Charles Baumer

Charles Glenn Baumer, 92, of Coshocton, went to be with his Savior on Friday, July 26, 2024, at Licking Memorial Hospital. He was born in New Philadelphia on October 11, 1931, to the late C. Glenn Baumer and Dorothy (Nicholas) Baumer. On April 18, 1953, he married Shirley J. (Geltz) Baumer who proceeded him in death on July 5, 2024. Charles proudly served his country in the United States Army as a Corporal during the Korean War and retired from General Electric – Coshocton.

Receiving God’s free gift of salvation more than fifty years ago, he attended Victory Baptist Church, where he taught Sunday School and drove the church bus for several years. A mechanic for much of his life, he had an affinity for classic cars.

Charles is survived by his children, Chuck (Connie) Baumer and Beth (Wayne) Cormack both of Coshocton, Jeff (Anita) Baumer of Marietta, OH, and Greg (Sharon) Baumer of Newark, OH, and son-in-law Matt Elvin Sr., of Uhrichsville. Grandchildren include Matthew, Mark, and Michael Elvin, Cara Renner, Crista Berry, Roger Grantham, Michael Cormack, Candace Cormack, Rachel Dillon, Kelly Thomspon, Lisa Baumer, and Nick Baumer; thirteen great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren. He is also survived by sisters, Doris (Dick) Bichsel, and Portia (Ken) Metzger.

In addition to his parents and wife, he is preceded in death by his daughter, Mary Margaret (Baumer) Elvin; daughter-in-law, Carla Baumer; grandson, Chad Baumer; and siblings, Glenda Rittenour and John Albert Baumer.

Friends may call at the Miller Funeral Home, 639 Main, Street, Coshocton, OH 43812 on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, from 11am – 12:00pm with funeral services beginning at 12:00pm with his son, Pastor Jeff Baumer, and his pastor, Pastor Ralph Johson officiating. Burial will follow at Dover Burial Park, Dover, OH, with his grandson, Army Chaplain Dr. Michael Cormack officiating.

In lieu of floral tributes, memorial contributions can be made to Victory Baptist Church or Community Hospice. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.