Kenneth Eugene Baum, 83, of Lawrenceville passed away Friday, February 26, 2010 at the United Methodist Village-North Campus. He was born June 29, 1926 the son of George and Sybil (Buchanan) Baum.Kenneth was a member of the Methodist Church in St. Francisville and the VFW. He was an Army veteran, having served during the Korean Conflict. Kenneth worked at Prestolite for 38 years.Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by a friend, Barbara Shaffer of Lawrenceville, IL.A graveside service will be 1:00 pm Monday at the Lawrenceville City Cemetery. There is no visitation. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association.