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Marion Bauer

January 29, 1925 — May 20, 2017

Marion Geraldine (Austin) Bauer was born in Kennedy, MN to Martin and Ellen (Olson) Austin. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Faith. Marion graduated from High School in Kennedy, MN. She earned a Registered Nursing Degree from Mounds-Midway School of Nursing in St. Paul.
Marion married Richard Bauer on August 21, 1948 at Maria Lutheran Church in Kennedy, MN. She worked as a nurse at hospitals in Perham, Virginia, and Montevideo before moving to Alexandria in 1958, where she worked at Douglas County Hospital before retiring. After retirement she went back to work part-time at Knute Nelson before officially retiring in the early 1980's. The couple wintered in Mesa, AZ at the Monte Vista Trailer Park.
Marion enjoyed quilting, sewing, knitting, golfing, and playing bridge. Marion and Richard had a passion for traveling and attending Elder Hostel, they also valued higher education and gave that gift to their children. Marion was deeply rooted at First Lutheran Church where she belonged to different bible studies, church circle and the church board. She also enjoyed volunteering at the Douglas County Library. Looking at pictures of her past, coloring, remembering travels (both her own and her children's) and hearing stories of her grandchildren brought her happiness. She loved her family. She was loved.
Marion died on Saturday, May 20, 2017, at Grand Arbor in Alexandria at the age of 92. She is survived by her daughters, Kristine Bauer of Duluth and Karleen (Paul) Maeurer of Inver Grove Heights; sons, Peter (Kris) Bauer of Roseville and Reverend Tim (Julie) Bauer of Milaca; grandchildren, Kerry (Dan) Scott, Ian Bauer, Shannon Bauer, Austin Bauer, Sophie Bauer, and Lydia Bauer; brother, Earl (Mary) Austin of Duluth; and Elaine Austin of Mesa, AZ; and many nieces, nephews and friends. Marion is preceded in death by parents, Martin and Ellen; husband, Richard; brother, Marvin (Alva) Austin; and brother-in-law, Ted Austin.
A Funeral Service will be held 1:00 PM on Friday, May 26, 2017, at First Lutheran Church in Alexandria. Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday.



Visitation

First Lutheran Church
822 Douglas St
Alexandria, MN 56308

Friday, May 26, 2017
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Service

First Lutheran Church
822 Douglas St
Alexandria, MN 56308

Friday, May 26, 2017
1:00 PM

Cemetery

Kinkead Cemetery
530 Agnes Blvd NW
Alexandria, MN 56308

Friday, May 26, 2017

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