Luella Mae Baunach

Luella Mae (Dunn) Baunach was born in rural Birtch Tree, Missouri on June 16th, 1936. Th4e third child of the late Vernie Curtis “Dutch” and Ethel
(Layman) Dunn. She passed away June 1, 2022 in her home.

She was three when she moved to Oregon. She received her education in Warrenton, graduating High School in 1953. Then moved to Portland, OR and attended Martha Washington Women’s Boarding School.

Luella Married Robert P. Baunach July 5th, 1954, in North Bonneville, Washington. Together they had three children, Steven, Catherine, and Bart. Where they lived in Portland, then moved to Everett, WA and again back to Portland where Luella worked at Holland House Restaurant. She was a hard worker with excellent customer service skills.

In 1967, she moved to Rufus, OR purchasing a one room Tavern a year later. Known then as Rufus Tavern. With much dedication and determination, it grew to be Frosty’s Café. Lue was known as “Mama Lue” at Frosty’s. Now known as Bob’s Texas T-bone Restaurant and Frosty Lounge. 55 years going and family operated.

She moved from Rufus to Astoria in 1992. Where she worked and retired from Dutch Cup and Ship Inro.

Luella had a fond liking for fresh flowers, gardening, wine, and Cadillac’s! She was a dedicated fan of the Portland Trail blazers never missing a game. She was a supporter of the Men’s Slow Pitch Baseball Team. She was active in city volunteer functions such as Spaghetti Feeds Fireman Balls, Annual Easter Egg Hunts, and Ceramics. She was Grand Marshall of Rufus city 4th of July celebration 2007.

Lue was a harder worker and a excellent teacher and trainer or fine waitress skills. She inspired taught many the love of serving food. Support and active in community functions. She spent 22 years as a EMT in Sherman County Rufus fire and ambulance service. Held council positions for City of Rufus for 8 years too.

Lue is survived by her brother Leroy Dunn (Warrenton), her sister Doris Larramore (Astoria). Her daughter Catherine Baunach (Rufus), grand children Cindy Maurer (Rufus) Darren Maurer (Oak Harbor) Leslie Baunach (Hawaii) Jeff Baunach (Rufus) and Tonya Washburn (Goldendale) 8 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

She was proceeded in death by her parents, two sons: Steve and Bart Baunach, grandson Alan Baunach, her husband, Bob, and her lifelong friend Donald Neil.

Rest in Peace Mama Lue…you will be missed dearly.

A Celebration of life will be held June 18th, 2022, at the Warrenton Community Center at 11:00 am. 170 SW 3rd st. Warrenton, OR. A Graveside will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers and donations the family asks that hug a loved one and tell them you love them.

Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.