Photo courtesy of Gephart Funeral Home - Bay City
Jan 16, 1927 - Dec 29, 2015
Sorry to hear of your loss. He tolerated us so graciously on boy scout campouts, and was such a steady presence as one of the fathers in the neighborhood. He and your Mom are finally singing together again.
John Grebe
January 04, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family. Your father was always a kind and pleasant person to the Hilltop kids. When I spent time at the house with Kathy the warm welcome was appreciated. May good memories and God's love surround you during this difficult time.
Marsha Lambert
January 03, 2016 | Marshall, MI
Dan and Irene, please know our deepest sympathiesIrene are with you and the whole Bauer family. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you in the days to come.
Bob &Merry Lee
January 03, 2016 | Auburn, MI
To Dan and Irene and all the Bauer family. Please accept our deepest sympathies and sincere condolences at this most difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Polish Hillbillies Travel
January 01, 2016 | Linwood, MI
Norm was a wonderful person. I worked with him at Dow Chemical. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. He will be missed by all that knew him and Arlene.
Ila McDonnell
December 31, 2015 | Midland, MI
Dave, Eric, Dan,
Your father was like a second dad to all of us. We will miss him but rejoice he has been re United with Christ and beloved partner Arline. My prayers and love to you all.
Rob Rall
December 30, 2015 | Valparaiso, IN
Eric and Dan,
Sorry to see that your Dad has passed away. God's blessings to you during this difficult time.
Tom Gray
December 29, 2015 | Grand Rapids, MI
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
The Staff of Gephart Funeral Home
December 29, 2015 | Bay City, MI
Mr. Bauer passed away Tuesday morning, December 29, 2015 at the Carriage House Nursing home. Age 88 years. The son of the late William and Emma (Eichinger) Bauer was born January 16, 1927 in Bay City, Michigan. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church and sang in the choir. Mr. Bauer retired from Dow Chemical Company in Midland, Michigan. He was a member of the Tri-City Woodcarving Club. Mr. Bauer enjoyed, wood carving, reading, Egyptology, stamp collecting and listening to music. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during W.W. II.Left to cherish his memory are three sons and one daughter-in-law; David Bauer of Virginia Beach, VA, Eric Bauer of Royal Oak, MI and Dan and Irene Bauer of Bay City, MI, five grandchildren; Shane and (Andrea) Burley, Angela Burley, Jenelle Burley, Kristina Burley and Jesse Bauer, ten great grandchildren, one sister; Elaine Rall, one brother-in-law; Walter Bork. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his wife; Arline Anita Bauer on November 3, 2009, his daughter; Kathleen Burley, his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; Eugene Rall, Louis and Mona Bork and Naomi Bork. The family would like to extend a special Thank you to the staff at the Carriage House for the care our loved one received.Funeral and Committal Services will take place Monday, January 4, 2016 at Zion Lutheran Church at 12:00 o'clock Noon. Officiating will be Rev. William H. Allwardt followed by Military Honors conducted by the Bay County Veterans Council. Private interment will take place in Floral Gardens Cemetery. The family will be present at the Gephart Funeral Home, Inc. on Sunday to receive family and friends from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Mr. Bauer will be taken to the church on Monday to lie in state from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider donations to Zion Lutheran Church or the Donor's Favorite Charity. www.gephartfuneralhome.com
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