Deacon Larry K. Bauer, 79, Amery, WI, went to be in the Lord's arms on September 10, 2016.

Larry was born on December 11, 1936 to Henry and Rita Bauer in Durand, WI. He lived most of his life on a farm outside of Ellsworth, WI with his 4 brothers and 5 sisters.

He attended the Holy Cross Seminary in La Crosse, WI in his early high school years and then went on to graduate from Ellsworth High School in 1954. In 1954, Larry joined the United States Air Force until 1957.

He married Gloria Ann Magnuson on September 16, 1961. They began their family of one daughter and two sons in Minnetonka, Minnesota.

In June 1972, Larry and his family moved to Deronda, WI where they had a wonderful home on the Balsam River.

Larry worked as a sales rep in the dairy operations equipment field for Surge Dairy Systems and later Jamesway. He became the manager for the Forrest Inn Motel in 1993 for 15 years.

Larry's lifelong dream, which began in his early high school years, became a reality when he was ordained a Deacon in 2001.

Larry has been a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Amery, WI since 1972. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, American Legion where he was the chaplain after his ordination, Amery Lions and the Amery Community Center.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Rita and father, Henry, and two brothers, Kenneth and Daniel.

He is survived by his wife, Gloria, daughter, Debra, Neenah, WI, and sons, Christopher (Christine), Hartland, WI and Mitchell (Sharon), Shakopee, MN. He is further survived by 7 grandchildren: Brandon, Shane, Steven (Anna), Matthew (Jessica), Maria, Mandi and Cody; 7 great-grandchildren: Alyssa, Eli, Koen, Micah, Jubilee, Ryland and Teagan; 5 sisters and 2 brothers.

The family would like to thank the wonderful staff at Willow Ridge for the thoughtfulness and care they have shown Larry and his family the last weeks of his life. Thank you also to the many friends and family who have called, stopped by and offered their prayers. We know Larry was truly loved.

Visitation will be Tuesday, September 13, from 4-8 pm at Williamson~ White Funeral Home, 222 Harriman Avenue N. Amery, WI. A Celebration of Life mass to be held on Wednesday, September 14, at 11:00 am at St. Joseph's Catholic Church 1050 Keller Avenue, Amery, WI. Friends and family can visit an hour before the funeral service at the church. A private family interment will take place at the Clayfield Cemetery in Ellsworth, WI at a later date.

In Lieu of flowers, please send memorial donations to the family which will be used in Larry's memory.

"I thank my God every time I remember you!" Phillipians 1:3