William W. Baughman

William W. Baughman, 78, of Botkins, Ohio passed away suddenly as of the result of an automobile accident at 2:39 P.M. Monday, April 10, 2017. He was born in Logan County Ohio August 13, 1938, to the late Wilford and Mildred (Klopfenstein) Baughman. On September 9, 1967, he married Paulette M. (Eshman) Baughman and she preceded him in death November 4, 2003.

He is survived by his children, Susan (Bruce) Kaufman of Maplewood, Ohio, Nicholas (DeAnna) Baughman of Sidney, Ohio, Douglas Baughman of Draper, Utah, Thomas (Kellie) Baughman of Jackson Center, Ohio, and Anthony (Krystal) Baughman of Maplewood; grandchildren, Lauren (Ryan), Josh, Makayla, Ethan, Isaiah, Elijah, Alaina, Madison, Keaton, Trenton, and Peyton; great grandchildren, Asher and Rowyn; sisters, Janice (Steve) Minton of Sidney, and Karen (Jesse) Devargas of Eugene, Oregon; and three nieces.

Bill graduated from Sidney High School in 1956, and enlisted in the United States Army. In 1957 Bill started his life long career working for George Kah, eventually they became business partners.  George Kah passed away in 1984 when Bill then purchased the nursery from George’s wife, Irene Kah.  The nursery is still operated by Bill’s family and has continued to expand over the years. Horticulture was Bill’s business and lifelong passion. He enjoyed snowmobiling in Michigan and the mountains in Wyoming with his family and friends.  All who loved Bill, will truly miss him.

Father Shawn Wilson will officiate a memorial mass at 10:30 A.M. Tuesday, April 18, 2017, at the St. Lawrence Catholic Church  16053 Botkins Road in Botkins. Visitation will follow the service at the St. Lawrence Hall till 7:00 P.M. with a meal provided.

The funeral arrangements are in the care of the staff of the Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home in Jackson Center.