David Matthew Baumgarte, 48, of Scheller, passed away on Monday July 31, 2023 in Evansville, IN.
He was born on March 11, 1975 in West Frankfort, IL to Bobby Baumgarte and Ruth (Cockrum) Miner.
David was a dedicated husband and father. He loved his family and friends. He was the type of person who never met a stranger. He would give the shirt off his back to help someone in need. Most people know of him as “Cowboy”, and that’s because he has spent most of his life fishing and hunting. He was a member of the Fin and Feather club for 6 years. He also loved taking his Harley out for a ride. If he wasn’t doing those things, he was working. He took pride in his work and was one of the most hardworking men we knew. He spent 7 years at Continental Tire where he was recently promoted to supervisor.
He went to college at Northern Illinois University for the hearing impaired where he met his wife Stacy. They were married for 25 years and had two daughters Samantha Baumgarte of Scheller and Julie (Ryan) Payne of Zeigler. David is also survived by his mother Ruth Miner of Sesser; father Bobby Baumgarte of West City; one sister Rebecca Baumgarte of Grand Tower, IL and three brothers Johnny Lee (Marissa) Baumgarte of Valier, Stanley Miner of Sesser and Samuel Baumgarte of Grand Tower, IL.
Memorial service for David will be on Friday August 11, 2023 at 7 p.m. at the Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home in Sesser with Brother Nathan Dilliner officiating. Visitation will be on Friday from 5 p.m. until the time of the service at 7 p.m.
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