Brenda L. Bauer

Brenda L. Bauer, age 71, of Huntington, died at 10:05 a.m. Saturday (September 13, 2014) at Peabody Retirement Community in North Manchester. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. Thursday (September 18, 2014) at St. Mary Catholic Church, 903 North Jefferson Street, Huntington, Indiana. A mass of Christian burial will immediately follow at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, with Father John Pfister officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Huntington. Brenda was born on April 30, 1943 in Huntington, the daughter of Kenneth and Wanda (Christman) Geyer. She graduated from Huntington Catholic High School in 1961. She married John Bauer on February 22, 1964 in Huntington. Brenda enjoyed various jobs throughout her life, especially at Huntington North High School, where she touched many young lives while she worked in the cafeteria for eighteen years. She was a loving soul with a gift for affirming others, and also had a great sense of humor. She was a great storyteller and could keep her audience engaged until the very end. Her family members included blood relatives and some fortunate people who found themselves “adopted” into her heart and treated like family. Later in life Brenda opened her heart to a “sister,” Kaysa Sands who helped to care for her during her most recent illness. She had a way of making others feel valued and loved. (Philippians 2:4) Her faith was important to her, and she was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church throughout her life. Although she suffered from several physical ailments for years, she remained strong in her faith and continued to put the needs of her loved ones before her own. She leaves a legacy of love, joy, and laughter that will help bridge the distance until her loved ones are with her again. (Matthew 5:4) Brenda also served as a member of the VFW Post #2689 Ladies’ Auxiliary for twenty years. Survivors include her husband of 50 years - John Bauer of Huntington; two sons - Brett Bauer of Huntington and Chad (Sara) Bauer of New Haven; two brothers - Ronald Geyer and Max (Lucy) Geyer, both of Huntington; one sister-in-law - Suzie Geyer of Huntington; three grandchildren - Sierra Bauer of Huntington, and Logan Bauer and Calyn Bauer, both of New Haven, and several nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, one brother - David Geyer, and one sister-in-law - Marilyn Geyer.

Brenda L. Bauer

April 30, 1943 - September 13, 2014