Martin Bauer  --  1974

     Martin Bauer was born Aug. 21, 1896, at Bethune to Andrew and Katherina Bauer and passed away Jan. 11 following a lingering illness.
     Martin was baptized Sept. 13, 1896 and later confessed his faith in the triune God on his day of confirmation.  He lived his entire life in the Bethune community with the exception of the time he spent serving in the Army during World War I.  He was well known and respected by a large circle of friends and acquaintances.
     Martin was united in marriage to Anna Marie Bauder May 25, 1922.  To this union three children were born: Walter R. of Aurora, Evelyn K. Billenwillms of Sharon Springs, Kan. and Daniel G. of Eaton.
     Survivors include his wife, three children, thirteen grandchildren, three great grandchildren; two daughters-in-law, Phyllis and Katherine and one son-in-law, Verle; three sisters, Theresea Hooker, Ann Hayes and Matilda Mitchell; three brothers, Fred, Ed and Albert and numerous friends and neighbors.
     He was preceded in death by his parents and step mother, three sisters and five brothers.  Funeral services were held Wednesday, Jan. 16, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church with Pastor Henry Thorberg officiating.
     The congregation sang "Just As I Am" and "Nearer My God To Thee" while King David sang "How Great Thou Art", and the mens' choir, "Take My Hand Dear Father" and "Going Down the Valley," accompanied at the piano by Louise Schlichemnayer. 
     Casket bearers were James Schlichenmayer, Leon and Phillip Hooker, Ronald, Richard, Russell and Stanley Bauer and Dennis Billenwillms.
     Interment was made, in the Immanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery.  Presenting the American flag to Mrs. Bauer was the American Legion Post.