Richard August Baumgarten, age 88, of Des Plaines, Illinois passed away June 4, 2021. Richard was born April 24, 1933 in Chicago, Illinois to the late August and Norma (nee Cole) Baumgarten. Beloved husband of the late Shirley (nee Turner) Baumgarten. Loving father of Kathryn (Curt) Carter, Richard O. (Yvonne) Baumgarten, and Jean (Jefferson) Vice. Proud grandfather of Emily (Braun Williams) Carter, Spencer Baumgarten, Sarah Baumgarten, Hannah Vice, and Jacob Vice, and great-grandfather of Alyssa and Gavin Williams. Dear brother of Joan (Phillip) Borsick, Arthur (Arlene) Baumgarten, and Norma Baumgarten. Fond uncle of Jeffery (Erin) Baumgarten. Private family services will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Rainbow Hospice, https://rainbowhospice.org/make-a-gift/donate-now/ , in Richard's name would be appreciated. Funeral care provided by G.L. Hills Funeral Home and Cremation Center. For information, please call 847-699-9003 or visit http://www.glhillsfuneralhome.com .