1920
Milton
2017
Milton Baumgart
December 31, 1920 — June 4, 2017
Milton Baumgart, age 96, of Columbus died Sunday, June 4, 2017 in Columbus.
Milt was born December 31, 1920 in Humphrey, Nebraska to Fred and Mary Ellen (Boyer) Baumgart. He graduated from Humphrey High in 1938. Milt served in the United States Army Air Corp from 1942-1945 in the Pacific Theatre. He was highly decorated with many battle field commendations. Upon his discharge from the Air Corp, he married Celia Ann VanDyke on April 24, 1947. Milt served as a deputy sheriff for 2 years before starting a long career as a Metropolitan Life Insurance Agent. He was a member of St. Bonaventure Church, V.F.W. #3704 and American Legion Hartman Post #84 where he served on the honor guard for 9 years. He was an avid pool player, golfer and enjoyed baseball.
Milt is survived by:
wife of 70 years: Celia Ann Baumgart of Columbus
daughter: Carole (Joe) Maltacea of Woburn, MA
son: Dan (Bonnie) Baumgart of Littleton, CO
son: Brad (Patti) Baumgart of Columbus
6 grandchildren 6 great grandchildren
He was preceded in death by his parents, 1 brother in infancy and 2 brothers, Clifford and Eugene
Milt was born December 31, 1920 in Humphrey, Nebraska to Fred and Mary Ellen (Boyer) Baumgart. He graduated from Humphrey High in 1938. Milt served in the United States Army Air Corp from 1942-1945 in the Pacific Theatre. He was highly decorated with many battle field commendations. Upon his discharge from the Air Corp, he married Celia Ann VanDyke on April 24, 1947. Milt served as a deputy sheriff for 2 years before starting a long career as a Metropolitan Life Insurance Agent. He was a member of St. Bonaventure Church, V.F.W. #3704 and American Legion Hartman Post #84 where he served on the honor guard for 9 years. He was an avid pool player, golfer and enjoyed baseball.
Milt is survived by:
wife of 70 years: Celia Ann Baumgart of Columbus
daughter: Carole (Joe) Maltacea of Woburn, MA
son: Dan (Bonnie) Baumgart of Littleton, CO
son: Brad (Patti) Baumgart of Columbus
6 grandchildren 6 great grandchildren
He was preceded in death by his parents, 1 brother in infancy and 2 brothers, Clifford and Eugene
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