Marian Theresa (Lecheler) Bauer was born March 11, 1935 and unexpectedly called home to our Heavenly Father on March 27, 2020.

Marian grew up on a farm in Elmwood, WI and attended Farm Hill Grade School and Elmwood High School.  On October 20, 1953 she married Arnold Bauer from Lima, WI.  They lived on a farm in Lima for a short time before purchasing the Lecheler family farm in Elmwood.  They raised their family and farmed until they retired.  In 2014 they moved to an apartment in Elmwood and in 2019 moved to Welcome Home Assisted Living in Elmwood.

Marian was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Elmwood, the Altar & Rosery Society and their Quilting Group.

Making quilts, Easter Baskets and Christmas stockings for each grandchild and great grandchild gave her much enjoyment and wonderful keepsakes.  Sewing, gardening flowers and vegetables, crocheting, needle point, reading, playing games were just some of her hobbies. 

Marian is survived by her husband Arnold and children, Nona Buchholz of Eau Claire, Arnie Jr. (Chris) Bauer of Colfax, Judy (Jerry) Hartung of Arkansaw, Allen (Jodi) Bauer of Roberts, Karen (Chuck) Goettl of Chippewa Falls, Jean (Matt) Dilts of Menomonie, Paula Bauer of Eau Claire, Daughter-in-law, Brenda Bauer of Plum City; 16 Grandchildren and 17 Great Grandchildren. 

She is preceded in death by her parents, Paul & Frances (Bates) Lecheler; her son Kenneth, son-in-law, Dale Buchholz;  brothers, Arthur, Romanes, Peter, Raymond and Alvin Lecheler and sisters, Margaret Harmon and Agnes Lauer.  

The family is planning a private ceremony due to the current COVID-19 situation and for the safety of the immediate family members.  A funeral service and Celebration of her Life will be scheduled for a later date.

Condolences

1. Nina Sumwalt May 28, 2020, at 5:25pm

   So sorry for your loss. Sending prayers and love to the family

2. Rose Phillips April 5, 2020, at 10:59am

   Sending love and prayers...she was a great lady!!!!

3. Steven Schultz April 5, 2020, at 8:05am

   Most sorry to hear the passing of Marian. My prayers are always with your family.

4. Craig Swenson April 2, 2020, at 8:21pm

   Sorry for your loss Arnie jr and family

5. Deborah Mattson April 2, 2020, at 4:55pm

   So sorry for your loss. Your family is in my prayers.

6. Jerry Thompson April 2, 2020, at 1:00pm

   Arnie & Chris,

   So sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. My prayers to both of you.

7. Russ and Mandy Phillips April 1, 2020, at 9:50pm

   We are so very sorry for your tremendous loss...
   Please know you are in our thoughts and our prayers...

8. Jim & Jill Schwebach April 1, 2020, at 6:28pm

   Arnie and Family, We are so sorry for your loss of Marian. We know how much she will be missed by just knowing her and your family. We will keep you all in our prayers

9. Mary & Brian VanNorman April 1, 2020, at 3:58pm

   Such a lovely lady. Every time I would run into her and Arnie at the store they brought a smile to my face. So sorry for your loss.
   Rest in peace 3 ❤

10. Jim Tschumperlin April 1, 2020, at 10:17am

    Sorry for your loss, prayers to all the family.

11. Pat & Nancy Wayne April 1, 2020, at 8:59am

    Arnie and Family,
    We are so sorry for your loss. Aunt Marian always had a smile on her face and a good sense of humor. We will miss her. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you!

12. Jim Krause March 31, 2020, at 9:43pm

    I am so sorry for your loss.

13. Carol BensonS March 31, 2020, at 6:54pm

    Sorry for your lose

14. Jill Bennwitz March 31, 2020, at 11:34am

    Arnie & Family,
    Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time of loss of Marian, such a sweet lady. We all will miss seeing her at Welcome Home. May God Bless.
    Marlene (Baier) Sabelko & Family

15. Jill Bennwitz March 31, 2020, at 11:34am

    Arnie & Family,
    Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time of loss of Marian, such a sweet lady. We all will miss seeing her at Welcome Home. May God Bless.
    Marlene (Baier) Sabelko & Family

16. Deb Sinz March 31, 2020, at 8:07am

    So sorry to hear of your mother's passing. You girl's must have gotten your crafting talents from your mother. I remember seeing her in church on Sunday's with all these kids. What a sweet lady.

17. Jayne & Jerry Holt March 30, 2020, at 8:55pm

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

18. Brenda Bechel March 30, 2020, at 8:50pm

    So sorry for your loss.

19. LORI A HOFACKER March 30, 2020, at 5:16pm

    Sorry for your loss.

20. Dorothy Shannon March 30, 2020, at 4:19pm

    sorry to hear of your loss

21. Barry Bauer March 30, 2020, at 3:37pm

    My condolences to the family. So glad we had the time to visit with Arnie and Marian last November.

22. Nick and Sue Sperger March 30, 2020, at 3:28pm

    We are so sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful lady. Cherish all of your memories of her and the time you had with her.

23. Beth, Bill, Ben Levers March 30, 2020, at 2:56pm

    We send our prayers and sympathy to your family.

24. Joe and Jan Drier March 30, 2020, at 2:52pm

    So sorry for your loss. Sending Our Deepest Sympathy to all!

25. Peggy (Bates) Snyder March 30, 2020, at 2:50pm

    My sympathy to all the family members. Marian was such a sweet little lady. As I think of her, I remember Marian always had a smile.

26. Sharon (Bates) and Richard Young March 30, 2020, at 1:18pm

    We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to all of the family. Your mother had a wonderful talent with her embroidery and other needlework. She will always be remembered!

27. Dennis and Ramona Schneider March 30, 2020, at 12:21pm

    Our thoughts and prayers to All. So sad for you at this time in all our lives. She was a wonderful person.God gained an Angel.

28. Floyd and Marge Briggs March 30, 2020, at 12:17pm

    We are so very sorry for your loss and our thoughts and prayers for your family.

29. Julie (Bechel) Lee March 30, 2020, at 12:08pm

    So sorry for your loss. A sad time for you made more difficult by the current situation. Wishing you comfort, peace and healing in your time of grief.

30. Erv and Donna Lauer March 30, 2020, at 12:02pm

    We send your sympathies to Arnie and family

31. Bob and Marlene Dehart March 30, 2020, at 10:56am

    So sorry for the loss of your Mother You are in our thoughts and prayers
    Marlene and Bob6

32. kathy & bob geraets March 30, 2020, at 10:44am

    condolences to arnie & family , will be greatly missed by everyone

33. Bill and Karen Fesenmaier March 30, 2020, at 10:40am

    Bill and I wanted to send you our condolences. Marian was such a special lady - so kind and so generous. We loved getting to know her through our families and our church.

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