Charles Edward Van Haaften
| Father* | William Adrian Van Haaften b. 19 Sep 1910, d. 6 Feb 1978 | |
| Mother* | Harmenia Nuyen b. 16 Oct 1914, d. Jul 1984 |
| Birth* | 1 April 1933 | Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI |
| Milit-End* | served in the U.S. Air Force from 1950-1953 | |
| Marriage* | 21 June 1953 | Nona Jean Hill; Battle Creek, Calhoun, MI |
| Residence* | 1978 | Battle Creek, MI |
| Employment* | a truck driver for Weaver and Company, Kuiper's and Fame Trucking | |
| Association* | Charles was a member of REACT, Fraternal Order of Eagles and enjoyed going to auctions. | |
| Death* | 10 November 2017 | Borgess Medical Center, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; he had resided in Battle Creek |
| Note* | He was survived by a daughter, Deborah (Timothy) Smith of Denver, Colorado; son, Roger VanHaaften of Battle Creek; sisters: Lena, Anna, Judy, three grandchildren and three gr- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nona Jean VanHaaften in 2006 and a son, Charles E. VanHaaften Jr. in 2003. | |
| Burial* | Inurnment was on 17 November 2017 at Fort Custer National Cemetery in Augusta, Kalamazoo, MI. |
Family |
Nona Jean Hill b. 10 May 1935, d. 12 Aug 2006 |
Anna Arlene Van Haaften
| Father* | William Adrian Van Haaften b. 19 Sep 1910, d. 6 Feb 1978 | |
| Mother* | Harmenia Nuyen b. 16 Oct 1914, d. Jul 1984 |
| Birth* | 22 December 1935 | Battle Creek, Calhoun, MI |
| Married Name | Armstrong | |
| Residence* | 2006 | Battle Creek, MI |
| Anecdote* | She enjoyed all crafts, camping, traveling, and playing Bingo | |
| Death* | 31 March 2024 | Battle Creek, Calhoun, MI |
| Note* | Anna was survived by four children: Sandra (David) Stafford, Bonnie (Ken) Hunter, Terri Robinson and Allan (Shannon) Armstrong; eight grandchildren; eleven gr-grandchildren; six gr-gr-grandchildren; sister, Judy (John) Reed; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Clayton Armstrong; brother Charles VanHaaften Sr.; sister Lena Grant; son Russell Armstrong and gr-granddaughter Eliza Hector. | |
| Funeral* | 3 April 2024 | Richard A. Henry Funeral Home, Battle Creek, MI |
| Burial | Bedford Cemetery, Battle Creek, MI; had a private interment |
Lena Allene Van Haaften
| Father* | William Adrian Van Haaften b. 19 Sep 1910, d. 6 Feb 1978 | |
| Mother* | Harmenia Nuyen b. 16 Oct 1914, d. Jul 1984 |
| Birth* | 14 January 1938 | Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI |
| Married Name | Grant | |
| Marriage* | 29 June 1958 | Robert Dee Grant; El Dorado, Butler, KS |
| Residence* | 1978 | Newton, KS; still a listing for a Robert Grant in Newton in 2002 |
| Death* | 12 July 2019 | Kansas Christian Home, Newton, Harvey, KS |
| Note* | Lena was survived by her husband; daughter, Karen Rothe and husband Clay of Hutchinson, KS; grandchildren: Trenton Jacobs and wife Amy of Kansas City and Rachael Allmon and husband Drew of College Station TX; two gr- granddaughters: Sawyer and Elliott Jacobs; two sisters: Anna Armstrong and Judy Reed both of Battle Creek, Michigan; son-in-law Michael Jacobs. She was predeceased by her parents and brother Charles VanHaaften. | |
| Burial* | 19 July 2019 | Greenwood Cemetery, Newton, Harvey, KS |
Family |
Robert Dee Grant b. 1936, d. 12 Apr 2025 |
Judy F. Van Haaften
