James Louis Baus

James L. Baus, 67, passed away on March 16, 2019, following a brief illness. He was born in Massillon on October 1, 1951 to Chester and Pauline (Bretz) Baus. Jim worked at Ohio Packaging Corp for 33 Years and was a resident of the Dalton area. He was very active in the area, coaching softball and other youth sports surrounding his kids. His grandchildren were the love of his life, he was also an avid Cleveland Sports Teams and Ohio State Fan. He is survived by his children, Joshua (Aryn) Baus of Tuscarawas Twp., Jacey ( Craig Baker) Baus and Joseph (Rachel) Baus all of Dalton; twelve grandchildren; companion, Karen Harig, and her children, Tyler Hall and Cody Miller; and a sister Joan (Russell) Ross. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his two brothers, Richard and Robert Baus and a sister, Paula Kiko. Friends may call at the Paquelet Funeral Home on Thursday, March 21, 2019 from 6pm-8pm. A funeral service will be held in the funeral home on Friday, March 22, 2019 at 11am, Jim Franks, officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Memorial Gardens. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.paquelet.com A Memorial Benefit will be held on April 13, 2019 at Eagles, Aerie 190, Massillon. Paquelet Funeral Home and Crematory 330-833-3222