David A. Baragar

In 1953, he graduated from the University of Nebraska and was a lifelong Cornhusker fan. He was deeply patriotic and always displayed the stars and stripes proudly. As a young man, he was an Eagle Scout and served in the National Guard. During a career at Kellogg’s that spanned almost four decades, he worked his way from retail man to VP of sales, a job that carried him and his family across the county. Wherever he went he made friend, and had a story to share. An avid sports fan, he enjoyed golf, racing, football, and baseball, specifically the St. Louis Cardinals; Stan (The Man) Musial was his favorite player. He played golf into his early eighties, even becoming the Seniors Club Champion one year. He made many great memories in recent years, watching Jeopardy with his family, telling stories of his childhood escapades, and sharing the wisdom of a life well lived. David, Gramps, was an exceptional man and a friend to all.

He is greatly missed by his wife Beverly, his children, Mary Eberly (Dan), Elizabeth Pusey (Gary), Michael Baragar, John Baragar (Amy), and his sister Barbara Pavelka. He leaves seven grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

A mass will be held at St. Paul Catholic Church on October 5, 2019 at 12:00pm with a gathering of friends and family at the Carrollwood Country Club at 1:00pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the local humane society.

As we travel the road of life

Our days seem so significant to us

But we must humbly acknowledge

That our lives are nothing more in the span of eternity

Than a flash of a firefly in a summer night.