Brian James Bauer, 45 of Clinton, passed away at his home on Wednesday, March 15, 2023. Funeral services will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, March 18th at Elvira Zion Lutheran Church. Visitation will be from 9 AM until the service hour at the church. The Pape Funeral Home is assisting the family. Burial will follow at Elvira Cemetery. Casket bearers will be Chris Bauer, Paige Bauer, Jordan Bauer, Brian Grell, Wes Davis, Travis Hoy, Tim Lanning, and Jake Beachler. Online condolences may be left at www.papefh.com.
Brian was born in Clinton on July 10, 1977, the son of James and Linda (Nielsen) Bauer. He graduated from Northeast High School in 1995. He married Kristina Miller on June 27, 2006. Brian worked as an electrician/maintenance at ALCOA. He was a member of Elvira Zion Lutheran Church. Brian enjoyed fishing, hunting, trapping, and was an instructor for the local hunter’s safety course.
Brian is survived by his loving wife, Kristina; two children, Gage and Gretchen Bauer; his mother, Linda Bauer of Clinton; a brother, Chris (Carrie) Bauer of Clinton; his sister, Angie Maze of Clinton; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his daughter Kylie in 2007; his father; and his grandparents.