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William Baughman Obituary

BOTKINS — William W. Baughman, 78, of Botkins, passed away suddenly of an automobile accident at 2:39 p.m. on Monday, April 10, 2017.

He was born in Logan County, Ohio on Aug. 13, 1938, to the late Wilford and Mildred (Klopfenstein) Baughman. On Sept. 9, 1967, he married Paulette M. (Eshman) Baughman and she preceded him in death, Nov. 4, 2003.

He is survived by his children, Susan (Bruce) Kaufman, of Maplewood, Nicholas (DeAnna) Baughman, of Sidney, Douglas Baughman, of Draper, Utah, Thomas (Kellie) Baughman, of Jackson Center, and Anthony (Krystal) Baughman, of Maplewood; grandchildren, Lauren (Ryan), Josh, Makayla, Ethan, Isaiah, Elijah, Alaina, Madison, Keaton, Trenton and Peyton; great-grandchildren, Asher and Rowyn; sisters, Janice (Steve) Minton, of Sidney, and Karen (Jesse) Devargas, of Eugene, Oregon; and three nieces.

Bill graduated from Sidney High School in 1956 and enlisted in the U.S. Army. In 1957, Bill started his life long career working for George Kah, eventually they became business partners. George Kah passed away in 1984 when Bill then purchased the nursery from George's wife, Irene Kah. The nursery is still operated by Bill's family and has continued to expand over the years. Horticulture was Bill's business and lifelong passion. He enjoyed snowmobiling in Michigan and the mountains in Wyoming with his family and friends. All who loved Bill, will truly miss him.

The Rev. Shawn Wilson will officiate a memorial Mass at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 18, 2017, at the St, Lawrence Catholic Church, 16053 Botkins Road, Botkins, Ohio 45306. Visitation will follow the service at the St. Lawrence Hall until 7 p.m. with a meal provided.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Vincent de Paul Society, c/o St. Lawrence Catholic Church, 16053 Botkins Road, Botkins, OH 45306.

Funeral arrangements are in the care of the Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home in Jackson Center and online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.edsfh.com.

Published by Sidney Daily News from Apr. 12 to Apr. 13, 2017.
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Sending our sympathy and prayers to the entire family. Not only enjoyed seeing and talking to Bill at the coffee shop, but he was a great help to us at the nursery in deciding on our plants and landscaping. He will be greatly missed.

Karen & Warren Sprague, Jr.

April 19, 2017

Nick,
Please accept my deepest sympathy at the loss of your father. My prayers are with you and your
whole family.
Barb Borchers
Sidney, OH

April 16, 2017

We extend our sympathy and prayers to all of Bill's family. Bill was a classmate (grade school) at Jackson Center School. Bill was a very warm and kind person, may he be in peace.
Bill and Twyla Ridder (Tootie Regula)

April 13, 2017

We extend our sympathy and prayers to all of Bill's family. Bill was a classmate (grade school) at Jackson Center School. He was a very warm and kind person. May he be in peace.
Bill and Twyla Ridder (Tootie Regula)

April 13, 2017

Doug
Sorry to hear about the passing of your father. Please accept our deepest and most heartfelt sympathy to you and you family. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers!

Dave & Dee Koehler

April 13, 2017

I am so sorry about your loss, he was a good man. I enjoyed seeing him at the nursery. He will be missed. The family is in our thoughts and prayers. Bill Clark

bill clark

April 13, 2017

SO SORY TO HEAR ABOUT BILL. WILL MISS HIM
BOB ambos

April 12, 2017

I will truly miss seeing Bill at the nursery. My sincere sympathies to all of the family....Mary

April 12, 2017

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18

Memorial Gathering

St. Lawrence Hall

16053 Botkins Road, Botkins, OH

Apr

18

Memorial Mass

10:30 a.m.

St. Lawrence Catholic Church

16053 Botkins Road, Botkins, OH

Funeral services provided by:

Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home of Jackson Center

214 W. Pike St., Jackson Center, OH 45334

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