Robert "Bob" Bauer

Robert Bauer, 76, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2015 at St. Elizabeth Hospital.

Bob was born on February 18, 1939 to Norbert and Rose (Kohl) Bauer. On January 14, 1967 he was united in marriage to Sharon Folske and they spent 48 wonderful years together. Bob was a veteran having served in the National Guard and was called up for the Berlin Crisis. He worked for UPS for 32 years until his retirement in 1994. He and his uncle built his house in Greenville and with the help of family and friends the cottage in Three Lakes. Bob was always ready to help anyone who needed it and especially enjoyed working on Norm Julius's farm, playing with the “big toys” from RJ Immel and Sons, John Wilkinsons Excavating, and Korth Auto Body. He loved the outdoors and his hunting and fishing trips were always memorable. Bob also enjoyed traveling and the trips to Branson, Las Vegas, California and Florida were special. Bob loved his dog Indy. Most of all he loved his family especially his grandchildren and the memories they shared will always be treasured. Bob was a member of Christus Lutheran Church in Greenville where he drove the tractor on picnic day and plowing the garden area.

Bob is survived by his wife, Sharon, three children; Randy Bauer, Scott (Lori) Bauer, Wendy Bauer, grandchildren; Paige Florence Bauer and Caleb Scott Bauer, siblings; Richard (Cathy) Bauer, Sharon Bauer, Janice (Bob) Buss, a cousin Bette Majewski, his brother-in law, Reuben (Diane) Folske, sisters-in-law; Jeanne (Ron) Pavlak, Sandy Meyer and family friend Mary Kay Arndt, three Godsons; Don Jungwirth, Kevin Buss, Dean Metko, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Bob was preceded in death by his parents.

The funeral service for Bob will be held on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at 5:00 PM at CHRISTUS LUTHERAN CHURCH, N1915 Julius Dr, Greenville, with Rev. Jen Christenson officiating. A time of visitation will be held on Tuesday from 2:00 PM until the time of the service at the church. Online condolences may be expressed at www.wichmannfargo.com. The family would like to thank the doctors and nursing staff at St. Elizabeth ICU and especially Pastor Jen for all they have done.

Dad – You taught us how to ride bikes, you picked us up when we fell. You taught us to always help others, you taught us so well. Now you need to leave us and the lessons have come to an end. We promise to do what you taught us, until we see you around the bend. Randy, Scott and Wendy

When “Bapa” held my hand it was big, gentle and strong.

We knew right then, that we could do no wrong.

The tractors, puzzles, the things that grow,

only showed both of us how he loved us so.

The memories we have and stories we will hear.

all help us know “Bapa” will always be near

We love you “Bapa”. Love Paige and Caleb

To the love of my life, I'll miss your tender ways of showing your love and caring. I'll look for the stars shining down on all of us. Indy and Chely will miss you also. Remember, for ever, for always no matter what, Love Sharon