Marion B. Hauer

1922 - 2011

Marion B. Hauer, 89, died peacefully on Sunday Nov. 27, 2011, at the St. Francis Home.

She was born on Nov. 15, 1922, in Milwaukee, Wis., the daughter of the late Richard and Theresa Maitre Benning.

After graduating from Riverside High School, she met Albert J. Hauer at freshman registration, when both were students at Marquette University.

In 1944, she graduated from Marquette University, with a degree in Journalism.

She was married to Albert J. Hauer at St. Robert's Catholic Church in Shorewood. Albert preceded her in death on Oct. 7, 2003.

Marion was a past president of AAUW and a chair of the annual AAUW Book Sale. She was the newsletter editor of Compassionate Friends; on the Fond du Lac Library Board and the Hazel Stephenson Scholarship committee.

Marion was a member of the Lawyer's Wives of Wisconsin, Meals on Wheels, Heritage Club, and the League of Women Voters.

She loved to bowl; and played bridge for over 60 years.

Since her husbands death, Marion resided at St. Clare's Terrace, St. Francis Terrace, and St. Francis Home.

Marion was a member of Holy Family Parish; and a former member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church.

Survivors include four children: MaryBeth (Peter) Plane of Madison, Christine (Mike) Arrowood of Oakfield, Albert C. and William, both of Fond du Lac; daughter-in-law, Debbie Hauer of Sheboygan; eight grandchildren, Karen (Dennis Schneider) Arrowood, Lara Arrowood, Colleen (William) Kluza, Richard (Lisa) Hauer, Kathryn Plane, Daniel (Tatiana Berindei) Plane, Brian and Michele Hauer; six great-grandchildren, Rachel, Drew, Ethan, Sebastian, Benjamin and London; her sister, Audrey Benning of Elm Grove; and many other relatives and friends.

Marion was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Albert; three sons, Richard, Thomas and Michael.

SERVICES: Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, Dec. 2, 2011, at 2 p.m., at the St. Francis Chapel, 33 Everett St., Fond du Lac.

Entombment at Chapel of the Risen Christ, Calvary Cemetery.

VISITATION: Friends may call at the St. Francis Chapel from 1 p.m. until the time of the service.

Memorials appreciated to the AAUW Scholarship Fund c/o Fond du Lac Area Foundation, 384 N. Main St., FDL.

Twohig Funeral Home of Fond du Lac is assisting the family with the arrangements. Online condolences and guest book at www.

twohigfunerals.com

The Reporter

Fond du Lac, Wis.

Nov. 29, 2011