Obituary of Bill Bauer

In Loving Memory

William “Bill” Bauer

October 16, 1923 ~ July 3, 2020

William “Bill” Bauer was the eldest son of Charles and Elizabeth (Rock) Bauer of Stettler. Bill will be sadly missed and leaves to mourn his passing: Children: Terry (Sandra) Bauer of Stettler, Connie (Dan) Jorsvick of Olds, Gerald (Sheila) Bauer of Ottawa, ON and Lloyd (Sandy) Bauer of Surrey, BC; Grandchildren: Janell (Jonathan) Hurdman of Calgary, Charlene (Cody) Broughton of Meeting Creek, Karen Jorsvick of Olds, Benjamin Bauer of Ottawa, ON, Lindsay Bauer (Ivano Brentan) of Valdagno, Italy, Cameron Bauer of Burnaby, BC and Austin Bauer of Vancouver, BC; Great Grandchildren: Lauren Hurdman, Madeline Hurdman, Emery Broughton and Brock Broughton; Brother Albert (Jean) Bauer of Stettler; Nieces, numerous other family members and many friends.

Bill was predeceased by his wife Lillian (Viger) Bauer in July 2004.

Born October 16, 1923, William (Bill) was the eldest of two children born to Charles and Elizabeth (Rock) Bauer of Stettler. While growing up Bill attended Blumenau School. Bill farmed at the family home place until 1945 when he bought his Grandfather John Rock’s farm south east of Stettler.

In the fall of 1948 he married Lillian Viger, daughter of Albert and Dorothea Viger and together they had four children. Bill worked for the Municipal District and County of Stettler from 1952 to 1985 as Pest Control Officer and Weed Inspector. In 1955 an Agricultural Service Board was established and Bill was appointed Agricultural Fieldman, a position he held for 30 years until he retired. Bill proudly looked back on the tree planting program, the results of which can be seen all over the County.

Bill was dependable in supporting his family and community throughout his life. In the early days of telephone service he performed local telephone line repairs, and often climbed telephone poles to keep the local phone service in operation. For many years Bill was a volunteer Fireman and County Fire Chief for the County of Stettler, responding to numerous fire calls, and attending training practice sessions.

Bill was a committed and dedicated farmer, always keeping an eye on the weather, grain and hay crops. He took pride in being able to be self-sufficient in repairing and maintaining his farm equipment and tools.

After retirement Bill enjoyed staying involved in farm activities, tending the vegetable garden and ice fishing in the winter months. His wife Lillian (Viger) Bauer passed away in July 2004. Bill lived on the farm until he was 95 years old at which time his health required he move into Heart Haven Lodge in Stettler.

He will be missed by many friends and family.

A celebration of Bill’s life will be held at a later date.

Donations in memory of Bill are gratefully accepted to a charity of the donor’s choice.