He was the son of the late Irene Virginia (Merritt) and Nicholas Julius Baust.
He was preceded in death by his son, Christopher J. Baust, and his first wife Loretta Scharschan Baust.
He is survived by his wife, Theresa Shields Baust; daughter, Anne B. Kohlmann and husband Steven of Huntington, NY; son, Raymond H. Baust and wife, Eileen, of Reisterstown, MD; 4 granddaughters and four great grandchildren; his brother Robert Baust and his wife Marion of Flagler, Florida.
Memorial Services will be held on Monday, November 18, 2013 at 10:30 A.M. at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church in Ebony, Virginia with Father Anthony Mpungu officiating.
The family will receive friends immediately following the services in the fellowship hall.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church, 31 Ebony Rd., Ebony, Virginia, 23845.
Arrangements are being handled by Askew Funeral and Cremation Services in Roanoke Rapids, NC
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.askewfs.com
