Bernard B. “Bud” Bauer, age 85 of Arkansaw, died Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Mayo Clinic Health System Red Cedar in Menomonie.

Bud was born on  September 7, 1939 at the hospital in Durand. He was the son of Paul and Ethel (Nelson) Bauer. Bud grew up on the family farm in Arkansaw and graduated from Arkansaw High School in 1957. Bud was drafted into the U.S. Army and served in Germany as a mechanic. He married Joan F Brunner on July 2, 1962 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Durand. They farmed and raised their family in the Big Arkansaw Valley in the Town of Waterville. Bud also served on the Board of Directors for the Durand Cooperative and was an active member at St. Joseph Parish in Arkansaw.

In retirement, Bud and Joan enjoyed traveling, playing cards and music. Most of all, Bud loved spending time with family and friends.

Bud is survived by his children, Connie Ahlers of Maiden Rock, Brad (Annie) of Arkansaw, Bryan (Lori) of Durand, Barry (Miranda) of Eau Claire and Colleen Glenna of Stillwater, MN, nine grandchildren, Jake (Amanda), Ely, Simon, Candace (James), Kaitlyn (Connor), Carter, Lila, Jayson and Kayla, two great grandchildren, Zendaya and Wrenlee, one brother, Dan (Mary) Bauer of Middelton, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife Joan Bauer, sons-in-law, Earl Ahlers and Eric Glenna, one sister, JoAnn (Toby) Kraft and brother in infancy.

Funeral Mass will be 11:00AM Friday, February 7, 2025 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Arkansaw with Rev. Junabe V Villapaz officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be 4:00PM-7:00PM Thursday at the Rhiel Funeral Home in Durand and one hour prior to services at the church on Friday.

Rhiel Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Durand, is serving the family.

Condolences

1. Gary & Judi Bauer February 11, 2025, at 7:30am

   Bryan and Lori thinking of you and your family at this time. Our sympathy to you all

2. Stephen Becker February 10, 2025, at 7:23pm

   I am very sorry for your loss. Your whole family continues to be in my prayers.

3. Fred Bauer February 8, 2025, at 9:09pm

   Condolences to Buds family from first cousin on Fathers side, son of Ray W. who was brother to Buds father Paul derived from ancestors of Fred Bauer immigrated to the U.S. in late 1800's from Shrems, Austria, from what our cousin Nancy had discovered over the years. Growing up we would hang out occasionally at Uncle Paul's farm and Bud was usually out working the fields. They taught us the value of hard work. Those were good times. God Bless us all. Best wishes, Fred.

4. Doshie Grey February 8, 2025, at 3:09pm

   I just learned of Buds passing and wanted to send our sympathy to all of you. Buds life was a life well lived. I remember him always smiling.

5. Lynn Holland February 7, 2025, at 11:25am

   You are in my thoughts and prayer

6. Jane and John Heit February 6, 2025, at 11:10am

   Dear Joan and family-you have our deepest sympathies

7. Doug Gruber February 6, 2025, at 7:03am

   You and your family are in our prayers

8. Erik and Rebecca Reuter February 5, 2025, at 3:40pm

   Our sympathies and prayers go out to Bud and his family. He always had such a friendly smile and demeanor to him. God Bless to all.

9. Joe and Jan Drier February 5, 2025, at 3:36pm

   Sending Our Deepest Sympathies to the Bauer Family!

10. Deb and Rick Setterlund February 5, 2025, at 2:25pm

    So very sorry for your loss. Bud was such a great neighbor and will be missed in our community.

11. Paul, Amanda, Devin and Clare Glaus February 4, 2025, at 9:07pm

    So very sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

12. Harvey Radle February 4, 2025, at 4:27pm

    My deepest sympathy to a great neighbor, first cousin and a groomsman in my wedding. Bud will be greatly missed in the Arkansaw community. My thoughts and prayers go out to Bud's family.

13. Donna and Dick Karshbaum February 3, 2025, at 6:39pm

    So Sorry For Your Loss, God Bless You All ????❤️????

14. Marcella Biles February 3, 2025, at 6:38pm

     

15. Kathy Hutter Messier February 3, 2025, at 5:25pm

    Praying for Bud's family.

16. Dan & Margie Biesterveld February 3, 2025, at 2:49pm

    To the family of Bud we wish to extend our Sincere Sympathy .
    It was a honor to play lots of great card games with him and be able to share lots of laughs with your father over the years.
    Blessings to you all.
    Dan & Margie Biesterveld

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