| Father* | William Adrian Van Haaften b. 19 Sep 1910, d. 6 Feb 1978 | |
| Mother* | Harmenia Nuyen b. 16 Oct 1914, d. Jul 1984 |
Trina Hollander
| Name Variation | Catherine | |
| Birth* | 7 May 1890 | Tjamsweer gem. Appingedam, Groningen, Netherlands |
| Married Name | Van Haaften | |
| Marriage* | 5 October 1912 | John G. Van Haaften; Fourth Reformed Church parsonage, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Rev Evert Troost officiated with witnesses Mrs. J.H. Wourdman and Mr. D. Haneberg, both of Kalamazoo |
| Census* | 7 April 1930 | Trina, Van Hoaften, age 39, married at 22, b Holland, parents b Holland, laundry sorter at Kalamazoo State Asylum on Oakland Dr. |
| Anecdote* | October 1962 | John G. Van Haaften; Family and friends gathered at the home of Mrs. and Mrs. Garrett Troff on Lakeside Dr, to honor Mr. and Mrs. John Van Haaften for their 50th wedding anniversary. They had been married in Oct 1912 at the Fourth Reformed Church parsonage in Kalamazoo. Mrs. Van Haaften is the former Trina Hollander, born in the Netherlands. The couple has one son, Peter. Also hosting the party, in addition to niece Marjorie Troff, were Peter and his wife. The Van Haaftens winter in FL, enjoy fishing and Trina enjoys sewing and gardening. They are both retired employees of the Kalamazoo State Hospital. Witness: Marjorie S. Saunders Witness: Garrett John Troff Witness: Leon Peter Van Haaften Witness: Ruth Elaine Somers |
| Death* | 13 December 1991 | Oshtemo, Kalamazoo, MI; resided in Ross, Kalamazoo, MI |
Family |
John G. Van Haaften b. 30 May 1883, d. 10 Feb 1977 | |
| Child | 1. | Leon Peter Van Haaften b. 11 Aug 1913, d. 16 Jan 2005 |
Leon Peter Van Haaften
| Father* | John G. Van Haaften b. 30 May 1883, d. 10 Feb 1977 | |
| Mother* | Trina Hollander b. 7 May 1890, d. 13 Dec 1991 |
| Birth* | 11 August 1913 | Coldwater, Branch, MI |
| Milit-End* | served in England and Germany during WWII | |
| Marriage* | before 1947 | Ruth Elaine Somers; they resided in Bay City MI in 1947 |
| (Witness) Anecdote | October 1962 | John G. Van Haaften, Trina Hollander; Family and friends gathered at the home of Mrs. and Mrs. Garrett Troff on Lakeside Dr, to honor Mr. and Mrs. John Van Haaften for their 50th wedding anniversary. They had been married in Oct 1912 at the Fourth Reformed Church parsonage in Kalamazoo. Mrs. Van Haaften is the former Trina Hollander, born in the Netherlands. The couple has one son, Peter. Also hosting the party, in addition to niece Marjorie Troff, were Peter and his wife. The Van Haaftens winter in FL, enjoy fishing and Trina enjoys sewing and gardening. They are both retired employees of the Kalamazoo State Hospital. |
| Occupation* | director of medical sciences for a pharmaceutical company | |
| Association* | the Cathedral Congregation of Christ the King in Kalamazoo Mi, Rotary Club, Sierra Club, the American Legion and was active in the U.S. Power Squadron and taught navigation and seamanship | |
| Divorce* | 16 February 1988 | Ruth Elaine Somers; Manatee County, FL |
| Residence* | 1994 | Lakeland, FL |
| CauseDeath | had complications from surgery | |
| Death* | 16 January 2005 | FL; resided in Mulberry, Polk, FL |
| Note* | He was survived by his companion, Sharon Kuiper, of Mulberry FL. | |
