In loving memory of

Edward F. Bauer
July 16, 1927 - January 28, 2014

Edward Frank Bauer, son of Frank Sr. and Catherine (Matheis) Bauer, was born on July 16, 1927, in rural Swea City. He graduated from Swea City Community School in 1946. Throughout the high school years, he worked for Bell Motor Company in Swea City and drove school bus. After graduation, Ed served in the United States Army and was stationed in Korea. Upon returning home, he took flight lessons at the airport in Fairmont, MN. Young Ed liked to roller skate, and one Sunday afternoon at the roller skating rink in Estherville he met this lovely lady, Garnita Brunsvold, of Spirit Lake, IA. Several flights were taken to the Estherville area, and she became his wife on October 9, 1950. They started farming and then in 1952 started a crop spraying business. This included aerial spraying in which he was the pilot. He was living his dream with farming and spraying. In 1965, Ed and Garnita purchased the family farm North of Bancroft where they worked together until her passing in 1980.

Ed enjoyed working, flying, and fox hunting with friends. He enjoyed listening to his favorite Polka music on Sunday afternoons. He spent the past 25 years wintering in Arizona. He was a member of St. John's Catholic Church and the Matzener Estle American Legion of Ledyard.

Edward F. Bauer died Tuesday, January 28, 2014, at the Heritage Nursing Home in Bancroft, IA, at the age of 86.

He is survived by five children, Diane (Eldon) Jorgenson of Ledyard, Rick (June) Bauer of Bancroft, Jerry (Karen) Bauer of Bancroft, Trudy (Terry) Blome of Ledyard, and Lori (Steve) Lloyd of Lake Crystal, MN; 14 grandchildren, Sheridee (Murl) Dodds of Algona, Stacie Anderson of Welcome, MN, Heather (Ben) Olsen of Hudson, Derrick (Danica) Bauer of Bancroft, Lana (Blair) Wegner of Wells, MN, Brandon (Molly) Bauer of Shueyville, Matthew (Brittany) Bauer of Swea City, Eric Bauer of Shueyville, Jamie (Aaron) Woodburn of Independence, MN, Jason (Amber) Blome of Ankeny, Jacob (Amanda) Blome of Maple Grove. MN, Jayna (Ryan) Hoover of Ankeny, Brock Lloyd of Gilbert, AZ, and Vanessa Lloyd of Lake Crystal, MN; and 22 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by three brothers and a sister, Matt Bauer of Bancroft, Frank Bauer Jr. of Austin, TX, John (Mary) Bauer of Spirit Lake, Idaho, and Mary (Dale) Albright of Blue Earth, MN; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Garnita, on November 24, 1980; a grandson in infancy, and a brother, Joe, in December 2013.

Tributes

Shirley & Rollie Willett wrote on Feb 1, 2014:

"So sorry to hear of your loss. We pray for God's deep love and understanding to help you in your grief. Rollie & Shirley Willett, Michael Willett, Tami Leighton."

Jeri Beadle Roman wrote on Jan 31, 2014:

"Eddie was definitely a character! I always enjoyed all the stories that were told of the good old days fox hunting! He was a true family friend and will be forever in our hearts! God Bless Bauers! "

Jan and Wayne Voeltz wrote on Jan 31, 2014:

"Our sympathy and prayers are with you all. May those cherished memories bring you peace."

Jan and Wayne Voeltz wrote on Jan 31, 2014:

"Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May those cherished memories bring you peace."

Julie Theisen wrote on Jan 30, 2014:

"Rick and June and family: Thinking of all of you during this difficult time. I have many good memories of Eddie when I was growing up from the days of walking/riding beans, spending time at his place while babysitting Heather and Derrick, and stopping by to talk on my way over to your place. He lived a great life and I hope your memories bring you peace. "

wanita hammond wrote on Jan 30, 2014:

"so sorry to hear of your loss! Prayers for all!"

Evelyn Nauman wrote on Jan 30, 2014:

"May you find comfort in your many memories. Thoughts and prayers for the family! God bless!"

Gail thompson Blocker wrote on Jan 30, 2014:

"so many fond memories created with those Bauer kids and their folks. Thinking of all of you at this time. "

Stan and Mary Lowe wrote on Jan 29, 2014:

"So sorry to hear of Eddie's death..he is now in the arms of his loved ones that he so wanted to be with...you will be missed by many, but know you are smiling and looking down upon your family. Keep the memories of your Dad, grandpa and great grandpa alive...thoughts and prayers to all of the family at this time and in the days to come..."

Sue Sabin wrote on Jan 29, 2014:

"So sorry to hear of your loss! Thought and Prayers to the Family! I will miss talking with Eddie. He was a Great man. Sue Sabin"