Obituary

Name: Kenneth Richard Bauer Age: 87
Address: East Alton, IL formerly of Mt. Olive, Illinois
Died: Saturday, June 4, 2016, 10:05 A.M. Place: Rosewood Care Center of Alton, Alton, Illinois
Born: December 30, 1928 Place: Mt. Olive, Illinois
Father: the late: Immanuel Bauer Mother: the late: Adele Meier
Spouse: Millie Maxine Marti
Date of Marriage: December 30, 1961
Place of Marriage: Mt. Zion Lutheran Church, Litchfield, Illinois
Schooling: Attended Mt. Olive Public Grade School and graduated from Mt. Olive High School with the Class of 1946
Church: Baptized and confirmed in the 1st United Methodist Church, Mt. Olive and later attended St. Kevins' Catholic Church in Rosewood Heights, Illinois
Occupation: Scheduler for AMOCO Oil Company, Wood River, Illinois retiring in 1985
Military: A member of the United States Air Force during the post WWII days serving in Japan. Entering the service in July of 1946 and discharged in June 1949 with the rank of Airman First Class.
Interests: Loved bicycle riding, Rode his bicycle three times across the magnificiant miles of Illinois and enjoyed golfing.
Survivors: Wife: Maxine Bauer, East Alton, IL // 1 Son, Michael Bauer of Alton, Il // 1 Daughter, Melissa (Paul) McAughey of West Bend, WI // 1 Sister, Esther Haenel of Mt. Olive, IL // 3 Grandchildren, Makayla, Kenneth and Adele;
Preceded in Death: Parents, Immanuel and Adele Meier Bauer // 2 Sisters, Hilda Meyer and Lorine Henry Schoen
Visitation: Saturday, June 11, 2016, 10 am - 11 am Becker & Son Funeral Home, Mt.Olive, IL
Funeral Service: Saturday, June 11, 2016, 11 am Becker & Son Funeral Home, Mt. Olive, IL
Burial: Union Miners Cemetery, Mt. Olive, IL.
Clergy: Reverend Tommy Brewer
Military Rites: The flag was folded by Ron Hubert & Lavern Rosenthal and presented to his widow, Maxine by Ron Hubert. Ray Slapak & Richard Willows served as Honor Guard. Ernie Thomack Sang "God Bless America" & played "Taps".
Lunch: for family and friends will be held in the Methodist Fellowship Hall.
Memorials: Union Miners Cemetery, Mt. Olive // www.k9sforwarriors.org // stmarysalton.com
condolences: beckerandson.com

Becker & Son Funeral Home, 221 South Poplar, Mt. Olive, Illinois is in charge of arrangements.

Visitation

Saturday, June 11, 2016
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

BECKER & SON FUNERAL HOME
221 S. POPLAR
MOUNT OLIVE, Illinois 62069

Funeral Service

Saturday, June 11, 2016
11:00 AM

BECKER & SON FUNERAL HOME
221 S. POPLAR
MOUNT OLIVE, Illinois 62069