Bernard F. Bauer, 91, of South Bend, passed away on Wednesday January 6, 2016, at his home in South Bend, Indiana.
He was born on January 16, 1924, in Monterey, IN, to the late Fred and LaPearl (Keller) Bauer. On December 29, 1945 he married Mary M. Decker who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by one sister Rose Lou Strang.
Bernard is survived by his daughters , Pam (Walt) Rearick of Chesterton, IN and Rita (Dennis) Large of Plymouth, IN; his son Jeff (Lois) Bauer of South Bend; ten grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one sister Therese Ann Greer of Plymouth, IN; three brothers William (Bonnie) Bauer of Monterey, IN, Fred (Alice) Bauer of Monterey, IN and Tom (Marie) Bauer of Rochester, IN. and sister-in- law Judi (Dick) Minniear. Bernard is also survived by very close friends Marilyn Hillring and John Nickelson. He leaves behind many close friends and caring neighbors.
Bernard was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church in South Bend. He was a World War II Army Veteran in which he served in Germany. He was very proud of his service. He enjoyed spending time with his family and helping others in need. He was an "honorary father and grandfather" to many neighbors and friends.
Visitation will be from 2 to 4pm and 6 to 8pm Friday January 8, 2016 in the Kaniewski Funeral Home, 3545 N. Bendix Drive, South Bend, where a parish Rosary will be prayed at 7:30 pm. A mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 am Saturday, January 9, 2016 in Holy Cross Catholic Church, with burial to follow in St. Anne's Cemetery, Monterey, IN.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Honor Flight of Northern IN
Honor Flight, Inc.
Attn: Diane Gresse
300 E. Auburn Ave.
Springfield, OH 45505
He was born on January 16, 1924, in Monterey, IN, to the late Fred and LaPearl (Keller) Bauer. On December 29, 1945 he married Mary M. Decker who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by one sister Rose Lou Strang.
Bernard is survived by his daughters , Pam (Walt) Rearick of Chesterton, IN and Rita (Dennis) Large of Plymouth, IN; his son Jeff (Lois) Bauer of South Bend; ten grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one sister Therese Ann Greer of Plymouth, IN; three brothers William (Bonnie) Bauer of Monterey, IN, Fred (Alice) Bauer of Monterey, IN and Tom (Marie) Bauer of Rochester, IN. and sister-in- law Judi (Dick) Minniear. Bernard is also survived by very close friends Marilyn Hillring and John Nickelson. He leaves behind many close friends and caring neighbors.
Bernard was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church in South Bend. He was a World War II Army Veteran in which he served in Germany. He was very proud of his service. He enjoyed spending time with his family and helping others in need. He was an "honorary father and grandfather" to many neighbors and friends.
Visitation will be from 2 to 4pm and 6 to 8pm Friday January 8, 2016 in the Kaniewski Funeral Home, 3545 N. Bendix Drive, South Bend, where a parish Rosary will be prayed at 7:30 pm. A mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 am Saturday, January 9, 2016 in Holy Cross Catholic Church, with burial to follow in St. Anne's Cemetery, Monterey, IN.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Honor Flight of Northern IN
Honor Flight, Inc.
Attn: Diane Gresse
300 E. Auburn Ave.
Springfield, OH 45505
Bernard F. Bauer, 91, of South Bend, passed away on Wednesday January 6, 2016, at his home in South Bend, Indiana.
He was born on January 16, 1924, in Monterey, IN, to the late Fred and LaPearl (Keller) Bauer. On December 29, 1945 he married Mary M. Decker who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by one sister Rose Lou Strang.
Bernard is survived by his daughters , Pam (Walt) Rearick of Chesterton, IN and Rita (Dennis) Large of Plymouth, IN; his son Jeff (Lois) Bauer of South Bend; ten grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one sister Therese Ann Greer of Plymouth, IN; three brothers William (Bonnie) Bauer of Monterey, IN, Fred (Alice) Bauer of Monterey, IN and Tom (Marie) Bauer of Rochester, IN. and sister-in- law Judi (Dick) Minniear. Bernard is also survived by very close friends Marilyn Hillring and John Nickelson. He leaves behind many close friends and caring neighbors.
Bernard was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church in South Bend. He was a World War II Army Veteran in which he served in Germany. He was very proud of his service. He enjoyed spending time with his family and helping others in need. He was an "honorary father and grandfather" to many neighbors and friends.
Visitation will be from 2 to 4pm and 6 to 8pm Friday January 8, 2016 in the Kaniewski Funeral Home, 3545 N. Bendix Drive, South Bend, where a parish Rosary will be prayed at 7:30 pm. A mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 am Saturday, January 9, 2016 in Holy Cross Catholic Church, with burial to follow in St. Anne's Cemetery, Monterey, IN.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Honor Flight of Northern IN
Honor Flight, Inc.
Attn: Diane Gresse
300 E. Auburn Ave.
Springfield, OH 45505
He was born on January 16, 1924, in Monterey, IN, to the late Fred and LaPearl (Keller) Bauer. On December 29, 1945 he married Mary M. Decker who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by one sister Rose Lou Strang.
Bernard is survived by his daughters , Pam (Walt) Rearick of Chesterton, IN and Rita (Dennis) Large of Plymouth, IN; his son Jeff (Lois) Bauer of South Bend; ten grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one sister Therese Ann Greer of Plymouth, IN; three brothers William (Bonnie) Bauer of Monterey, IN, Fred (Alice) Bauer of Monterey, IN and Tom (Marie) Bauer of Rochester, IN. and sister-in- law Judi (Dick) Minniear. Bernard is also survived by very close friends Marilyn Hillring and John Nickelson. He leaves behind many close friends and caring neighbors.
Bernard was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church in South Bend. He was a World War II Army Veteran in which he served in Germany. He was very proud of his service. He enjoyed spending time with his family and helping others in need. He was an "honorary father and grandfather" to many neighbors and friends.
Visitation will be from 2 to 4pm and 6 to 8pm Friday January 8, 2016 in the Kaniewski Funeral Home, 3545 N. Bendix Drive, South Bend, where a parish Rosary will be prayed at 7:30 pm. A mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 am Saturday, January 9, 2016 in Holy Cross Catholic Church, with burial to follow in St. Anne's Cemetery, Monterey, IN.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Honor Flight of Northern IN
Honor Flight, Inc.
Attn: Diane Gresse
300 E. Auburn Ave.
Springfield, OH 45505
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