| Note | Memorial donations suggested to disabled American Veterans Chapter # 28 in Lakeland FL. | |
| Funeral* | 29 January 2005 | Mulberry United Methodist Church, Mulberry, FL |
Family |
Ruth Elaine Somers b. 9 Dec 1919, d. 13 Sep 1994 |
Grace Margrieta Waal / Wall
| Birth* | 18 December 1857 | Utrecht, Netherlands; 1857 on her headstone; her birth record has 18 Dec 1858, parents Johan Coenraad and Catharina Lucretia (van der Hoeven) Waal |
| Immigration* | 1859 | USA |
| Census | 17 August 1860 | Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; John Wall, (indexed Wale), age 25, b Holland, day laborer; Catherine age 26, b Holland; Margaret, age 1, b Holland |
| Census* | 21 June 1870 | Kalamazoo Village, Kalamazoo, MI; John Wall, age 36, teamster, b Holland; Katrina, age 36, keeping house, b Holland; Grace, age 11, at school, b Holland; Jennie, age 10, at school, b MI; Kate, age 8, at school, b MI; Hattie, age 6, at school, b MI; Jane, age 3, b MI; Nellie, age 2, b MI |
| Married Name | VandeLaare | |
| Marriage* | 13 May 1880 | Peter C. VandeLaare; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Rev. J.W. Te. Winkle officiated with witnesses H. Van Nerrirue (sp?) and j. Hoestra, both of Kalamazoo |
| Census | 19 June 1880 | Peter C. VandeLaare; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Peter Vanlier, age 22, b MI, parents b Holland, laborer; Grace M., wife, age 21, b Holland, parents b Holland - reside 346 N. Park St. - enumerated right after is Katie K. Wall, age 78, housekeeping, b Holland, parents b Holland |
| Census* | 18 April 1910 | Peter C. VandeLaare; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Peter C. VandeLaare, age 51, married 29yrs, b MI, parents b Holland, planing miller ; Grace M., wife, age 50, mar 29yrs, mother of 4, 3 living, b Holland; Lucille C., dau, age 27, single, b MI, laboratory worker Witness: Lucile C. VandeLaare |
| Census | 15 January 1920 | Peter C. VandeLaare; Ward 5, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Peter C. VandeLaare, age 64, b MI, parents b Holland, wood worker ; Grace, wife, age 63, b Holland, parents b Holland ; Lucille, dau, age 36, single, b MI, works in pill factory - right before is family of daughter, Sadie Witness: Lucile C. VandeLaare |
| Census | 11 April 1930 | Peter C. VandeLaare; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Peter C. VandeLarre, age 72, b MI, parents b Netherlands, married at 22 ; Grace M., wife, age 72, b Netherlands, immigrated 1858, mar at 22, parents b Netherlands ; Lucille M., dau, age 47, b MI, single, forelady at pharmaceutical co - own home, value $10,000, radio in home Witness: Lucile C. VandeLaare |
| Residence* | Peter C. VandeLaare; 614 Second Street, Kalamazoo, MI | |
| (Witness) Death | 27 September 1941 | Peter C. VandeLaare; at home, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI |
| Death* | 13 March 1947 | at home, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI |
| Note* | Grace was survived by her daughters: Miss Lucile VandeLaare and Mrs. Sadie Craven, both of Kalamazoo; two brothers; four sisters, nine grandchildren; 11 gr-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Her husband, Peter C. VandeLaare, died before her. | |
| Burial* | 15 March 1947 | Riverside Cemetery, Kalamazoo, MI |
Family |
Peter C. VandeLaare b. 24 Jan 1858, d. 27 Sep 1941 | |
