James J. Bauer

Published December 05,2022

Obituary's Biography:

James John Bauer, age 85, a resident of Fox Lake, IL, passed away on December 1, 2022 at Northwestern Hospital in McHenry, IL. He was born on September 17, 1937 in Ingleside, IL to Edwin and Elizabeth Bauer.

Jim is survived by his children, Debra (William) of Ingleside, James (Valerie) of Altamonte Springs, FL, Joan (Scott) of Ingleside, Doreen (David) of Plainfield; his 9 grandchildren; his 11 great grandchildren; and his sister, Janet of Farmersville, TX. Jim was preceded in death by his parents; and siblings, Mary, William and Richard.

Jim enjoyed family gatherings, fairs, music festivals, driving down country roads, walking in forest preserves and state parks, and having a large bowl of ice cream. He was a man of faith. Jim was a very good man and an excellent father who is deeply missed.

A visitation and funeral service are scheduled for Saturday, December 10, 2022 from 10am until 11am with the service commencing at 11am at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. Interment will be held at Grant Cemetery in Ingleside. For more information, please call 847-223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org.