Bio: Baumann, Mr. and Mrs. William A. (Recuperating - 1973)

Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail: dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Baumann, Kruger

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 12/20/1973

Baumann, Mr. and Mrs. William A. (Recuperating -1973)

The Rev. and Mrs. William A. Baumann of McHenry, Il., who were seriously injured in a two-car collision October 14, were released from Woodstock Memorial hospital November 25 and are continuing their recovery at home. The Baumann’s were enroute to church services in nearby Harvard when the accident occurred. Rev. Baumann is a former pastor of St. John’s Evangelical Church in Neillsville.

Both sustained multiple fractures and lacerations and Rev. Baumann, who spent two days in the intensive care ward, also suffered a brain concussion and punctured lungs. Months of recuperation still lie ahead for the couple.

Earlier in the year, the Baumann’s left the United States for a six-week vacation, crossing to Europe on the S.S. France and returning October 4 by air. In Germany, they were guests of mrs. Baumann’s sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. H. Kruger, at their home in Luneburg. From there, they traveled by boat, auto and train to visit various parts of West Germany. Mrs. Baumann is a native of Germany.