Michael R. Baum, 64, of Sorento, died on Sunday, July 4, 2021, at 1:44 a.m. at his residence.
Cremation rites will be accorded. No public ceremonies will be held at this time. Perfetti-Assalley Funeral Home in Sorento is assisting the family.
Mr. Baum was born Dec. 13, 1956, in East St. Louis, to Bernard and Helen (Sloat) Baum. He married Dianne Koniak on Aug. 6, 2007, at County Line Church in Donnellson, and she survives.
He worked the majority of his career as a truck driver for the United States Postal Service.
Mr. Baum enjoyed spending time with his dog Shelby, riding his Harley and going to Sturgis.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Michael Baum, Jacob Baum, Wendy (husband Kenneth) Polley and Michael Cox; ten grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; stepchildren, Amy Adams, J.D. Adams, Saleena Adams, Daniel Adams and Samantha (husband Kramer) Burbridge; 15 stepgrandchildren; siblings, William Roy Baum of Ridgeview, Jimmy Baum of Okawville, Elsie “Tudy” McCartney of Troy and Sandra Stevens of Kentucky; and several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Baum was preceded in death by his parents; and nephew, Adam Stevens.
Online condolences to the family may be left at www.assalleyfuneralhomes.com.
