Deaths-------------Pueblo
July 20
Baldauf-Boyd J. Baldauf,90. George McCarthy
Pueblo Chieftain Vital Stats Fri July 22 2016
Boyd Joseph Baldauf transitioned to heaven July 20, 2016, in Pueblo, Colo.
Baldauf was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, in 1926. After growing up on a farm in Clinton, Neb., he enlisted in the Army Air Corps at 17 years old and left home before high school graduation. He wanted to fly airplanes and saw the military as an opportunity to make his dream come true and serve his country. He did get to fly, but instead of becoming a pilot, he was a flight engineer on B-24 and P-47 planes. His 50 years of military service included active and reserve duty. Upon retirement, he continued to serve as liaison officer for the Air Force and Coast Guard academies. He said the foundation of his life was duty, honor and love for his country. Baldauf completed his bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate degrees in science and education. His love of teaching was second only to his love of children. He was a high school teacher, assistant principal, principal and college professor. He served developmentally disabled children for 30 years at Ridge State Home and Training School in Denver and at various locations in Pueblo. Baldauf loved to travel seeing the world and visited various countries throughout his lifetime. He enjoyed taking his children and grandchildren on motor home trips around the United States, from east to west coasts and Canada to Mexico. He remained connected to his farming roots and always had a backyard garden. He would spend hours working in his yard, and he loved the outdoors. Space exploration also was a passion for him, and he met every American who walked on the moon. Colonel Baldauf was a lifetime member of the Air Force Association, National Education Association, Reserve Officers Association, the American Legion and other professional and service organizations. He was a member of Sacred Heart Cathedral and St. Pius X Catholic parishes. He is survived by his wife, Ethyl; six children, one brother, five sisters, many in-laws, numerous nieces and nephews, nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Baldauf’s motivated work ethic took him from a “poor country boy” to an honored military colonel and respected educator. His hard work provided countless opportunities for his children, grandchildren and generations to come. Mass of the Resurrection will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2, at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Pueblo. He requested the service for him be those things his loved ones remember in their hearts and that a prayer be offered for him. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to the Pueblo Historical Aircraft Society (PHAS), 31001 Magnuson Ave., Pueblo, CO 81001.
Retired University of Southern Colorado professor Boyd J. Baldauf had at least two careers in his 90 years — first as an educator and second as an Air Force Reserve officer, where he reached the rank of colonel and served in both World War II and Korea.
Baldauf died July 20 in Pueblo. He was 90.
Family members said his health had been declining for months.
There will be a funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Pius X Catholic Church. Cremation and arrangements are being handled by George McCarthy Funeral Home. Baldauf was well known in the Pueblo community for his many interests, which ranged from outer space to the Pueblo Historical Aircraft Society. He was proud to have met every astronaut who walked on the moon.
His love of aviation began early. Born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, he joined the Army Air Corps in 1944 when just 17 and became a flight engineer and mechanic for B-24 bombers and P-47 fighters. After the war, he stayed in the reserve and was called back to active duty during the Korean War in 195152.
“You’ve got to be a dreamer to live in the 21st century,” he told
The Pueblo Chieftain in one of many interviews. “You’ve got to dream dreams that will take you to the stars. That’s where the future is.”
He began a teaching career after Korea that led to positions in school administration and ultimately he received his doctorate in education from the University of Northern Colorado. Baldauf joined the faculty at then-Southern Colorado State College in 1964, teaching education. He retired in 1989. His military career in the Air Force Reserve also continued and he completed assignments in electronics, armament and personnel at Ellsworth AFB, Lowry AFB and Peterson AFB over the years.
Baldauf married Ethyl Mueller in Rushville, Neb., in 1950. He is survived by her, six children; a brother and five sisters; along with nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Family members said he never forgot his Iowa roots as a farm boy and remained an avid gardener all his life.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to the Pueblo Historical Aircraft Society, 31001 Magnuson Ave., Pueblo, CO 81001.
