Nick Louis Baumgartner, who resided in Charleston, went to heaven in the early morning hours of Saturday, June 1, 2019, surrounded in love by his children and loving caregivers at Greenhurst Nursing Center.  He was born November 25, 1929, to Albert Baumgartner and Katie Minden Baumgartner of Charleston. He was 89 years old.  He was married to Carolyn Jameson Baumgartner for 36 years until her death in 2004.  In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Marie Hatwig and Catherine Wilhelm.

Nick was a truly genuine man, the kind of person you wanted to be like.  He loved to tell jokes and place a smile on the faces of others.  Nick has been a life-long member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Charleston and a member of the Knights of Columbus.  He was retired from Gerber Products Company in Fort Smith.  Nick had many friends and family who loved him for his sense of humor and fun-loving personality.  He was truly an amazing man, husband, and father.

Rosary service, with visitation to follow, will be held Tuesday, June 4th, at 6:30 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Charleston, with Deacon Mark Verkamp officiating.  Funeral Mass will be held Wednesday, June 5th, at 2:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with Fr. Norman McFall and Deacon Mark Verkamp officiating. Burial will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Charleston, under the direction of Brotherton Brothers Funeral Home and Flower Shop in Charleston.

He is survived by his son, Michael Baumgartner and wife Heather of Charleston; two daughters, Sharon DeWitt of Charleston and Gail Watson and husband Raymond of Charleston; and five grandchildren.

Pallbearers are Kody Baumgartner, Jeff Dillard, B.J. Krallman, Jeremy Kengla, Hunter Kengla, and Clay Smith.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Alzheimer's Association @ 8180 Greensboro Dr., Suite 400, McLean, VA  22102 or Sacred Heart Catholic Church @ P.O. Box 1087 Charleston, AR  72933.

To pay an online tribute, please visit www.brothertonbrothersfuneralhomes.com.