Charles A. "Chuck" Bauer, 84, passed away in Froedtert Memorial Hospital on Saturday, February 25, 2017. He was born in Wheeling, IL on November 4, 1932 the son of the late Joseph and Theresa (Nee: Stanke) Bauer. The family moved to a farm outside of Sturtevant where he spent most of his childhood. Chuck graduated from Park High School "Class of 1950"

Chuck served his country with the U.S. Army as a sergeant in the 44th Engineer Construction Battalion Broken Hearts Brigade and was active in Korea from June of 1953 until December of 1954.  On April 27, 1957, in St. John Nepomuk Church, he was united in marriage to the love of his life, the former Janet T. Bilik, and they enjoyed nearly sixty years together. Chuck was employed in the construction industry all his career with the Operating Engineers Local #139. He was a member of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church. He treasured spending his free time with the family and will be lovingly remembered for his wisdom, sharp sense of humor, and wonderful story telling abilities. Chuck and his wife Jan also made many great memories over the years with "the gang" playing bridge, hosting 4th of July cook-outs, and going out for dinner. He was an avid sports fan and devoted many summers coaching baseball for his children and grandchildren. Good times were had during league bowling, Packer games, and annual deer hunting trips with his sons, brothers, nephews and buddies. Most recently, on Nov. 5, 2016, Chuck proudly participated in the Stars and Stripes Honor Flight to Washington D.C.

Surviving are his wife, Jan; son, James (Lynn) Bauer; daughter, Tracy (Jason) Trentadue; daughter-in-law, Dawn Bauer all of Racine; three grandchildren, Matthew Bauer, Destiny Salvatore, and Christina Schultz; sister, Virginia McCabe, of San Juan Capistrano, CA; brother, James (Pam) Bauer, of Burlington; brother-in-law, Wallace Patzke; five sisters-in-law, Mary Bauer, Delores "Dolly" Bauer, Debbie Bauer, Mardell (Wayne) Fuller, and Joanne Wemmert His beloved nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive him. Chuck was preceded in death by his son, Charles and his siblings, Robert Bauer, Betty Patzke, Fran "Tootie" Smetana, Joseph Bauer, his twin, Charlotte "Sis" Zboril, Eugene Bauer, and Donald Bauer.

Service Details

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial honoring his life will be celebrated at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, 6400 Spring St., on Friday, March 3rd, at 11:00 a.m. , with Rev. Terry Huebner officiating. Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family, in the church, on Friday, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the Mass. Entombment, with full military honors, will take place in Southern Wisconsin Memorial Veterans Cemetery.

Memorial Suggestions

The family has suggested memorials to be directed to the American Lung Association, Wisconsin Humane Society, or the Stars and Stripes Honor Flight Program.

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