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William Bauer Obituary
Bauer, William Earnest
September 28, 2024, age 81. Beloved husband of Donna Bauer (nee Plischke); Donation to Washington University St. Louis.
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John Moeller
December 13, 2024
Donna,
I am a long lost friend of you both but long long lost friend of Bill´s. I just found out about his passing. Bill grew up
a block away from St. Trinity Lutheran School which I attended. From way back Bill
played basketball along with me every Thursday night at the
St. Trinity School gym. Then we became fraternity brothers
In Sigma Tau Gamma at Harris
Teachers´ College and finally fellow teachers for 2 and 1/2
years at Madison School. My getting drafted in 1969 and spending
3 years in the U.S Army broke
that up.
As I remember Bill was a natural as a teacher, he seemed to do it easily and definitely well.
My condolences to you and
your family.
John Moeller
Marcella Milcic
October 11, 2024
Remenbering another time (and fun) in our lives, and wishing you find comfort in the days to come.
Kim Straatmann
October 4, 2024
Uncle Bow, as we called him, had a great sense of humor. He referred to me as Grugly. He and aunt Donzo coined my nickname from two different words. Bow would take me golfing and we would get a cheese burger and shakes. He took me out rabbit hunting and I was the dog running the rabbits from the brush. He taught me how to shoot a gun. He cooked a wonderful meal complete with fresh onions as garnish and told me it was pork steaks- nope- venison! He love the outdoors and watching animals. He painted with oil colors images of nature. He called me up and said that aunt Donzo needs to go on a vacation and urged me to go with her. She has a great amount of energy! Uncle Bow was a social studies teacher, middle school counselor and even sold cars. He enjoyed slight risks on slot machines and even treated us many times to the " losers club" for free drinks and meals. He was an athlete and even continued his workouts at the gym pushing Donzo around in his wheelchair so he could get his legs/ feet in action. Uncle Bow was a man with many achievements. I admired him and married a man just like him. In celebration of a life well lived- uncle Bow is the best.
Kenneth Gresnick
October 3, 2024
Donna, I'm so sorry for your loss. Bill was a good guy. He was always pleasant to be around. We we will miss him.
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