Theodore H. Bauer

Theodore H. “Ted” Bauer, age 93, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2026. He was born on January 25, 1933, in Villisca, Iowa, the son of Edward and Hulda Mae (Himiller) Bauer. 

 Ted proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. Following his military service, he attended Central Missouri State University, graduating in 1956.

 On November 25, 1955, Ted married Carolyn, and together they raised four children.

 Ted enjoyed a long and accomplished career in finance that took him and his family to many places throughout the United States and abroad. He began his career with the General Accounting Office in Washington, D.C. and later worked in the Panama Canal Zone and Virginia. His career continued with the Iowa State Highway Department in Ames, Iowa before working for Frederick Harris Engineering in São Paulo and Porto Alegre, Brazil.  The family lived in Brazil for four years.

 The family then moved to Wisconsin, where Ted worked for the Rand Corporation in De Pere before settling in Neenah in 1976. He concluded his professional career serving as the Director of Finance for the City of Neenah for 25 years.

 Ted’s career provided him and his family with opportunities to experience many different places and cultures. Ted was a master Tailgater for Packer games, where he enjoyed grilling and serving wine in real glasses.  Ted and Carolyn also enjoyed time up north at Echo Valley/Boulder Lake and spending winters in Florida.

 Ted is survived by his wife, Carolyn; three children: Ted (Laurie Graboski) Bauer, Drew (Donna) Bauer, and Michelle (Dave Genke) Bauer; nine grandchildren: Kristopher, Matt, Ashley (Jeremy), Lydia, Carolyn, Andrew (Angela), Faith (Josiah), Christian, and Catherine; and seven great-grandchildren: Max, Mayvin, Raiden, Evelyn, Walker, Ivory, and Harper; and his sister Patricia Anderson.

 Ted was preceded in death by two sons, Michael and Martin; his parents, Edward and Hulda Mae; and his brother, James.

 A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 pm, at the First Presbyterian Church, 200 Church St, Neenah, with Rev Kimbrel Johnson. Visitation will be at the church from 12:00 pm, until the time of service.

 In lieu of flowers Memorial gifts may be directed to the City of Neenah Tree Replanting Plan through the Neenah Parks & Recreation office.