David A Bauer

David A. Bauer, age 71, passed away Sunday October 27, 2024 surrounded by his family. A celebration of life will be held Saturday November 2nd, at the American Legion in Loyal. Visitation will be from 1p-2p with the service beginning at 2pm. A private burial will be held at a later date.

David was born June 2, 1953 to Robert and Elaine Bauer in Loyal, Wi. He graduated from Loyal High School in 1971. David served in the Army National Guard. He married Irene Schreiner in 1975 and they had 3 children. They were later divorced. In 1982 David married Susan Genett bringing 2 children to the family. Together they had another child and enjoyed raising their blended family together.

David was known for his strong work ethic which included farming, gas serviceman, and fireman. He was always willing to give a helping hand. He held several City Counsel positions, and was a member of the American Legion in Loyal. He set off fireworks for the town of Loyal for many years with the help of family and friends.

In his spare time he enjoyed hunting, camping, fishing, processing meat, traveling WI, and spending time with family. He enjoyed passing on his vast knowledge to his children and grandchildren. They knew that if they were struggling to fix something, they could always call dad/grandpa and he would know what to do.

David is lovingly survived by his children-Stephanie (James Weiland) Bauer, Jessica (Jason) Piltz, Jeremy (Jennifer) Bauer, Phillip (Crissy) Bauer, and Cassandra (Jonathan) Kasco; Granchildren- Benedict Thorson, Emma Jo and Jeremiah Sutton; Dominic (Cassie) Gerretsen, MyKayla (Issiah) Gerretsen, Sarah Gerretsen, Logan and Hayden Piltz; Preston, Zachary, Aryana, and Silas Bauer; Skylar Grata, Michaela Lesczykowski, Hannah and Kyan Strey, Beau, Bella, Bryce, Brooklyn, and Phillip Bauer; Five Great Grandchildren- Morgyn, Cambree, and Rylann Gerretsen; and Ariella and Riggs Gerretsen; Bonus Grandchildren- Jayden, Janilee, Jasmine, and Jason Weiland; his Mother-in-law Emily Johnson, Stepmother Dickie Bauer, siblings- JoAnn (Tony) Mansolo, Bobbie Bauer, Lonnie (Tom) Duell, Shari (Ken) Volovsek, Lori (Harry) Bentzler, Wayne (Kelly) Bauer, Doug (Kelly) Bauer, Sister-in-Law Laurette (Charlie) Gleisner, Sister-in-Law Kathy (Al) Weyer, Brother-in-Law Steve (Karen) Foth, Sister-in-Law Sue Foth; and many nieces , nephews, family and friends.

David was proceeded in death by his loving wife Susan Bauer, Step-son Jonathon Genett, his parents Robert and Elaine Bauer, Father-in-law Armin Foth, two brothers Dennis Bauer and Mark Bauer, Brother-in-Law Michael Foth.

The family would like to send a special Thank You Jessica Koopman for being a wonderful support as both a family member and an RN. We can not express how much you helped us get through the final hours.

Also thank you to Joelle, Mandy, and Chris on the Palliative Care Unit at MMC for ensuring that dad was comfortable.

In lieu flowers a donation may be made to the Loyal Fire Department or the Loyal America Legion.

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