Walter Lee "Bummer" Baumgardner
April 19, 1952 ~ March 4, 2023
Walter Lee Baumgardner, “Bummer”, 70, of Loveville, MD, passed away on March 4, 2023 at his home. Born on April 19, 1952 in Huntington, WV, he was the son of the late Irene Byrd Baumgardner and the late James Baumgardner. Walter was the loving husband of Dawn Baumgardner, whom he married on November 25, 1986 in Leonardtown, MD. He is survived by his children Evonne Matherr (Joe) of York, PA, Tara Burchett (Brian) of Dallastown, PA, Robert David Hill (Donna) of Clements, MD, Travis Hill of Loveville, MD, nine grandchildren, and one great grandchild.
Walter graduated from Huntington High School in 1972. He served in the United States Navy for 20years, from June 1972 to June 1992. Walter was a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose, VFW American Legion, and DAV. He enjoyed NASCAR and taking the RV to different tracks.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, March 9, 2023 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD, where a funeral service will be held on Friday, March 10, 2023 at 10:00AM with Pastor Dennis Gillikin officiating. Interment will be private.
Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home and Cremation Services, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.
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To Bummers Family, sorry for your loss. Rip Bummer, till we meet again, Scott Mclane
Condolences from the Davis family. We are lifting up prayers for the family! Bummer was a sweet soul and always willing to help anyone in need. He will be sorely missed by all. Until we meet again brother!
Bummer, I will always remember you from the first time I met you down at park hall tj meet the family! You were a fireball!! But you had a beautiful heart and soul! Would literally give the shirt off your back, I know this personally, you were always there for your family. Will miss you sweetheart! Dawny, I love you with all my heart sissy!! Couldn’t ask for a better oldest sister in my life ❤️❤️
Sorry we couldnt come down to pay our respects but We had the pleasure and honor to be out in Mooseheart when Walter received his Gold Coat. Enjoyed meeting him and Dawn and hearing of all their travels. RIP Brother and God Bless your Family..
Fraternally,
Jamie and Mary Ann Vann
We send our deepest sympathy on the loss of an incredible man in Bummer. Thank you for sharing his life with the Moose Fraternity all these years. His wisdom, generous heart and spirit of service blessed so many, including the children at Mooseheart and the seniors at Moosehaven. You remain in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.