Obituary: Bill Bauer

Bill Bauer

William "Bill" Bauer, age 87, of Carrington, N.D., passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 4, 2024, at CHI St. Alexius Health Center, Carrington, surrounded by his loving family.

His visitation was Tuesday, July 9, 2024, from 1:00-4:30 p.m., at Evans Funeral Home, Carrington, and continued from 6:00-6:45 p.m., followed by a Rosary at 6:45 p.m. and Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m., all at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Carrington. Music for the Vigil Service was the Sacred Heart Choir and organist, Garrett Boyer.

Bill's Mass of Christian Burial was held on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at 10:30 a.m., at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Carrington, with Father Darrick Leier and Deacon Bob Sondag officiating. Music was soloist, Doctor Jay Bauer and pianist, Heather Klocke. His burial was at the Carrington Cemetery.

Military honors were conducted by the United States Army Funeral Honors Team.

Pallbearers were Mike Sabinash, Ron Theis, Jim Cummings, Gary Sucket, Ole Nowatzki and Red Skytland.

Honorary pallbearers were Henry Simons, Pius Kock, Dean Beckley, Quentin Spitzer, Jerome Neis, Rod Skytland and KC members.

William Alvin Bauer was born on a farm near Bordulac, N.D., to Ferdinand and Rachel (Partlow) Bauer on January 1, 1937. He attended grade school at Bucephlia #2 near Bordulac and Johnson #2 south of Sykeston. After his family moved back to the Bordulac area, he attended High School at Bordulac and graduated in 1954. He then worked for Art Buedoin and Oscar Dell in a service station.

In 1958, he was united in marriage to Marlys Jane Hewitt. They enjoyed 52 years of marriage before her death. Together they were blessed with four boys: Jay, Craig, Lynn, and Marty. Eight grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren were forthcoming from this marriage.

In 1958, he started working as an Apprentice Lineman for Tri-County Electric in Carrington, N.D., and over the 40 years with Tri-County Electric. He was promoted to Hot-line Foreman and transferred to Jamestown, N.D., for three years as Assistant-Line Superintendent. Bill and his family then moved back to Carrington, and he was promoted to Manager of Operations and held that position for twenty-eight years.

Bill served for several years on the Carrington City Council, was a member of the Sacred Heart Parish, served as Trusty for six years, was a member of the Knights of Columbus, served as a Grand Knight for two years, and was a past member of the Eagles and Elks Club.

Bill served in the National Guard from 1958 to 1964 and was discharged as a Sgt. First Class. He also was a member of the American Legion.

Bill enjoyed fishing, hunting, golfing in earlier years, horseback riding, and spending time with his family. Over the years, he received many awards, two life-saving awards and the Honorary C Club Awards, which were the most valued by him.

After his retirement from Northern Plains Electric, he drove school bus for the Carrington School District for 11 years.

Bill and Marlys Dunn were united in marriage in 2011. From this marriage Bill gained three more children: Trevor Dunn, David (Bridgette) Dunn, and Shaunette (Mike) Koenig; and four grandchildren. Bill and Marlys enjoyed time on the lake, traveling, and spending time with their families.

Bill will be greatly missed by his wife, Marlys Ann; one son, Jay (Cindy); daughter-in-law, Sandy; eight grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; children, Trevor Dunn, David (Bridgette) Dunn, and Shaunette (Mike) Koenig; four grandchildren; a brother, Paul (Cheryl) Bauer and many nieces and nephews.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Marlys Jane; three sons, Craig William, Lynn Edward, and Marty Rae; a brother, Gary; and three sisters, Phyllis, Deloris, and Marlene.

Arrangements by Evans Funeral Home, Carrington and New Rockford, N.D.