Sharon L. (Kubsch) Bauer (1935 - 2011)

Biography

OBITUARY: Sharon L. Bauer, 76, a lifelong resident of South Bend, IN, passed from this life on Sunday, August 28, 2011 at 10:45 am after courageously fighting a long illness. She was born on March 4, 1935 to Jesse Marie (Mead) and Clarence Kubsch, who preceded her in death at a young age. She was raised by her Aunt Dorothy (Mead) and Uncle Donald Gantt, who also both preceded her in death.

Sharon graduated from Washington Clay High School in 1953 and was a proud cheerleader.

On September 12, 1953, she married James Bauer, who after 54 years of marriage, also preceded her in death. She is survived by her children, Brenda Bowlby (Tim), Donald (Toad), Linda Hall and Diana (Fred Zimmerman) Bauer, all of South Bend. Also surviving are four grandsons, Jeffery Bauer of Westerville, OH, Samuel and Aaron Bauer and Michael Hall; three granddaughters, Elizabeth and Bridget Bauer and Jessica Hall; and one great grandson, Caden Bauer. She is also survived by her "best friend and canine companion", Sadie.

Sharon is also survived by her brother, Paul Kubsch (Mary) and sisters in law, Phyllis Singleton and Margie Christianson, all of South Bend; as well as so many wonderful nieces and nephews.

Sharon was an avid bowler and a member of WIBC for over 30 years. She was inducted into the Bowlers Hall of Fame in 1999 for emeritus service. She was a sports enthusiast, especially during playoffs. She loved Notre Dame football and was a big fan of NASCAR racing. She loved tending to her vegetable and beautiful perennial flower gardens. Sharon was also a member of the VFW Auxiliary #1167.

She was employed at Twin City Glass Company for over 35 years, and during that time, she made many dear friends of the customers and people of the River Park neighborhood.

Sharon was a truly special person with a great sense of humor. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, September 1, 2011 in the Palmer Funeral Home - River Park Chapel, 2528 Mishawaka Avenue, South Bend, IN 46615. Graveside services and burial will follow at Highland Cemetery in South Bend. Friends may visit with the family from 4:00 - 8:00 Wednesday, August 31, 2011 in the funeral home.

Contributions in memory of Sharon may be donated to the Center for Hospice Care, 111 Sunnybrook Court, South Bend, IN 46637 or to the American Heart Association of Northern Indiana, 3816 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, IL 60674. Online condolences may be offered to the Bauer family at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com.

Sources

• Palmer Funeral Home, South Bend, Indiana, United States [1] accessed 10 December 2019