John Benedict Bauer

John Benedict Bauer obituary, Minnetonka, MN

John Benedict Bauer

John Bauer Obituary

Published by Star Tribune on Nov. 13, 2013.
Bauer, John Benedict age 29, of Minnetonka, passed away from a tragic accident on November 10, 2013. John was born August 13, 1984, in Minneapolis, MN. He was the fourth of seven children. He was involved in Boy Scouts since 1st grade and earned the Life Scout Award. He went to Immaculate Heart of Mary grade school, Benilde- St. Margaret's and Hopkins High Schools and attended the U of MN and St Cloud State University. He was blessed with an intelligent mind and insatiable curiosity about life. He had a passion for learning and read everything he could get his hands on, especially about philosophy, religion, history and science. John loved his family, friends and was bigger than life. He will be missed by the many people he touched with his huge personality, charm, wit, and ability to make you laugh. He is survived by parents, Margaret Weber Bauer and Michael W. Bauer; siblings, Theresa, Mark, Peter, Kathryn and Stephen of Minnetonka; many Bauer and Weber aunts, uncles and cousins. He is preceded in death by his oldest brother, David. In lieu of flowers, memorials will be sent to St. John's University. Please no black attire. John preferred colorful or tie-dye clothing. Scouts are invited to attend in uniform. Visitation and Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, November 16 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 13505 Excelsior Blvd., Minnetonka 55345. Visitation will be from 8-10 am, Mass at 10 am, Lunch at 11 am. Following lunch, everyone is welcome to join the family for Interment at 3:30 pm at the St John's Alum Cemetery, Collegeville, MN. Directions will be available at lunch. Dinner will be provided for those who are able to come. Please join us for the celebration of John's LIFE. "Live...Laugh...Love..."
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November 7, 2022

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November 7, 2022

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December 22, 2013

Gina & Brittany Kiser posted to the memorial.

Brian & Sue Lubben

November 7, 2022

Hard to believe it has been nine years since John met God. We love you guys and we think of you and your family often. God Bless.

Jack smuckler

November 7, 2022

I am so very sorry to learn of your son's passing from this earth! May he rest in peace in Heaven !!

Gina & Brittany Kiser

December 22, 2013

Margaret are thoughts & prayers are so with you during this time of the loss of your precious son. We are praying for strength & that you know & feel "JESUS" arms wrapped gently around you.

Gina & Brittany Kiser

December 22, 2013

Margaret our prayers are with you in the loss of your precious son. We are praying for strength and that you know & feel "JESUS" arms wrapped gently around you.

Margaret Bauer

December 12, 2013

We love you and miss you so much, Johnny B. You and David will have to keep watch over the rest of us. Until we are together again, may God hold you and keep you. Your loving family, Mom, Dad, Theresa, Marcus, Peter, Katie and Stephen

Jane McIntee-Miller

November 26, 2013

My heart goes out to you and your family Marge. What an accomplished young man. Prayers and Hugs.

tony wong

November 20, 2013

Dear Margaret and family,

My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve. I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you.

November 18, 2013

Prayers and healing to you and your family. I worked as the Kindergarten Aide and Substitute Teacher at IHM from 1992-1994.

Sue Moenck Troutman

Methodist friends

November 18, 2013

Bauer Family,
From your friends at Methodist Hospital we are so sorry for your losses over this past year. You are in our prayers.

November 16, 2013

We are deeply sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved son. We like to think that his old IHM lunch lady, Louise Merritt, is among many others welcoming him to God's heavenly arms.
Pat Merritt Baillie and Bill Baillie

November 15, 2013

We are so sadden for the loss of your son, John. May your faith in God help you during these times, and the angels lift your hearts. God Bless all of you,
Love Maureen & Peter Fisher
Sweetwater Court, Shorewood

Stephanie and Steve Huss

November 15, 2013

We have so many memories of John from the great stories Stephen would tell us (dating back to pre-school). I remember his colorful emotion for his brother David at his farewell. I can't believe you have to go through this again. We want to support you in any way possible. Happy memories, heartbroken tears, laughter and hugs. John was such a huge personality; uncontainable. We hold you all in our hearts.

Jerry and Nancy Moot

November 15, 2013

We are so sorry for your loss. You have to have a very strong family to endure all you have had to endure.. God bless John and above all I hope the angels keep your spirits high and bless you from this day forward. We will keep you in our daily prayers. God bless your family.

Karen & Paul Pyzdrowski & family

November 15, 2013

Marge and Mike, so, so sorry to hear of your loss.
I remember John as a fun loving, beautiful young man from the time he was very young at I.H.M.
Holding you all in our thoughts and prayers.

Jack and Margaret Smuckler

November 15, 2013

Our hearts go out to you during these deeply sad times.
We will pray for John and know that he is in God's loving
hands. May God comfort you and your family and heal your
hearts

SUsan Hedtke

November 15, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. He is in GODS arms now. God bless you

Jack and Kathy Anderson

November 15, 2013

Bauer Family, we are so saddened to hear of John's passing. May God bless you and be with your family during this difficult time.

michael wolke

November 15, 2013

John I will miss you man we had some good times in years past you were always the most generous people I have ever met and you will be missed for your optomism even in times of perill. I just wanted a chance to say goodbye to my old friend johnn. My condolensces to the Bauer family

Allison Erickson

November 15, 2013

I am so saddened to learn of your loss. My heart aches for you all.

