Craig Martin Aumann, born on September 24, 1951 in Highland, Illinois the son of Udell and Edith (Martin) Aumann passed away January 20, 2021 at Stockhoff Nursing Home in Fredericktown, Missouri at the age of 69 years.

Craig was preceded in death by his parents, Udell and Edith (Martin) Aumann, father-in-law, Harvey C. Moore and brother-in-law, Eugene E. Moore.

Craig is survived by his wife of forty-nine years, Linda (Moore) Aumann.  Children, Jacob (Heather) Aumann of Seoul, Korea and Jodie Aumann-Cooper of Overland Park, Kansas.  Grandchildren, Julia Aumann, Corryne Cooper, Shannon Aumann, Emma Aumann, Caden Wood, and Dean Aumann.  Two sisters, Sherri (Daryl) Enke of St. Louis, Missouri and Jan (David) Hesi of Glen Carbon, Illinois.  Mother-in-law, Allene (Fadler) Moore of Fredericktown, Missouri.  Two brother-in-laws, Robert (Janine) Moore of Fredericktown, Missouri and Roger (Kathy) Moore of Granite City, Illinois.  Craig had many nieces, nephews and cousins who he loved as well.

He was a barber for thirty-five years and co-owner of The Hair Room and Blends Hair Care Center in Edwardsville, Illinois. After retiring, he and Linda moved to Branson, Missouri where he worked for Mountain Man Nut & Fruit and Celebration City.  In 2009, he and Linda moved to Fredericktown to enjoy retirement.  Craig loved the magic of Christmas and the joy it brought to everyone, he became a professional Santa Claus with Bass Pro Shops.  He loved when children saw him outside of his Santa suit and thought he might be Santa.  Craig spread the Christmas joy year-round.  Craig was a lifetime member of B.A.S.S. and a member of Nationwide Santas.  He was an avid fisherman and bowler.

Services were held on Sunday, January 24, 2021 at Follis & Sons Chapel in Fredericktown, Missouri.

Donations can be made to the American Heart Association or Alzheimer's Association.