Harold Vincent Bauer

Harold Vincent Bauer passed away peacefully at the age of 94, on March 20, 2023, at home with his wife of 70 years by his side. A Rosary will be held at 10:00 am followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:30 am, Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church.Harold was born on September 7, 1928, in Wichita, KS to his parents, Loretta and Bernard Bauer. The oldest of eight children, he attended St. Joseph’s Elementary school followed by Cathedral High School and graduated in 1946. Two years after graduation, he started Harold Bauer Construction Company. While serving in the National Guard and Army, he married the love of his life, Betty Jo (Peters) Bauer on April 25, 1953. They had twin sons, Greg and Gary, followed by their daughter, Julie. Harold served as President of Wichita Area Builder’s Association and was a board member of East Side National Bank and The Law Company for many years. During his career at what eventually became Bauer and Son Construction, Harold built many custom homes, along with building and remodeling different commercial projects. Harold was a man of great faith and many hobbies, including fishing, hunting, model railroading, and golfing at the Wichita Country Club. He will be immensely missed by those who loved and knew him.He is survived by his wife, Betty Jo; his sons, Greg (Jan), Gary; daughter, Julie; 7 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren; as well as his three remaining sisters, Carol Stump, LaVerne (Bill) Purcell, and JoAnn Forister.In lieu of flowers, kindly send donations to Senior Services Inc of Wichita, Meals on Wheels Program, at 200 S. Walnut Wichita, KS 67213, in memory of Harold Bauer.Services in care of Downing and Lahey Mortuary East Chapel.