Michael A. "Mike" Baumgartner
October 17, 1949 — November 16, 2016
Michael A. "Mike" Baumgartner, 67, of Syracuse, IN passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at his home. He was born on October 17, 1949 in Goshen, IN to Richard Earl & Marjorie J. (Miller) Baumgartner.
He graduated in 1967 from New Paris High School and was a United States Navy Veteran. He grew up in Syracuse and lived in Alaska & Oregon for several years before returning to the Syracuse area in the 1990’s. He was formerly employed with a logging company in Alaska for 20+ years and Sudlow Pier Shop in Syracuse for 8 years.
He was a former member of the American Legion Post 223 in Syracuse.
He is survived by:
Sister – Judy (Dennis) Sharp of Milford
Brother – Jack Baumgartner of Syracuse
Niece – Marjorie Parker – Slusser
2 Gt. Niece & Nephew – Cassidy Parker & Kailer Slusser
He was preceded in death by his parents.
No public services are planned at this time. Cremation will take place at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. St. Rd 15, Warsaw, IN. Private family burial will take place at the Felkner Cemetery in Milford, IN at a later date. Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse, IN is in charge of arrangements.
Preferred memorial may be given to the Salvation Army, 501 Arthur St, Warsaw, IN 46580.