Robert Carl Baumer
Robert Carl Baumer, 86, of Scotland passed away at home on Friday, Oct.16.
A Rosary followed by a vigil service will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday at Owens and Brumley Funeral Home in Wichita Falls. The Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Rev. Khoi Tran, celebrant. Rite of Committal with military honors will follow at St. Boniface Cemetery in Scotland.
Son of Oscar F. Baumer and Beatrice R. (Kimmel) Baumer, he was born in Allentown, Pa. on April 20, 1934. He married Mary H. McDonald on Oct. 29, 1955. He was a retired U. S. Air Force veteran, where he served for 23 years. He served both in the Korean and Vietnam wars. After retirement from the Air Force, he started Baumer and Sons Construction, creating a family business which his sons have carried forward. During his youth, he played as a pitcher for the Allentown Redbirds, which was a farm team for the St. Louis Cardinals. He was responsible for helping to build the Scotland baseball field. In addition to coaching Little League Baseball, he also coached the Scotland Boxing Club. When his grandchildren came along, he was a follower of their sports, rarely missing an event. Additionally, he enjoyed animals and the outdoors. For 42 years, he went with friends and family members on an annual elk hunt in Colorado, where he was not only huntsman, but camp cook. Besides being involved in community events, he also dedicated time to help with his church. For many years, he was caretaker of the St. Boniface cemetery and church yard in Scotland. He was a member of the Scotland Texas Knights of Columbus 1715. As a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Wichita Falls, he served as an usher. He also dedicated an hour a week there, along with his wife Mary, in Perpetual Adoration.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Brian E. Baumer; granddaughter, Shana N Brophy; sister, Bonnie B. Kratzer; and brothers, Earl and Oscar Baumer.
He is survived by his wife of almost 65 years, Mary H. Baumer; his daughter, Pam A. Brophy; sons Robert A. (Bobby) Baumer, and Brett (Bink) Baumer; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
