Robert L. Bauer, 79, of Niles passed away on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at Lakeland Hospital, Niles.
On September 23, 1939 Robert was born to the late Robert and Doris (Hamrick) Bauer in Niles. After graduating from Niles High School, Robert served his country proudly in the U.S. Marines.
He later married Linda M. (Klute) November, 1979 in Niles, Michigan.
Robert loved a good challenge, and always enjoyed tinkering around with things. He adored animals of all kinds, and spent as much time as he could outdoors.
He is preceded in death by a son, Raheem Bauer, who passed only two days before him, his parents, and a brother, Richard Bauer.
Surviving Robert is his wife, Linda Bauer of Niles; his children, Kim (Mike) Szymonski of Anchorage, Alaska, Toby Workman of Spring, Texas, Robert (Debra) Bauer, Jr. of Phoenix, Arizona, and Bradley Bauer of Niles, Michigan; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Those wishing to make a memorial donation may do so to Blossomland Learning Center, 711 St. Joseph Ave, Berrien Springs, Michigan, 49103.
Services to honor Robert and Raheem will be held Saturday, November 24, 2018 at 1 p.m. at Brown Funeral Home, with visitation beginning at 11 a.m.
Photos, condolences, and memories of Robert may be left for his family at BrownFuneralHomeNiles.com.