| Children | 1. | Lucile C. VandeLaare b. 6 Jan 1883, d. 19 Apr 1974 |
| 2. | Sadie V. VandeLaare+ b. 24 Apr 1887, d. 22 Dec 1971 |
Sadie V. VandeLaare
| Father* | Peter C. VandeLaare b. 24 Jan 1858, d. 27 Sep 1941 | |
| Mother* | Grace Margrieta Waal / Wall b. 18 Dec 1857, d. 13 Mar 1947 |
| Birth* | 24 April 1887 | Kalamazoo County, MI |
| Married Name | Craven | |
| Marriage* | 15 September 1908 | George Washington Craven Sr.; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Rev. C.A. Neuvenway officiated with witnesses Reevett(?) Craven and Lucille Van de Laare, both of Kalamazoo Witness: Lucile C. VandeLaare |
| Census* | 18 April 1910 | George Washington Craven Sr.; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; George W. Craven, age 24, b IN, father b ?, mother b PA, married 1yr, assistant ? for rail road; Sadie, wife, age 22, b MI, father b MI, mother b Netherlands, mar 1yr, 0 children |
| Census | 15 January 1920 | George Washington Craven Sr.; Ward 5, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; George Craven (indexed Cruden), age 34, b IN, father b PA, mother b IN, yard master for railroad; Sadie, wife, age 33, b MI, father b MI, mother b Holland; Lois, dau, age 8; Wayne, son, age 6 11/12 - children b MI; right after family of Peter & Grace VandeLaar, Sadie's parents |
| Census | 11 April 1930 | George Washington Craven Sr.; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; George W. Craven, age 44, married at age 22, b IN, father b PA, mother b IN, yardmaster at railroad ; Sadie, wife, age 43, mar at 22, b MI, father b MI, mother b Netherlands; Lois M., dau, age 18; Wayne L., son, age 11; George W., son, age 6 - renting, own radio Witness: Lois M. Craven Witness: Wayne L. Craven Witness: George Washington Craven Jr |
| Residence* | 1941 | Kalamazoo, MI |
| Death* | 22 December 1971 | Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; resided in Portage, Kalamazoo, MI |
Family |
George Washington Craven Sr. b. 5 Sep 1885, d. 30 Aug 1979 | |
| Children | 1. | Lois M. Craven b. 27 Nov 1911, d. 31 May 1979 |
| 2. | Wayne L. Craven b. 20 Jan 1919, d. 11 Feb 1971 | |
| 3. | George Washington Craven Jr b. 5 Mar 1924, d. 15 Nov 2008 |
Lucile C. VandeLaare
| Father* | Peter C. VandeLaare b. 24 Jan 1858, d. 27 Sep 1941 | |
| Mother* | Grace Margrieta Waal / Wall b. 18 Dec 1857, d. 13 Mar 1947 |
| Birth* | 6 January 1883 | Kalamazoo County, MI |
| (Witness) Marriage | 15 September 1908 | George Washington Craven Sr., Sadie V. VandeLaare; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Rev. C.A. Neuvenway officiated with witnesses Reevett(?) Craven and Lucille Van de Laare, both of Kalamazoo |
| (Witness) Census | 18 April 1910 | Peter C. VandeLaare, Grace Margrieta Waal / Wall; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Peter C. VandeLaare, age 51, married 29yrs, b MI, parents b Holland, planing miller ; Grace M., wife, age 50, mar 29yrs, mother of 4, 3 living, b Holland; Lucille C., dau, age 27, single, b MI, laboratory worker |
| (Witness) Census | 15 January 1920 | Peter C. VandeLaare, Grace Margrieta Waal / Wall; Ward 5, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Peter C. VandeLaare, age 64, b MI, parents b Holland, wood worker ; Grace, wife, age 63, b Holland, parents b Holland ; Lucille, dau, age 36, single, b MI, works in pill factory - right before is family of daughter, Sadie |
