James William Baumgartner

James William Baumgartner, 91, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021, at his residence. Jim was born Aug. 9, 1930, in Pandora, to Elmer and Emma Viola (Vermillion) Baumgartner. He married Marlene Berry Baumgartner Aug. 9, 1951. Jim was a graduate of Pandora High School. He was owner and operator of Baumgartner Trucking, Lima. Jim had previously worked for Equity Dairies, Lima. He was a member of First United Methodist Church, Bluffton, and Bluffton Lions Club, where he was a past president and former pack leader for Bluffton Boy Scout Troop 256. Jim was an avid golfer and bowler. He enjoyed woodworking, traveling, and playing cards, especially euchre, hearts, and bridge. Jim's survivors include his wife, Marlene Baumgartner of Bluffton; three children, Gregg (Debra) Baumgartner of Findlay, Mike (Amie) Baumgartner of Medina, and Michelle (Richard) Fennell of Melbourne, Florida; nine grandchildren, Eric Baumgartner, Jason (Lindsey) Baumgartner, Daniel (Aubrey) Baumgartner, Ryan (Heather Studer) Fennell, Ashley (Tim) Rufenacht, Steve (Kendra) Baumgartner, Jim (Emily) Baumgartner, Luke Baumgartner, and Alexander Baumgartner; nine great-grandchildren; two brothers, Dwight (Irene) Baumgartner of Bluffton and Ed Baumgartner of Mansfield; and two sisters, Deloris Hermon and Mary Hofstetter, both of Lima. Jim was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Kathryn Hermon. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 25, 2021, at First United Methodist Church, Bluffton, with Pastor Bob Clinger officiating. Burial will be at Maple Grove Cemetery, Bluffton. Visitation will be 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, at Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton. Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church or Bridge Hospice. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com