Erwin Bauman of Woodstock Erwin Bauman was born March 12, 1920 in Brazil, South America to Reinhardt and Clara (Sprung) Bauman. He passed away Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at Valley Hi Nursing Home in Woodstock. Mr. Bauman was an Army Drill Sergeant during World War II. He was an avid fisherman and a BIG White Sox fan. He is survived by many nieces and nephews. Erwin was preceded in death by his wife, Clara, sisters Dora (Erwin) Schelter, Irma (Emil) Lilja and Frieda (Richard) Vagenknecht and brother Max (Thelma) Bauman. Service and Entombment will be private. In lieu of flowers memorials may be given in his name to Valley Hi Nursing Home, 2406 Hartland Rd., Woodstock, IL 60098. Arrangements are under the direction of Windridge Funeral Home, 104 High Road, Cary, IL 60013.