William “Bill” Baumgartner, 97, Mitchell

By Mitchell Now October 29, 2022 6:26 am

William passed away on Tuesday, October 18, at Avera Queen of Peace Hospital.

A celebration of life will be held at 2 PM on Saturday, November 5 at Will Funeral Chapel

Burial with military rites will be at 1 PM on Saturday, November 5 at Servicemen’s Cemetery.

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