William M. Baumgartner Jr.

William M. Baumgartner Jr. obituary

William M. Baumgartner Jr.

William Baumgartner Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Kain-Murphy Funeral Services - Haddonfield on Nov. 29, 2025.

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William M. Baumgartner, Jr.

Age 87 of Cherry Hill, NJ

On November 27, 2025, beloved husband of Katherine (nee Junkins); dear brother of Carol B. Reeves; cherished uncle of Donald & William Reeves and loving great uncle of Matthew, Cortland, Ethan & Cole.

Bill graduated from Haddonfield Memorial HS, Class of 1955, Wesleyan University in CT and from Univ. of Penn Law School. After gaining a year of experience, Bill joined his Law firm at its initial location in Camden. The firm later moved to Moorestown. Bill was made partner at Zink, Brown, Baumgartner & Cutts. He worked with his firm for over 50 years before retiring. Additionally, Bill was Chair of the Community House in Moorestown, a member and officer at Moorestown Rotary, and a longtime active member of the Lutheran Church of Our Savior in Haddonfield. He was also part of the "Lunch Club" at Ponzio's. Lastly, he may be remembered as a frequent swimmer at the YMCA and Wahoos.

Bill's burial will be private. All are invited to a Memorial Service celebrating Bill's life at the Lutheran Church of Our Savior, 204 Wayne Ave, Haddonfield, NJ 08033. Please check back (www.KainMurphy.com/obituaries) for the date & time of the Memorial Service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contribution in honor of Bill may be made to the Church at the above address or via www.oursaviorhaddonfield.org/give

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