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- Stephen J. Baisch, 93, had a good run, and finished his race on Thursday evening, Oct. 13, 2011. Steve was born in Ironwood, Mich., on Oct. 29, 1917, son of the late Michael and Mary (Relich) Baisch. He spent the years of his youth in Antigo, and attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he received his degree in Mechanical Engineering. It was during those years that he also met his future wife, Edith Moore, in Green Bay. The couple married on June 9, 1942. Also during his college years, he enrolled in the ROTC and eventually served in the United States Army under General George Patton. There he led an ordnance platoon and left his country's service with the rank of Major.
Steve worked as an engineer for Thilmany Pulp and Paper in Kaukauna for several years and eventually struck out on his own and built a very successful engineering company, S.J. Baisch & Associates. Steve was proud to have been inducted in to the Paper Hall of Fame and loved fishing, his afternoon "toddies" and the company of family and good friends.
He is survived by two sons, Jim (Karen) Baisch and their children, Rachel, Stephanie and Ryan; and Dr. Tim (Liz) Baisch and their children, Joseph and Stephen; a brother-in-law, Tom (Nancy) Moore, Green Bay; and a special niece, Susie (Rick) Beverstein.
Steve was preceded in death by his parents; his wives, Edith (Moore) Baisch and Patricia (Flanagan) Baisch; a son, Michael Baisch; and two brothers.
Steve is now able to join his many good friends and family who have also finished their earthly races. Though he knew it was his time, and he looked forward to going home, he will still be missed by all who knew and loved him.
On the exterior, Steve might have appeared to be a tough, military-trained businessman, but his sons will fondly remember his huge heart which was always filled with generosity, compassion and love.
A memorial service for Steve will be held at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2011, at HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 309 Desnoyer Street in Kaukauna, with Fr. Tom Pomeroy officiating. Friends may call at the church on Tuesday afternoon from 3 p.m. until the hour of the service. Interment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery.
Fargo Funeral Home 400 W. Wisconsin Avenue Kaukauna 766-6200 Online Condolences: www.wichmannfargo.com
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent from October 15 to October 16, 2011
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1917 - 2011 (93 years)
