Mary Jane Bauer

June 9, 1930 - July 21, 2020

Mary Jane (Kiefer) Bauer, who recently reached her goal of attaining her 90th birthday, passed away surrounded by her children, on July 21, 2020.Mary Jane was born in Hartford, Wisconsin to Elmer and Cecelia (Stefan) Kiefer on June 9,1930. Mary Jane was a 1951 graduate of St. Agnes School of Nursing in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. While in nursing school, she met her husband Rudy. They married on September 29,1951 at St. Killian Catholic Church in Hartford, Wisconsin and were married for almost 65 years when Rudy, her devoted husband, passed away on August 21, 2016. Together with her husband , she was owner and operator of Rudmar Farms in Leroy, Wisconsin. Mary Jane was also a Registered Nurse at the Ries-Friedrich Brownsville Clinic for many years. Mary Jane was a longtime member of St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Leroy and was a member of the Christian Mothers’ Society. She loved going on outings with her family and friends, seeing her great grandkids on the ball field or Facetiming on her iPhone, which she learned how to operate independently just recently. Mary Jane is survived by her children: Gail (Dr.Jeff) Schauer of Fitchburg, Nancy (Joe Bohlman) Bauer of Watertown, Steven ( Sara Mills) Bauer of Juneau, Marcia (Kurt) Krieser of Mayville, Michael ( Kate LaRocque) Bauer of Madison, John (Holly) Bauer of West Bend, and Thomas (Vannak Tann) Bauer of Washington,D.C. ; her sister Margaret ( Vincent) Wisniewski of Florida; her grandchildren: Bradley (Erin) Schauer, Matthew ( Shelley) Schauer, Laura Bacon, Ryan Bacon, Rachael Bauer, Sara ( Dan Decker), Kory (Alison) Krieser, Miles Bauer, Ava Bauer, Jack Bauer, Chloe Bauer, Vivian Bauer, and Cecelia Bauer; her great grandchildren Callie, Airabelle, Paxton, Sullivan, Crosby, Rudy, Paul and Maggie; other relatives and friends. Beside her husband, Mary Jane is preceded in death by her parents, her in-laws Norbert and Monica (Wild) Bauer, her sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law; Marie Bauer, Erna (Alvin) Malterer, Alice (Ralph) Gindt, LaVerne (Jerome) Clark and her granddaughter, Jessica. Memorials may be made to St. Andrew’s Catholic Church or specifically for Masses for Mary Jane. Private services will be held by the immediate family at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in LeRoy with Father Tom Biersack presiding. Burial will take place at St. Andrew’s Catholic Cemetery in LeRoy.

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Mary Jane and i have been best friends since the first day we met. So many wonderful,fond memories, starting in nursing school,double dating and after marriage as we raised our families. Having Mary Jane as my best friend has been one of the greatest gifts life has given me. Thank you, Nancy and Michael for making it possible for Mary Jane and I to visit at my 90th birthday celebration. My sincere sympathy to the entire Bauer family , my heart and prayers are with you. Love you, rest in peace my precious friend.

You are in our thoughts and prayers, many fond memories. My sympathies

Sending my Sympathy to the Bauer Family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

I am so thankful that Mary Jane was able to attend my Mom's(Mary Vega) 90th birthday celebration in FDL last year. They have shared so many once in a lifetime celebrations. They were all smiles, best friends together again! We were all thrilled to have Mary Jane with us that day.
I have so many memories of coming to the Rudmar farm as a young girl. I loved seeing the animals, playing Barbie dolls upstairs and eating the best homemade sausage ever. Your parents were so welcoming to our big family and we loved seeing Mary Jane and Rudy and playing with all you.
My sympathy to each of you.Sadly, we have lost another loved one from "the greatest generation". May she Rest In Peace.

Rudy & Mary Jane were the best neighbors a person could ask for. Many fond memories of playing baseball with the boys. Our most deepest sympathy for the entire Bauer Family.

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

Rest In Peace Mom.

Thinking of the Bauer family. Mary Jane was a wonderful mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

Our sincere sympathy to the Bauer family. Sending thoughts and prayers.

I have many Happy Memories with my sister growing up during the years our families grew. Our phone visit in these last years will greatly be missed. Margaret and Rich,

I will miss my Mary Jane every day! She always brightened my day! Being one of her caregivers was such a privilege. We had the best conversations- she said she was basically my grandma Mary Jane, she gave the best advice, and loved her family SO much! I am SO sorry for your loss. She will be missed and not a day will go by that I don't think of her!

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.