Louise Baugatz

Louise Caren Baugatz, age 69 of Miles City, Montana, passed away on September 19, 2016 with family by her side at St Vincent Healthcare in Billings, Montana, after a long battle with cancer. Louise was born January 13, 1927 to Melvin and Hazel Brush. Louise grew up in Miles City with her parents, 5 brothers, and 4 sisters. Louise went to school in Miles City until the 7th grade. In 1963, Louise married the love of her life, John Baugatz Sr. and remained married for the next 53 years until his passing. To this marriage they had 4 children: John Jr. (1964), Lee (1968), Brenda (1971), and Kim (1973). Louise worked a variety of jobs. She worked for Don and Fern Oschner at the Egg Farm until 1971. Thereafter, Louise started working for Howie and Jane Stark at the Gingham Lady Motel doing a variety of jobs for them until 1982. Louise then started her career at Kmart for the next 18 years. While working at Kmart, Louise was loved by all of her customers and co-workers. She received many awards during her 18 years of service which consisted of Employee of the Month, Employee of the Year, and Excellent Customer Service. She was proud of her achievements and the awards she received. Louise was forced to retire from Kmart in 2000 due to the store closing. Louise loved spending time with family and friends. She cherished her time with her grandchildren the most. Louise loved to face time with her great-granddaughter, Tobin. When Louise tried to get Tobin to smile or talk, you could see Louise grin from ear to ear. Louise loved to crochet, yard sale, and go shopping at thrift stores. She was the type of person that made sure everyone was happy and made sure they got everything they needed or wanted. Louise was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, John Baugatz of 53 years, great-grandson, Aaron Peltzer; 4 brothers, George (June) Brush, Leroy (Carol) Brush, Ervin (Gale) Brush, Joe (Jane) Brush; and 3 sisters, Lorraine Brush, Carol Ann (Dave) Modde and Joyce Brackel. Louise is survived her 4 children John (Paulette) Baugatz Jr., of Miles City, MT, Lee (Kathy) Baugatz, of Rapid City, South Dakota, Brenda Baugatz, of Miles City, Montana, and Kim (Holly) Baugatz of Miles City, Montana; grandchildren, Monique (Cody) Wenzel, Bradley Baugatz, Melinda (Bryan) Lankston, Derek Baugatz, Jaycee Peltzer and her Fiance Chase Bott, Seth Bagley, Brody Bagley, Liam Baugatz and Lily Baugatz; great-grandchildren, Tobin, Jaidynn, Madison, and Tatum; brother, Melvin (Judy) Brush of Miles City, MT; and a sister, JoAnne (Dan) Menth of Kittitas, WA. The family would like to thank the Miles City Ambulance Crew, Emergency Room and ICU doctors and nurses from the Holy Rosary Hospital and St. Vincent Healthcare for all the love and care you gave our mother, grandmother, and our sister during her long battle with cancer. Memorials may be made in Louise's honor to help defray funeral expenses and a headstone to the Baugatz Family PO Box 352, Miles City, Montana, 59301. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00pm, October 29, 2016 at the VFW Hall, 119 North 6th Street, Miles City, Montana.

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