DeForest T. Bauer, age 91, died Sunday morning, May 4, 2003, his beloved Mae's birthday at Mercy Medical Center. He was born June 28, 1911 the son of Henry and Olga Timm Bauer in Lind Center, WI. He married Mae Hickman on June 6, 1934 at the homestead in the Town of Omro. She preceded him in death on September 6, 1995. DeForest and Mae operated the family farm until they retired in 1977. His immaculate yard was a testament of his love of nature. DeForest was very fond of horses and could often be found at horse shows and rodeos. Spending time with his wife as they played cards, went bowling and sharing good times with his family and grandchildren is what brought him immense amounts of joy.

DeForest will be lovingly remembered by his son; DeForest Jr."Bill" (Martha) of Gravios Mills, MO., daughters; Patricia (William) Wagner of Oshkosh, Vickie (Barry) Scott of Omro and Debby (Dave) Vonderloh of Omro, 13 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Mae, sisters; Norma Miller, Marie Kelly and Laura Block.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 6, 2003 at the Omro Funeral Home from 5-8 p.m. and then on Wednesday at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, 5355 Country Truck K, from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Russell Kloehn officiating. Burial will follow at the Waukau Cemetery. Memorials in DeForest's name may be directed to the church.


God saw he was getting tired
and a cure was not to be,
So He put his arms around him
and whispered "Come to me."
With tearful eyes we watched him
suffer and saw him fade away.
Although we loved him dearly, we
could not make him stay.
A golden heart stopped beating,
hard working hands to rest.
God broke our hearts to prove
to us He only takes the best.