Alois Matthias Baumgartner Sr.

Alois Matthias Baumgartner Jr. 12/14/1928---12/22/2012 He was the oldest of his 5 siblings and was named after his father in Eching Ammersee Germany. At 33 he met his young bride Isolde at the famous Oktoberfest in Munich Germany. After 6 months they wed on December 8, 1961. As immigrants they arrived in Long Island, NY in 1963 and he was a baker for the famous Entenmanns bakery in Bay Shore, NY where he retired. They went to night school and learned to read and write English all though he never lost his southern German accent. Alois was excited when Isolde got pregnant to their first son Alois Jr in 1964, He worked a 2nd job at a restaurant as a pastry baker, and he made sure he provided for his family, he always worked so hard. In 1969 they both became US citizens and cried with joy pledging the American Legion. They celebrated that summer the birth of their daughter Elisabeth named after Alois mother in their new home. Every day after work he would drink a smidt beer, read the paper, smoke a cigar, and cut the grass, he always took pride of his yard. Alois and Isolde loved traveling to Atlantic City, Las Vegas and Bahamas. He made sure every 4 years the family would spend the summer in Germany, he kept his family tight and together. In 1989 Isolde’s career moved her to Charlotte, NC and they both knew this is where they wanted to move. Alois had 3 years left to retire and they lived apart till then. They often flew back and forth at least every other weekend and had fun seeing each other. When Alois moved to NC they settled in Matthews and he continued to enjoy his new yard and loved all the dining around Charlotte. He was no doubt old school, strict, and kept his accounting books in order and was smart with his finances. He never got into new technology and although he gave up beer and cigars he always read his newspaper. He was reserved, kept to himself but when his Granddaughter Mia was born he became a little boy again enjoying her and continuously telling her he loves her. His mind was always strong and his memory was quick but his body and health was getting old and weak. He fought and was stubborn and kept his independence to the fullest. On his last days he would ask for his wife and when he had trouble talking Isolde would say “say something, I can’t hear you” He would whisper in her ear “I love you” We have and always will love you with all of our hearts; Alois was a funny, loving father and raised his children with respect. Alois took great care of his wife and made sure she was strong and safe. We will miss you horribly……….. Your Daughter Elisabeth, your wife Isolde, your son Alois and your granddaughter Mia.

Alois Matthias Baumgartner Sr.

December 14, 1928 - December 22, 2012