John passed away at the Extendicare in Viking, Alberta on June 10, 2024. John was born at the Viking Hospital, July 5, 1941 to John and Emma Baumgartner.

John is survived by brother Carl (Bev) Baumgartner, sisters: Emma Maxwell, Audrey Jober, Shirley (Merle) McMullen and brother Larry (Margaret) Baumgartner.  He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

John was predeceased by his parents, John and Emma Baumgartner, step mother, Margaret  Stubert and husband Walter, brother's-in-law's: James Jober and Gordon Maxwell.

Although John just completed grade seven, he was a man of many talents, John was a painter, carpenter, worked with a plumber worked at    Co-op grocery store, a bus driver and ambulance driver.  John's passion was driving propane trucks.  He worked more than 35 years for many companies. He said "his customers were his priority", He was always invited to family Christmas and Easter dinners.  He rarely attended as he had to look after his propane customers. As a brother, John was always there to help family. To speak of John, he was kind, friendly, and had a kind heart for everyone. John Enjoyed sports: umpired senior men's ball, like to watch the Blue Jays ball team, Calgary Flames and Rodeos.

A private family service will be held.

Donations in memory of John may be made to the Viking Health Foundation, Box 533, Viking, Alberta, T0B 4N0 or to the charity of ones Choice.