William S. Bauer, age 89, of Montpelier, Ohio, passed away in his home on Tuesday, June 5, 2018, after a brief illness.
Mr. Bauer was a 1947 graduate of Edon High School, was a lifelong farmer and had also retired from the Aro Corporation in Bryan. He was a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Edon, enjoyed playing pool and was an avid fan of the Detroit Tigers and Ohio State Buckeyes.
William S. Bauer was born on June 17, 1928, in Toledo, Ohio, the son of Carl and Thelma (Houk) Bauer. He married Erma J. Oxender on November 21, 1948, at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Edon and she survives.
Surviving in addition to his wife are his children, Rodney (Sue) Bauer, of Bryan, Diane (Denny) Heiney, of Montpelier, and Steve (Kathi) Bauer, also of Montpelier; a son-in-law, Butch Woolace, of Bryan; a sister-in-law, Lucy Bauer, Edon; fourteen grandchildren; thirty great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Vickie Woolace, his brother, Robert Bauer; and one great-grandson, Seth Muehlfeld.
Memorials are requested to St. Peter’s Lutheran Church or Relay For Life -“Viva Vickie”.
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