Donald H. Baumgartner
February 20, 1932 - November 3, 2023
Donald H. Baumgartner, age 91, passed away on Friday November 3, 2023, surrounded by family in Shawano. Donald was born on February 20, 1932, in the Town of Red Springs to the late Ernest and Esther (Fritz) Baumgartner. In 1946 he was confirmed at St. James Lutheran Church by Rev. Utech. In 1954 Donald enlisted in the United States Army and served his country honorably during the Korean Conflict. On October 13, 1956, he was united in marriage to Rita Hoffman in Gresham. The couple had 59 loving years together before Rita's passing in 2016. Donald worked at MJ Zimmerman Sand and Gravel, Bonduel Oil Company, Sinclair (Krenger Sinclair Station), Montgomery Wards in Shawano, Shawano Police Department for 4 years, Deputy Sheriff in Pulaski and then working at Pomps for 27 years until retiring in 1994. In his free time, he enjoyed hunting and fishing. Donald was an active member of St. James Lutheran Church, the St. James Retreat Organization, Shawano American Legion Auxiliary Post #117 as a sergeant and custodian and Clintonville American Legion Post #63. You could often find Donald at the Red Barn cooking for many charitable organizations.
Donald is survived by his children, Daniel (Sharon) Baumgartner, GayLynn Baumgartner, Douglas (Elizabeth) Baumgartner and Dennis (Rhonda) Baumgartner; four grandchildren, Stacey, Timothy, Brandi and Christine; two great-grandchildren, Brennah, Brayden and one on the way; and siblings, Carol Drake, Romaine Utke, Delmar (Melba) Baumgartner and Darlene Dayton.
Donald was preceded in death by his wife, Rita; parents, Ernest and Esther; siblings, Ruby (Hugo) Gast, Eldine (Edgar) Darrow, Roy (Jane) Baumgartner; and brothers-in-law, Lester Utke and Robert Dayton.
A funeral service for Donald will be held at 1:00 pm on Wednesday November 8, 2023, at Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano with Pastor Steven Conrad officiating. Visitation will be held at the funeral home starting on Tuesday November 7, 2023, 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm, then again on Wednesday from 11:30 am until the time of service. Military Honors will be conducted at the funeral home by Shawano and Clintonville American Legion Post # 117 and #63. Burial will be at Woodlawn Cemetery in Shawano. In lieu of flowers, you may wish to donate to Old Glory Honor Flight.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at the Shawano Medical Center for their wonderful care to Donald during his time.
https://www.swedbergfuneralhome.com/obituary/donald-baumgartner?fh_id=15679
Donald H. Baumgartner
February 20, 1932 - November 3, 2023
Donald H. Baumgartner, age 91, passed away on Friday November 3, 2023, surrounded by family in Shawano. Donald was born on February 20, 1932, in the Town of Red Springs to the late Ernest and Esther (Fritz) Baumgartner. In 1946 he was confirmed at St. James Lutheran Church by Rev. Utech. In 1954 Donald enlisted in the United States Army and served his country honorably during the Korean Conflict. On October 13, 1956, he was united in marriage to Rita Hoffman in Gresham. The couple had 59 loving years together before Rita's passing in 2016. Donald worked at MJ Zimmerman Sand and Gravel, Bonduel Oil Company, Sinclair (Krenger Sinclair Station), Montgomery Wards in Shawano, Shawano Police Department for 4 years, Deputy Sheriff in Pulaski and then working at Pomps for 27 years until retiring in 1994. In his free time, he enjoyed hunting and fishing. Donald was an active member of St. James Lutheran Church, the St. James Retreat Organization, Shawano American Legion Auxiliary Post #117 as a sergeant and custodian and Clintonville American Legion Post #63. You could often find Donald at the Red Barn cooking for many charitable organizations.
Donald is survived by his children, Daniel (Sharon) Baumgartner, GayLynn Baumgartner, Douglas (Elizabeth) Baumgartner and Dennis (Rhonda) Baumgartner; four grandchildren, Stacey, Timothy, Brandi and Christine; two great-grandchildren, Brennah, Brayden and one on the way; and siblings, Carol Drake, Romaine Utke, Delmar (Melba) Baumgartner and Darlene Dayton.
Donald was preceded in death by his wife, Rita; parents, Ernest and Esther; siblings, Ruby (Hugo) Gast, Eldine (Edgar) Darrow, Roy (Jane) Baumgartner; and brothers-in-law, Lester Utke and Robert Dayton.
A funeral service for Donald will be held at 1:00 pm on Wednesday November 8, 2023, at Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano with Pastor Steven Conrad officiating. Visitation will be held at the funeral home starting on Tuesday November 7, 2023, 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm, then again on Wednesday from 11:30 am until the time of service. Military Honors will be conducted at the funeral home by Shawano and Clintonville American Legion Post # 117 and #63. Burial will be at Woodlawn Cemetery in Shawano. In lieu of flowers, you may wish to donate to Old Glory Honor Flight.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at the Shawano Medical Center for their wonderful care to Donald during his time.
https://www.swedbergfuneralhome.com/obituary/donald-baumgartner?fh_id=15679
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