Thomas Richard Baumgart, 52, of Palm Coast, Fla., formerly of Butler, lost his battle with cancer Thursday at his home.

Mr. Baumgart was born in Butler on Aug. 12, 1953, and he was a 1971 graduate of Butler High School.

Throughout his life he was employed with Pullman Standard, Ron's Lawn and Garden, Butler Motor Transit and Bintrim Builders. For 25 years, he was the owner and operator of Tom's Mobile Home Park.

Tom lived in Butler until relocating to Florida in 2005.

He was a member of the Butler Masonic Lodge 272, the New Castle Consistory, the Northeast Hemi Owners Association, the Right Coast Car Club of Florida and the North American Hunting Club.

He enjoyed hunting and playing guitars, as well as racing, showing and collecting classic cars. Tom's humorous personality was loved and cherished by all who knew him.

Survivors include his children's mother, Sharon Hinton of Palm Coast, Fla.; three daughters, Laura (Jay) Stephenson of Palm Coast, Fla.; and Amy Lynn and Crystal Gayle Baumgart of Butler; his mother, Elizabeth Baumgart of Butler; a brother, Norbert J. Baumgart and his wife, Gabriele, of Warren, Pa.; four sisters, Mary Lou (John) Barnes of Butler, Cecilia (Thomas) Kennedy of Butler, Cathy (Greg) Kohlmeyer of Butler, and Carol (Greg) Kudamik of New Hill, N.C.; two grandchildren, Kolton Cayde Baumgart of Butler and Haley Brooke Stephenson of Palm Coast, Fla.; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Norbert P. Baumgart.

<B>BAUGMGART</B> — Due to an illness in the family, a memorial service for Thomas Richard Baumgart, who died Thursday, July 20, 2006, will be announced later.Arrangements are in the care of the <B>Young Funeral Home,</B> 127 W. Jefferson St., Butler.In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Cancer Society or to the Shriner's Hospital.Information is available at www.youngfuneralhomes.com.