Emma Jean Bauman, age 90 of Durand, died peacefully on February 23, 2016 at the Plum City Care Center in Plum City with her family by her side.

Emma Jean was born on March 11, 1925 to William and Emma (Stickney) Noel. She graduated from Chippewa Falls High School in 1943 and married Robert Halbeib in 1945. Together they had three children and later divorced. Emma Jean owned and operated the Naborhood Bakery in Chippewa Falls until 1966. She married Robert Bauman and together they owned the Durand Bakery until 1987 when she sold the business to her daughter and son-in-law. For the last 11 years, Emma Jean has been a resident of the Oakview Care Center in Durand and the Plum City Care Center in Plum City.

Emma Jean is survived by her children; Tom Halbleib of Altoona, Bob Halbleib of Brooklyn and Darlene (Bob) Bogert of Durand, seven grandchildren; Marty (Robyn) Munson, Shelly (Mike) Barker, Debbie (Pete Larson) Bogert, Chris (Erica) Halbleib, Lisa Nieth, Scott (Mary) Halbleib and Angie (Brian) Murphy, 15 great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death her parents, her husband Robert, one brother Billy Noel and two sisters; Donna Clifton and Betty Keyes.

Private family services will be held at a later date.

Memorials may be made in Emma Jean’s name to the Plum City Care Center Activity Fund at the Plum City Care Center.

Rhiel Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Durand, is serving the family.

Condolences

1. Bob Peterson April 3, 2017, at 8:12pm

   Saddened to hear of my old next door neighbor passing. Thank you Jean for being so kind to us little kids. Also thanks for getting me hooked on Donuts you would give us as a treat. God Bless Pete

2. Robin Brown Tearman February 25, 2016, at 3:30pm

   I always enjoyed visiting with Emma and sharing stories about our families! She will be missed but, never forgotten! ! Prayers from me to your family...

3. Debbie Lettenberger February 25, 2016, at 2:07pm

   Fondly remembering Aunt Jean. Especially family visits and of course the round loafs of bakery bread. My first County fair and ferris wheel ride. She will be missed.
   Prayers and Hugs.

4. Cheryl Brindle February 25, 2016, at 9:06am

   So very sorry for your loss. Your mom was such a wonderful lady! She WILL be missed. God's blessings of Peace during these difficult times, to all of her family & friends.

5. Dave Keyes February 24, 2016, at 7:35pm

   Many good memories of Aunt Jean when she came to Green Bay or we visited Chippewa Falls. I loved the bakery! The Keyes family loved her dearly! Our thoughts & prayers are with you all.

6. Joanne Hewitt February 24, 2016, at 7:26pm

   Sending sympathy to the family. I knew Emma for a short time, she had a good sense of humor and cared very much for her family. N

7. Gary and Kathy Rockwell February 24, 2016, at 5:50pm

   Darlene we send our love and great memories of you and your family. Prayers with you all. Always enjoyed visits with your mom when she came to see you in Sun Prairie

8. Kristine Polzer February 24, 2016, at 4:36pm

   Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers in your time of loss. Emma was a lovely lady.

9. Plum City Care Center February 24, 2016, at 1:14pm

   Emma Jean will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers go to the family.

10. Lee Ann Traeger February 24, 2016, at 1:03pm

    Love you Aunt Jean, say hi to everyone I love in heaven & don't beat them too bad when you get in the pinochle game!
    Darlene & Bob, Tom & Bob & families, love you all. You are in my thought & prayers.
    Lee Ann

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