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Carol A. Bauer

Carol A. Bauer

Carol A. Bauer age 92, of Plum City, formerly of Durand, died Sunday July 27, 2025, at the Plum City Care Center in Plum City. 

Carol was born November 7, 1932, in Durand.  She was the daughter of Paul and Alice (Urness) Fedie and grew up in Durand.  Carol attended St. Mary’s Elementary School through the 10th grade and graduated from Durand High School in 1949.  Carol attended Beautician’s school in Eau Claire and worked for a few years at the Beauty Nook in Durand.  Carol married Paul M. Bauer October 17, 1951, and they celebrated 71 years of marriage.  After marriage they made their home in Newton Valley, rural Durand where they farmed and raised their family.  After retiring from farming, they moved to the Township of Lima until 2018, when they moved to the Plum City Care Center, where they resided the rest of their lives. 

Carol was an active member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church-Lima.  She volunteered at the Lima school library and taught Catechism.  She enjoyed doing ceramics, gardening, flowers and fishing.  The biggest joy of her life has been their 11 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren 

Carol is survived by her children, Mike (Carol) of Eau Clarie, Gary (Nancy) of Durand, Sue (Dale) Klein of Arkansaw, Charles (Diane) of Durand; 11 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren, Siblings, Paul (Carol Jean) Fedie, Betty Myers and Mary Jane Kralewski; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. 

She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Paul, a great grandson, Gabriel Bauer, four brothers, James, Dale, Ron and Chuck Fedie; three sisters, Lois Fedie, Rita Brunner and Janette Hoover. 

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM Monday August 11, 2025, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church-Lima, Durand.  Visitation will be held from 9:30 AM until 10:45 AM at the church on Monday.

Condolences

  1. Judy Norrish

    I'm so sorry for your loss. Your mother's love will live on in all your hearts and the hearts of everyone she touched. Warmly thinking of all of you!

  2. Vanji Thompson

    You have my sympathy.Such a wonderful person, may your soul live eternal life with God our savior

  3. Julie & Mike Serum

    Sending our prayers and condolences to the family and friends. She left a huge legacy behind and will be remembered fondly.

  4. Jenny hass

    Praying for your family during this difficult time. Carol was a sweet soul who loved her family. I’m sure Paul was waiting for her with open arms. May God bless you all!

  5. Gary W and Judi A Bauer

    Our deepest sympathy to the Bauer family. We have known Carol for many years. We enjoyed our visits with her when we visited Plum City Care Center
    Keep you all in our prayers

  6. Nadine Schuh

    My sympathy and prayers to Carol's family. She was married to Paul who was my first cousin. Now she is in her eternal home.

  7. Jean Gardner

    Condolences to family and friends. May she RIP! Blessings and prayers!

  8. John and Judy parr

    Our prayers are with you

  9. Rita M Gruber

    Condolences to the entire Bauer and Fedie family. All great friends. She will be missed.

  10. Al and Jeanne Rice

    Sending our heartfelt condolences to you! May she rest now in God's arms.

  11. Joanne Hovey

    Sympathy to family and friends for your loss.

  12. Patti Blount

    I'm sorry to hear about the passing of Carol. Sympathy to the family during this difficult time.

  13. Rick and Carol Richardson

    Sympathy to all. Carol was a very lovely lady.

  14. Roger L Poeschel

    Sorry for your loss, loosing a mother is always difficult.

  15. Joe and Jan Drier

    Sending our Deepest Sympathy to all the family!

  16. John and Patty Wayne

    Our Heartfelt Sympathy goes out to your family.

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