MARILYN J. BROWN-BAUMGARTNER

1933 - 2019

MARILYN J. BROWN-BAUMGARTNER, 86, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2019, at Kingston Care in Fort Wayne. Born Jan. 19, 1933, in Avilla, Ind., she was a daughter of the late Russell C. Hippen hammer and Ople M. Smith. She graduated from Avilla High School. After high school, she went to work for Lincoln Life in Fort Wayne. On June 22, 1952, she married Lowell Brown at Avilla United Methodist Church; he preceded her in death in 1995. After 25 years of service, she retired as an office assistant from Huntertown Elementary School. On Sept. 25, 1999, she married Gilbert N. Baumgartner at Robinson Chapel United Methodist Church in Fort Wayne; he also preceded her in death in 2008. Marilyn was a member of Robinson Chapel United Methodist Church. She enjoyed golfing and bowling and playing on different leagues. She loved to spend time with her family, friends, and loved ones. Survivors include her four children, Sherry Ohlwine of Fort Wayne, Greg (Faun) Brown of Shipshewana, Scott (Laura) Brown and Randy (Teresa) Brown, both of Fort Wayne; eight grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren. Marilyn was also preceded in death by her grandchildren, Carrie and Casey Brown; and siblings, Dick and Dean Hippenhammer and Janet Meyer. Funeral service is 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 21, 2019, at D.O. McComb & Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home, 1320 E. Dupont Road, Fort Wayne (IN 46825). Visitation also from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, May 20, 2019, at the funeral home. Pastor Fred Baughman officiating. Burial will take place at Highland Park Cemetery. Memorial donations may be directed to Robinson Chapel United Methodist Church. To sign the online guestbook, visit www.domccombandsons.com