Clifford Martin Baumler

Clifford Martin Baumler passed away on September 28, 2011 at War Memorial Hospital. Born to Emil and Amanda Baumler in Dagget, Michigan on April 12, 1918, Clifford went to work for Michigan Bell Telephone Company in Kingsford shortly out of high school and worked until he went into the Air Force during WWII where he served as a B-17 bombadier stationed in England. He achieved the rank of First Lieutenant in active duty and remained a part of the Air Force Reserves for years, achieving the rank of Major. He met his sweetheart Garnett while both were working for Michigan Bell in St. Ignace and they married as he went off to war. After WWII, he returned to work with Michigan Bell Telephone St. Ignace and later transferred to the Soo where he was employed until retirement in 1984. As a young man he stayed active in sports in both towns on several independent teams staying most active in baseball, softball and basketball. This interest continued as he played on several Michigan Bell Telephone teams into his forties. He remained an avid fan of his favorite teams though his later years as well. Cliff was preceded in death by his wife, Garnett Baumler in 2005, his parents, and brothers Paul Baumler, Buck Baumler and Emil Baumler, all of the Kingsford, Michigan area. He's survived by his three children; Cliff Baumler II and wife Tui of Portland, Oregon, Darrell Baumler of Sault Ste. Marie, Debbie Baumler of Seguin, Texas, and grandchildren Shawn Baumler, Brett Jimenez, Audrey Baumler and Lucas Baumler. He also is survived by nieces and nephews and especially appreciated nephews Richard Bowmaster and Larry Laceby who made special efforts to visit Cliff in his later years. In regard for Clifford's wishes there will not be a public ceremony. He 'll be buried at Oaklawn Chapel Gardens, with Garnett, and his wish is to be remembered fondly by friends for the good times they shared together in life. In honor of Cliff being a gifted athlete and his lifelong interest in sports, the family would like to request memorial contributions be made to the Activity Fees Donations Account, c/o Sault Area High School, 904 Marquette, SSM. The fund is established to help students participate in school activities that they otherwise couldn't afford to be a part of.

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Clifford Martin Baumler

April 12, 1918 - September 28, 2011