July 20
Baldauf-Boyd J. Baldauf,90. George McCarthy
Pueblo Chieftain Vital Stats Fri July 22 2016
Boyd Joseph Baldauf transitioned to heaven July 20, 2016, in Pueblo, Colo.
Baldauf was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, in 1926. After growing up on a farm in Clinton, Neb., he enlisted in the Army Air Corps at 17 years old and left home before high school graduation. He wanted to fly airplanes and saw the military as an opportunity to make his dream come true and serve his country. He did get to fly, but instead of becoming a pilot, he was a flight engineer on B-24 and P-47 planes. His 50 years of military service included active and reserve duty. Upon retirement, he continued to serve as liaison officer for the Air Force and Coast Guard academies. He said the foundation of his life was duty, honor and love for his country. Baldauf completed his bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate degrees in science and education. His love of teaching was second only to his love of children. He was a high school teacher, assistant principal, principal and college professor. He served developmentally disabled children for 30 years at Ridge State Home and Training School in Denver and at various locations in Pueblo. Baldauf loved to travel seeing the world and visited various countries throughout his lifetime. He enjoyed taking his children and grandchildren on motor home trips around the United States, from east to west coasts and Canada to Mexico. He remained connected to his farming roots and always had a backyard garden. He would spend hours working in his yard, and he loved the outdoors. Space exploration also was a passion for him, and he met every American who walked on the moon. Colonel Baldauf was a lifetime member of the Air Force Association, National Education Association, Reserve Officers Association, the American Legion and other professional and service organizations. He was a member of Sacred Heart Cathedral and St. Pius X Catholic parishes. He is survived by his wife, Ethyl; six children, one brother, five sisters, many in-laws, numerous nieces and nephews, nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Baldauf’s motivated work ethic took him from a “poor country boy” to an honored military colonel and respected educator. His hard work provided countless opportunities for his children, grandchildren and generations to come. Mass of the Resurrection will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2, at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Pueblo. He requested the service for him be those things his loved ones remember in their hearts and that a prayer be offered for him. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to the Pueblo Historical Aircraft Society (PHAS), 31001 Magnuson Ave., Pueblo, CO 81001.
Retired University of Southern Colorado professor Boyd J. Baldauf had at least two careers in his 90 years — first as an educator and second as an Air Force Reserve officer, where he reached the rank of colonel and served in both World War II and Korea.
Baldauf died July 20 in Pueblo. He was 90.
Family members said his health had been declining for months.
There will be a funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Pius X Catholic Church. Cremation and arrangements are being handled by George McCarthy Funeral Home. Baldauf was well known in the Pueblo community for his many interests, which ranged from outer space to the Pueblo Historical Aircraft Society. He was proud to have met every astronaut who walked on the moon.
His love of aviation began early. Born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, he joined the Army Air Corps in 1944 when just 17 and became a flight engineer and mechanic for B-24 bombers and P-47 fighters. After the war, he stayed in the reserve and was called back to active duty during the Korean War in 195152.
“You’ve got to be a dreamer to live in the 21st century,” he told
The Pueblo Chieftain in one of many interviews. “You’ve got to dream dreams that will take you to the stars. That’s where the future is.”
He began a teaching career after Korea that led to positions in school administration and ultimately he received his doctorate in education from the University of Northern Colorado. Baldauf joined the faculty at then-Southern Colorado State College in 1964, teaching education. He retired in 1989. His military career in the Air Force Reserve also continued and he completed assignments in electronics, armament and personnel at Ellsworth AFB, Lowry AFB and Peterson AFB over the years.
Baldauf married Ethyl Mueller in Rushville, Neb., in 1950. He is survived by her, six children; a brother and five sisters; along with nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Family members said he never forgot his Iowa roots as a farm boy and remained an avid gardener all his life.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to the Pueblo Historical Aircraft Society, 31001 Magnuson Ave., Pueblo, CO 81001.
