George K. Baughman

Never one to be late to the party, Dad knew it was time to go, to be with his strawberry-blonde on their anniversary. George Keller Baughman Sr. died peacefully at home with his family by his side, on June 7, 2024. George was born on November 9, 1931 to Mary Ellen Keller and Walter Palmer Trimbath Baughman I, in Detroit, Michigan. Along with his older brother, Walter, and sister, Nance, George played with neighborhood friends – including a cute little strawberry-blonde. Even though the family moved around the country, when they got back to Detroit, George found her again. Throughout school and despite the 155 miles separating Notre Dame University and Michigan Agricultural College, they were sweethearts. On June 12, 1954, George married that strawberry-blonde; and so he and Voila Videan started the next chapter of their life-long love story. 1954 was also an important year in his career, as along with his brother, George started Plastomer Corporation in Livonia. Called pioneers and innovators, the brothers brought something new to the US. The brothers were awarded the Polyurethane Lifetime Achievement Award in 2000, and were inducted into the Polyurethane Hall of Fame in 2004. 70 years later, the business is still going strong with 2nd and 3rd generation leadership. Raising his family, being active in his Church and WG&CC, and enjoying sports, travel and friends, all brought joy to George’s life. Over the years, he could be found in a fishing boat, on a ball field, tennis court or golf course. George and Vi took the family to Ronville Lodge on Lake of Bays, Ontario every year for over 20 years, as well as traveled with friends and family often, and always brought something from each trip to add to the memories that filled their home. A home that always had animals in it too – Vi insisted and George never minded. He came to their marriage with a hellion of a cat, and over the years and many animals, walking the dog together was a wonderful way to spend an afternoon. George was preceded in death by his parents, his siblings, his beloved wife and an infant daughter, Kelle. He is survived by his daughter Lori (Dennis Gardner), and sons George Jr. (Raleigh) and Roger (Maria Koppinger); his grandchildren Kelly (Ben Schultheis), Amelia Gardner, Isadora Baughman, Fiona Baughman, Jasen Baughman and Tabby (Matt Maron); and his great-grandchildren Sophia, Colton and Isaak. Visitation Tuesday, June 11, 3-8 PM with a Rosary at 7 PM, Vermeulen-Sajewski Funeral Home, 46401 Ann Arbor Road West (between Sheldon and Beck), Plymouth. In state, 9:30 AM followed by Funeral Mass at 10 AM on Wednesday June 12th at St. Valentine Catholic Church, 14841 Beech Daly Road, Redford Township, Michigan. Interment will be at Holy Sepluchre Cemetery, Southfield, Michigan. Memorial contributions in memory of George may be made to: Make-A-Wish Michigan 20750 Civic Center Drive Suite 180 ,Southfield, Michigan 48076 The family would like to thank Immie, the wonderful team from Caregiving Experts and hospice nurse Tiffany, for the kindness they showed George while caring for him, and making his wish – to always be at home – come true. To share a memory, please use the share a memory tab on this webpage.

George K. Baughman

November 9, 1931 - June 7, 2024