She was born on January 31, 1944, in Germany, the daughter of Adam and Emma (Kaufmann) Kramer.
Ellen and her parents immigrated to New Jersey to start a new life and pursue the "American Dream". Ellen excelled academically and met the love of her life, Ernie, in high school. Ellen and Ernie moved to Old Saybrook with their two children and enjoyed an active life of traveling, camping, road trips and their beach community. Ellen was an incredible homemaker and philanthropist. Her and Ernie volunteered at the Mystic Seaport, Toys for Tots and their church. Ellen and Ernie would often be seen in their iconic Volkswagon camper hitting the road.One of their favorite trips was driving to Alaska and visiting all of the National Parks. Ernie and Ellen loved to go camping in the Adirondacks and have many memories of hiking and canoeing with their beloved son.
Driving was also one of her favorite past times, as well as spending time with her grandchildren. She also walked Knollwood Beach daily, scouring the sand for seaglass. Ernie and Ellen would thinking nothing of going to Vermont for the day or Maine for an overnight trip.
Ellen had a quick wit and incredible sense of humor; her and granddaughter were constantly laughing together. She also enjoyed playing Scrabble, reading, and making home made Christmas cards.
Ellen and Ernie had just recently celebrated 58 years of marriage. When Ellen got increasingly sick, Ernie never left her side. They love each other dearly and are an inspiration to us all.
Ellen is survived by her husband Ernest P. Bauer; children Erich Adam Bauer and his fiancée Sacha Hancock of Salem, OR, and Karen Pulaski of Boulder City, NV; grandchildren Tosh Urbowicz and her husband Keith, Forrest Perkins, August and Ansel Pulaski; and great grandson Beckett Urbowicz.
Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, December 3rd, from 2-4pm at Swan Funeral Home, 1224 Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, December 4th at 11am at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery, Old Saybrook.
Memorial donations in her memory may be made to Toys for Tots https://www.toysfortots.org/help-children-now2/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAoIPvBRDgARIsAHsCw08G10GXQhhJcGD-bG0qrd2uo0wOYwpHBaFLm9n6ffGF5kS9YDc4VKIaAtdzEALw_wcB
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