Grace Sheely

November 15, 2013

My tears keep falling. I am comforted by the thought that John's last moments were in the woods which is where I find that I am closest to God. I am also comforted by David's welcoming smile and I know David, he will provide his humor and his leadership again. The pain is so deep and these losses seem immense. “Let not your hearts be troubled." John 14. Hugs to all the Bauers

Jill Albrecht

November 15, 2013

Mike and Marge -- My sincerest condolences on the loss of John. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Heidi Engelmann Kothrade

November 14, 2013

Theresa, even the strong lean on others from time to time...be gentle with yourself, you deserve nothing less.

Kathy Davis and Al-Kaissy Children

November 14, 2013

Bauer Family, we are all so sad to hear of John's passing. May he, David and God watch over you during this very trying time.

Sheila (Kaiser) Holtberg

November 14, 2013

God be with you and your family at this tragic time. My heart breaks for your loss. You are in my prayers.

Jane and John Goodrich

November 14, 2013

We were introduced to your beautiful family so many years ago through your precocious little John starting school with Kate at IHM. Such a darling! We ache for your family's loss and have you all close in our hearts.

Aaron and Kim Tande

November 13, 2013

To the Bauer family,
We cannot begin to understand the sadness and loss that you must be feeling. We hope you find comfort in this difficult time. You are in our prayers.

November 13, 2013

May God be with you. Our whole family mourns your loss. We just talked to Mike at the station last week. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bill SJU '70 and Sue Johnson

Cheryl Mahin

November 13, 2013

I was stunned by this news. My heart goes out to you all.
with love, Cheryl Mahin

Reyes Family

November 13, 2013

We are truly sorry for the loss of your Son. May God have him resting in peace and may God give you strength.

November 13, 2013

Bauer Family -
We are so sad for your tragic loss. May the support of friends, family and your faith comfort you through this difficult time.
Our love and prayers to you all.
John & Caron Dwyer

Dan Bauer

November 13, 2013

Mike & Family,

Very Sorry to hear about your son. My prayers go out to you and your family.

roche

November 13, 2013

johnny b fly free

November 13, 2013

To The Bauer family, We were so sad when we heard of John's passing.
Our thoughts and prayers for your family.We didn't know John very well but he was a friend of our son Adam who passed away 4 years ago.He will be in your hearts forever. Randy and Carol Hauf

November 13, 2013

I was deeply saddened to hear about John's death. I am a friend of John's aunt, Jeannie, and kow John's mother, Margie, from her years as a student at the College of Saint Benedict. I want all of you to know that you are and will continue to be in my prayers. You are being remembered in prayer by the Sisters of Saint Benedict, St. Joseph, Minnesota. May God strengthen and console all of you. Sister Katherine Kraft, OSB

Orrie Newcomb-Canaday

November 13, 2013

To John's family and loved ones, I am so sorry for your loss. May John's spirit and love towards you all help you in this time of sorrow. I will always remember his positive energy and his kind smile. I'm grateful to have known him. Gods blessings and strength to you all.

November 13, 2013

We are deeply sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are will you during this difficult and sad time. Keep all of your fond memories of John alive. With sincere sympathy,
Jeff and Linda Gans

Natalie Vasilj

November 13, 2013

To The Bauer Family,

You are in our constant prayers and thoughts. We love you very much! So sorry to hear of your loss

Mackenzie Ryan

November 13, 2013

My heart goes out to you and your family. I am so sorry to hear of John's passing. I will keep you in my prayers.

Mike Healey

November 13, 2013

John - I'm very lucky to have had you in my life, you taught me more than you will evern know and you left an everlasting impression on everyone you met. I love you and my heart goes out to your amazing family. Your soul and energy will stay with me forever

Tina Miranda

November 13, 2013

Our hearts go out to you Mike & Marge. Keeping you in our prayers.

November 13, 2013

May John watch over you with the angels. God bless you and your family.

November 13, 2013

The Bauer family,
We are so sad for all of you. You are in our constant thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Dan and Therese Kosch

Susie & Dan Swanson

November 13, 2013

Marge, Mike and family, We are shocked and saddened to hear of John's passing. Our prayers are with you.

November 13, 2013

Our family is sadden by the lost of John. Jill has mentioned what a wonderful boy he was and she will miss him. Our hearts and prays go out to your family. Reuter Family

Colleen and Eric Hass

November 13, 2013

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Gena LaPlante

November 13, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss, you are in my prayers and i hope you find peace.

Liz Comeans

November 13, 2013

Our hearts are broken for you.
Keeping you in thought and prayer.
Mike & Liz Comeans

Chris Henkels

November 13, 2013

Marge, Mike and Family, with sadness and tears I send my sincere condolences!

November 13, 2013

To the Bauer Family,
Our hearts are heavy and torn apart for you.
We know your faith is strong and you will lean heavily on it to get through this recent tragedy.
Such a good son.please know you are in our hearts and Prayers.
Larry & Judy Skalicky

Brian & Sue Lubben

November 13, 2013

Mike & Marge, We are so sad to hear of John's passing. We pray for John and for your family.

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