Dallice W. Baumgartner, 81, of Newton, died Thursday (July 14, 2011) at the Newton Medical Center.
He was born on February 7, 1930 in Harvey County, Ks., the son of C.W. and Elsie Molzon Baumgartner. He was raised in the Halstead and Newton area, graduating from Newton High School in 1948.
During the Korean Conflict, Dallice served in the U.S. Army. He married Alice Elizabeth Koerner on May 25, 1957 in Newton. They lived in Sedgwick for a short time before returning to Newton. Alice died on September 7, 1977.
Dallice owned and operated D’s Auto Service for many years in Newton. He had been a member of the Eastside United Methodist Church for over 45 years, for over 30 years Dallice was active in Babe Ruth Baseball, having served as an Assistant State Commissioner and coached many championship teams.
Survivors include two sons Alan Baumgartner and David Baumgartner both of Newton; three grandchildren Misty Lopez, Amber Baumgartner, and Matthew Baumgartner; and two great grandchildren Jacob Franco and Mason Lopez.
He is preceded in death by his parents, wife, and sister Bonnie Schroeder.
Memorial services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Saturday (July 23, 2011) at the Eastside United Methodist Church in Newton. Private family inurnment will be held at Greenwood Cemetery.
There will be no visitation or viewing as cremation has been effected.
A memorial has been established with the Eastside United Methodist Church, contributions may sent to Broadway Colonial Funeral Home, 120 E. Broadway, Newton, Ks. 67114.
Arrangements are by Broadway Colonial Funeral Home, Newton, Ks.