Chancy Dare Bauer, 88, of Marion, passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at 7:46 pm at the home of his daughter and son-in-law.
He was born June 15, 1927 in Marion to George and Gladys (McRoy) Bauer. He married the love of his life, Mary Alice Johnston on October 8, 1950 in Marion and together they shared 60 years of marriage until her death on July 10, 2011.
He joined the Navy when he was seventeen as a First Class Seaman during WWII. Dare retired from CIPS where he had worked for forty-one years. He joined CIPS in 1948 as a forestry journeyman. He enjoyed farming and raising cattle, and when time allowed he liked to hunt and fish. Dare had a great sense of humor. He was an active member of the Warder Street Baptist Church.
Survivors include his Daughter and Son-in-law – Brenda and Tim Epps, two grandchildren Emily Epps and Jason Epps.
He was preceded in death by his Parents, Wife – Mary, an infant brother and brother Arthur Bauer.
Funeral services will be Saturday February 20, 2016 at 1 pm at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home with Rev. Dwayne Sheumaker officiating. Burial will follow in Barham Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday from 11 am until the time of service at the funeral home.
For those who prefer memorials may be made to the Lighthouse Shelter. Envelopes will be available and accepted at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home, 800 North Market Street, Marion, Illinois 62959.