John Cecil Bauer

Cremation will be done with a graveside service to be held 1:00pm Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at the National Cemetery, Rock Island, IL. A “Celebration of Life” will follow the services at the cemetery. Memorials may be made to the family. Please share condolences at www.rungemortuary.com.

John was born October 2, 1950 in Davenport, IA to Cecil & Edna Mae (Herzberg) Bauer.

He served in the United States Navy, Marietta Islands, Guam, during the Vietnam War.

John had been employed at Nichols Aluminum for 15 years and later at ALCOA. He also worked as a mechanic and handyman from home.

John is survived by three children, Benjamin S. Bauer, Rhiannon N. (Dave) Bauer-Wiederin, and Joshua J. Bauer, Davenport, IA; one brother, Robert A. Bauer, Missouri; two sisters, Donna J. Wulf, New Liberty, IA and Nancy J. West, Rock Island, IL; and granddaughter, Meckenzie Bauer-Myers.

He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Kenneth L. Bauer, Texas; brother, Charles R. Bauer, Nevada; and brother, David E. Bauer, Walcott, IA.