The Funeral Mass for Kenneth Bauer will be at 11:00AM, Friday, December 15, 2017 at Christ the King Catholic Church in Byron with the Rev. John Lasuba officiating.  Military Honors will be provided by the Byron American Legion.  Visitation will be from 4:00PM – 7:00PM Thursday, December 14, 2017 at Christ the King Catholic Church and one hour prior to the Mass on Friday.  Burial will be at Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery – Preston at a later date.

Kenneth Nicholas Bauer, 76, of Byron, died Sunday at his home.

Ken was born on January 5, 1941 in Lansing Michigan to Ernest and Marguerite Bauer.   Ken served his country in the Army with stops in New York, Oklahoma, and Germany. In 1964, Ken met Patricia McLaughlin in Lansing Michigan.  They were married on July 30, 1966 in Austin Minnesota.  They spent time living in Lansing Michigan and St. Paul before moving to Lyle in 1972.  During their time in Lyle, Ken worked as a truck driver, a bartender, but spent most of his years working for the Lyle public school district.  Ken was also part of the group that first started the Lyle cancer telethon, which is still going on today.  In 1987, Ken took a job with the Byron school district, and moved his family to Byron Minnesota.  Ken worked at the Byron High School for 16 years, and retired in 2003.

Ken was a volunteer fire fighter for over 25 years.  He loved the guys at the fire hall and helping in any way that he could.  He was also huge supporter of the American Legion, and a PUFL member.  In the summers, Ken loved to spend time with his family at the lake in Wisconsin and playing with all of his grandkids.

Ken is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Pat, sons, Todd of Byron, Brent (Julie) of Carver, MN Bryce Minneapolis, MN and daughter Tanya Ceballos (Joe) of Circle Pines, MN.  Proud Grandfather of Jordyn, Taylor, Abby, Cody, Brady, Brielle and Chloe.  Sisters Janiece and Joan and brother Gary.  Proceeded in death by his parents Earnest and Marguerite.