John Laverne Baugatz age 72 of Miles City, passed away on the early morning of March 20, 2016 at St. Vincent Healthcare in Billings, MT after a short battle with cancer.
John was born on August 29, 1943 in Miles City, MT to the late August & Mary Belle (Allen) Baugatz. John grew up in Miles City with his parents and five sisters. John went to school in Miles City up to the 7th grade when he dropped out to start his working career. He stated working as a garbage man for Miles City Sanitation until he joined the National Guard in August of 1962. He served in the National Guard until December of 1965. John met the love of his life Louise Brush in 1963 and remained married for 53 years. To this marriage they had four children: John Jr. (1964); Lee (1968); Brenda (1971) and Kim (1973). John had many jobs over the years including working for Miles City Sanitation, Brush Trucking, John Lantis, Miles City Landfill for Jerry Meidinger and his last job with Pacific Steel of Miles City when he retired in 2001.
John enjoyed spending time with friends and family. Especially telling stories about what he had done in his life like fishing, gardening and spending time with grandkids who he loved dearly.
John was preceded in death by his father August and mother Mary Belle; his five sisters: Viola Stemochuck, Dorothy (Art) Kochel, Emma (Ralph) Bartch, Alice (Alan) Brown and Martha Baugatz.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years Louise of Miles City; his four children: John Jr. (Paulette) Baugatz of Miles City; Lee (Kathy) of Rapid City, SD, Brenda Baugatz of Miles City and Kim (Holly) Baugatz of Miles City; his grandchildren: Monique (Cody) Wentzel, Bradley Baugatz, Melinda Baugatz and her fiancé Bryan Langston, Derek Baugatz, Brody Baugatz, Seth Baugatz, Liam Baugatz and Jaycee Peltzer; and his great grandchildren: Tobin, Madison and Jayden.
The family would like to thank the doctors and nursing staff at both Holy Rosary Hospital and St. Vincent Healthcare for their love and care. A special thanks to their dear friend Sherry Stoltz for providing the food for the luncheon. Memorials may be made in John’s honor to the family to help defray funeral expenses.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 23, 2016 with the family receiving friends from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 24, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City followed by a luncheon at the V.F.W. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday March 23, 2016
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
2:00 p.m.
Thursday March 24, 2016
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday March 23, 2016
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
2:00 p.m.
Thursday March 24, 2016
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
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Dick Culver says
My condolences to all.
Tanna Aye says
Louise, Brenda and family. I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers and thought are with you during this difficult time.
Darin Buescher says
Baugatz family;
I am sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Denise Harvey says
Baugatz family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May the Lord comfort you with cherished memories.
Denise and Jay Harvey
Carl & Nancy Breidenbach says
Louise, Brenda and family,
We are very sorry for your loss. We will be thinking of you and sending our love during this very difficult time. Love, Carl & Nancy
Steve and Robin Goetz says
John and family,
We are sorry for your loss. We hold you in our thoughts and prayers.
Julie sumrall bounds says
I’m so sorry for your loss. I pray that God peace will fill your hearts and bring comfort only He can bring . Love you all
Shorty and Judy Brush says
Praying for God to give you all the Strength now and the days to come
Penny E Bonogofsky says
So sorry for your loss may God be with you all
Scott Leslie Brush says
May the love he has for you be a filling you know when you think of him.
Terry Brown says
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Jane Stark says
Louise and Family My sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with you
Jane Stark says
Louise and family My thoughts, prayers and sympathy to you
Sandi Kohones says
Louise, Brenda and Lee,
I am so sorry for your loss. I’ll be thinking about you during this sad time.
Tina Wymore says
Sending out hugs and love to each of you in the Baugatz Family. My thoughts and prayers will continue on for your Families.
Cheryl Fuhrman says
Louise,Brenda,John,Kim and Lee are thoughts are with you as you struggle with the passing of John. May your memories of good times past make the loss less painful.
Tim & Sandy Hatcher says
So sorry for your loss.
Ana Williams says
I am very sorry for the loss of your love one John Baugatz, please accept my condolences.
Jesus opened the way for mankind to be released from death by means of the earthly
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Dale & Cindy Berg says
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this very difficult time. God bless.
Vickie Schneidt says
Louise & family,
I am sorry to hear of the passing of husband and father. Keep the memories close to your heart. I wish peace for all of you. Hugs
Erv & Andrea Bohlman says: says
Baugatz Family:
Sending our condolences and thinking of you guys during this difficult time. God Bless.
Roxanne and Bill Harding says
With sincere sympathy over the loss of Johnny B. I have many memories of John and his time with Pacific. Your family is in our prayers.
Curt Ronning says
Sorry for your loss
darlene russell says
I’VE know John for all the growing up years in Miles City, attending the same church for several years. I remember my late husband thoroughly enjoyed visiting him, always sp carefree and friendly, so sorry Brenda and mom.
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John Clark says
Sorry for your loss