Emerson E. Baumgartner Obituary
We announce the death of Emerson E. Baumgartner of Owatonna, Minnesota, who passed away on August 6, 2026, at the age of 91. Emerson will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Emerson E. Baumgartner to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Walter Sr. Baumgartner and Harriet Baumgartner (Gifford); his siblings, Walter Jr., Willard, Luverne, Lowell, Lanny, Bernice Goskesen, Marlys, Eleanor Grass and Arlene Olson; and his son-in-law Bruce Halverson.
He is survived by: his wife Lois Meier; his children, Linda Halverson of Owatonna, Janet Chladek (Greg) of Clayton, WI, Michael Baumgartner of Sacramento, CA and Lori Dodds (John) of Owatonna; his siblings, Darrell Baumgartner, Judy Zeise, Cheryl Stevenson (Ken), Arla Rasmussen and Ardella Chladek (Tim); and his sisters-in-law, Analee Baumgartner, Marilyn Olson and Janice Beach (James). He is also survived by his 12 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren.
