Bruce Baumgartner
Memorial services will be 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 02, 2015 at the Roseberry’s Funeral Home in Friendship, Wisconsin. Rev. John K. Stake will officiate. Visitation will be 11 to 1 p.m. on Saturday at Roseberry’s Funeral Home. Interment will be at the Mt. Repose Cemetery, Friendship, Wisconsin.
Bruce was born January 12, 1958 in Portage, Wisconsin to Stephen Eldon and DeAnn Lee (VanTassel) Baumgartner. He grew up in Adams, Wisconsin and graduated from Adams-Friendship High School in 1976. Bruce later attended UW-La Crosse, La Crosse Tech College, and Mid-State Technical College. He worked for WCC as a crew leader for 13 years, overseeing the construction of the stairs at Roche-a-Cri State Park. Bruce also worked for the Adams County Parks Department until 2012.
Bruce enjoyed bowling, outdoors, fishing, music, spending time with his children, grandson, and his family.
Bruce was preceded in death by his father, Stephen E. Baumgartner; grandparents, Glen and Leila VanTassel;
grandparents, Stephen and Caroline Baumgartner; and aunts and uncles.
Survivors:
Daughter: Amanda Mills of Rome, Wisconsin
Son: Jacob Mills of Salt Lake City, Utah
Mother: DeAnn (Thomas) Davis of Adams, Wisconsin
Brother: Craig S. (Kathleen) Baumgartner of Laurel, Montana
Sister: JanAlyn (Don McGowan) Baumgartner of Adams, Wisconsin
Sister: Darcy Jo (Joseph) Kohlman of Elmwood, Wisconsin
Grandchild: Damian Mills-Beeman of Rome, Wisconsin
Nephew: Steven F. Baumgartner of Laurel, Montana
Niece: Katrina Baumgartner of Laurel, Montana
Niece: Kenna Kohlman of Elmwood, Wisconsin
Bruce was a kind and loving friend, and will be missed by many.
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.
You were a good dude and a great boss.. RIP Buddy you will be missef
Very sorry for your loss. Bruce was a good guy.
Someone as special as Bruce will not ever be forgotten. He shall remain in our hearts forever. We have so many fond memories of Bruce. Motorcycle rides around Wisconsin; Washington Island and House on the Rock. Family events like showing up at the hospital the day the twins were born and their birthdays parties. Then of course he also worked for us at the bowling alley were everyone always enjoyed his company.
Deann and family
Today and always, may the loving memories bring you peace, comfort, and strength.
So sorry to hear of Bruce’s passing. He was always so sweet. Rest in peace Say hi to Magi. Class of 76 will miss you.
My deepest sympathy to your family. May God comfort you during this difficult time.
Dear Deann, Jan, Craig & Darcy,
One of my fondest memories of Bruce is when he would push Darcy in the stroller and Deann you would tell him to go slow and careful and the minute you would go in the house he would run like the wind laughing down the street !!!!! He was a great baby sitter and a gentle soul. I know you all will miss him. My Sincere Sympathies to you all.
Love you,
Pat
DeAnn & family Sorry to hear about Bruce. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
DeAnn and all of Bruce’s family, Sorry to hear about
Bruce. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time,
So sorry to hear of this sad news. Bruce will be remembered for many things to many people. Hear all these memories and share with each other at this difficult time and hold each other close. Know that he meant a lot to many. Our sincere condolences to you all.
DeAnn, Craig, Jan and Darcy,
I am so sad to hear of Bruce’s passing. We sure had alot of fun together. He had a very gentle and loving soul. I’m sure Nels and Bruce are riding their Harleys and having a great time. He will be deeply missed.
the Bruce I knew always had a ready smile & kind word for everyone, happy go lucky gentle giant – God Speed -till we meet again- DeAnn, if God had visiting days, we would be on the waiting line list-
My condolences to Deann, and the family, Bruce surely will be missed by so many that new him, he sure was a wonderful person, was such a wonderful father, I enjoyed sitting on the deck and talking to him, so very polite and funny!! may you rest in peace with our Lord.
so many great stories that we have that we can keep in our memories and share with all the family and friends.love and prayers for everyone.
Jan, Darcy & family- so sorry to hear of Bruce passing, many memories of him at Borks Bar. He will be missed by many I am sure.
So sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.
DeAnn,
So sorry for your loss. Hold those memories close and they will help ease the pain. You and your family are in my thoughts.
I am so sorry to hear of this news . DeAnn , I’m sure aunt Alice is showing him around . I my prayers are with your family . May the Good Lord hold you tight and my Bruce rest in peace , pain free .
All our thoughts and prayers to the family, R.I.P. Bruce.
So sorry. I always remember watching bruce bowl. Thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
My deepest condolences
Sympathy to all of Bruce’s family. He was a nice guy who will be well remembered and thought of by all who knew him.
