Baumgartner Duane S. ENCS 02/69-10/10/69 USN DeCom Crew Chief Baumgartner, just short of 83, passed away on Wednesday evening, May 24, 2017. This mail received from Dauane's daughter Erika Morgan *erikalmorgan*1971@*gmail.com (remove * to send mail)
Hello Joseph, You don't know me, however I am the daughter of Duane Baumgartner. I noticed that he were a friend of his and that he wrote you quite a few emails. I am sorry to inform you that my father passed away on Tuesday from a bad fall while riding his scooter. At this point, the medical examiner believed he possibly suffered a cardiac event that made him almost immediately unresponsive. Dad was about to have his 83rd birthday next month. We are all deeply saddened by this news-he will be missed. Erika Morgan ~~~~~~~~~ Some Postings from FACEBOOK ~~~~~~~~~ From George Blust a photo of Duane as Master at Arms of Vance Association
Beth Swanson Rest In Peace.
Connie Betters That is how I remember Duane!
Gary Guinn I'll miss him.
Tim Chiniewicz Rest on peace
Shelly Chiniewicz So sorry to hear he is gone. My love to all of you. Shelly Chiniewicz
Janet Playe Sorry joe....
Beth Swanson Thanks for letting us know. Prayers
Mo Schiavina Sorry for your loss Joe
Gwen Yoes Van Norman So sorry to hear this. Will lift the family up in prayer.
Martha Spikes Prayers for Duane an his family
Tina Prideaux So sorry to hear about Duane, our condolences to the family.
Don L. Brunk Sorry to hear that Duane has passed away. R.I.P.
Bruce Swanson (Chaplain Vance Association) Duane was a warrior and fought against whatever seemed to be an injustice, even to the end. He always had great stories to tell, and he loved his shipmates, as he frequently told us. Senior Chief Petty Officer Duane Bumgarner, USN, Retired, also loved his country and the United States Navy, in which he very proudly served. It was my great honor to have served alongside Duane. Attention on Deck! Another great veteran is being Piped Aboard Heaven! Rest in the peace you fought so hard for Chief! We, your crewmates of USS VANCE (DER387) love you and pray for calm waters everafter as you sail the seas of Heaven!
Tina Prideaux Amen.
Darlene Walls R I P.
Connie Betters Well said....thank you Bruce!
Jerry Blum Joanne and I are so very saddened to hear about Duane's passing. Everytime one of our shipmate or Their spouse leaves this earth it's like loosing a family member. REST IN PEACE DUANE.
Laura Edwards I'm sorry for your loss.
Jim Morfino I will always remember my fun-loving shipmate with his up-beat personality. Duane, McGilvray, Feeney and I had some great times in Subic, Olongapo, and Pearl. Rest in Peace, my old shipmate!??
Betty Wamble I'm so sorry to hear of Duane's passing, he will be very much missed, my deepest sympathy to the family, and also in behalf of my Brother in law may he RIP Senior Chief John Blake