Daniel K. "Dan" Baumgardner

Daniel K. "Dan" Baumgardner, 85, of Ossian, Indiana passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2024. He was born on April 15, 1939, in Bluffton, Indiana, a son of the late Kenneth E. and Mildred N. (McGough) Baumgardner. Dan graduated from Ossian High School, Ball State Teachers College, and earned his Masters degree from St. Francis College. He worked as a teacher and drivers training instructor for 33 years before retiring. After retirement, he spent 10 years driving a tour bus. He was a member of New Haven Church of Christ, New Haven, Indiana. In his free time, he enjoyed politics, reading, and supporting the Chicago Bears and Chicago Cubs. Surviving family include his wife, Fran Baumgardner; daughters, Tonya Johnson and Carla (Daniel) Springer; son, Ted (Chris) Baumgardner; grandchildren, Erich, Rachel, Blaine, and Brett Johnson, Shanna (Luke) Clark, Ian (Maddie), Heather, and Eli Baumgardner, Emily (Landon) Sands, Abigail (Nate) Mayer, and Evan (Reese) Springer; six great grandchildren; sister, Marlene Boxell; and brother, Max Baumgardner. Besides his parents, he was preceded in passing by his siblings, Jean Kincaid, Norma Wolfe, Jack Baumgardner, and Rita Burris. Funeral service will be 11:00 am on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at Elzey-Patterson-Rodak Funeral Home, 120 West Mill Street, Ossian with visitation one hour prior. Visitation will also be from 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at the funeral home. Burial will be in Oak Lawn Cemetery, Ossian. Memorials may be made to the New Haven Church of Christ. Condolences and memories of Dan may be left online at www.elzey-patterson-rodak.com