My prayers will be with the family. So sorry to hear of his passing.
DeAnn and family, Bruce was a good guy, I remember when we were together as kids and all the fun things we got into!!
Hold his memories close and each other closer. Long live his memory.
So sad to hear about Bruce. Have lots of good memories of him. R.I.P. Brucie
DeAnn and Family So very sorry to hear of Bruce passing. I have a lot of fond memories of Bruce. He will be dearly missed.
DeAnn and family. So sorry to hear of Bruces passing my prayers are with you all.
So sorry to hear of Bruce passing.. He was one of many classmates. He will sadly be missed.. Until we meet again. R.I.P Bruce.
Sorry for your loss. He will be missed by all that knew him.
So sorry for your lose. I’ll never forget the time we took my dads car to the packer game. He will be missed by all.
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I was his classmate. May the love of family and friends wrap their arms around you and give you peace.
We are sorry to hear of Bruces passing.Our condolences
Our thoughts & sympathy to all of Bruce’s family. May good memories sustain you at this sad time.
I was saddened to hear of Bruce’s passing. Prayers for the family and may you happiness in your memories of him. He was a great friend and classmate. Rest in Peace Bruce.
I am so sorry to hear of Bruce’s passing, so many memories growing up together.
DeAnn and family,
When I think of Bruce I think about the stairs at Roche – A – Cri Park. He and the Wisconsin Conservation Core did a fabulous job helping build the stairs so when we climb them we are safe and a little closer to heaven and now to Bruce.
A kind and gentle, classmate and friend he will be missed.
So sorry to hear of Bruce’s passing, so many good memories, making mud pies in the front yard, working together at the Red Owl, the Bruce working for my Mom at Bork’s Bar. Know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
So sorry to hear about Bruce. He always was a sweetheart and had many good times with Nels and our family. I am sure they are partying already.
Take care and know we are thinking of you.
Deanne and family.
Thinking of you all and all the good times. Jeannette.
Craig and family, so glad I had a chance to see and talk with Bruce this summer, and the family. You guys are in my thoughts and am really sorry for your loss.
I am saddened to hear of Bruce’s passing and my thoughts and prayers are with DeAnn, Craig, Jan, Darcy, and family. I have many childhood, neighborhood memories ~ lots of fun, meals shared, and good times at the Baumgartner home and all around the block. Bruce is such a part of those memories. He will be missed.
Sorry to hear that Bruce has passed away.
My condolences.
DeeAnn, my sincere condolences to you and your family.
Dear Craig and the entire Baumgartner family, we were so sad to hear the news of Bruce’s passing. He was always good for a laugh and his smile was infectious. Plenty of good times to remember to help you through these tough times…our thoughts are with you guys during this difficult time…..
Darcy, Jan and family.
I am so sorry to hear of Bruce’s passing. He was a ‘big brother’ to the neighborhood growing up!! From pancake breakfast’s, to watching the Miss American pageants! Many loving memories.
Love, light and prayers to all of you.
Sorry to hear of Bruce passing, He was a good man and will be missed. God bless.
So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
DeAnn, Prayers for you and your Family during this very sad time.
Sending our sympathy to the entire family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Words cannot express the feelings we have for your family. Bruce was one of the kindest, sweetest, funniest human beings ever to grace the earth. His passing is a great loss to many.
My deepest sympathy
DeAnn and family….Was shocked to hear of Bruce’s passing……He was a sweet person and I think that all who knew him
will miss him. Sending prayers in his honor. Take care and if there is anything we can help with, please feel free to call.
To De Anne and the whole family you have my most sincerest sympathy,I know what you are going through it is not easy this I know but his suffering is over and he is at peace in the arms of God and Grandma and Grandpa’s, Remember the good memories.
DeAnn, Craig, Darcey and JanAlyn,
We have lost a great kind, loving man. He had a heart as big as the outdoor. Ron and I have lots of fun time memories of Bruce when he worked with us at the Red Owl. DeAnn, I wondered what Leila had to say when Bruce came through the pearly gates. He surely got a big hug from her as she loved him dearly. Remember the good times and cherish the memories. Rest in peace Bruce until we meet again.
Sorry to hear of Bruce’s passing. He was always a nice person, there should be more like him.
AMANDA AND DAMIAN SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. BRUCE WAS A GOOD GUY.REST IN PEACE
Rest in Peace Bruce
I’m sorry to hear of Bruce’s passing. He always had a smile to greet you. My sympathy is with you all.
So sorry for your loss. Bruce was a friend of ours from the Castle Rock Park. He will be missed
So sorry for your loss.
So sorry to hear…
So sorry to hear of Bruce passing. Keep the memories alive.The Good times with family and friends