Fred Bauer

My wife and I met Fred on the trail in 1970. He and a college group were hiking the Appellation trail, using two Corsican burrows as pack animals. We were traveling in an Austin Healey on a summer camping trip - looking for a home. The stories around the camp fire that one night were wonderful and were accompanied by a dinner complete with peach pie - all done by our fellow campers by reflector oven and open fire. We finally settled in and still live in beautiful Colorado, raising...

Looks like I'm another "How Many Hills To Hillsboro?" reader. I discovered this book this summer at the Book Barn in Niantic CT and completed reading it in a few days. I then looked up Fred and discovered this site. I sincerely hope Laraine, Steve and Chris have fond memories of their adventure. This seems like the 51st year since the epic ride. My condolences on the 15th anniversary of your Dad's passing.

Dear Bauer family, I have been reading Daily Guideposts since the 80's and always looked forward to reading Fred's thoughts and rhyming prayer at the end. For the last 5 years I have been reading them with my children and they have become "Fred fans" as well. Of course you don't know us, but he seemed a part of our family, too.Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Know that he will be greatly missed. The Moores, Knoxville, TN

I have been a daily reader of Daily Guideposts for over ten years and always enjoyed Fred's devotions. I was very saddened to learn of Fred's death. To all his family especially you, Shirley, my heartfelt sympathy and prayers. God Bless...Joan Dawson (Pittsburgh, PA)

Such a coincidence. I've found an old book, How Many Hils to Hillsboro and began reading it in Dec 2009. I became curious about the author and found this obit when I did so. I know it must be such a comfort to find that Mr. Bauer gave so much to the world by his writings. May God bless you and comfort you during this season of your life.

Dear Bauer family,

I found an old book at the "take it or leave it " at the dump in Nantucket, MA a couple of weeks ago. It's titled, "how many hills to hillsboro?" I have been laughing and crying and sighing and dreaming through the entire story and it's been such a joy for me to read and wonder what a trip like that would be like today. I looked you up on the internet only to find out that Fred passed away right around the time I found the book. More amazement. God Bless you...

To the Bauer Family,
As a longtime subscriber to Guideposts, I looked forward each year to Mr. Bauer's inspirational writings. I was especially proud that he lived in State College, which is only a short way from my boyhood hometown of Milesburg. He will be missed by more people than you know. My sincere condolences, and God Bless.

Steve, Trina & Bauer family,
My thoughts go out to you during this difficult time.

-Deepest Condolences,

Dear Shirley,
My wife Nan and I want you to know that we just read about Fred in the Toledo Blade. What a shock! Why it seems like only yesterday we were in high school. I remember your speech to our graduation class and I was very impressed. I remember seeing you and Fred in Hawaii and hearing about his association with Norman Vincent Peale.
Even though you never knew it I have followed Fred's career and always think fondly of you all and wanted you to know how sorry I am for...