Frederick Bauman

Frederick “Rick” Bauman, 62, of Lolo, passed away peacefully on September 4th, 2018 of lung complications.
Rick was born on 10/19/1955 in Loma Linda, CA to Fred and Wilma Bauman. He grew up in San Bernardino, CA where he was an active member of the First United Presbyterian Church. He enjoyed helping his father in their jewelry business, graduated from San Bernardino high school and community college.
He then moved to Missoula, MT to attend the UofM in 1976. On Sept. 2nd, 1978 he married Christine Gates, went on to have a career in restaurant management, and then his own business “Bauman’s Bathtub Coatings”.
Rick was a loving father, husband, brother, grandfather and friend who was a passionate reader, and loved his pets and the outdoors.
He is survived by his wife Chris, daughter Katie (Cody) Kirschenheiter, son Rob, Granddaughter Ava Kirschenheiter, sister Cyndie (Mike) McLay, and aunts, uncles, cousins and many other loved ones.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday Sept. 10th, 2018 from 11am-2pm at Garden City Funeral Home at 1705 W. Broadway, Missoula. The family welcomes shared memories of Rick and lunch will be provided.