2002 Miracle Yearbook

i4faithful servant 8 Opening -, ,L..n5041ah:EBG410.1a4142 Afriend to students and a respected colleaguein the DepartmentofScience and Mathematics,Dr.Donald Baumann was a faithful servant to his Savior and Cedarville for thirty-six years. He and his wife,Carol,have been married for 38 years and enjoy spending quality time with each other. When he was not busy in the ENS,he enjoyed spending time gardeningfruitand vegetables. Dr.Baumann received his B.S.(1960),M.S.(1962),and Ph.D.(1964) from Iowa State University. After coming to Cedarvillein 1964,he served as the Chairman ofthe Departmentof Scienceand Mathematics for over twenty years and also served as Professor ofBiology and Chemistry. His insight contributed to the construction ofthe Engineering,Nursing,Science facility in 1973. Baumann impacted the world by joining a number of professionalorganizations,including the American Institute ofBiological Sciences and the Society for Industrial Microbiology. "I have known Don for twenty-one years and havefound him to be an excellent example of a godly servant. His faithfulness in meeting his responsibilities as a department chair for more than 20 years and in teaching large numbers ofstudents in chemistry and biology is a testimony to his commitment to the University and to his students. He loves his students and provides many opportunities for them to be successful in his classes. Hespends hours in biochemistry and microbiology labs so that the students get the maximum benefit from their experience,"said Dr. DennisFlentge. Dr.Larry S. Helmick said, "When hespoke,people listened because whathe said was always important and well thought out. Academically,he has taught a broad range of coursesin chemistry and biology over the years and has always been well liked by students." Dr.Baumann maintained an amazing testimony to the Cedarville family throughout his life, even during his bout with cancer. While battling his sickness,he still remained committed to students and made their needs a priority. He was an example to faculty, staff, and students ofa man who was devoted to truth and the service ofJesus Christ, despite difficult circumstances. Dr.John Silvius said, "Having worked with Don for over two decades,I would describe him as a quiet man with a warm heart,a genuineservant spirit,and a testimony that is one ofa steady faith in the midstoftrial."