He was born August 13th, 1926 near Gladstone, Nebraska to Oscar and Minni (nee Onnen) Bauer. He grew up on the family farm and attended the University of Nebraska - Lincoln where he received a Bachelor's Degree in Business. After graduation, he met his future wife Lois while visiting the family. They were married on June 14th, 1953 and settled in Lincoln, Nebraska where he lived until his death.
Active in service at his church, Martin's faith grew in richness and grace throughout his life, nurtured by God's word. He loved his family very much and always provided for them. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, his pets, sports and travel.
Martin is survived by his sons Steven and Kent; daughters Miriam, Lauralyn and Deborah. He was preceded in death by his wife Lois, his parents, his siblings Eldon, Harold, Irene and Oscar; as well as his granddaughter Emma. He was blessed with 13 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.
Visitation, Thursday, September 27, 2018 from 5 to 7 pm at Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 South 14th Street, Lincoln, NE. Funeral service, Friday, September 28, 2018 at 10 am at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 510 South 33rd Street, Lincoln, NE 68510. Burial will be at Grace Lutheran Church Cemetery, Gladstone, Nebraska, on Friday, September 28, 2018 at 2 pm. In lieu of flowers, make memorial to the church. lincolnfh.com.
