Corey James Baumgartner

Corey James Baumgartner, 25, of Berne, Indiana passed away Thursday morning, December 5, 2019, at his residence.

He was born on January 3, 1994, in Bluffton, Indiana to James and Lisa (Grogg) Baumgartner.

Corey was full of life; he cherished his family and enjoyed arguing with his older sister. Corey loved different types of water sports, fishing, and was an avid bowler. He loved to sing but couldn’t hit a note; his mom loved to hear him sing. Corey had a special place in his heart for his nieces, nephews, all young children, and “old people”. He loved to make people laugh and loved laughing himself. He was always the class clown no matter where he was at.

He is survived by his parents, James and Lisa Baumgartner of Berne, Indiana; son, Kaben James Emory Tullis of Bluffton, Indiana; sister, Kassie (Leander) Schwartz of Bluffton, Indiana; paternal grandmother, Gwen Adkins of Berne, Indiana; nieces and nephews, Morgan Lynn, Ella Nichole, Alex Parker, & Mason Elias Schwartz.

Corey is preceded in death by a maternal grandfather, Ed McCoin; maternal grandmother, Debra Murray; and paternal grandfather, Herbert Baumgartner.

A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 11, 2019, at the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Yager-Kirchhofer Chapel in Berne with Pastor Steve Sutton officiating. Burial will follow in M.R.E. Cemetery.

Family and friends will be received from 2 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, December 10, 2019, at the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Yager-Kirchhofer Chapel in Berne and one hour prior to the service on Wednesday.

Preferred memorials are to be made to the family (Checks payable to Zwick & Jahn Funeral Homes).

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Zwick & Jahn Funeral Homes – Yager-Kirchhofer Chapel in Berne, Indiana.