Raymond W. Bauer, 84, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away in Ascension-All Saints on Friday, March 18, 2022. He was born in Racine on December 13, 1937, the son of the late Fred and Dorothy (Nee: Noll) Bauer.

After graduating from high school, Ray served his country with the U.S. Navy. He later trained and became a journey electrician. On April 25, 1964, in St.  Rita Catholic Church, he was united in marriage to Lou Anne Loebel. Ray was a member of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church where he sang in the choir and joined the rosary making group. He was also a member of the IBEW Local #430.

Surviving is his wife, of nearly 58 years, Lou Anne; their son, Rick (Julie) Bauer, of West Bend, WI; two granddaughters, Katelyn and Megan Bauer; three brothers, Paul (Veronica) Bauer, of Racine, Eugene (Marge) Bauer, of Eagle River, WI, and James (Kay) Bauer, of Racine; a sister, Dorothy (Ken) Sack, also of Racine. His nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends also survive him. In addition to his parents, Ray was preceded in death by his daughter, Deborah Anne Bauer; sister and brother-in-law, Theresa and Patrick O'Brien; and brother and sister-in-law, Lee and Louise Bauer.

Service Details

His Memorial Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 30 ^th , in St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, 6400 Spring St. with Rev. Yamid Blanco officiating. Visitation will be in the church, that day, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the Mass.

Memorial Suggestions

For those wishing, memorials can be made to Special Olympics of Racine, 4218 Chekanoff Drive, Racine, Wisconsin 53403, or the Labre Indian School, Tounge River Rd., Ashton, MT 59003.