Paul Baumgaertner, Colts Neck Resident and Delicious Orchards Employee, Dies at 49

Paul H. Baumgaertner, 49, of Colts Neck, died on Saturday, April 27, 2013, at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune. Born in Red Bank he was a lifelong resident of Colts Neck.

Paul worked for 24 years in the packing facilities at Delicious Orchards. He was a member of the Grace Lutheran Church, Freehold and the 4-H Club of Monmouth County. He was an avid New York Yankees and Dallas Cowboys fan. Paul was predeceased by his father, Lou in 2007 and his brother Karl.

He is survived by his mother, Elizabeth Baumgaertner; his sister, Donna; and two aunts, Barbara and Alma. A funeral service was held on Wednesday, May 1, at Grace Lutheran Church, Freehold. Interment followed at Maplewood Cemetery, Freehold.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to a local animal shelter or Grace Lutheran Church, 200 Park Avenue, Freehold, New Jersey 07728.

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Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Freeman Funeral Home, 47 East Main Street, Freehold.