| Residence* | 1929 | 614 2nd Street, Kalamazoo, MI |
| Occupation* | a laboratory worker at Upjohn | |
| (Witness) Census | 11 April 1930 | Peter C. VandeLaare, Grace Margrieta Waal / Wall; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Peter C. VandeLarre, age 72, b MI, parents b Netherlands, married at 22 ; Grace M., wife, age 72, b Netherlands, immigrated 1858, mar at 22, parents b Netherlands ; Lucille M., dau, age 47, b MI, single, forelady at pharmaceutical co - own home, value $10,000, radio in home |
| Death* | 19 April 1974 | Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; resided in Portage, Kalamazoo, MI |
| Burial* | 22 April 1974 | Riverside Cemetery, Kalamazoo, MI |
Orval E. Fike Jr
| Birth* | 28 March 1931 | Kalamazoo County, MI |
| Marriage* | 1 July 1950 | Joan Henrietta Haan; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI |
| Employment* | Precision Casting in Kalamazoo | |
| Death* | 30 March 2000 | Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI |
| Burial* | East Cooper Cemetery, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI |
Family |
Joan Henrietta Haan b. 9 Feb 1932, d. 24 May 1999 | |
| Children | 1. | Larry R. Fike |
| 2. | Donna Fike |
Larry R. Fike
| Father* | Orval E. Fike Jr b. 28 Mar 1931, d. 30 Mar 2000 | |
| Mother* | Joan Henrietta Haan b. 9 Feb 1932, d. 24 May 1999 |
Donna Fike
| Father* | Orval E. Fike Jr b. 28 Mar 1931, d. 30 Mar 2000 | |
| Mother* | Joan Henrietta Haan b. 9 Feb 1932, d. 24 May 1999 |
Joseph D. Deverell
| Father* | Drake Deverell | |
| Mother* | Marilyn (?) |
Family |
Colleen D. Coleman | |
| Children | 1. | Nicholas Deverell |
| 2. | Matthew Deverell |
William Howard Henry Sr.
| Birth* | 23 September 1902 | Lorain, Lorain, OH |
| Marriage* | 12 September 1923 | Henrietta Van Haaften; Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI; Benjamin Laman, Minister of Reformed Church in America, officiated with witnesses Mr. & Mrs. Ivan Van Haaften, both of Kalamazoo Witness: Isaac Van Haaften Witness: Adrianna Langeries |
| Census* | 2 April 1930 | Henrietta Van Haaften; Portage, Kalamazoo, MI; William H. Henry, age 27, b OH, parents b OH, married at age 20, billing clerk at paper mill; Henrietta, wife, age 26, b MI, father b MI, mother b Netherlands, mar at age 20; Howard W., son, age 5; William H. Jr., age 1 11/12 - sons b MI |
| Employment* | Sutherland Paper as a superintendent | |
| Death* | December 1968 | Kalamazoo County, MI; resided in Kalamazoo |
| Burial* | Mt. Ever-Rest Memorial Park South, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI |
Family |
Henrietta Van Haaften b. 16 May 1903, d. 9 Jun 1989 |
Rose Mae OBradovich
| Birth* | 25 September 1922 | Nunica, Ottawa, MI |
| Census* | 14 April 1930 | Crockery Twp., Ottawa, MI; Eli Obradovich (indexed Abradovich), age 48, married at 26, b Yugoslavia - speaks Croation, parents b Yugoslavia, immigrated 1908, na, farmer; Antionette, wife, age 38, married at 18, b Yugoslavia - speaks Croation, parents b Yugoslavia, immigrated 1910, na; Anne, dau, age 18, b MN, stenographer at business office; Eli Jr., son, age 17, b MN, no occ; Emil, son, age 15, b MN; Lora, dau, age 13, b MN; Elinor, dau, age 11, b MN; Rose, dau, age 7, b MI |
