A prominent Clinton business leader has died.

96-year-old Richard “Dick” Baum passed away on Thursday in Normal.

After attending college out of state, Baum returned to his home at Carlock where, in 1948, he became an operating partner at his father’s car dealership, Baum Motor Company.

Dick married his wife Marjorie in 1948, and later moved his family from Carlock to Clinton in 1964 when he purchased Holtz Chevrolet Buick. Dick was President of Baum Chevrolet Buick from 1964 to 1992 and remained active in the business until his death. 

Baum was very active in the Clinton community during his years in ownership, including stints on the John Warner Hospital boards.

Funeral services for Dick Baum are set for Wednesday morning in Clinton.   See his complete obituary in the “Obituaries” section of dewittdailynews-dot-com.