Joe Baumgartner

Joe David Baumgartner went quietly into the arms of the Lord on Monday, August 3, 2009 after a long hard battle with Parkinson's Disease. He was born to Walter and Jessie Baumgartner on June 14, 1926. Joe was a veteran of World War II. He retired from Southwestern Bell Telephone Company after 31 years. During that time he was often the first person new people met when they moved to Corsicana. As he installed their phones, he would tell them everything they needed to know and more about Corsicana. When he opened " Joe Baumgartner Insurance" he continued serving the people. He was lovingly given the name "Mayor of South Beaton" by friends and co-workers. He had pride in Corsicana and was active in the city and schools. He was a charter member of Emmanuel Baptist Church where he served faithfully. His services included being a song leader, usher and door greeter where he greeted everyone with a smile, where he was also given honrary deaconship. He loved his Lord and shared that love telling stories and was always quick to pull a prank when you least expected it. Joe's eyes would sparkle and he would swell with pride when he talked about his family. He is preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Jessie Baumgartner; two brothers, Lester Baumgartner, Charlie Baumgartner; sisters in law Delores Baumgartner, Mildred Shook; brother in law David Crockett; parents in law, Milford and Ida Shook. He is survived by the love of his life for 57 years, Peggy Baumgartner; daughters, Anele and husband Mike Richardson, Denise and husband Jerry Brown; his pride and joy three grandchildren, Elizabeth and husband Kevin Collier, Hayden and wife Tiffany Richardson, Dillon Brown and girlfriend Allison Moore; great grandchildren, Corbin, Jace, Gavin and Kalib; sister, Frances Crockett; brothers and sister in laws, Don and Judy Baumgartner, Tommy and Judy Baumgartner, J.B. Shook and many neices and nephews. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Emmanuel Baptist Church 2217 W 7th Ave Corsicana, TX 75110 Pallbearers will be special friends, the deacons of Emmanuel Baptist Church. Visitation will be 6-8pm Wednesday, August 5th. Services will be 2:00 pm at Emmanuel Baptist Church

Joe Baumgartner

June 14, 1926 - August 3, 2009