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William Baumgartner Obituary
Ed was a native of Mobile, Ala., and has been a Yorktown resident since 1990. He retired from the U.S. Navy in 1994 after 24 years as a naval aviator, and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a 1970 graduate of Georgia Tech and was a Calculus teacher at Hampton Roads Academy. He was a member of St. Mark Lutheran Church, and was active in the men's group, the adult Sunday school class, and was co-financial secretary. He was an avid golfer and trumpet player.
Ed is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Elizabeth Anne Baumgartner; a son, LT. Evan Baumgartner of Corpus Christi, Texas; a daughter, Juli Hooper and her husband, Brian of Suffolk, Va.; and his parents, Hugh and Frances Baumgartner of White Rock, S.C. He is also survived by his siblings, Patricia Bowles and her husband, Tom of Irmo, S.C., Andy Baumgartner and his wife, Nancy Cisick of Augusta, Ga., the Rev. Paul Baumgartner and his wife, Debbie of Woodstock, Ga., Carla Baumgartner of Columbia, S.C., and Eric Baumgartner and his wife, Jenny of Summerville, S.C.
A memorial service with military honors will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 5, 2009, at St. Mark Lutheran Church with the Rev. Gary Erdos officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Inurnment will be private in the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the St. Mark Lutheran Church Building Fund, 118 Old Hampton Highway, Yorktown, VA 23692-4818.
Arrangements by Amory Funeral Home, Grafton. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Donald Drayer
June 22, 2009
Anne,
I was one of those Sailors that performed duties under the guidance of the MO as he was called at VQ-2 in Rota when I arrived there, it was during one or more of my tours in the "Q" that I knew him. I always admired him for his strict control and knowledge of his profession. I would like to pass my condolences to you and the family with his loss I know that there is now a terrible void in many peoples lives. We can only rest assured that he now is with our Lord and Savior and in that better place he now has no longer pain and suffering. I offer you these thoughts and prayers in this trying time from just another of those who's lives was touched by William Baumgartner in the line of duty.
Jeff Fuller
June 7, 2009
Dear Anne,
Ed was both friend and mentor during my first squadron tour with VQ-2 and I was deeply saddened to learn of his passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Amy Robinson
June 5, 2009
Anne,
My sincerest sympathy is sent to you. Ed was always quick with a smile and a warm hello to all he knew. You are in my thoughts and prayers in this time of loss. Know that I will be there for you if you have a need.
Nancy and Steve Adams
June 5, 2009
Dear Baumgartner Family,
Mr. Baumgartner was our son's teacher at HRA. Stephen said the way Mr. Baumgartner explained calculus, you could "see it in your mind" and understand the theory. He was truly a gifted teacher and one of Stephen's favorites. He will be missed.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
John and Pat Meckley
June 4, 2009
Our sympathy to the family. We will always remember Ed as our Sunday School teacher, Chairman of the Call Committee and Co-Finance Secretary.
Ed has touched the lives of many people.He was a kind and careing. He will be missed
Ann & Hap Weiss
June 4, 2009
Condolences to the Baumgartner Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this most difficult time.
Vicki Orem
June 4, 2009
Dear Anne,
John and I were so sad to hear of your loss. We often reminisce about the wonderful days in Rota, Spain and with VQ-2. You and Ed were always a part of those great memories. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Hugs
Candice Rockell
June 4, 2009
Juli and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Juli, I know how much time you spent with your father and I know that you loved him very much. Please let me know if I can do anything for you or if you just need a shoulder to cry on. I'm there if you need. I'll be at the service tomorrow, so if you'd like me to bring you sometime or need anything, just let me know.
Emma, Jim, & Chrissy McMillan
June 4, 2009
Our deepest condolences to the Baumgartner family. My daughter, Christina (Chrissy) had Mr. Baumgartner for Alg.II/Trig and AP Calculus. He was an excellent teacher! She went on to take a Calculus class at Princeton with ease because of the strong background she had acquired at HRA. We are extremely sorry for your loss.
June 3, 2009
I don't know what to say. Mr BG was the best math teacher i have ever had, I recall in ninth grade walking into his class and saying to myself "this is a good place to go to high school". He was an awsome teacher and a good christian. . . i'm speechless.
-David Doughty
Laura Pall
June 3, 2009
My sincerest condolences. I loved having Mr. Baumgartner as a teacher at HRA. He was a wonderful mentor and person who cared about his students - in and out of the classroom.
Kay Diemont
June 3, 2009
Dear Evan & Julie,
There is never an easy time or an easy age to lose a parent. Some of us only have them for a short time and some of us for many wonderful years. Your father was very fortunate to have been able to see what types of adults the two of you have become and I'm sure he was very proud of both of you. You and your mother will be in our thoughts, prayers and as always our hearts. With our deepest sympathies. Kay, Tim, Derrick, Tony & Maile
Sarah Saville
June 3, 2009
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Mr. Baumgartner was one of the best teachers I've ever had. Because of his AP class, continuing math in college was a breeze. I was blessed to have him for a teacher, and what I learned from him far surpassed that of our math curriculum. He was an amazing mentor, and always made himself available to listen and help his students with anything we brought to him. The impact he had on us is undefinable and we will all truly miss him.
Greg Bender
June 3, 2009
Anne,
My sincere condolences on your loss. Over the years since you left Fleet and Family Support, we have kept you in our thoughts and know that we are thinking of you during this difficult time.
Robert George,DDS
June 3, 2009
Thinking of your family at this time of loss.We will truly miss Ed's warm spirit and love for life that he shared each time he came in for his dental visits to our office.We are blessed to have had him as a long time patient and friend.
Kathy Ricci
June 3, 2009
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Ed was always so kind to me at church and most recently would come up to ask about my father who had been sick. I am so sad because of my loss of my dad and now the loss of such a kind and gentle man, Ed.
I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Please let me know if I can do anything for you
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