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2024

Myrna Baumgartner Obituary

Myrna Baumgartner, aged 83, passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.

Born on November 18, 1940, Myrna graduated from Reading High School and dedicated 28 years as the Assistant Treasurer at Greenhills-Forest Park City Schools in Cincinnati, Ohio. She retired to Port Charlotte, Florida in 1997.

Myrna had a passion for crafts, including ceramics, cross-stitch, quilts, and the creation of many cherished Christmas stockings. Myrna also found joy in assembling puzzles and generously contributed her time to working with Vietnam Veterans.

Myrna leaves behind her loving husband of 30 years, Jerry, and her four sons: Mike (Susan) Huffman, Dave (Patrice) Huffman, Craig (Deb) Huffman, and Doug (Bonnie) Huffman, many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and 1 great, great grandchild.

She is also survived by her brother, Al Luers, and sisters, Carol Carpenter and Marcia Collopy. Preceding her in death were her parents, Marcellus and Laura Luers, and her sister, Janet Shultes.

A Funeral Mass will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Punta Gorda, Florida, on Friday, October 25, 2024, at 11:00am. Following the service, family and friends are invited to gather at the American Legion Post 110, 3152 Harbor Blvd in Port Charlotte, Florida.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Myrna's memory can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Sun Newspapers from Oct. 22 to Oct. 20, 2024.

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Mary Greta Osner

October 27, 2024

Myrna and I are double first cousins. My memories go back 80 years-there are so many. Most of all I remember her warmth, her kindness, her smiles and laughter. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you. God bless you as you deal with an incredible loss.

Connie Pfeiffer

October 25, 2024

My condolences to Mike, Dave, Doug and Craig and the rest of Myrna´s family.

Elizabeth Lavin Zettler

October 25, 2024

It has been wonderful reconnecting with Myrna these last few years. She was always very kind to me! Till we meet again All my love, Elizabeth (Lisa)

Anett Rowe

October 23, 2024

Myrna was a friend, a life-line, a great hugger, a great laugher and story teller, and most of all - chosen family. My heart hurts with this news. A candle will be lit for her in church and we're sending our deep love and hugs to everyone in our Legion family. We love you Uncle Jerry. xoxo

Chris and Dayna Evert

October 23, 2024

Jerry, we can´t imagine what you´re going through. Myrna had such a big heart. I´m so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our prayers.

Jim Barrow

October 22, 2024

Sorry for your loss Jerry! prayers to you and your family

Donna Elliott

October 22, 2024

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I will dedicate my nightly Rosary to your Mother.
Your family is in my prayers.
May God bless all of you.

Marge Matthew

October 22, 2024

So sorry Jerry! You, Bob, Myrna, and I have been friends since boating on Acton Lake. We have remained friend since all of us moving to Florida! So very SAD!

Becky Leppert

October 22, 2024

Jerry sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you.

Jay Shearman

October 22, 2024

Jerry, I'm sorry. Wish I had something of comfort, but I do not. Just want you to know I care.

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