Monte E. Bauer
Sept. 9, 1924 - Sept. 18, 2000
Monte E. Bauer, 76, of Sheridan Avenue, Niles, Mich., died following a brief illness at 9:47 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 18, in Lakeland Medical Center, St. Joseph, Mich.
He was born on Sept. 9, 1924 in North Liberty, Ind., to Frank B. and Ruth (Hardy) Bauer and was a lifetime area resident.
Mr. Bauer was a retired Terminal Manager for Refiner's Transport in Niles, and was a former barber at the Miami Street Barber Shop in South Bend.
He was a graduate of the Class of 1942 at Niles High School and served as the Treasurer for the Reunion Committee. Mr. Bauer was a Veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army and was a member of B.P.O. of Niles Elks Lodge #1322.
He loved his family and enjoyed oriental gardens and bird watching.
On June 23, 1962 in Niles, he married the former Judith Timm, who survives. He is also survived by their children, Janell Bauer of Niles and Blake (Cheryl) Bauer of South Bend; and by his sister, Susanne (Bob) Sheeler of Niles.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 21, in the Halbritter Funeral Home, Niles, with the Reverend William T. Melody of Notre Dame, Ind. officiating. Burial will be at Silverbrook Cemetery, Niles.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. today, Sept. 20, in the funeral home, where the Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m.
Contributions in memory of Monte E. Bauer may be made to River Front Park, c/o Niles Parks and Recreation Board.
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