Benedict M. Bauer age 68 of Durand, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones, on January 22, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Benny was born on February 26, 1947 in Durand to Allie and Clara (Schuh) Bauer. He attended school at Sacred Heart Elementary and graduated from Durand High School. After high school, Benny joined the U.S. Marine Corps, he served his country in the Vietnam War and was Honorably Discharged. Benny was involved with the Maxville Town Board for several years.

Benny met the love of his life Janet “Jan” Jopek in Milwaukee and married on June 13, 1971. Following the birth of their first son, they moved back to Durand where they had 3 more children.

Benny’s dream came true in 1976 when he purchased a farm in the Town of Maxville where he raised all ranges of livestock. He worked for Bee’s Logging company, Schlosser Excavating until 1992, and then with the Buffalo County Highway Dept., out of the Urne Shop before retiring.

Benny enjoyed hunting, feeding deer, splitting wood, NASCAR racing and lending a hand to the local farmers in the area. He was a devoted Boston Celtics, Larry Bird and Green Bay Packer fan. Benny’s greatest joy was his grandchildren and he loved spending all the time he could with them.

Benny is survived by his wife of 45 years, Jan: children John (Dorothy) of Austin, TX, Eric of Appleton, Jennifer (Beau) Johnson of Alma and Jason (Enedina) of Ft. Hood, Tx, Brother: Allen (Connie) Bauer and Sisters: Gerri Brantner of Durand, WI and Mary (Brad) Sie of Mondovi, two brothers-in-law; Kenny Weisenbeck of Durand and Perry Glaus of AZ, two sisters-in-law; Diane Bauer, Carol Bauer of Durand, Granddaughters: Addison, Alyssa and Allison Johnson, and Angelina & Sunette Bauer, Grandsons: Jacob, Payton, Kevin and Jason Jr. Bauer.

He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers, Galen and LaVern and 3 sisters, Norma Brion, Marjorie Weisenbeck and Lola Glaus.

Funeral Services will be 10:00 AM, Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at Lyster Lutheran Church in Urne, with Rev. Michael Vetsch officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-8 PM Monday at the Rhiel Funeral Home in Durand and one hour prior to services at the church on Tuesday.

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

Condolences

1. Pam LaPean January 30, 2016, at 10:00pm

   I'm so sorry, I will always remember Benny's smile. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

2. Dave and Kris Polzer January 25, 2016, at 6:34pm

   Our sincere sympathies to Benny's family. We knew his parents and his brothers and sisters growing up by the school in Durand and at my parents grocery store. Wonderful family. so sorry for your loss.
   Dave and Kris(Slama) Polzer.

3. LaVina & Gordon Gifford January 25, 2016, at 3:07pm

   We were sorry to hear of Ben's passing. Our sympathy & prayers are with you all. We remember Ben's big smile and outgoing personality.

   The Gifford's

4. Juanita Mocarski January 25, 2016, at 10:52am

   I am so sorry for your loss Jan, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family <3

5. LeAnn schimmel January 25, 2016, at 9:12am

    

6. Judy John Parr January 23, 2016, at 11:25am

   Sorry to hear of your loss

7. Connie Serrano January 23, 2016, at 11:10am

   Jan and family,
   I'm so very sorry for your loss. Hugs dear Jan.

8. Ellenberger family January 23, 2016, at 4:55am

   Sorry for your loss.

9. Kathy & Martin Synatschk January 22, 2016, at 9:55pm

   Martin and I send our love and best wishes to your family.

10. Steve Schofield January 22, 2016, at 9:47pm

    Bennie was a good man and friend.
    He will be missed. I would like to send prayers to Jan and family. So sorry for your loss.

11. Steve Schofield January 22, 2016, at 9:46pm

    Bennie was a good man and friend.
    He will be missed. I would like to send prayers to Jan and family. So sorry for your loss.

12. Marcia Cox January 22, 2016, at 9:14pm

    Our deepest sympathies to Jan and family. A lot of good memories of your family.

13. Marcia Cox January 22, 2016, at 9:14pm

    Our deepest sympathies to Jan and family. A lot of good memories of your family.

14. Sharon (Douglas) Bauer January 22, 2016, at 8:38pm

    My thoughts and prayers go out to the family!

15. Sherrie L. Saxe January 22, 2016, at 8:21pm

    So very sorry to hear Jan. Prayers and hugs for all of you.

16. mark brommer January 22, 2016, at 8:17pm

    Jan and family. I am so sorry about the loss of benny. He was a great guy to have known from urne. He always had time to sit and talk to me and dad at the bar in urne. Hugs to u all

17. Cindy January 22, 2016, at 7:56pm

    My condolences and best wishes for all of his family and friends. I hoped to have been able to visit but sometimes it's not possible to everything we wish for. I so remember his smile and I do remember him, Dad's and Uncle Bills laughter and good times. Let's play some cards guys and drink some beer!

18. Rodney and Patricia Hurlburt January 22, 2016, at 4:00pm

    Heartfelt Sympathy to 'The Bauer' family. Was sorry to see this but Benny fought a tough battle and finally it ended. Prayers and strength in the following days to you Jan and all of your children - John, Eric, Jenny and Jason plus their Families. He sure LOVED his Grandchildren and he shall be missed by them and by so many friends. Prayers Blessings and Peace to each during this sad time.

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