Marvin Baumgartner

MARVIN WILLIAM BAUMGARTNER

Cedar Rapids

Marvin William Baumgartner, 94, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Monday, Dec. 21, 2020, at Northbrook Manor Care Center. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 30, at Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories. A private family service will be held at Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories with burial to follow at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery.

As mandated by proclamation, social distancing must be practiced, which requires a limited number of people to be allowed into the visitation at one time. The use of face masks or shields is required.

Marvin was born Sept. 1, 1926, in Lime Springs, Iowa, the son of Emerson and Elsie (Vogel) Baumgartner. He married the love of his life, Francis Keaton, on Aug. 21, 1951, in Rossville, Ga. He worked at Quaker Oats as a security guard for 35 years. He retired from Quaker Oats to spend time with his grandchildren.

He enjoyed his first Harley-Davidson motorcycle, eating sweets, listening to country music, especially Johnny Cash, and playing his guitar. There was not an instrument he could not play. Most importantly, Marvin loved the time he spent with his family.

Marvin is survived by his children, Sue (Michael) Frye of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Jennie Galvin of Idaho and Marvin (Margaret) Baumgartner of Dubuque, Iowa; four grandchildren, Joshua, Jacob, Samantha and Dylan; five great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Francis; his parents; and the remainder of his siblings.

Marvin will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Memorials may be directed to the family. Online condolences may be directed to the family at www.cedarmemorial.com under obituaries.