Norman Harold Bauer, 79, of Chelsea, died Jan. 17, 2013 at his home. He was born Feb. 2, 1933 in Chelsea, the son of George F. and Ruby M. (Hadley) Bauer, Jr.
Mr. Bauer was a member of the Chelsea High School class of 1953. While at CHS, he placed 4th in the state in the 440 yard dash. Norm served in the U.S. Air Force in Korea. He owned Norm's Body Shop for many years. Norm was a member of the Chelsea Police Auxiliary, Chelsea Kiwanis Club, and Chelsea Rod & Gun Club.
He was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ, where he served on the Church Council and sang in the choir. Mr. Bauer was an avid supporter of Chelsea athletics and music. He was a founding member of Chelsea Area Players and the Purple Rose Theatre. Norm was a farmer all of his life, and was the third generation on his homestead.
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On May 18, 1957, he married Gail Provance in Chelsea, and she survives. Other survivors include two sons: Dennis (Susan) of Chelsea, Bartley (Alisa) of Chelsea; a daughter, Gayla (Tor) Bauer Blaisdell of Ellensburg, WA; three brothers: Walter (Jayne), Robert (Mary), Donald (Lelia); and one sister, Barbara (Charley) Fredette.
He was “granddad” to seven grandchildren: Darl (Carly) Bauer, Cal Bauer, Adam Bauer, Devyn Bauer, Nathan Bauer, Tristan Blaisdell, Lydia Blaisdell; and many extended family members.
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Funeral services will be held Jan. 21 at 11 a.m. at St. Paul United Church of Christ in Chelsea, with Pastor Jim Coyl officiating. Burial will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery at a later date.
The family will receive friends Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. at Cole Funeral Chapel; and Monday from 10 to 11 a.m. at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to St Paul United Church of Christ, or the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System.
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