David R. Baumstark

David R. Baumstark obituary, Laurie, MO

David R. Baumstark

David Baumstark Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home - Versailles Chapel on Nov. 14, 2025.

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David R. Baumstark, age 77, of Versailles, passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 31, 1947, in St. Louis, Missouri, a son of the late Lawrence and Rose (Hertel) Baumstark.
He was united in marriage to his surviving wife, Linda (Markham) Baumstark.
David proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps.
He enjoyed traveling and was an avid golfer. David was a member of the Rolling Hills Country Club in Versailles and a past member of the Osage Community Elks Lodge 2705 in Laurie.
In addition to his wife, Linda, he is survived by his children, David Baumstark, Jr. and wife Jennifer and Jennifer Nolawski and husband Steve; grandchildren, Kyle Nolawski, Jordan Baumstark and wife Tierya and Taylor Baumstark; great-granddaughter, Penelope Baumstark; his brother, Donald Edward Baumstark and wife Barbara, Paige and Rusty Moore and Grant Baumstark; his sister, Laura Baumstark-Cimasi and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Larry Baumstark, Jr. and brother-in-law, Robert Cimasi.
A Get Together will be held at 12:00 Noon, Saturday, November 15th, at Rolling Hills Country Club in Versailles. Graveside services and inurnment will be held at a later date in the Jefferson Barracks Cemetery in St. Louis. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Rolling Hills Country Club.
Arrangements are under the direction and care of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles.

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