Leroy J. Baumiller

Leroy J. Baumiller of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, died Friday, July 20, 2012 with his loving family by his side at Sanford Health Palliative Care, Fargo, North Dakota. Leroy was born on October 20, 1949 the son of Jacob and Phillipine (Grossman) Baumiller in Bismarck, North Dakota. He lived in a group home in Bismarck and through Pride Industries andworked various jobs throughout the community. In 1991, Leroy moved to Detroit Lakes to live with his sister and future brother-in-law. He was active at DAC and had various community placements in Detroit Lakes, which included Dynamic Homes and Minnkota Recycling. Leroy was baptized at First Baptist Church and faithfully served the Lord by ushering in church for 17 years. Leroy loved to sing, especially patriotic songs during the 4th of July and Memorial Day. He also enjoyed bowling, golf , watching Sponge Bob and fishing "for the big one". When he was at the lake with his family, Leroy enjoyed pontoon rides, mowing the grass and grilling the hot dogs. Leroy looked forward to watching golf and the Minnesota Vikings with his brother-in-law, Dave. They also would attend a NDSU Bison football game yearly, around the time of Leroychr(39)s birthday which he enjoyed tremendously. He also looked forward to the holidays, especially Christmas. Leroy is survived by his sister and special brother-in-law, Linda (Dave) Baumiller-Iverson of Detroit Lakes, MN; sister-in-law, Carole Baumiller of Hazelton, ND; brother-in-law, Jerry Baumgartner of Strasburg, ND; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Leroy was preceded in death by his parents, four sisters, Alice Wagner, Florence McAtte, Bernita Grenz, Deana Baumgartner; one brother, Arnold and two infant brothers, Walter and Raymond; one nephew, Dennis Schoepp. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Sandford Palliative Care Unit (1720 University DR. Fargo, ND 58103), Blue Sky Inc. serving development disabilities (1000 SE 8th St. Detroit Lakes, MN 56501), Emmanuel Community (1415 Madison Ave. Detroit Lakes, MN 56501), Developmental Achievement Center (900 E. Central St. Detroit Lakes, MN 56501) and First Baptist Church- Womenchr(39)s Fellowship (320 N. Broadway PO Box 836 Linton, ND 58552).