Louis Eugene “Gene” Bauer (1922-2013)

BAUER, OSE, VELDMAN, HAWKINSON

Posted By: Mark Christian
Date: 8/11/2013 at 13:05:12

Obituary From Adams Soderstrum Funeral Home, Story County, Iowa.

Louis Eugene “Gene” Bauer, age 90, passed away July 8, 2013 at the Israel Hospice House in Ames, Iowa with family by his side. Memorial service will be 11 a.m. Friday, July 12, 2013 at St. Petri Lutheran Church in Story City. Visitation will be 5 – 7 p.m. Thursday, July 11, 2013 at Soderstrum Funeral Home in Story City. Inurnment will be in the Warren Township Cemetery, McCallsburg, Iowa.

Mr. Bauer was born in Altamont, Illinois on September 10, 1922 to William and Dorothy Bauer.

After high school graduation, he enrolled in Rubicam Business College in St. Louis, Missouri where he earned a certificate in business proficiency. Upon finishing his studies at Rubicam, he worked for the office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Chief National Bank examiner’s office in St. Louis. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1942 and was assigned to the office of Naval Officer Procurement in the Federal Building in St. Louis. In 1943 he was transferred to the USS Comet (AP-166) where he served as Chief Petty Officer. Subsequent to his service, during which he participated in the invasions of Saipan, Guam, Leyte and the Philippines, he was discharged in March 1946.

He enrolled in Cornell College in Mt. Vernon, Iowa. After graduating from Cornell, he taught business subjects for two years in Eldora, Iowa. It was there that he met his wife of almost 62 years, Audrey Ose. They were married September 2, 1951.

He spent one year at Western Military Academy in Alton, Illinois as an honorary captain in the Illinois National Guard. He then transferred to Elgin, Illinois where he taught at Elgin High School and Elgin Community College. He attended Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois and earned a Masters Degree in Business. He also finished 2 years of advanced study at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Illinois.

He retired from education in June 1980. Following his teaching career, he pursued a second working experience in accounting and real estate. He was associated with several realty companies in Elgin until 1986.

During his retirement he enjoyed spending winter vacation and holidays in Florida and eventually spent most of the winter months at their home in Naples, Florida.

He is survived by his wife Audrey Ose Bauer of Story City; his daughter, Jeri Bauer Veldman of North Mankato, MN, granddaughters, Jamie Veldman Hawkinson (husband Karl and daughter Kjarsten), Marni Veldman and grandson Andrew Veldman; his son, Brett A. Bauer and grandson Alex Bauer of Atlanta, Georgia and his son, Tod A. Bauer and grandson Christofer Bauer of South Elgin, Illinois.

Memorials may be sent to St. Petri Lutheran Church in Story City or to the charity of choice.

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