He graduated from Concordia Lutheran High School in 2019. He was employed by the City of Fort Wayne.
While in high school he was a member of the soccer team, cross country and track teams. He was also a senior commander in JROTC. He was a member of Emanuel Lutheran Church of New Haven, IN.
He is survived by his parents, Chad Bauer and Sara Bauer; sisters, Sierra Bauer, Calyn Bauer; grandparents, Mervin and Suzette Koehlinger; uncles, Brett Bauer, Carl (Lori) Koehlinger; aunts, Julie Ann Koehlinger, Amy (Cyrus) Davarpanah.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, John and Brenda Bauer.
Funeral service will be held at 10:30 am on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at Emanuel Lutheran Church, New Haven, IN with visitation one hour prior.
Visitation will also be from 3 pm to 5 pm and 6 pm to 8 pm on Friday, January 22, 2021 also at the church.
Burial will take place in Emanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Central Lutheran School, Concordia Lutheran High School or Emanuel Lutheran Church.