Aaron Kenneth Gordon Bair, 29, died Friday, July 23, 2010, at home surrounded by his family, after a courageous battle with pancreatic and liver cancer. He was born in Madison, WI, on January 1, 1981, the son of Douglas and Monica (Heiser) Bair. Aaron had a zest for life with a special optimism for living. He was a man of few words, but when he spoke, he spoke with wisdom beyond his years that astonished many people in his life. His concern was always for others, before he would consider himself. He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his family, as well as entering the occasional poker tournament, which he usually did very well in. Movies were a passion of his, the book of Eli being his favorite. He was a twin and very loving son, brother, and brightened the day of all those around him. He had worked as a correctional officer at Oak Hill Correctional Institution, where he saved the life of one of the inmates from choking, during his time there. He was also employed at Stoughton Trailers, plus many other jobs. Towards the end of his life, he came to except Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior, which brought him much solace and comfort and strengthened those around him. He now resides with his Lord and will be deeply missed, but many look forward to seeing him again. He is survived by his parents, Douglas and Monica of Stoughton; two brothers, his twin, James (Jill Goldbeck) Bair of Stoughton and Adam (Samantha) Bair of Belleville; nephews: Lincoln, Zechariah and Joshua Bair; maternal grandfather, Ken Heiser of Stoughton; cousins; and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents; paternal grandparents; and an uncle, Ronald "Butch" Hatlevig. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday July 29, 2010, at the WARD FUNERAL HOME, 130 South 5th St., Evansville. Burial will follow in Maple Hill Cemetery, Evansville. Friends may call on Thursday, July 29, from 11 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home. (Janesville Gazette July 26, 2010)