September 10, 1973 – March 2, 2021
Matt Baumeister, 47, of Bismarck, ND, formerly of Watauga, passed away on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at Sanford Medical Center in Bismarck.
Mass of Christian Burial was held Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Watauga. Fr. Dan Juelfs officiated with burial in St. Michael’s Catholic Cemetery at Watauga.
Matthew Wade Baumeister was born on September 10, 1973 in Hettinger, ND, the youngest of seven children of Thomas and Leverene (Ulrich) Baumeister. He grew up on the family farm south of Watauga. He attended school in Watauga and graduated from McIntosh High School in 1993. Matt participated in wrestling during his school years.
Following graduation, Matt worked various jobs in the surrounding areas and then moved to the Bismarck-Mandan, ND area where his first daughter, Halli, was born in March of 1997. A daughter, Amara, was born in May of 2008 and a daughter, Jaela, was born in September 2009.
Matt, Jaela and Amara enjoyed their yearly family trips to Aberdeen and spending the holidays with Matt’s family. He loved watching their piano recitals and concerts.
For the past 23 years, Matt worked as a laborer for companies that did environmental cleanup. This job took him to many different states. He was known as Matty to his work family.
Keeping him in their fondest memories are three daughters, Halli of Athens, GA, Amara and Jaela, both of Bismarck; his father, Tom, of Lemmon; two brothers, Mark (Kathy) of Lemmon and John of Watauga; four sisters, Rhonda Collins of Isabel, Carmen Strid of Hettinger, Pam (Mitchell) Dix of Morristown, and Deanne (Michael) Hancock of Bismarck; and his special friend, Sheila.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents; his mother, Leverne; a brother-in-law, Larry Collins; and a nephew, Zachary Hancock.
A memorial has been established.
(Cards can be sent to Deanne Hancock, 408 N 16th St., Bismarck, ND 58501.)