Robert (Bob) William Bauer passed away peacefully on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023 at the age of 79, at home surrounded by his loving wife and children after a brief battle with cancer.
Bob was born Sept. 17, 1944 in Pine City, Minn., to parents John and Loretta (Kunesh) Bauer – the youngest of five children. Bob attended Pine City schools and participated in many school activities including band and football. He graduated in 1962 and went to the University of Minnesota and majored in music education and participated in the U of M marching band until he was unable to continue to afford his education and joined the workforce. At that same time, in March 1966, he enlisted in the 451st Army Band and attended basic training in Fort Knox, Ky. In 1968, he left the workforce and attended St. Cloud State University but had to drop out again due lack of funds. In the workforce, Bob was skilled in purchasing and supply management for several companies over many decades. In 1994, he finally finished his college degree when he received his degree from Metropolitan State University – reaching a goal he set decades prior.
Obituaries
Marilyn Ode, 92, of Brandon, S.D., passed away on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, at Tuff Memorial Home in Hills, Minn. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m., Monday, Nov. 27, 2023, at Brandon Lutheran Church in Brandon. Graveside services will precede the service at 10 a.m., at Brandon Lutheran Cemetery. Memorial services will begin at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023, also at the church. Memorials may be directed to the Brandon Lutheran Music Ministry. A link to view the service and an online guestbook are available at www.georgeboom.com
Marilyn Ann Hoime, daughter of Alvin and Alida (Issacson) Hoime, was born May 23, 1931, in Luverne, Minn. She was baptized, confirmed and married at Kenneth Lutheran Church in Kenneth, Minn. Her marriage on Dec. 27, 1952 to Robert “Bob” Ode blessed her with 69 years of marriage, three loving children, nine grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.
Austin D. Waller, 30 of Sioux Falls, passed away on Monday, Nov. 20, 2023. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 27, 2023, at Risen Savior Catholic Church in Brandon. Public visitation will be held Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023, at George Boom Funeral Home & On-Site Crematory, Sioux Falls from 4-6 p.m. with a Liturgical Wake Service beginning at 6 p,m. George Boom Funeral Home & On-Site Crematory, Sioux Falls has been entrusted with arrangements, please visit www.georgeboom.com for a live stream link, video tribute slideshow, and an online guestbook.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to The Compass Center, Boy Scouts of America – Sioux Council, or The Helpline Center.
Alvina Mae Christoffels, 87, of Luverne, Minn., died Saturday, Nov. 11 at the Good Samaritan Society – Mary Jane Brown Home in Luverne.
Beverly Jane Boyd, 98, of Brandon, formerly of Sioux Falls, died Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023, at Bethany Meadows in Brandon.
Vicki Flynn, 71 formerly of Wakonda and Parker, died Monday, Nov 13, 2023 at her home from natural causes. Funeral services were held Friday, Nov 17, 2023 at Heritage Funeral Home, Sioux Falls ,with burial at Rosehill Cemetery, Parker.
John A. Widmark 89, of Sioux Falls, died Sunday Nov. 5, 2023 at Dougherty Hospice House. A celebration of life service was held Thursday, Nov. 16 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church.
Dr. Eldon Albert Lenz Jr., 76, of Garretson, died Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, at the Palisades Manor in Garretson.
A Celebration of Life will be held Friday, Dec. 8, 2023, at Heartland Funeral Home, Brandon, with a time of sharing beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Mark Alan Buchanan, 51, of Brandon, died Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, at his home from a recent illness.
Funeral Services will begin at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023, at Heartland Funeral Home, with burial following at Brandon Lutheran Cemetery.
Thomas Lee Rustand, 82, of Sioux Falls, died Monday, Nov. 6, 2023. Funeral services were held Friday, Nov. 10 at Abiding Savior Free Lutheran in Sioux Falls. Burial was in the South Dakota State Veteran’s Cemetery.
