Stephan Helmut Bauer of Citrus Heights, California passed away on October 29, 2021 peacefully at home at the age of 62. He is survived by his loving wife, Marilyn Bauer, son, Andrew Bauer (Lindsey), daughter, Leslie Bauer, Mother, Christine Bauer, brother, Martin Bauer (Judy), sister Karen Austen (Lare) and many nieces and nephews, and great nephews and nieces.
Stephan served for several years in the Naval Reserve after graduating from California Maritime Academy in 1980. Stephan spent 39 years working for Military Sealift Command, ensuring that the Navy Supply ships were in good repair. His job took him all over the world, where he indulged his passion for ancient history. He spent 3 tours, a total of 12 years in the Naples, Italy area, where he explored as many ancient Roman ruins and museums as he could find.
Stephan battled an aggressive form of Dementia, but was able to remain in his home with loving care provided by Marilyn and the wonderful Dignity Health Hospice Care team.
Donations in Stephan’s memory can be made to AFTD (Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration ) online @ Theaftd.org or Dignity Health Hospice Care.
Family and friends are welcome to attend the memorial service at 10:00AM on Monday, April 4, 2022 at Price Funeral Chapel, 6335 Sunrise Blvd., Citrus Heights, CA 95610.
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