Carol Baumgartner

Carol (Atkinson) Baumgartner

Age 87, of Pine Island, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2025, at Pine Haven Care Center.

Carol was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Earl and Aurelia Atkinson. She brought joy and laughter to everyone around her, known for her quick wit and unforgettable sense of humor. Carol had a talent for making friends wherever she went—whether through her work, in her neighborhood, or later in life at her apartment community.

She found happiness in life’s simple pleasures: playing cards, attending plays, trying her luck at casinos, spending time with her beloved dogs through the years, reading a good book, and watching the birds outside her window. She also enjoyed counter cross stitching and quilting. Ask her how she was doing and you would be guaranteed a response of “just peachy”.

Carol was preceded in death by her loving husband, John H Baumgartner. She is survived by her children: Catherine Baumgartner, John (Laura) Baumgartner, Paul (Cindy) Baumgartner, and Sue (Dion) Flaska. She was a proud grandmother to six grandchildren and two step-grandchildren, all of whom brought her great joy.

Carol touched many lives with her warmth, humor, and kindness. Her memory will be cherished and kept alive by all who knew and loved her. She will be greatly missed.A memorial service will be held on July 28th at 12:00pm at United Lutheran Church in Red Wing MN with a visitation at 11am. A private burial will follow. Arrangements handled by Mahn Family Funeral Home, Bodelson-Mahn Chapel in Red Wing, Minnesota.