BAUMAN EDWARD CHARLES Age 81, of Venice, FL, passed away on October 12, 2015. He was born in Wilkinsburg, PA on October 6, 1934. Ed graduated from Wilkinsburg High School and attended Penn State University for two years. He worked for the Borough of Wilkinsburg for over 33 years. As a professional firefighter for ten of those years, he was a driver and then lieutenant and instructor. From there he moved to administration as Director of Code Enforcement where he designed an internal organizational system to improve the efficiency of the department. He improved the community by working for removal of blighted buildings, creating community block gatherings for the beautification and unity of the community. He was also responsible for overseeing hospital and several apartment complex developments. With the Chamber of Commerce he worked to upgrade the central business district. Ed was Interim Borough Manager, cumulatively for three years, providing strong support to uphold an extremely diverse community. Bauman was later Borough Manager of Braddock, PA for three years. He was able to improve a very economically depressed community by strong, carefully monitored budgetary means. Throughout his entire career, he was highly respected by the public for his honesty, fairness, and sincere desire to help others. Ed was a member of the Masonic Lodge #635, Pittsburgh and was a 32nd degree Mason. He also belonged to the Wilkinsburg, PA Elks and Rotonda Elks #2170. He was a member of Hebron Presbyterian Church for over 30 years and then Community Presbyterian Church from 1998, to present in Englewood, FL. Ed is survived by his wife, Lee; two children, Edward Keith Bauman and Michelle Lynn Gardner; and two grandchildren, Clifton and Rachael Gardner. Ed adored his children and was greatly loved by his family. He will be remembered especially for his love of the outdoors, as a true "man of nature," a camper and a hunter. He always appreciated the peacefulness of nature and felt most at home when he was among the trees. A Memorial Service will be held at Community Presbyterian Church in Englewood on Saturday, October 17, 2015, at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Community Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in Pennsylvania. To send condolences please visit: www.farleyfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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