Walter Ellis Bauer, 72
Published 10:20 am Tuesday, October 6, 2015
Walter Ellis Bauer was welcomed into the Lord’s arms on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015, at 4:31 a.m. After an eight-month battle against lung cancer he made is journey to Heaven where he rests now at peace.
Walter Ellis Bauer
Walt was born in Harvey, North Dakota, on June 19, 1943, to Walter and Alma (Braunberger) Bauer and grew up on the Bauer farm outside McClusky, North Dakota. There he would learn his work ethic, appreciation for the outdoors and love for family.
Walt earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from North Dakota State University. Hormel Foods brought Walt to Austin, Minnesota, in 1965 where he worked for the next 38 years — meeting some of his life-long friends before retiring in 2003.
Walt married Regina Angilello in 1974 in Janesville, Wisconsin. They were blessed with two sons, Joseph and Carl. Walt was an avid hunter and enjoyed all things outdoors — camping, hiking, fishing, dog training, canoeing, camp fires and dutch-oven cooking. He also developed a life-long love of the equestrian that helped shape his patience and guidance. Walt was the biggest supporter of his sons in all things including their faith, studies, athletics, friendships and hobbies.
Walt is survived by his wife, Gina Bauer, Austin, Minnesota; sons: Joe Bauer and wife, Mary, Oak Park, Illinois, Carl Bauer, St. Paul, Minnesota; sisters: Jackie Pfliger (Ray) and Janice Syverson.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Alma Bauer; brother-in-law, Warren Syverson.
The Bauer family wishes to extend their heart-felt thanks for the compassion, professionalism, and care that were shown to their husband/father/brother in the Mayo Clinic Health System, specifically from his oncology team and the neurology department on the second floor of the Domitilla building.
A funeral mass will be celebrated 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2015, at St. Augustine Catholic Church with Father Jim Steffes officiating. There will be a 6:30 p.m. wake service on Wednesday at Mayer Funeral Home where friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. and also one hour before the service at the church on Thursday. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. Memorials are preferred to St. Augustine Catholic Church. Condolences may be left online at www.mayerfh.com.