Jeffrey L. Bauer, age 67 of Rock Falls, died Thursday, November 19, 2015 at his home in Rock Falls.

Jeff was born on April 24, 1948 in Durand. He was the son of Benedict L. and Emma L. (Bauer) Bauer. He grew up in the Lima area and graduated from Sacred Heart High School in Lima. After high school, Jeff attended UW-Stevens Point for conservation. While there, he met his wife Kathleen Lepak. They were married on November 14, 1970 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Stevens Point. Jeff took a job with Uniroyal Tire in Eau Claire. He worked there until the factory closed. Jeff worked various jobs in the area before retiring.

Jeff had a passion for the outdoors, hunting, fishing and collecting guns and knives. He also was big into conservation. Jeff shared his passion for the outdoors with everybody, especially his brothers and nephew. He was very kind and went out of his way to help people in need. Jeff liked Rock N’ Roll most of all, the Rolling Stones. Most of all, Jeff loved spending time with his family and friends, especially his two grandchildren.

Jeff is survived by his wife, Kathy, one daughter; Lisa (Michael) Shields of Hammond, two grandchildren; Ellie Kathleen and Alex Jeffrey, three brothers; Lester (Rita), Kevin, and Brent (Christine), all of Durand, one sister; Kelly (DJ) Pophal of Durand, his cat; TicTac, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents.

A Celebration of Life will be held from 4-8 PM Monday, November 23, 2015 at the Rhiel Funeral Home in Durand with a short Prayer Service at 7:30 PM.

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

Condolences

1. Alex Shields October 29, 2019, at 2:58pm

   Grandpa, I can never get you out of my head, till this very day. I love you, with all off my heart, it has been very dfficult, for me and a lot of other people. I am praying Grandpa and dont forget me, up in Heaven, I know you like it up there. Love you, Alex.

2. Bonnie Franzwa November 27, 2015, at 3:05pm

   So sorry for your loss & will keep you & Jeff in my thoughts & prayers! Love, Aunt Bonnie (formerly, Bauer)

3. Rick Wolf November 27, 2015, at 12:49pm

   Kelly, sorry to here of your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.

4. Amy Fetzer November 23, 2015, at 8:47pm

   My deepest condolences

5. Laurie Hanson November 23, 2015, at 8:35pm

   Dear Kathy, so sorry to hear of your loss. I am thinking of you and your family, prayers to you all.

   Laurie Hanson

6. Sherry & Ron Cartwright November 23, 2015, at 7:11pm

   Our condolences and prayers, so sorry for your family's loss.

7. Susan Quilling November 23, 2015, at 5:19pm

   We are so sorry for your loss. Prayers to your family!
   Sue and Steve Quilling

8. Michele Chilson November 23, 2015, at 3:49pm

   My condolences to your family. So sad to hear the news of Jeff's death. I will keep him in my prayers.
   Michele

9. Karen Schlough November 23, 2015, at 3:38pm

   I am so sorry to hear of Jeff's passing my prayers and thoughts are being sent to you and your family . Karen

10. Arnie & Kathy Pichler November 23, 2015, at 12:34pm

    We were so sorry to hear of Jeff's passing, Please, know that thoughts and prayers are being sent your way.

11. Tami Lecheler November 23, 2015, at 10:20am

    Kathy and family, so sorry for your loss .Prayers are being sent to help comfort you during this difficult time. Tami

12. shannon vaske November 23, 2015, at 9:35am

    My friend....there is no magic wand to make this any less painful. Im so sorry you and your family have to deal with such a loss. I love you.

13. Carl Keehn November 23, 2015, at 7:46am

    Kathy,
    You are in my thoughts and prayers.

14. Duane Teigen November 23, 2015, at 6:01am

    Brent and family, May your belief in god help you through this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless. Duane and Vicki Teigen

15. Jean Fredrickson November 22, 2015, at 8:48pm

    Rita , les and the rest the family my thoughts and prayers are with you all

16. Jeanne Luedtke November 22, 2015, at 8:32pm

    So sorry to hear of your loss Kathy. Jeff was a great, kind person.

