Family members include his mother, Phyllis; sister Jennifer Baughman, Breckenridge, MI; brother Matthew Baughman, Lincoln; niece Paige (Xavier) Magyar and nephew Tyrel Harwager. Tim was preceded in death by his grandparents Ralph and Ruby Baughman of Denton, Nebraska and Rudolph and Georgia Sukovaty of Wilber, Nebraska, his father Roger Baughman, two aunts, one uncle, and his infant nephew Logan Harwager.
Tim attended Calvary Lutheran Grade School and was confirmed in the eighth grade. He also attended Lincoln Lutheran, Beatrice Sr. High School, and graduated from Valentine Rural High in 1992. He attended The University of Nebraska-Lincoln and majored in Wildlife Conservation.
He was employed both part-time and then full-time with United Parcel Service for 30 years when his health made it necessary to retire.
Tim loved sports and outdoor adventures. In high school he was most active in Track and Field, participating in the 100 and 200 dash and the 4 man relay team. He also liked soccer and had been a member of boy scouts and 4-H. He received a Grand Champion Award in his Breeding and Heifer Cow-Calf projects.
Tim enjoyed customizing his Jeep and riding trails in Kansas. He also enjoyed hunting for wild turkeys. pheasants, and deer. He was a member of Pheasants Forever. Tim also did fly fishing and taught the technique to the children of his friends.
His collection of photos demonstrates his love of nature and appreciation of God’s gift. He was always upset when previous visitors to Grandpa’s farm pond didn’t clear their trash and endangered the fish.
Tim was dedicated to his work and to his family and friends. He fought his illness with bravery and did not complain about having it. His concern was on how it affected others.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at Roper and Sons South Chapel, 3950 Hohensee Drive in Lincoln.
Memorials to the family in C/O Roper and Sons, 4300 ‘O’ Street, Lincoln, NE 68510.