Mary Alice Baumgartner, age 92, of North Platte, NE, passed away on Tuesday, August 2, 2016, at Linden Court in North Platte.

Mary was born February 1, 1924, to Gust and Jennie Nelson at Overton, NE, and later the family moved to Paxton, NE. Mary graduated from Paxton High School in 1942 then moved to Salt Lake City, UT. where she worked for the Office of Price Administration (O.P.A.) which was responsible for food rationing during World War II.

On October 30, 1943, Mary was united in marriage to John Lawrence Baumgartner in North Platte. Following John's discharge from the army, the couple moved to Omaha, NE until 1948 when they settled in North Platte. Mary stayed home with the children while they were young then went to work for North Platte Public Schools Food Service Department. After 41 years Mary retired in 2011 at the age of 87.

Mary loved gardening and baking, which she happily shared with her friends and family. She was well known for her amazing divinity that was requested by many. Mary was also a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church.

She is survived by her children, Diane (Mark) Brodbeck, of San Diego, CA, and Gary (Vicki) Baumgartner, of Madrid, NE; four grandchildren, Tye (Jennifer) Baumgartner, Leah (Jon) Mussmann, Tracey (Teion) Turner and Troy Brodbeck (Andi Freeman); six great-grandchildren, Teion Turner II, Taylor Turner, Annabelle Brodbeck, Zoe Baumgartner, Grayson Baumgartner and Caius Mussmann; her special friend, Sharon Palmer, of North Platte; and many nieces, nephews and other family.

Mary was preceded in death by her husband, John, and their son, Joseph; her parents, Gust and Jennie Nelson; three sisters, Hilda Swenson, Margaret Barry and Dorothy Smith; and three brothers, Charles, Oscar and Pershing Nelson.

Cremation was chosen. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, August 9, 2016, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Inurnment will follow in Fort McPherson National Cemetery. Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore is in charge of the arrangements.