Dennis Bauer

Dennis “Denny” Bauer, 61, was ushered into the waiting arms of his Lord and Savior. He passed away suddenly, surrounded by his loving family and friends, on November 8, 2007, at Lakeland Regional Medical Center in St. Joseph. A Celebration of Life service will be held 2:00 PM, Monday, November 12, 2007, at Lakeshore Baptist Church, 5411 Cleveland Ave., Stevensville, with Rev. Duane Anderson and Rev. Gary Harris officiating. Burial will follow at Hickory Bluff Cemetery. Visitation is from 2:00 to 4:00 PM, and 5:30 to 8:00 PM, on Sunday, November 11, 2007, at Kerley-Starks & Menchinger Family Funeral Home, 2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph. Memorial donations may be made in Denny’s name to Lakeshore Baptist Church. Those wishing to send a condolence message online may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com Denny was born September 2, 1946, in Michigan City, IN, the son of the late Eugene and Alice Bauer. He graduated in 1965 from Three Oaks High School. Denny served his country in the U.S. Navy, and then went on to attend Detroit Barber School. He began his barber career at the Temple in St. Joseph, and proceeded to open the Hair Station on Lakeshore drive. It was there that Denny enjoyed serving many devoted clients/friends for over 30 years. He went above and beyond the call of duty serving clients that were homebound or hospitalized. On April 14, 1980 he married Denelle Hartung. Denny was an avid Chicago Bears fan, which was manifested by the memorabilia displayed in his shop. Denny’s passions were fishing, detailing cars, and playing basketball. For 27 years, he was a loving, dedicated husband to Denelle. Denny’s pride and joy were his children Jillian and Cameron. Other survivors include his best friend and brother Jack (Cindy) of Sawyer, nephew Jack, Jr. (Shannon), and daughter, of Bridgman, niece Darcy (Chris) White & their 2 children, of Plymouth, IN. Denny was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Eugena. “Denny was a stranger to no one.”