Service Information
Myrtle L. Bauer, age 89, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson.
Private Family Graveside Service will be held.
Obituary
Myrtle Louise Bauer was born on March 18, 1930, in Cedar Mills Township, Meeker County, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Charles and Louise (Bach) Schaefer. Myrtle was baptized by Pastor Petzke of St John's Lutheran Church. She attended Pipe Lake Grade School and St John's Parochial School where she was confirmed on April 18, 1943 by Pastor Krueger. She continued her education at Hutchinson High School, where she graduated with the class of 1947. Myrt was employed at Kraft Foods as a secretary.
On April 29, 1949, Myrtle was united in marriage to Gordon Bauer at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Cedar Mills Township, Minnesota. This marriage was blessed with four children, LeAnn, Judith, Kathy, and Michael.
Myrtle and Gordon shared 70 years of marriage.
Myrtle was a Girl Scout leader and a Cub Scout den mother. She served on the board for the handicapped at Southwest State University, on the Altar Guild at Faith Lutheran, and was a lifetime member of the Hospital Auxiliary. She was employed at Esther's Gift Shop, Crow River Press, and the Office of the City Attorney.
She loved her family and friends. She enjoyed the outdoors, birding, gardening, camping, fishing, and cross country skiing. Myrt had a great love of reading anything and everything.
Myrtle passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson, at the age of 89. Blessed be her memory.
Myrtle is survived by her:
Children, Judith Bragelman and her husband, Michael of De Pere, WI,
Kathy Bauer of St Louis Park, MN,
Michael Bauer and his wife, Ruby, of Babbitt, MN;
Grandchildren, John Bragelman and his wife, Ashley of San Jose, CA,
Patrick Bragelman of De Pere, WI;
Great-Grandson, Elias Bragelman;
Sisters-in-law, Doris Schaefer and Norma Schaefer;
Many nieces and nephews.
Myrtle is preceded in death of her Parents, Charles and Louise Schaefer; Daughter, LeAnn Bauer in infancy; Sisters, Irma Runke and her husband, John, Janice Schaefer in infancy, Doris Kring and her husband, Glenn, Elva Wendorff and her husband, Warren; Brothers, Lawrence Schaefer, Harvey Schaefer, Arnold Schaefer and his wife, Elinor, Lloyd Schaefer and his wife, Margaret.
Donna Everson says
Kathy you are in my thoughts and prayers at this time. Your parents were so hospitable to me when I came to visit.
Hazel Sitz says
Kathy and Family – My sincerest sympathy to you and your family at the loss of both your parents. They were wonderful people and will be long remembered. I know it is very difficult to deal with now, but you have the strength to do it. Hazel Sitz