Lyle E. Bauer

Lyle Edward Bauer was born in Charles City, IA to Edward and Maxine Bauer on May 5, 1939. He graduated from Iowa State University in 1961 where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and was a member of the Tau Beta Pi Engineering honorary. He married Freda Ann Stoops on December 30, 1961 in Grimes, IA. Lyle proudly served in the Army National Guard from 1961-1968. With a career spanning 45+ years as a mechanical engineer and project manager, he worked for Northern Natural Gas (eventually becoming Internorth), and Modern Supply Inc. Lyle joined Tenaska International in 1993 as a Vice President and finished his career leading projects including a cogeneration plant in Pakistan and a large hydroelectric plant in the Andes mountains near La Paz, Bolivia. Lyle’s passion for his work was second to his love of his wife and family. He shared his life-long love of nature and the outdoors with his family, friends, and countless other young people as a coach, Boy Scout Leader, northern Minnesota canoe guide, and a hunter. He and his wife were also passionate fans of women’s athletics. He was an active member of Rejoice! Lutheran Church and lived his life with integrity, honesty and a deep faith in God. 

The family of Lyle wishes to extend our sincere thanks to his wonderful friends and family all over the world, the caregivers and medical team at Bergan Mercy Medical Center, and our Lord who has comforted and led us through Lyle’s final journey.

Memorials may be given to: Sienna Francis House, Northern Tier Base (Boy Scouts of America)in Ely, MN., Hope West Food Pantry at Rejoice! Lutheran Church, or a charity of your choice.

Date of Birth: 5-5-1939 Charles City IA, Date of Death: 9-14-2024 (Age 85)  Omaha NE.

Preceded in death by: Father: Edward Wilhelm Bauer & Mother: J. Maxine (Cummings) Bauer, Sister: Jean (Bauer) Werth, Brother in Law: Kelvin Werth Sister in Law: Elise (Stoops) Noe, Brother in Law: John Noe, Son In Law: David Lee Lerner. 

Survived By: Wife of 62 years: Freda (Stoops) Bauer, Children: Scott Bauer, Allison (Crane) Bauer, Leah Bauer, Stacy Lerner, Grandchildren: Meredith (Pentzien) Waldref & husband Christopher Waldref, Trevor Pentzien, & wife Kylie Schiermann, Elise Bauer, Tristan Bauer, Great Grandchildren: Wilhelmina Waldref, Hugo Waldref, a host of dear friends and loved ones. 

Visitation: Sunday, September 22 6:30-8:30pm at Rejoice! Lutheran Church

Celebration of Life: Monday, September 23 11:00am with lunch following at Rejoice! Lutheran Church 2556 S. 138th Street Omaha, Nebraska,. 

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