| Census | 8 April 1940 | Crockery Twp., Ottawa, MI; Eli Obradovich (indexed Obradovicg), age 59, 8yrs of school, b Croatia, farmer; Antionette, wife, age 50, 8yrs of school, b Yugoslavia; Emile, son, age 24, 8yrs school, single, b MN, laborer on farm; Eleanor, dau, age 21, 2yrs h.s., single, b MN; Rosa, dau, age 17, 3yrs h.s., b MI |
| Married Name | 23 December 1950 | Stromsta |
| Marriage* | 23 December 1950 | Dr. Courtney Paul Stromsta; Muskegon, Muskegon, MI |
| Occupation* | a teacher | |
| Residence* | 2010 | Rambling Rd., Kalamazoo, MI |
| Death* | 11 September 2017 | Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI |
Family |
Dr. Courtney Paul Stromsta b. 25 Apr 1922, d. 16 May 1995 | |
| Children | 1. | Scot Stromsta+ |
| 2. | Sveri Stromsta |
Sveri Stromsta
| Father* | Dr. Courtney Paul Stromsta b. 25 Apr 1922, d. 16 May 1995 | |
| Mother* | Rose Mae OBradovich b. 25 Sep 1922, d. 11 Sep 2017 |
Family |
John P. May |
Estella M. Baumgartner
| Father* | Frank Xavier Baumgartner b. 10 Jul 1871, d. 8 May 1947 | |
| Mother* | Esther Ann Ackley b. 14 Mar 1869, d. 26 Oct 1955 |
| Name Variation | Stella E. Baumgartner | |
| Birth* | 3 October 1896 | MI |
| (Witness) Census | 1910 | Frank Xavier Baumgartner, Esther Ann Ackley; Ward 13, Detroit, Wayne, MI; Frank, 38, auto factory worker; Esther, wife, 40, married 14 yrs, mother of 4 children, 3 living; Stella, dau, 13; Alfons, son, 12; Walter, son, age smudged - all b MI including parents of Frank and Esther |
| Married Name | Gonia | |
| Marriage* | 15 October 1929 | George S. Gonia; Detroit, Wayne, MI; Fr Chas A Dohring officiated with witnesses George Burke and Ruth Brozo, both of Detroit |
| (Witness) Census | 9 April 1930 | Frank Xavier Baumgartner, Esther Ann Ackley; Detroit, Wayne, MI; Frank S. Baumgartner, age 58, married at 24, wood worker at auto plant ; Esther A., wife, age 61, mar at 27, parents b England; Estella Gonia, dau, age 31, mar at 31, stenographer for street railway co; George S. Gonia, son-in-law, age 31, mar at 31, fireman at railroad co - all b MI - res at 5037 Garland, radio in home |
| (Witness) Marriage | 31 December 1933 | Nellie Ragan, Walter Anthony Baumgartner; Detroit, Wayne, MI; Fr L.A. Huyer officiated with witnesses Claud Ragan and Stella Baumgartner, both of Detroit |
| Married Name | Emling | |
| Marriage* | 5 August 1947 | William A. Emling; Detroit, Wayne, MI |
| Death* | 16 May 1980 | Detroit, Wayne, MI; resided in Detroit, Wayne |
| Burial* | 19 May 1980 | Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Detroit, Wayne, MI |
Family 1 |
George S. Gonia b. 10 Mar 1901, d. 30 Sep 1943 |
Family 2 |
William A. Emling b. 18 Jul 1887, d. 8 Nov 1951 |
Alfons John Baumgartner
| Father* | Frank Xavier Baumgartner b. 10 Jul 1871, d. 8 May 1947 | |
| Mother* | Esther Ann Ackley b. 14 Mar 1869, d. 26 Oct 1955 |
| Birth* | 2 April 1898 | Detroit, Wayne, MI |
| (Witness) Census | June 1900 | Frank Xavier Baumgartner, Esther Ann Ackley; Pontiac, Oakland, MI; Frank, age 28, b July 1871, parents Germany, factory worker; Esther, wife, 30, father b England, m born NY; Estella E., dau, 3, Oct 1896; Alfons F., 2, Apr 1898; Eddie J., ?/12 - F & J reversed for Alfons and Eddie - all children b MI - res 56 Orchard Lake Ave |
