Obituary of Reynold J. Baumstark D.D.S.

Reynold J. Baumstark D.D.S.

Saginaw, Michigan

Passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2023 at Medilodge of Midland. He was 85 years old. Reynold Joseph Baumstark was born on October 26, 1937 in Johnstown, PA to the late George Anthony and Mary Honora (Parent) Baumstark. He married Jeanine Druzba on August 27, 1960 in Boston, MA. Reynold attended Archbishop Stepinac High School in White Plains, NY and continued his education at Holy Cross College in Worchester, MA where he earned his bachelor’s degree. He held the New York State Regents-Scholarship for Dentistry from 1959-1963, thus earning his Doctor of Dental Surgery and his certificate of Oral Surgery from Columbia University in New York, NY. Reynold served as Chief of Oral Surgery at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit for four years and then opened his own practice in Saginaw in 1976, retiring in 2017. He was a member of the Sierra Club of Saginaw, Exchange Club of Tarrytown, NY, past president Western Westchester Dental Society, charter member of 1852 Society, Columbia University School of Dentistry and Oral Surgery, Saginaw Country Club, and the Renaissance Club in Detroit for many years.

Reynold loved history especially military history. He also enjoyed traveling all over the world with his wife Jeanine. He was a voracious reader and an excellent Bridge player. Reynold was an avid fan of the New York Giants and the New York Jets. He will be remembered as being very knowledgeable, generous, and always wanting to use his medical skills to help others.

Surviving are his three children, Jennifer (Tom) Murphy, James (Patricia) Baumstark and Eric (Heather) Baumstark; one grandchild, Sean Murphy; siblings, George Baron (Martha) Baumstark, Charles (Barbara) Baumstark, and Anthony (Lyn) Baumstark, and many nieces and nephews.

Reynold was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanine Baumstark.

FUNERAL SERVICE: A Funeral Service will take place at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at St. Dominic Parish – St. Stephens Catholic Church, 1310 Malzahn St., Saginaw, MI 48602.  Rev. Fr. Vijay Madanu will officiate. Committal service to follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

VISITATION: Family and friends will gather at Deisler Funeral Home, 2233 Hemmeter Rd., Saginaw, MI 48603 on Monday, February 13, 2023 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. A prayer service will take place at  the funeral home at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Visitation will continue at the church on Tuesday from 12:00 p.m. until the time of service.

MEMORIALS: Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Wounded Warrior Project.

Deisler Funeral Home is honored to serve the Baumstark family. Please share your thoughts and memories with the family at the church or through www.deislerfuneralhome.com.