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Louis Eugene "Gene" Bauer was born on Sunday; September 10, 1922 in Altamont; Effingham County, Illinois. He was the son of: William and Dorothy Bauer. After high school graduation, he enrolled in Rubicam Business College in Saint Louis; Saint Louis County, 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 Saint Louis, Missouri. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1942 and was assigned to the office of Naval Officer Procurement in the Federal Building in Saint 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; Linn County, Iowa. After graduating from Cornell, he taught business subjects for two years in Eldora; Hardin County, Iowa. It was there that he met his wife of almost 62 years: Audrey Ose. They were married on Sunday; September 2, 1951. He spent one year at Western Military Academy in Alton; Madison County, Illinois as an honorary captain in the Illinois National Guard. He then transferred to Elgin; Kane County, Illinois where he taught at Elgin High School and Elgin Community College. He attended Northwestern University in Evanston; Cook County, Illinois and earned a Masters Degree in Business. He also finished 2 years of advanced study at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb; DeKalb County, 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. Louis Eugene "Gene" Bauer, age: 90, passed away on Monday; July 8, 2013 at the Israel Hospice House in Ames, Iowa with his family by his side. Those left to mourn his passing are: His wife: Audrey (Ose) Bauer of Story City; Story County, Iowa. His daughter: Jeri Bauer Veldman of North Mankato; Nicollet County, Minnesota, his 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; Fulton County, Georgia and his son: Tod A. Bauer and grandson Christofer Bauer of South Elgin, Illinois. Visitation will be from: 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Thursday; July 11, 2013 at the Soderstrum Funeral Home in Story City, Iowa. Funeral services will begin at: 11:00 a.m. on Friday; July 12, 2013 at the Petri Lutheran Church in Story City, Iowa. Inurnment will be at the Warren Township Cemetery in McCallsburg; Story County, Iowa. For those desiring, memorial contributions in Louis' honor may be made to: Saint Petri Lutheran Church in Story City, Iowa or to the charity of choice. For condolences, please visit the funeral home's website at:
http://www.adamssoderstrum.com/
The Adams & Soderstrum Funeral Homes is entrusted with the arrangements and the care of the family.

Louis married OSE, Audrey on 2 Sep 1951. Audrey and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. BAUER, Jeri
2. BAUER, Brett A
3. BAUER, Tod A

William + Dorothea. Dorothea was born in 1878; died in 1949 in Altamont, Effingham County, IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]