Martin Herman “Matt” Baumhoer, 91,Taos, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 15, 2026.
He was born on April 15,1935, to the late Anton and Minnie (Woehr) Baumhoer in Folk.
He attended school at Folk University and later worked as a sales representative in the floor covering department at Jefferson City Distributors, where he was known for his dedication and friendly personality.
Matt was united in marriage to the love of his life, Marlene Struttman on Sept. 7, 1957, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Taos. Together they built a loving home and were blessed with a family that remained the center of Matt’s life.
He enjoyed spending time outdoors and especially cherished deer hunting with his sons, and the family’s annual pheasant hunting trips to Iowa. Matt loved farming and raising cattle and rarely missed watching a St. Louis Cardinals baseball game or a St. Louis Blues hockey game, especially when surrounded by family and friends.
One of the greatest joys of Matt and Marlene’s married life was living at and operating Ted’s Lake, where they spent many wonderful years together, made lifelong friendships and created treasured memories with generations of family and visitors alike.
Matt truly never met a stranger. One of his favorite questions was, “Where are you from?” in hopes of discovering a fellow Osage County resident. He took immense pride in his Osage County roots and treasured the family’s Century Farm, established in 1853, which represented generations of family history and hard work.
Matt was preceded in death by parents, Anton and Minnie; parents-in-law, Theodore and Mildred Struttman; his brothers, Cyril and Norman Baumhoer; his brothers-in-law, Lloyd Cassmeyer and David Borgmeyer; and his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Lloyd and Pat Struttman and Henry and Dorothy Mattucks.
He is survived by his beloved wife of nearly 69 years, Marlene; children, Dale Baumhoer and wife Suzie, Glen Baumhoer and wife Kim, Belinda Luadzers and husband Randy, Janel Edgell and husband Ralph and Chrisie Grob and husband James; sisters, Esther Borgmeyer and Viola Cassmeyer; sister-in-law, Patsy Baumhoer; and his cherished grandchildren, Jennifer Jaegers, Matthew Luadzers and wife Kim, Kayla Curry and husband Curt, Jessica Stevens and husband Travis, Brook Luecke and husband Andy, Stephanie Pehle and husband Nick, Blake Edgell and wife DeeDee, Ally Edgell, Brandon Baumhoer and wife Lori, Casey Baumhoer and wife Michelle, Jordan Baumhoer, Derek Edgell and wife Lindsey, Megan Edgell and husband Nathan, Abby Jenkins and husband Tanner, Austin Baumhoer, Miranda Skahan and husband Chris and Haley Reed and husband Derrick; many great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends who will deeply miss him.
Matt will be remembered for his warm smile, welcoming spirit, unwavering devotion to his family and deep love for his faith, his community, and the land that had been in his family for generations. His kindness, sense of humor, and genuine interest in others left a lasting impression on everyone he met.
Funeral services were held on July 20, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Taos, with Fr. Kelechi Uzuegbu officiating. Interment was at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Cemetery.
Memorial contributions suggested to the Special Learning Center or for St. Francis Xavier Masses for the living and deceased members of the Baumhoer and Struttman families.
Arrangements entrusted to Houser-Millard Funeral Directors, 2613 W. Main St.; Jefferson City, MO 65109. (573) 636-3838.
Condolences may be left for the family online at www.millardfamilychapels.com