| (Witness) Census | 1910 | Frank Xavier Baumgartner, Esther Ann Ackley; Ward 13, Detroit, Wayne, MI; Frank, 38, auto factory worker; Esther, wife, 40, married 14 yrs, mother of 4 children, 3 living; Stella, dau, 13; Alfons, son, 12; Walter, son, age smudged - all b MI including parents of Frank and Esther |
| Attributes* | In 1918 he was described as medium height and build with light color hair and blue eyes. | |
| Marriage* | 8 June 1921 | Gladys A. Eldridge; Detroit, Wayne, MI; Pastor S. Forrest Still officiated with witnesses Cora Eldridge and Mrs. S.F. Still, both of Detroit Witness: Cora Belle Frame |
| (Witness) Census | April 1930 | Cora Belle Frame; Detroit, Wayne, MI; Cora Eldridge, head, widow, age 62, b OH married age 18; Onita, dau, 32, b OH, single, bookkeeper at printing co; Alfons Baumgartner, son-in-law, age 32, b MI, married age 18, pharmacist at drug store; Gladys, wife, age 30, b OH, married age 17; Robert, grandson, age 12, b MI - res on Chalmers |
| Divorce* | 1 February 1933 | Gladys A. Eldridge; Wayne County, MI; reason given was extreme cruelty, uncontested |
| Note* | He was married the 2nd time to Genevieve Durance Ragan from about 1933 to 1968. | |
| Occupation* | a pharmacist | |
| Marriage* | 22 November 1969 | Bernita (Weese) Froelich; MI |
| Death* | 26 November 1985 | Ypsilanti, Washtenaw, MI; residence Ann Arbor, Washtenaw per ssdi |
Family 1 |
Gladys A. Eldridge b. 26 Jun 1899, d. Jun 1968 | |
| Child | 1. | Robert Reed Baumgartner+ b. 18 Feb 1918, d. 28 Apr 1979 |
Family 2 |
Bernita (Weese) Froelich b. 21 Aug 1897, d. 8 Nov 1982 |
Walter Anthony Baumgartner
| Father* | Frank Xavier Baumgartner b. 10 Jul 1871, d. 8 May 1947 | |
| Mother* | Esther Ann Ackley b. 14 Mar 1869, d. 26 Oct 1955 |
| Birth* | 17 November 1902 | Pontiac, Oakland, MI |
| (Witness) Census | 1910 | Frank Xavier Baumgartner, Esther Ann Ackley; Ward 13, Detroit, Wayne, MI; Frank, 38, auto factory worker; Esther, wife, 40, married 14 yrs, mother of 4 children, 3 living; Stella, dau, 13; Alfons, son, 12; Walter, son, age smudged - all b MI including parents of Frank and Esther |
| Marriage* | 9 August 1926 | Victoria A. Borucki; Detroit, Wayne, MI; Fr John Koelzer officiated with witnesses Wilfred Diegel and Florence Borucki, both of Detroit Witness: Wilfred Edward Diegel |
| Census* | April 1930 | Victoria A. Borucki; Detroit, Wayne, MI; Walter (A. written close to the line, but period is after the line); age 27, married at 23, b MI, pharmacist at retail drug store ; Victoria A., wife, age 34, married at 30, b MI, parents b Poland - 13127 Camden |
| Marriage* | 31 December 1933 | Nellie Ragan; Detroit, Wayne, MI; Fr L.A. Huyer officiated with witnesses Claud Ragan and Stella Baumgartner, both of Detroit Witness: Estella M. Baumgartner |
| Occupation* | a pharmacist and proprietor of Baumgartner's Drug Store on the southeast corner of Rosemary and Gratiot from May 1935 to May 1954. | |
| Death* | 24 March 1993 | Detroit, Wayne, MI; resided in Eastpointe, MI |
| Burial* | 26 March 1993 | Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Detroit, Wayne, MI |
Family 1 |
Victoria A. Borucki b. 18 Nov 1895, d. 30 Sep 1932 |
Family 2 |
Nellie Ragan b. 14 May 1913, d. 15 Jun 1983 | |
| Child | 1. | Gregory J. Baumgartner+ b. 6 May 1937, d. 14 Jul 2006 |