Beryl Renea (Baum) LeMaster

Beryl Renea (Baum) LeMaster 56 was born to Robert & Beryl (Hines) Baum on April 12, 1970 in Ashland, OH. On October 8, 2026, Renea went to her Heavenly home where she saw her loving father “Bob” once again.

She grew up in the West Salem area. Renea graduated from Black River High School, 1998. She graduated from Balwin Wallace University, 1992, where she majored in English & Psychology. Renea loved writing and thought she would like to go into journalism. She did write a couple articles for a newspaper called “The Trading Post”. After graduating from college, Renea worked a few years for The Society for Handicap Citizens of Medina. She loved that work because she enjoyed being with people and helping them in their difficult times.

In 1997, she met Timothy LeMaster, who became the love & joy of her life, on November 1, 1997 they were married. Renea helped Tim raise his two sons, Steven & Nathan. In 2010. Renea & Tim moved to Columbus, OH due to Tim’s job. After moving to Columbus, Renea got a job at Walmart, West Point Plaza, working in the Deli. After working at Walmart for several years, she began to have serious heart problems stemming from her heart defect at birth. She had open heart surgery at age 7. Because of not being able to work full time any more, she went back to her joy of writing. Renea enjoyed writing poems and meditations she would send out on Facebook to friends in hopes it would help people who might be going through difficult times such as herself. No matter what was happening in her life, she always had a smile for anyone she would meet each day.

Growing up, Renea was an active member of West Salem United Methodist Church. When Renea & Tim lived in Congress, they were part of Lodi Community Church. After moving to Columbus, OH, they became part of Cornerstone Christian Fellowship Church. There they found a Church family that was very loving, caring and supportive.

Renea loved her family and had a strong faith that guided her through life. Her strong faith is the legacy she leaves with us who remain here on this earth.

Renea is survived be her husband, Tim; her two step sons, Steven & Nathan; three grandchildren, Elijah, Destiny & Casey; her mother, Beryl; brother, Rob; Aunt, Betty; and many cousins. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Baum; grandparents and many aunts and uncles.

There will be a Celebration of Life for Renea on October 23, 2026, 2PM at the Matteson Funeral Home, 40 Congress St., West Salem. Pastors Beryl Baum, Irma & Joseph Chon will be officiating the service. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at 1PM. Memorial donations may be given to Matteson Funeral Home, PO Box 314, West Salem, Ohio 44287 to help with funeral expenses.

The Matteson Funeral Home staff is honored to serve Renea’s family and the community. If you have a photo or memory of Renea that you want to share with the family, please do so at mattesonfh.com.