Carol Ann Baumhauer, 76, of Piqua, Ohio, passed away peacefully after a long courageous battle with Alzheimer Disease on Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024.
She was born on July 14, 1948, in McDonald, Ohio, to the late Lloyd Fisher and Betty Fisher. In addition to her parents, Carol is preceded in death by her sister, Diane Fritz.
She will be missed by her daughter, Chrissy (Scott) Latham; son, Jonny (Leah) Baumhauer; brothers, Don (Jan) Fisher, and Ken (Jan Hartman) Fisher; grandchildren, Tyler (Chelsey Lephart) Latham, Carrie (Alan Yount) Latham, Tate (Mikaela Griffieth) Latham, Sam Baumhauer, and Annabelle Baumhauer; great granddaughters, Leia Latham, Iris Yount, and another one on the way; several nieces and nephews, and many friends.
Carol graduated from McDonald High School in 1966. She built her career in the insurance business, running her own business, Baumhauer Insurance Agency, and later became the director of Ohio Small Business Development Center (SBDC). She retired as the SBDC Regional Director at Wright State University. Carol helped many people start their own businesses, including her children. Carol belonged to the Piqua Downtown Association, and was a founding member of the Underwear Festival. She was also a Girl Scout leader and board member for Girl Scouts. She enjoyed shopping and spending time with her family.
Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 6 N Main St Suite #130, Dayton, OH 45402 or Girl Scouts of Ohio, 4930 Cornell Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45242.
