Gilbert William Bauer, age 85, of Columbus, Kansas passed away Friday evening (Feb. 27, 2004) in Columbus, Ks. after a long and fulfilled life.

He was born February 21, 1919 at Haskell, New Jersey the son of John Valentine and Theodosha Margaret (Fowler) Bauer.

He was a member of the U.S. Army Special Services serving in WW II. He served as Honor Guard for President Roosevelt. He worked for the Diell Constuction Co. in Pittsburg, Ks. for a number of years retiring in 1984.

He was a member of the Commerce Community Christian Church, Commerce, Ok., V.F.W. Joe Carter Post and American Legion Post #3 both of Columbus, Kansas

He married Anna M. Evans on Sept. 9, 1945, she preceded him in death Oct. 5, 1981. He then married Fern Walker Hart on July 26, 1982, she survives of the home.

Additional survivors include one son Don Bauer and wife Elizabeth of Columbia, Mo. Two daughters Marilyn Epler and husband Tom of Columbus, Kansas, Jane Ann Turner and husband Gregg of Columbus, Kansas. One step son Jean Hart and wife Louise of Columbus, Ks. Two step daughters Sue Moore and husband Tub of Galena, Kansas; Mary Ann Morgan and Mike Crossland of Galena, Kansas. 6 gandchildren: Charlie Epler of Columbus, Kansas; Brit Bauer of Columbus, Kansas; Lizzie Roberts of Columbus, Kansas; Colby Bauer of Joplin, Missouri; Alex Harwell of Columbia, Mo. and Christina Harwell of Columbia, Missouri. 3 great grandchildren: Oliver Bauer of Columbus, Kansas; Liberty Moore of Crestline, Kansas; Lane Moore of Crestline, Ks. 2 brothers Warren Bauer of New Jersey and Jonny Bauer of New Jersey.

He was preceded in death by granddaughter Baylee Bauer and brother Danny Bauer

Funeral Services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday (March 2, 2004) at the Simpson Funeral Home in Columbus, Kansas with the Rev. Bob Rabel and the Rev. Aaron Williams officiating. Burial will be in the Park Cemetery in Columbus, Kansas. The family will receive friends from 7-8 p.m. Monday (March 1, 2004 at the Simpson Funeral Home. The family suggest in lieu of flowers that donations may be made to the Columbus Community Foundation or the Community Hospice of Joplin, Mo. and may be mailed or left at the Simpson Funeral Home.