Deaths-------------Pueblo
July 20
Baldauf-Boyd J. Baldauf,90. George McCarthy
Pueblo Chieftain Vital Stats Fri July 22 2016
Boyd Joseph Baldauf transitioned to heaven July 20, 2016, in Pueblo, Colo.
Baldauf was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, in 1926. After growing up on a farm in Clinton, Neb., he enlisted in the Army Air Corps at 17 years old and left home before high school graduation. He wanted to fly airplanes and saw the military as an opportunity to make his dream come true and serve his country. He did get to fly, but instead of becoming a pilot, he was a flight engineer on B-24 and P-47 planes. His 50 years of military service included active and reserve duty. Upon retirement, he continued to serve as liaison officer for the Air Force and Coast Guard academies. He said the foundation of his life was duty, honor and love for his country. Baldauf completed his bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate degrees in science and education. His love of teaching was second only to his love of children. He was a high school teacher, assistant principal, principal and college professor. He served developmentally disabled children for 30 years at Ridge State Home and Training School in Denver and at various locations in Pueblo. Baldauf loved to travel seeing the world and visited various countries throughout his lifetime. He enjoyed taking his children and grandchildren on motor home trips around the United States, from east to west coasts and Canada to Mexico. He remained connected to his farming roots and always had a backyard garden. He would spend hours working in his yard, and he loved the outdoors. Space exploration also was a passion for him, and he met every American who walked on the moon. Colonel Baldauf was a lifetime member of the Air Force Association, National Education Association, Reserve Officers Association, the American Legion and other professional and service organizations. He was a member of Sacred Heart Cathedral and St. Pius X Catholic parishes. He is survived by his wife, Ethyl; six children, one brother, five sisters, many in-laws, numerous nieces and nephews, nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Baldauf’s motivated work ethic took him from a “poor country boy” to an honored military colonel and respected educator. His hard work provided countless opportunities for his children, grandchildren and generations to come. Mass of the Resurrection will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2, at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Pueblo. He requested the service for him be those things his loved ones remember in their hearts and that a prayer be offered for him. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to the Pueblo Historical Aircraft Society (PHAS), 31001 Magnuson Ave., Pueblo, CO 81001.
Retired University of Southern Colorado professor Boyd J. Baldauf had at least two careers in his 90 years — first as an educator and second as an Air Force Reserve officer, where he reached the rank of colonel and served in both World War II and Korea.
Baldauf died July 20 in Pueblo. He was 90.
Family members said his health had been declining for months.
There will be a funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Pius X Catholic Church. Cremation and arrangements are being handled by George McCarthy Funeral Home. Baldauf was well known in the Pueblo community for his many interests, which ranged from outer space to the Pueblo Historical Aircraft Society. He was proud to have met every astronaut who walked on the moon.
His love of aviation began early. Born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, he joined the Army Air Corps in 1944 when just 17 and became a flight engineer and mechanic for B-24 bombers and P-47 fighters. After the war, he stayed in the reserve and was called back to active duty during the Korean War in 195152.
“You’ve got to be a dreamer to live in the 21st century,” he told
The Pueblo Chieftain in one of many interviews. “You’ve got to dream dreams that will take you to the stars. That’s where the future is.”
He began a teaching career after Korea that led to positions in school administration and ultimately he received his doctorate in education from the University of Northern Colorado. Baldauf joined the faculty at then-Southern Colorado State College in 1964, teaching education. He retired in 1989. His military career in the Air Force Reserve also continued and he completed assignments in electronics, armament and personnel at Ellsworth AFB, Lowry AFB and Peterson AFB over the years.
Baldauf married Ethyl Mueller in Rushville, Neb., in 1950. He is survived by her, six children; a brother and five sisters; along with nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Family members said he never forgot his Iowa roots as a farm boy and remained an avid gardener all his life.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to the Pueblo Historical Aircraft Society, 31001 Magnuson Ave., Pueblo, CO 81001.
