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Stephen Bauer Obituary
Born: December 7, 1941
Died: May 19, 2017
Stephen Lee Bauer, 75, of Baldwin City, Kansas, Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, May 29, 2017 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Lawrence. Burial will be held at a later date at Rosebud Cemetery in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. Steve and his wife Alison passed away in a car accident on Friday, May 19, 2017 in Anderson County, Kansas.
Steve was born December 7, 1941 in Sycamore, Illinois, the son of Cyril Oliver and Virginia Mae (Cornwall) Bauer. He graduated from Sycamore High School in 1959. Steve was a member of the football team and earned his Eagle Scout award while in High School. Steve earned his B.S. degree in Ceramic Engineering from Iowa State University.
Steve married Patricia Ann Seratt on October 4, 1963 in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. Patty preceded him in death on October 10, 1995. On July 15, 1998 Steve married Alison Dougherty.
Survivors include his children, Shawn Bauer (spouse Vickie) of Phoenix, Arizona; Tim Bauer (spouse Rachel) of Washougal, Washington; Stephanie (Bauer) Brennan (spouse David) of Tulsa, Oklahoma; Brian Gerstner (spouse Christine) of Lenexa, Kansas; Catherine Gerstner and Shannon Gerstner, both of Lawrence, Kansas; eleven grandchildren, Matthew Bauer (spouse Raeann), Emma Bauer, Patricia Brennan, Henry Brennan, Chase Bauer, Stephen Brennan, Chloe Bauer, Ryan Brennan, Jacob Bauer, Oliver Brennan and Ava Bauer; his siblings, Michael Bauer, Thomas Bauer, Susan Thorup, Mary Dandurand; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Steve was preceded in death by his parents; and his sister, Laurie Todd.
Steve was a beloved member of the Baldwin City and Lawrence communities. Together with his wife, he operated Bauer Inspection and Consulting Services for over twenty years. Steve's civic contributions include serving as a Baldwin City Councilman since 2015; the Baldwin City Planning Commission; President of James L. Collins Catholic School Board in Corsicana, Texas and City Councilman in Henryetta, Oklahoma.
A Rosary will be recited at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, May 28th with a visitation to follow until 5:00 p.m. at the church.
Memorial contributions may be made in his name to Habitat for Humanity and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13th Street, Lawrence, Kansas 66044
Online condolences may be posted at warrenmcelwain.com.
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Cindy Daniels
May 18, 2020
Every time I think of your Mother and Father my heart still aches. They were such great people. I miss them. Their lives were about good works for the community, their church and of course their family. Blessings to you all on the anniversary of their passing.
PATRICK BRENNAN
May 31, 2017
I JUST RECEIVED WORD THAT STEVE AND ALISON DIED IN AN ACCIDENT. I HAVE KNOWN STEVE FOR OVER 70 YEARS. WE WERE CLASSMATES FROM KINDER GARDEN THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL, AND WERE EAGLE SCOUTS TOGETHER. I HAD THE PLEASURE TO BE STEVE AND ALISON'S GUEST WHEN PASSING THROUGH BALDWIN CITY. MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY
May 30, 2017
My sincere condolences. Find comfort in the God who is close to the brokenhearted.
Carol Brown
May 29, 2017
I only met Steve once...he did an inspection for a home I was going to buy...he walked me through like he was my dad...only needed to meet him once to know what a good guy he was.
CINDY DANIELS
May 29, 2017
This is a tragic loss. I only knew Allison through our travels to Europe. She was a fabulous friend, always positive,smiling, encouraging to everyone around her. She was like sunshine; warm, encouraging us all to grow. My heartfelt sympathies to your family. God be with you!
Evilsizor
May 26, 2017
Sorry for your loss they where a part of our lives with the Inspection Business and the Baldwin school district. They where wonderful people the world lost something great.
Wendy (Votaw) Traul
May 24, 2017
Our communities have lost two very beloved people. My sympathies to their family.
Mike Branam
May 24, 2017
With deepest sympathy to Steve's family. So sorry for your loss.
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