Edward D. "Eddie" Bauer
July 24, 1933 ~ August 16, 2011
Edward D. "Eddie" Bauer age 78 of Smithboro, IL passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2011 at Greenville Regional Hospital. Eddie is survived by his wife Mildred "Millie" (Colburn) Bauer of Smithboro, IL, his son Charles A. (Jo) Bauer of Smithboro, IL, his daughter Tammy Bauer-Ehrhard of St. Peters, MO, his sister Elaine Anthony of Greenville, IL, his brothers Max Bauer and Kevin (Pam) Bauer both of Smithboro, IL. He was preceded in death by a brother David Bauer. He grew up in the Smithboro area. He attended Union School and graduated from Mulberry Grove High School. He also attended Greenville College. He served in the U.S. Navy from December 1955 to September 1957. After the service he returned to Smithboro where he assisted his father farming and also in the operation of Bauer Fur Company. He had the opportunity to travel extensively both nationally and internationally going to fur auctions. In 1968 he started farming on his own. He retired from farming in 1999 and from the fur company in 2004. He served as a 4-H leader and also sponsored and coached little league baseball in Mulberry Grove. He was a member of the Farm Bureau and St Peter's United Church of Chirst. Memorial contributions are suggested to Maxey Cemetery or St. Peter's United Church of Christ.
Service:
Saturday, August 20, 2011 at 11 AM
Young Funeral Home
Visitation:
Friday, August 19, 2011 from 4-8 PM
Young Funeral Home
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Tammy, My deepest sympathy for the loss of your father. May Eddie rest in peace with our Heavenly Father, and may the Lord give you strength and embrace you through this difficult time. You and your family have been and will continue to be in my prayers for the coming weeks. Much love in Christ, Sue
We are very sorry for you loss. May God help you through this very difficult time.
My condolences to Eddie's family, from a second cousin. Sam Bauer
Lots of good memories of Eddie from when I was very young. He was a good guy, father grandfather and husband. I'm sorry that he had to suffer so much for so long. Gods blessings to the family in their loss.
Condolence Our deepest sympathty to the Bauer family, you are in our thoughts and prayers ………..Mike
A wonderful friend from our school days , I know all who knew Eddie are sorryful for his passing. He was a tremendous competor and baseball was a lot of fun with Eddie on your side. Spent many a day with Eddie on the farm and in the fur business. So many good memories of years ago. Millie is and was a great wife and he is now at peace and having a great time with Jesus.
Years ago as a small boy from East Texas, my parents gave in to my wishes to drive to the Ed Bauer fur company to meet Mr. Bauer. I had read his trapping catalog so many times that I could tell you what traps or baits were on what page. When we arrived at the Ed Bauer Fur Company, it was Saturday. My father told the lady at the desk how far we had traveled to meet Mr. Bauer and she was able to get us a tour of the company as well as meet Mr. Bauer. He asked me what I was interested in as far as supplies and I was soon stocked up on trapping supplies. Before I left, he gave me a jar of coyote bait under the direction that I would send him the first coyote I cought. I'm 56 years old today and I will never forget my trip and visit with Mr.Bauer. thank you for the opportunity to meet such a wonderful person. My dog ate the bait I was given, so I wasn't able to send Mr. Bauer a coyote pelt.