John Andrew Baum, 74, 231 Courtland, died Wednesday in a Topeka hospital. He was a retired Santa Fe machinist.
Mr. Baum was born Oct. 4, 1889 at Big Springs and had lived for 70 years in Topeka.
He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Mr. Baum was employed 45 years by the Santa Fe Railway.
Survivors include a daughter, Miss Loretta Marie Baum, of the home; a brother, Ralph, 624 Freeman, and a sister, Mrs. Josephine Raab, 325 Liberty. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery. The time of service will be announced by Brennan Funeral Home.
Topeka Daily Capital, 12/26/1963