Mr. Stephen M. Baumgartner

April 10, 1951 - October 15, 2020

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Krause Funeral Home Brookfield

21600 West Capitol Drive

Brookfield, WI 53072

Wednesday 10/21, 3:00 pm - 6:45 pm

Krause Funeral Home Brookfield

21600 West Capitol Drive

Brookfield, WI 53072

Wednesday 10/21, 7:00 pm

In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Lung Assoc. are appreciated.

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Of Hartland. Passed away peacefully on October 15, 2020, at age 69. He will be greatly missed by his sons Brian (Donya) and Dan (Rosa Moctezuma) Baumgartner and their mother Denise Baumgartner. Proud Grandpa of Zachary Tadin, Andrew Tadin, Leslie (Luke Will) Tadin, and Cole Baumgartner. Amazing Brother of Linda (the late Ken) Brown and Karen (Jeff) Erickson. Also loved by nieces, nephews, friends, and the love of his life — the late Donna Wagner, and her family. Preceded in death by his parents Melvin and Ellen, and brother Mark.

Stephen grew up in Verona, Wisconsin, where he farmed until he was 18. He went to UW-Whitewater for 1 1/2 years and met his wife there. He moved to the big city of Milwaukee where he had two boys.

Dad worked in construction all his life and was a proud member of OPCMIA Cement Masons Union Local 599 for 42 years. His family and friends were very important to him. He loved to spend his time on the water at Lake Wisconsin and on the Rock River as he was an avid “barefooter,” barefoot water skiing up to only weeks before his passing. He also loved to fish and hunt, especially with his family. He loved his Green Bay Packers and being in the stands at Lambeau Field. You can never forget the excitement on his face when his grandson would take the football field, or listening to his grandsons tell work stories, or every time his granddaughter would enter the room, or Brett Favre throwing a touchdown, or being at Treasure Island in Las Vegas sitting at his seat playing video poker.

To know Dad is to love him. If anybody needed help, he was there and asked for nothing in return. His bald head and his ultimate calmness will forever be missed.

Visitation at the Krause Funeral Home, 21600 West Capitol Drive, Brookfield, Wisconsin on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 from 3:00 PM to 6:45 PM. Service at 7:00PM.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Lung Assoc. are appreciated.

Krause Funeral Home Brookfield

21600 West Capitol Drive

Brookfield, WI 53072

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Wednesday 10/21, 3:00 pm - 6:45 pm

Krause Funeral Home Brookfield

21600 West Capitol Drive

Brookfield, WI 53072

Map

Wednesday 10/21, 7:00 pm

In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Lung Assoc. are appreciated.

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My deepest condolences to all in Steve’s Family. So many wonderful memories of Steve growing up on the farm and later at the family reunions getting caught up with everyone. Steve and I had such a great time and shared many of his & my life stories at the last family reunion at Cathy & Mike’s. Laughed and giggled like 2 little kids again. Wonderful memories Steve’s Sons shared were so special. Thanks for sharing as we all know what a great man your Dad was and my prayers are with all of you. Linda & Karen my sympathy to you & your families as Steve was a special brother to you both as well. God Bless to all.

Our hearts goes out to the whole Baumgartner families. Steve was such a kind, caring, fun loving person. Today and always, may the fond memories bring you peace, support, and strength. Gary & Laurie Grimm

As young girls, my sisters and I, along with our parents, enjoyed many memorable times with Aunt Ellen, Uncle Mike, Linda, Steve, Karen, and little Mark. Steve was often working with Uncle Mike, but we were always happy to see him come in from the fields or doing chores because he was so good to us. Our family all looked up to him because of his willingness to work hard, his kind manner, and warm smile. Once when we were visiting the farm, one of my sisters hurt her foot. Steve heard her crying, stopped what he was doing, and calmly carried her into Aunt Ellen's and Uncle Mike's beautiful kitchen. He helped to clean up my sister's foot, dry her tears, and made her laugh so hard that she forgot all about her injury. We will forever remember Steve's gentle smile, kindness, and strong faith. He truly made the world a better place for all who had the opportunity to meet him. Rest peacefully, Steve.

Our prays go out to Steve's family and close friends. When Steve was around he always had a friendly hello for you and an amazingly bright smile on his face. He will be dearly missed !

I worked with Steve at NuArt for years and got used to his easy smile and manner, regardless of weather, traffic or his own physical struggles. He was an inspiration to all of his coworkers and we were all blessed to have known him.

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

Dear Danny and Brian; my heartfelt condolences in the loss of your Dad.. I just talked with him a week and a half ago. We had a great conversation about our health concerns and life in general, for over an hour. From the early 70's; Steve with my brother Mark and I went on many hunting anfd fishing trips.. We even got him to join us in a Wyoming Mule Deer hunt. Mostly; he came up-north to our cottage at Pickerel Lake for fishing, duck hunting and deer hunting. Lots of great memories!! He was always unselfish and willing to help in any way. Remember how he helped me pour concrete for two kennels at my previous Milwaukee homes. Then there was the time Mark and I had him along for a turkey/duck hunting trip to Iowa County, Wi. Steve got wind of a river boat casino in Dubuque, Iowa ( 30 miles away) and that turned into a long night as he got his "poker face" on. It was fun !! He was a hard working, no nonsense man that was always a pleasure to hang with. As I notice an Eagle soaring high in the Northwoods sky; I'm reminded of a local Chippewa saying....that it is a sign of a loved one's soul being carried to Heaven. ....He will be missed...... Stevan Feltes

We will certainly miss that smiley face and hearing you walk into work each time saying "Steve's here". You were loved by so many clients that would call to see if Steve can come by to see them next time you were in area for a hug and smile. You were a very hard worker and great person all around. Fly high with the angels and until we meet again, Rest in Heaven.

Steve was always so happy, and such a fighter. He will be missed by all

My, Our hearts go out to all of Steve's family. Life isn't always fair, is it? Steve was a person we all loved with his loving and fun personality. May God Watch Over All Of You.

My deepest sympathies to the family. Steve was a very special guy. JE was kind, giving, and just fun to be around. He will be missed by many. Hopefully the fond memories of his wonderful demeanor and kind heart will sustain you.

A wonderful cousin who is etched in our hearts. Thank you Steve. God Bless!

I failed to mentioned not only does Steve join his Mom & Dad but many other Aunts & Uncles, plenty to have a lot of ball games :)

I'll forever recall growing up as kids when we'd meet at Grandpa's & A. Laura's. Uncles, Aunts & many of us cousins would head to the Dodgeville Park to play and always we'd all have a ball game. Then years later we'd meet at Steve's Mom & Dad's (A.Ellen & U.Mike) & have a great time. Again, never did we NOT have a ball game in that big front yard. We even expanded to the field across the road a few times. Now in HEAVEN Steve has joined 5 of the 35 awesome cousins. God Bless !!! Pic from Family Reunion October 2010..

Steve was a good guy and a good friend. Condolences all who knew him. Quick to smile with good sense of humor. Handled his problems with a lot of grace.