Lamar Shorty Baugher

Lamar “Shorty” Baugher, loving husband, father and grandfather went home to be with his Lord on November 2, 2024 at Carle Hospital, Urbana, IL.

He was born on November 30, 1937 in Thurmont, Maryland.  After the passing of his mother at the age of 13, he was placed into foster care.  After finishing high school, he worked on his foster parent’s farm.  At 22 years old, he enlisted in the United States Air Force and was stationed in Fairbanks, Alaska. After two years he was transferred to Chanute Air Force Base in Rantoul, Illinois where he met his future wife, LouAnn Bergman.  Shorty and LouAnn were married on March 29, 1964 and settled in rural Rantoul, and became parents to sons, Lamar and Lance.

“Shorty” was employed at Kraft Foods in Champaign, Illinois for over 30 years.  He enjoyed fishing, yard work, and helping his wife’s parents, Elmer and Anna Bergman on their family farm.  He took great pride in his family, especially his granddaughters.  He was a member of the American Lutheran Church in Rantoul and was unwavering in his faith in God.

“Shorty” is survived by his wife LouAnn, sons Lamar and Lance, grand-daughters, Ashley and Elaina, his younger sister Dottie “Dot”, foster sisters Lynne and Debbie, and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and  Amy (Morgan) Baugher, older sister Polly, and older brothers Irving “Pete”, Paul, Richard and Ray.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 on Wednesday morning at the American Lutheran Church, Rantoul.  Rev. Deb Domeier will officiate.  Burial will follow at Eden Park Cemetery, Rantoul.

Visitation will be for one hour prior to the service at American Lutheran Church.

Lux Memorial Chapel, Rantoul is handling the arrangements.