Benedict M. Bauer
Benedict M. Bauer age 68 of Durand, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones, on January 22, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer.
Benny was born on February 26, 1947 in Durand to Allie and Clara (Schuh) Bauer. He attended school at Sacred Heart Elementary and graduated from Durand High School. After high school, Benny joined the U.S. Marine Corps, he served his country in the Vietnam War and was Honorably Discharged. Benny was involved with the Maxville Town Board for several years.
Benny met the love of his life Janet “Jan” Jopek in Milwaukee and married on June 13, 1971. Following the birth of their first son, they moved back to Durand where they had 3 more children.
Benny’s dream came true in 1976 when he purchased a farm in the Town of Maxville where he raised all ranges of livestock. He worked for Bee’s Logging company, Schlosser Excavating until 1992, and then with the Buffalo County Highway Dept., out of the Urne Shop before retiring.
Benny enjoyed hunting, feeding deer, splitting wood, NASCAR racing and lending a hand to the local farmers in the area. He was a devoted Boston Celtics, Larry Bird and Green Bay Packer fan. Benny’s greatest joy was his grandchildren and he loved spending all the time he could with them.
Benny is survived by his wife of 45 years, Jan: children John (Dorothy) of Austin, TX, Eric of Appleton, Jennifer (Beau) Johnson of Alma and Jason (Enedina) of Ft. Hood, Tx, Brother: Allen (Connie) Bauer and Sisters: Gerri Brantner of Durand, WI and Mary (Brad) Sie of Mondovi, two brothers-in-law; Kenny Weisenbeck of Durand and Perry Glaus of AZ, two sisters-in-law; Diane Bauer, Carol Bauer of Durand, Granddaughters: Addison, Alyssa and Allison Johnson, and Angelina & Sunette Bauer, Grandsons: Jacob, Payton, Kevin and Jason Jr. Bauer.
He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers, Galen and LaVern and 3 sisters, Norma Brion, Marjorie Weisenbeck and Lola Glaus.
Funeral Services were held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at Lyster Lutheran Church in Urne, with Rev. Michael Vetsch officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Visitation was held from 4-8 PM Monday at the Rhiel Funeral Home in Durand and one hour prior to services at the church on Tuesday.
Rhiel Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Durand, is serving the family.
Condolences may be made online at www.rhielfuneralhome.