July 20
Baldauf-Boyd J. Baldauf,90. George McCarthy
Pueblo Chieftain Vital Stats Fri July 22 2016
Boyd Joseph Baldauf transitioned to heaven July 20, 2016, in Pueblo, Colo.
Baldauf was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, in 1926. After growing up on a farm in Clinton, Neb., he enlisted in the Army Air Corps at 17 years old and left home before high school graduation. He wanted to fly airplanes and saw the military as an opportunity to make his dream come true and serve his country. He did get to fly, but instead of becoming a pilot, he was a flight engineer on B-24 and P-47 planes. His 50 years of military service included active and reserve duty. Upon retirement, he continued to serve as liaison officer for the Air Force and Coast Guard academies. He said the foundation of his life was duty, honor and love for his country. Baldauf completed his bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate degrees in science and education. His love of teaching was second only to his love of children. He was a high school teacher, assistant principal, principal and college professor. He served developmentally disabled children for 30 years at Ridge State Home and Training School in Denver and at various locations in Pueblo. Baldauf loved to travel seeing the world and visited various countries throughout his lifetime. He enjoyed taking his children and grandchildren on motor home trips around the United States, from east to west coasts and Canada to Mexico. He remained connected to his farming roots and always had a backyard garden. He would spend hours working in his yard, and he loved the outdoors. Space exploration also was a passion for him, and he met every American who walked on the moon. Colonel Baldauf was a lifetime member of the Air Force Association, National Education Association, Reserve Officers Association, the American Legion and other professional and service organizations. He was a member of Sacred Heart Cathedral and St. Pius X Catholic parishes. He is survived by his wife, Ethyl; six children, one brother, five sisters, many in-laws, numerous nieces and nephews, nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Baldauf’s motivated work ethic took him from a “poor country boy” to an honored military colonel and respected educator. His hard work provided countless opportunities for his children, grandchildren and generations to come. Mass of the Resurrection will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2, at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Pueblo. He requested the service for him be those things his loved ones remember in their hearts and that a prayer be offered for him. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to the Pueblo Historical Aircraft Society (PHAS), 31001 Magnuson Ave., Pueblo, CO 81001.
Retired University of Southern Colorado professor Boyd J. Baldauf had at least two careers in his 90 years — first as an educator and second as an Air Force Reserve officer, where he reached the rank of colonel and served in both World War II and Korea.
Baldauf died July 20 in Pueblo. He was 90.
Family members said his health had been declining for months.
There will be a funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Pius X Catholic Church. Cremation and arrangements are being handled by George McCarthy Funeral Home. Baldauf was well known in the Pueblo community for his many interests, which ranged from outer space to the Pueblo Historical Aircraft Society. He was proud to have met every astronaut who walked on the moon.
His love of aviation began early. Born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, he joined the Army Air Corps in 1944 when just 17 and became a flight engineer and mechanic for B-24 bombers and P-47 fighters. After the war, he stayed in the reserve and was called back to active duty during the Korean War in 195152.
“You’ve got to be a dreamer to live in the 21st century,” he told
The Pueblo Chieftain in one of many interviews. “You’ve got to dream dreams that will take you to the stars. That’s where the future is.”
He began a teaching career after Korea that led to positions in school administration and ultimately he received his doctorate in education from the University of Northern Colorado. Baldauf joined the faculty at then-Southern Colorado State College in 1964, teaching education. He retired in 1989. His military career in the Air Force Reserve also continued and he completed assignments in electronics, armament and personnel at Ellsworth AFB, Lowry AFB and Peterson AFB over the years.
Baldauf married Ethyl Mueller in Rushville, Neb., in 1950. He is survived by her, six children; a brother and five sisters; along with nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Family members said he never forgot his Iowa roots as a farm boy and remained an avid gardener all his life.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to the Pueblo Historical Aircraft Society, 31001 Magnuson Ave., Pueblo, CO 81001.
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