Robert G. Bob Bauer

VIOLA Robert Bob George Bauer, age 82, died Wednesday February 8, 2016. Robert Bob George Bauer, age 82, died Wednesday February 8, 2017 at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in LaCrosse. Bob was born on April 13, 1934 in Chicago, IL the son of Ethel (Smith) Bauer. He was a graduate of Kelly High School. Bob then served his country by enlisting in the U.S. Army when he turned 18 years old. He came home to Chicago and soon married the love of his life Ann McElligott on October 30, 1957, and together they raised two wonderful children. He was a factory worker for most of his life, mostly in steel production or fabrication for U.S. Steel. Bob then drove Taxis after retiring from the steel industry. He enjoyed reading a lot but mostly loved the privacy of his home life with Ann. Bob was a baker at heart, baking goodies and sharing them with everyone, from cookies to pies, especially cherry pies. Bob is survived by his wife of 59 years, Ann and his daughter Cathy (Dale) Alvine, several grand and great-grandchildren, along with nieces and nephews as well. Also surviving is Marianne Miller a close dear friend and his companion pup, Baby. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers John and Frank, and his son Paul. A Memorial Service for Bob will be held Wednesday February 15, 2017 at 11:00 A.M., at the Vosseteig Funeral Homes Henthorn Memorial Chapel, 129 S. Main St. in Viola. Pastor Samuel Garbi of the 7th Day Adventist Church will officiate. Burial with Military Honors at the Viola Cemetery will follow. Friends may call on the family during a visitation at the funeral home from 10:00-11:00 A.M. before the service. A luncheon will follow the burial at the Viola United Methodist Church hall. In lieu of flowers or plants, memorials may be directed to the Viola Food Pantry or to the 7th Day Adventist Church in Bobs name. On-line condolences may be offered at www.vossfh.com The Vosseteig Funeral Homes Henthorn Memorial Chapel, (608) 627-2100, is serving the family.