Alfred “Al” Joseph Baumeister, age 82, of Hilliard, passed away Sunday May 30, 2010. Born June 25, 1927 in Cleveland, OH. Alfred loved to sail and fly. He was a remarkable man who helped many throughout his lifetime. Graduate of Benedictine High School; B.S. Electrical Engineering from Fenn College; U.S Navy veteran of 1945-1949; Founder and President Balmac INC. Preceded in death by parents, John and Catherine Baumeister. Survived by brothers, Jack, Harold (Cynthia), and Sean (Anne) Cunningham; nieces, Cathi Elliott, Debbie (Dave) Crecelius, Beth (Randy) Powell, Ann (Lee) Humphrey, Courtney (John) Koz, Lisa (Jay) Koch, Rachel Ribar, and Amy (Jeff) Morrow; nephews, J. (Colleen) and Jack Baumeister; 20 great nieces and nephews and a host of good friends. Family will receive friends Wednesday from 2-4 & 6-8pm at THE TIDD FUNERAL HOME 5265 Norwich St. Hilliard, OH 43026. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place 11am Thursday at St. Brendan the Navigator Catholic Church 4475 Dublin Rd. Hilliard. Interment Saturday at The Holy Cross Cemetery, Cleveland, OH.