Robert Barr Bauer Jr.

Robert Barr Bauer Jr. 92, Dawson, Pa., passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, July 18, 2017 at his residence.
Bob was born May 26, 1925 at Fairhope near North Belle Vernon, Pa., son of the late Robert Barr and Margaret (Morgan) Bauer, who passed away in 1947 and 1985 respectively.
Bob was an historian, a true ‘Student of History’ who enjoyed his flowers, yard work, and making unique Christmas decorations and wreathes for his family.
He built model cars, HO trains layouts, and planes, had a talent for refinishing, played music by ear, and was an avid sports car, Indy Car, and Formula One Racing fan.
A graduate of Connellsville High School, Class of 1943, he was employed for many years as a Clerk with the P&LE Railroad, retiring in 1987.
Bob was a member of the Phillip G. Cochran Memorial United Methodist Church in Dawson and was a veteran of the United States Navy serving from 1943 to 1946 during World War II.
Bob will be sadly missed by his loving family; his sister, Betty (Bauer) Husband of Dawson; his sister-in-law, Angelica Bauer of Hagerstown, Maryland; his nieces: Peggy Cochran and husband John of Atlanta, Georgia, Brenda Husband of Dawson, and Mary Anne Bauer of Hagerstown, Maryland; his nephews: Richard Husband and wife Barb of Dawson, Thomas Bauer and wife Nancy of Lorraine, Ohio and James Holiday of Somerset, Pa.; numerous great-nieces and greatnephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his three brothers, Frank (1929), William (1987), and Ernest (1987) Bauer; his two sisters, Doris Frost (2012), Margaret McCoy (2013); his nephew, Benny Husband III; his niece, Janice Holiday; a great nephew, Rod Holiday; and his special Dachshunds, Attila, Maximillian, Caterina.
Personalized arrangements are under the professional supervision of RALPH E. GALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 501 Railroad St., Dawson, (724.529.2611)/ www.fergusonfunerals yard work.com
Family and friends will be received today from 4 to 8 p.m. in the Funeral Home Chapel where Funeral Services will be held Friday at 11:00 a.m. with his Pastor, Rob Rabenstein, officiating.
Chapel Committal Service and interment will follow in the Belle Vernon Cemetery.
The family extends appreciation to Bob’s caregivers, Nancy Heisterman, Jennifer Lubic, Denise Thorpe, Peggy Bryner, Carol Basinger, and Sandy Newill along with Excela Hospice for their loving care.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Phillip G. Cochran Memorial United Methodist Church, 209 Griscom Street, Dawson, PA 15428.
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