Theodore J. “Ted” Bauer

I am very sad at hearing of the passing of a great teacher and man, Mr. Ted Bauer. When I first saw the obituary I started searching for the full obituary and still have not come across it. In case I am unable to make it to visitation or memorial I want to offer my condolences to his family. I remember him well although I haven’t seen him since graduation many many years ago. May he rest in God’s peace.

Ted was my Social Studies teacher at Everett High School in the mid 1950’s; when he would often share family fun notes in class. His warm personality permeated throughout his teaching, and so many other aspects of his life as well.

Through a later business and personal friendship with his daughter, Joan, I have been fortunate to share in many activities with the Bauer family– a gift of many years.

I will miss Ted, who will be remembered fondly by those he met, taught, coached, and otherwise influenced.. We salute his glowing presence and amazing life.

Jude (His nickname for me)

Nothing short of an amazing man! I am so lucky to have grown up right across the street from the Bauer’s. So many fond memories, laughs and good times. My favorite memory is standing in Bauer’s garage with Ted and I asked him, “Teddy, where are all your tools?” “Kimmer”, he said as he pointed over to my family’s garage, “all my tools are right there with Lubby (my father) and I just give him a holler to come and fix something and he brings my tools!” We laughed and laughed as everyone knew Ted was an excellent coach and teacher but handyman he wasn’t. Love you, Teddy! My heart goes out to the entire Bauer family.

An incredible man who touched many hearts snd will be missed by all.

A very wonderful and special man. My life is better having known Mr. Bauer. Mr. Viking!!

Ted has been one who I have loved for how he filled my entire life with his positive,humorist,peaceful,graceful and other great personal ways for life. I have many stories I was playing Basketball under his coaching that he gave me a moniker after I went up for a layup and my elbow struck a guy guarding me ,and it cut the top of his eye. I helped him to his team sideline,and went back to our bench .Coach Bauer came to me and said “gosh blade you cut his eye.”Some of my buddies today call me blade.

Ted was a very kind, special man whom I was lucky to meet 50 years ago at WMU while rooming with Joanie. He was a wonderful father and will be missed.

Jean, Joan and Family,
My heart aches as I recall all our family and school connections with Ted and your family. Not only were our family friends for years, but also lucky enough to have him as a teacher at Everett. Ted would always refer to my sister, Kolleen and I, as the Kelley girls and brother Pat, named after our dad. We are so saddened by your devastating loss and the loss to all the thousands of lives he touched. My last visit with Ted and Jean was at our 50th Everett H.S. reunion. We were blessed with their presence and were celebrates to all who attended. As I recall, we asked him to do his famous cheer by rolling up his pant legs and yelling with his arm in the air! What a gift to see it one more time! It had been a while since we saw each other, but the minute I said I was a Kelley, he loving said, “Ahhh, you are one of the Kelley girls!” He touched my heart and will be forever remembered and missed. We send you all loving hugs, healing, strength and healing.
Maureen Kelley Marlette (Rick)

I played basketball for Coach Bauer for 2 years at Everett HS and had him for History, also. He remains one of the most memorable people I met during my HS years. It is a bright spot in my years at Everett and I will never forget the times I spent playing hoop for him. What a life he has had and been apart of shaping so many young people over his years as a teacher and coach. My condolences go out to is family and may they cherish all the wonderful memories they have shared with him. God Bless him and may he rest in peace. So long for now, Coach.

I have held elected office for 25 years. I learned many things in from Mr. Bauer that has helped me go from a Township Trustee to a County Commissioner. I remember how well he could make the boring interesting. Thank you Mr. Bauer to your commitment to teaching so many people the importance of how things work in both economics and government. That is the problem now, These topics are not taught the way they were back in 1977. RIP Mr Bauer

Have never and will never forget Coach Bauer. Great teacher and coach. Rest In Peace.

I am fortunate to have known “coach” Bauer for many reasons. Above all else, he was an outstanding person and that mantra percolated down making him a great teacher and coach. He always had a radiant outlook on life as well as a remarkable memory of the names of his former students. Actually Ted did me a big favor when I went out for the basketball team as a sophomore. I still recall going into the locker room to see who made the final cut for making the team that year. Upon looking over the sheet posted on the door, my name was not there. I left there with my head down dreading the long walk home. Along the way, I passed the football field behind JD’s where the Cross Country team was practicing as that season had already started. I watched them for awhile and thought I could run as fast as some of the people on the team. So, I went in and asked the coach (Mr. Strickler) if it was too late to join the team and he said to come in the next day and get a uniform. I turned out to be a much better runner than a basketball player. So Ted, thanks again for cutting me – a true serendipity.
I will miss Ted’s sense of humor, his knowledge of Spartan basketball, and his passion that never waned.

Jerry Blair

What a terrific guy! He could light up any room. Ted is already missed!

Playing basketball for Ted was a pleasure and something I will always cherish. Ted was a talented coach and a wonderfully kind person… RIP Mr Bauer and shoot a few hoops for me.