Marilyn J. Brown-Baumgartner

Marilyn J. Brown-Baumgartner, 86, of Fort Wayne, IN passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at Kingston Care in Fort Wayne. Mrs. Baumgartner was born on January 19, 1933, in Avilla, IN to the late Russell C. Hippenhammer and Ople M. Smith. She graduated from Avilla High School. After high school, she went to work for Lincoln Life in Fort Wayne. On June 22, 1952, she married Lowell Brown at Avilla United Methodist Church. He preceded her in death in 1995. After 25 years of service, she retired as an office assistant from Huntertown Elementary School. On September 25, 1999, she married Gilbert N. Baumgartner at Robinson Chapel United Methodist Church in Fort Wayne. He also preceded her in death in 2008. Marilyn was a member of Robinson Chapel United Methodist Church. She enjoyed golfing and bowling and playing on different leagues. She loved to spend time with her family, friends, and loved ones. Survivors include her 4 children; Sherry Ohlwine of Fort Wayne, Greg (Faun) Brown of Shipshewana, Scott (Laura) Brown and Randy (Teresa) Brown both of Fort Wayne, 8 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Marilyn was also preceded in death by her grandchildren; Carrie and Casey Brown, and siblings; Dick and Dean Hippenhammer and Janet Meyer. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at 10am at D.O. McComb and Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home, 1320 East Dupont Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46825. Visitation will be held on Monday, May 20, 2019 from 2-4pm and 6-8pm at D.O. McComb and Sons Pine Valley Park. Officiating the services will be Pastor Fred Baughman. Burial will take place at Highland Park Cemetery. Memorial donations may be directed to Robinson Chapel United Methodist Church. To sign the online guestbook, visit www.domccombandsons.com