Robert E. Bauge

ROBERT E. BAUGE VALPARAISO, IN Robert E. Bauge, age 89 of Valparaiso, passed away Friday, March 26, 2010. He was born on January 6, 1921 in Cambridge, IA. He was a former longtime Sauk Village, IL resident. He worked as a Truck Driver and at Kingery Steel for many years. He loved his dog, Vinny. Robert was cared for at VNA Hospice of Valparaiso before coming home to be with his family and beloved dog. He is survived by his daughter, Lorene Kinsler of Valparaiso, IN; three grandchildren: Lonnie (Darlene) Waug- aman, Toni (Bart) Stratton, and Pete (Melissa) Kinsler; seven great-grandchildren, and six great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents: George and Ruby Bauge; two wives: Cora Mae and Ruby and one brother, Donald Bauge. Funeral services are Tuesday, March 30, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. at Rees Funeral Home, Olson Chapel, 5341 Central Ave., Portage with Rev. Jack Cox officiating. Burial will follow at Calumet Park Cemetery, Merrillville. Visitation is just prior to the service from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Rees Funeral Home, Olson Chapel, Portage. Call (219) 762-3013 or online at www.Reesfuneralhomes.com.