17. Pat Rosenberg November 22, 2015, at 7:36pm

    I was very saddened to hear of Jeff's passing. My sincere sympathy to his family and friends. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

18. Dr. Barry Bauer November 22, 2015, at 12:51pm

    Jeff - you will be missed. I'm glad we had a chance to tour Nine-Mile Island a couple of years ago, was a memorable adventure. My condolences to the family.

19. Mary Ann Schuh November 22, 2015, at 10:47am

    So sorry for your family loss. Jeff will be in our prayer.God Bless you all.

20. Arlene Pate November 21, 2015, at 9:15pm

    So sorry to hear about Jeff. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

21. Rodney and Patricia Hurlburt November 21, 2015, at 7:16pm

    Lester and Rita,
    Our Heartfelt Sympathy to you and your Brother Jeff's Family. We are so sorry in your loss of a Brother and pray that God gives you and the family Strength in the days ahead ...... Our prayers are with you at this time

22. Carol Danzinger November 21, 2015, at 7:02pm

    My deepest sympathy to Jeff's family and siblings.
    May you be surrounded with love during this sad time.

23. Maria A. Forster November 21, 2015, at 5:53pm

    Kathy
    I am truly sorry to hear the loss of Jeff,
    May our Lord bless and comfort you and your family during this time of grief.
    Please accept my sincere condolences.
    My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
    Maria Forster (Bob)

24. Jannine Nelson November 21, 2015, at 10:14am

    I am saddened to hear of Jeff's passing. Such a nice man - always a smile on his face at HTI. Sincere condolences to you and your family, Kathy. Jannine

25. Diana Halsey November 21, 2015, at 9:46am

    Sorry for your loss, to Kathy & Lisa, Lester, Kevin, Brent & Kelly and families. Rest in Peace Jeff, you are missed.

26. Nadine Schuh November 21, 2015, at 8:45am

    My sympathy to the family. It was nice earlier this summer when Jeff stopped by to say hello and to chat for a while. We were classmates at Lima. Once again, So sorry.

27. Sonja & Harold ( Harry) Utphall November 21, 2015, at 8:31am

    We will always remember our family camping and fishing trips with you. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

28. Michael Jerome Bauer November 20, 2015, at 11:42pm

    Condolences to Kathy & Lisa, Lester, Kevin, Brent & Kelly. Jeff - Trusting in God's Love, may he welcome you to paradise.

29. Gene Bilderback November 20, 2015, at 8:04pm

    Condolences to wife, daughter, and extended family.

30. Teri miller November 20, 2015, at 6:23pm

    Condolences to Jeffs family.
    Sorry for your loss Kathy

31. Karin Hilson November 20, 2015, at 6:09pm

    Kathy I am so sorry for your loss, my friend. Praying for peace that passes all understanding for you and your family.

32. Heidi Hollister November 20, 2015, at 5:58pm

    Jeff was a wonderful man ! Loved working for him at Hti .. Rest in peace Jeff

33. Michelle Andrews November 20, 2015, at 5:56pm

    Kathy, my sincere sympathies. I always remember Jeff with a smile on his face.

34. donna bauer November 20, 2015, at 5:49pm

    Jeff, we will miss your drop in visits and on line chats. Most of all we will miss you. Peace be with you.
    Uncle Ed/Aunt Donnawcmowwkx

35. Ken and Mary Lynn (Knutson) Smith November 20, 2015, at 3:23pm

    Sincere condolences to Jeff's family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

36. Rita and Larry Gruber November 20, 2015, at 3:22pm

    So sorry for your loss.

37. Lester November 20, 2015, at 3:11pm

    God Bless you Jeff, I love you and will never forget you. You will always be my big brother. Thoughts and prayers to you Kathy and Lisa. Jeff is no longer in pain.

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