancy Kordes; niece Kris Kordes and nephew Jeff Kordes.

The family will receive friends on Friday, January 10, 2020, from 2-4PM and 6-8PM at Dickson Funeral Home, 130 N 2 ^nd St, Conneaut Lake with a funeral service to follow at the funeral home the next day, January 11, 2020 at 11AM. with Rev. Russ Hixson, Trinity United  Methodist Church pastor, officiating.

Memorial contributions can be made, in Jack’s honor, to the Conneaut Lake Volunteer Fire Department Station 3, 11877 Conneaut Lake Road, Conneaut Lake, Pa 16316.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Dickson Funeral Home and Crematory, 130 N. 2 ^nd St., Conneaut Lake, PA 16316, Rocco R. Tedesco III, Supervisor.