Wayne Baus

Wayne Baus, 91, lifetime resident of Elyria, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, September 25, 2022 at his home, following a full and meaningful life. He was born October 7, 1930 in Elyria. Wayne was blessed to be living in the home built by his grandparents, he continued living at his family home until his passing. He graduated from Elyria High School as class president with the class of 1948. Wayne proudly served in the United States Army in Korea. While he was growing up, his family owned and operated Baus Dairy, supplying milk to their neighbors for over 17 years. After returning from the service, Wayne continued operating the dairy farm for a short period of time before opening Ridge Brand Potatoes. For over 63 years, he owned and operated Whitehouse Artesian Springs in Elyria. His business is a fixture in Lorain County and continues to provide clean water throughout Northern Ohio. He was a member of Trinity Evangelical Free in Amherst. Wayne loved his weekly coffee and breakfast with his lifelong friend, John Muniga. Survivors include his wife of 28 years, Judi Baus (nee Moore); his children, Cheryl (Dean) Cotton of Leesburg, Georgia, Lynn (Gary) Sooy, Bryan (Linda) Baus, and Greg (Elaine) Baus, all of Elyria; stepchildren, Brian (Brenda) Sweet of Amherst and Kelly (John) Boland of Chardon, Ohio; nine grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren and one step-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Anne Baus (nee Johnson) in 1990; his sister, Shirley Shubert in 2020; his parents, Newton and Helen Baus (nee Merthe), and his grandson, Colin Boland in 2010. Private graveside services were held by the family at North Murray Ridge Cemetery. A public reception to celebrate Wayne's life will take place Saturday, October 1, 2022 at the Baus Family Farm from 4 to 7 p.m. with a meal to be served at 5 p.m. The family suggest that memorial contributions be made in Wayne's name to Amherst Trinity Free Evangelical Church, 46485 Middle Ridge Road, Amherst, OH 44001 or Samaritan's Purse, https://www.samaritanspurse.org/our-ministry/donate-online/ For those unable to attend please visit the funeral home's website to share a memory and sign the guest register, www.hempelfuneralhome.com