Cletus Baumgartner

Cletus “Pop” G. Baumgartner 83 of Rockford passed away Monday August 22, 2016 while being cared for at Alden Debes. He was born July 1, 1933 inTerrapin Ridge, IL, the son of Bernard and Veronica Baumgartner. He married Carol Michael in October of 1956, who preceded him in death in 1999. He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. Pop worked for Sundstrand for 30 years and then for Fastener Engineering until his retirement in 1999. Pop was a simple man that enjoyed spending time with his family, tinkering in the garage, petting his favorite dog Grizzly, eating sweets and drinking black coffee.

Survivors include his three children, Mark (Catherine) Baumgartner of Rockford, Brenda (Ben) Simmons of Mountain View, AR and Sharon Baumgartner of Rockford. Grandchildren, Michelle Baumgartner, Kayla (Will) Hauch, Natosha (Mike) Vajgrt and Krystle (Gus) Carter. Great grandchildren, Jadyn, Emma, Brinley, Breanna, Xander and Shyylah. Sisters, Imelda Homan and Lucy Cabot. Brother, Leroy (Barb) Baumgartner. Predeceased by his parents, beloved wife, Carol. Brother, Eugene and Sister Dorothy Bagley.
Cremation Rites Accorded. Arrangements completed by Fitzgerald Funeral Home Mulford Chapel. Express online condolences at www.fitzgeraldfh.com