Birth date: Apr 20, 1920 Death date: Feb 8, 2011
Noted Midwestern raconteur Omer L. Baumgartner passed away at his home in Ames, Iowa, on Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2011. He was 90 years old. Mr. Baumgartner had lived a long and passionate life dedicated to rambunctious performances and d Read Obituary
Those of us who did not know Mr. Baumgartner are poorer for it. I send congratulations for an excellent obituary and more so for a life well-lived... from rural Iowa, from a small farmer and teacher. I and my neighbors have passed around the obit and discussed it and have been greatly encouraged by it. We have laughed, and we have also reflected on our lives because of it. Thanks, Mr. Baumgartner.
While I did not have the honor of knowing Mr. Baumgartner, the review of his life as provided in the obituary makes me wish I had had that opportunity. What a fun and interesting person he must have been.
Omer's obituary has spread far and wide on the internet--I posted it on my Facebook page a few days ago, noting that this was evidently a life wonderfully lived. When I go, I hope I'm remembered half as affectionately and vividly as this fine man was. Godspeed, Omer!
What a Man,What a Life.Hope he left a diary..
Omer:
I will drink a milkshake -- with a pat of butter, no less -- in your honor later today. God bless and Godspeed.
You know, I came up with a fictional character named Rosie Baumgartner a few years back:
http://spontoon.rootoon.com/SPwArRos.html
I never met Omer, but from what I read in the obituary, I bet they were, at least, spiritual cousins. :)
Here's to Omer! I never knew him, but I definitely miss him. :)
Your story has been circulating on the internet, and you have attracted a great number of fans. I only wish I could have known you in life. I could imagine what stories you could have told. And let me thank you for inventing Heath Bar ice cream! May you rest in peace, or at least have a great time where you are!
Rest in peace. I hope your next life will be as exciting and fulfilling as your last one!
Let me be the first pal!We sure had our day did we not?Why you sure were the reconot..recconiut..you sure told a whopper Omer!I'll miss you on the trail but we'll meet up again!
