On Sunday evening, July 13th, Mark John Baumhoer of Westphalia/Folk jumped into God’s Peterbuilt to meet his Pop, Grandparents, and Sister Jean at the gates of Heaven. The celebration that they are having!

On November 11, 1962, Mark couldn’t wait to come into this world, being born on the elevator at St. Mary’s Hospital. Luckily, his pop/old man, Norman Baumhoer of Folk (now deceased), was there to catch him. His mother, Patricia – Patsy- Baumhoer of Folk, was known to say that Mark couldn’t wait to get into this world, but ever since then, he wasn’t in any hurry for anything else. That is a good way to describe Mark. He wasn’t just a caring person, but patient, kind, and slow to anger.

During his childhood, he enjoyed many activities and had lots of memorable experiences. From coon hunting with his brothers and cousins to jumping terraces in junky auction cars that were bought on his Uncle Cyril’s auto sales, you can tell that he had a good, wholesome childhood, which gave him many stories to tell his kids or just rehash with friends and family.

On June 25th, 1994, he married his wife of 31 years, Jennifer (Holtmeyer) of St. Anthony. On this day, his family grew larger, adding not only her parents, Harold & Veronica, and brother Jeffrey (Dot), to his extended family, but the whole Holtmeyer bunch as well!

Soon, Mark’s dream of having children became a reality. Jonathon, Elizabeth, Chloe, & Claire are the joys of his life. He loved his children dearly and spent a lot of time with them, making unforgettable memories with every passing year. Hunting and driving 18-wheelers were his passion, and he found true joy in sharing these activities with his children. From hunting for the infamous deer-turkey bush or just sitting by their sides in the woods on his family farm to driving over the road with them as his copilots, he loved doing those hobbies with his children. He was even able to coach his son’s Little League baseball teams. He never missed any ball games or events that his children were in. Mark also helped guide his children while they completed 4-H and school projects. Later, he helped Jonathon complete his Eagle Scout project of erecting a Veteran’s Memorial in the cemetery at Folk. Lastly, his love for the Cardinals (no matter how their season was going) became an enjoyable pastime for him to share with his son and daughters as well. Jonathan, Elizabeth, Chloe, and Claire will have many stories to tell as time goes on, and so will he when he sees their grandpa.

Some of Mark’s favorite memories as a child were with his siblings, Wayne, Paul (Laura), Ron, and Norma Jean. He would tell many stories of the mischief that they would get into on the farm, working pigs and cattle, and going frogging and hunting. Most importantly, he always cherished having quality BS sessions with them as they grew older.

Mark was a hard worker and enjoyed mowing his lawn and doing other types of yardwork for fun. Throughout his life, he worked at Sestak Feed, Temmen Busing Company, Rehagen Trucking, and Midwest Block and Brick. He also enjoyed many years running his own business, Baumhoer Trucking. Wherever he worked, he met many good people and kept in touch with them until the day he died.

Mark’s carefree attitude and kind demeanor were contagious, encompassing new friends who became family as his life went on, and creating new stories and memories to share. He also enjoyed the company and had fun poking with his nieces and nephews. As a godfather to his nephew, Anthony, he looked forward to getting him the noisiest and most obnoxious Christmas gifts, which his brother Paul gladly reciprocated with Jonathon later. When Riley was born, Uncle Mark made sure to treat him with Nerf guns in which Riley enjoyed shooting his cousins with when they visited.   Mark will be deeply missed by many, but the memories that he has left behind will be deeply cherished forever.

Visitation will be 4-6:00 p.m., Friday, July 18, 2025, at Trimble Funeral Home in Westphalia with a prayer service at 3:30 p.m. with Rev. Dylan Schrader officiating.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 19, 2025, at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Folk, with the Rev. Msgr. Robert A. Kurwicki, Diocesan Administrator, officiating.

Burial will follow Mass at the St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Cemetery in Folk.

A reception will conclude services in the parish hall celebrating Mark’s life and exchanging stories and memories.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the family (in care of Jennifer Baumhoer).

Arrangements entrusted to Trimble Funeral Homes – Westphalia.