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Donald Baumgartner: Innovator and Philanthropist | Milwaukee News
Donald Baumgartner, the visionary co-founder of Paper Machinery Corp. and a towering force in Milwaukee’s business and philanthropic worlds, passed away at 95. A global leader in paper cup manufacturing, he turned a wartime shipyard into a powerhouse, earned presidential honors for boosting U.S. exports, and held patents that shaped the industry. Beyond the factory, he was a cultural architect—helping build the Milwaukee Art Museum’s iconic pavilion and funding the Milwaukee Ballet’s center. In 2016, he gifted the company to its employees, ensuring its legacy stayed rooted in the city. His…
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