Blake Baumgartner
Blake Jason Baumgartner, 26, passed away April 16, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of memories cherished by those who knew and loved him.
A Memorial Service will be held Saturday May 2, at 11:00 a.m. at the Motley Free Methodist Church in Motley. Visitation will be held beginning at 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Lunch will be served following.
Blake was born April 6, 2000, to Brett and Tina Baumgartner in Brainerd. Growing up, he had a love for trains, dinosaurs, Star Wars and anything involving spending time with family.
Blake graduated from Bertha-Hewitt High School in May, 2018. He attended MState in Wadena and graduated in May of 2022 with a diploma in Electrical Technology. He began his working career at Bergstrom Electric in Sebeka. He later obtained his CNA license and began working at Central Todd County Care Center. It was here he found his passion in caring for others. He touched the hearts of many residents and enjoyed talking and listening to their stories.
Blake had a deep love for the outdoors and found joy in fishing and hunting, especially alongside his older brother, Brady. He enjoyed golfing and spending time with his family, which meant the most to him. He will be remembered for his loyalty, patience and the way he cared for those closest to him. He was always up for a good time around the fire, frying fish and joking around.
Blake is survived by his parents, Brett (Becky) Baumgartner and Tina (Cory Bacon) Baumgartner; one brother, Brady (Kirstan) Baumgartner; half-sister, Kinley Baumgartner; step-siblings, Brookelyn, Berkley, and Trevor Frolek; grandparents, Kevin Raddohl and Bonnie (John) Ruby; uncle, Chad (Sarah) Baumgartner; aunts, Kami (Mike) Kavanaugh, Mandy Raddohl and April Johnson; cousins, CJ (Marissa, Hudson and Lucas) Baumgartner, Christian and Zachary Baumgartner, Austyn, Masen and Saige Walker, Gannon Kavanaugh and Teigan Raddohl and many other relatives.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Peter Baumgartner, Lowell Hulett, and Sandra Raddohl, as well as all of his great-grandparents.
Arrangements are by the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Staples.
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