John Henry Bauer was born on September 29, 1933 in St. Louis to Henry and Agnes (nee Marty) Bauer, and entered into rest on Thursday, February 26, 2026 at the age of 92. Loving husband of 52 years to the late Rose Marie Bauer (they were married on Valentines Day!) Dear father of John W. (Fran) Bauer, Karen Bauer, Gary (Carolina) Bauer, Denise Bennett, and Jeffery Bauer. Loving grandfather of Nick, Diana, Denise (Gary) Voss, Timothy Blissenbach, Tricia, Blade, Zaron, Kiya, Jonathan, Kathryn, Jacob, and Hanna. Dear brother of George (Rayola) Bauer, the late Shirley Genzler, Margaret (George) Isbell, Delores (Alan) Staats. Dear brother-in-law of Tony (Jackie) Knittig, Roger (the late Dorothy) Arnold, Theresa (Bill) Luther, late Bill ( late Bernadine) Knittig, late Allen Knittig, and Ray (Cindy) Knittig. Dear great papa, uncle, cousin, and friend of many.
John was an avid bowler who also enjoyed playing scratchers and going to the boat!
SERVICES: A VISITATION will be held on Thursday, March 5 from 4:00 until 8:00 pm at Kutis South County Funeral Home.
FUNERAL SERVICE will be Friday, March 6 at 8:30 am. Burial at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery
My prayers for you and your family.
Crazy uncle.. entertainment was his specialty. Never .. never a dull moment when he was around. Love from the Noel Family
You were a one of kind big brother. Always made our family trips an experience.. now that you’re gone I’m the only one left. Rip bro.
I worked with John when I walked in the doors of post office in 1992. One of the funniest people I have ever met. My prayers go out to the family and friends.