Roger R. Bauer

NORFOLK -- Funeral service for Roger R. Bauer, 85, of Norfolk will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, January 19, 2023 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Norfolk. Officiating the service is Rev. Paul Hirsch. Interment will take place at St. Paul's Cemetery, Norfolk. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. till service time on Thursday at the church. The service will be live-streamed on the St. Paul's Lutheran Church website at https://www.stpls.com/. Military rites will be conducted by the American Legion Post 16, V.F.W. Post 1644, and the United States Air Force Honor Guard. Roger passed away on Monday, January 9, 2023 at the Heritage of Bel-Air Nursing Home in Norfolk. Stonacek Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. Roger was born on April 29, 1937 in Norfolk, NE to Carl and Lydia (Hille) Bauer. He graduated from Norfolk High School in 1955 and later attended Norfolk Junior College. Roger proudly served his country in the United States Air Force from October 1, 1955 – November 1, 1959. Roger was united in marriage to Kathleen “Kay” Shoemaker on April 3, 1964. Roger was employed with Crocker Claims and Dale Electronics before working at Norfolk Iron and Metal. Roger worked for Norfolk Iron and Metal for 30 years before retiring. After retirement, he worked for Napa Auto parts in Norfolk. Roger was very passionate about working on cars, vehicles, lawnmowers and would help anyone in the drop of a hat who needed anything fixed! Roger was an active member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Norfolk, where he served on the Cemetery Committee for several years. Roger loved his family and was very active with his grandchildren, he loved being present at all their games and activities. Survivors include his wife of 58 years Kathleen “Kay” Bauer of Norfolk, children Brook (Christopher) Price of Norfolk, Brett (Kristin) Bauer of Norfolk, six grandchildren, brother Keith (Mary) Bauer of Parker, CO, sister Iris Hettrick of Minden, NV, Susan Schwanke of Johnstown, CO, and several nieces and nephews. Roger was preceded in death by his parents Carl and Lydia, sisters Merna Bretschneider, Nadine Miller, half-brother Warren Bauer, and half-sister Berdina Hettrick. Casket bearers will be the six grandchildren Blake Bauer, Kelci Bauer, Peyton Price, Baylor Price, Tyson Price, and Colton Price. In Lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the family for later donation to the St. Paul’s School building fund. Condolences may be expressed to the family on-line at www.stonacekfuneralchapel.com.

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Roger R. Bauer

April 29, 1937 - January 9, 2023