Kenneth F. Baumann, 68, of Shawano, passed away December 16, 2012, at his home surrounded by his family. Ken was born in Shawano on August 1, 1944, to the late Arthur and Ruth (Gollubski) Baumann. He graduated from Shawano High School with the Class of 1962. On May 20, 1967 he married the love of his life, Sally Schreiber, at St. James Lutheran Church in Shawano. Ken worked at a number of jobs and occupations throughout his life, including Paul Host Chevrolet, Bert Anderson Chevrolet, Goers Buick, Weber Veneer, Wal-Mart and culminating with his dream of owning and operating his own auto repair business, Ken's Auto Repair, in Shawano. He was a member of St. James Lutheran Church in Shawano and enjoyed going to toy shows to add to his diecast collection, Shawano stock car races, dining out and nightly car rides to check out the deer population. He also never lost his unique sense of humor even though the reality of his illness loomed. He is survived by: his wife, Sally; his son, Kendall (Christine) Baumann, of Menasha; his daughters, Tiffany (Allen "Butch") Hokenstad of Shawano, Bryanna (Christopher) Wendt of Shawano; his foster goddaughter, Wendy (Greg) Staley of Ontario, WI; his eight grandchildren, Andria Baumann, Bonduel, Sophia Baumann, Bonduel, Joshua Bishop, Menasha, Cody Hokenstad, Shawano, Kelsey (fiancé, Marcus Yarie) Hokenstad, Wausau, and Mitchell, Syrena and Ethan Wendt, Shawano; his three foster grandchildren, Kora, Mason and Nash Staley, Ontario, WI; his sister, Laurel "Lolly" Baumann, CA; his brother, Harold (Judy) Baumann, Green Bay; and his former sister-in-law, Joyce (James) Wickman, Shawano. He is further survived by: many nieces and nephews; and a life-long friend, Larry Zarling, Shawano. His lapcat, Kitty, will especially miss him. He was preceded in death by: his parents; his step-father, Carl Retzlaff; his brother, Rodney Baumann; two nephews in infancy; his in-laws, Victor and Mildred Schreiber; special friend, Johnny Specht; and aunts and uncles. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 21, 2012 at the Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano. Visitation will be held at the funeral home in Shawano on Thursday from 4:00-8:00 p.m. and on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials would be appreciated for a scholarship to be funded in Ken's name. The family would like to thank SouthernCare Hospice staff for their loving care of Ken, especially Dr. Kevin Rosteing, Erin, Elaine, Molly and Bryanna. "Love Lives On Forever" www.swedbergfuneralhome.com