Edward William Baumgarten Age 92, of Birchwood, WI, died Sunday, April 2, 2023 in Barron, WI.

He was born on May 10, 1930 in Baraboo, WI to Edward and Clara (Holt’s) Baumgarten.

Ed graduated from Reedsburg High School and then entered the United States Marine Corps and was later Honorably Discharged. He was married to Marion Selle and she preceded her in death. He later married MaryLou Palcic on January 1, 2011 in Payson, Arizona. Ed worked for Southern Pacific/Union Pacific for many years. He loved to hunt, fish, play horseshoes, and singing karaoke.

He is survived by his wife, MaryLou Palcic; grandson, Bryan Baumgarten and his wife, Kristi; granddaughter, Kristin Baumgarten; 2 great grandchildren, Tyler and Emily Baumgarten; cousin, Tim Baumgarten.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Marion Baumgarten; 2 sons, Curtis and William Baumgarten; sister, Catherine Ovard.

Private family services will be held at a later date.

Appleyard’s Home for Funerals in Rice Lake, WI is handling the services for the family.

Last Update: Apr 04, 2023 3:40 pm CDT