George R. Bauer, 93, a resident of Silver Creek Terrace and formerly of S. Michael Road, St. Marys, passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, following a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease.

He was born on March 12, 1931 in St. Marys, a son of the late Norman and Hilda Pontzer Bauer.

On October 15, 1955, at Queen of the World Church, he married the love of his life, Dolores F. “Dolly” Feiley Bauer, who preceded him in death on January 20, 2014. After seeing Dolly walking down the street many years ago, he exclaimed that he was going to marry her. He did just that, and together their love endured more than 58 years of love, laughter, and marriage.

George was a lifelong member of Queen of the World Church. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, and then retired from Keystone after many years of service. He will be remembered for his mechanical abilities, always having the ability to fix anything. When he wasn’t tinkering in his garage, he enjoyed fishing and tending to his flowers. A man of strong faith, George had a quiet calm about him, and was the true definition of a gentleman with his warm demeanor, kind smile, and gentle spirit. He cherished his family and was immensely proud of each one, and loved nothing more than spending time with them.

He is survived by two children; Jeff Bauer and his wife Amy of Cortland, NY and Molly Gazda and her husband Tom of State College; and by his three beloved grandchildren; Chris Bauer, Riley Bauer, and Jake (Erin) Gazda, and two great-grandchildren; Cameron and Owen. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and several dear friends.

In addition to his parents and his wife, George was preceded in death by a brother; Leon Bauer, and by three sisters; Mary Martha Lenze, Clarice “Tootie” Bauer, and Malene Wegemer.

A Mass of Christian Burial for George R. Bauer will be celebrated on Friday, December 20, 2024 at 10:00 AM at Queen of the World Church, 134 Queens Road, St. Marys, PA 15857 with Rev. Jeffery Noble, Pastor, as celebrant.
Military Honors will be accorded by the St. Marys Servicemen’s Burial Detail.

Burial will be be in the St. Marys Catholic Cemetery.

There will be no visitation.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Penn Highlands Elk Community Nurses or the Parkinson’s Foundation.

Lynch-Green Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 151 N. Michael St., St. Marys, PA 15857 is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be offered to the family at www.lynchgreenfuneralhome.com