Richard M. Bauer Jr.

Hampton - Richard M. Bauer, Jr., 63, of Hampton, died from complications associated with an infection March 9, 2015, surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 10th 1951 in Valley Forge, Penn. a son of the late Richard M. and Amelia (Killian) Bauer, Sr. Richard and his late brother Doug grew up in Newark, Delaware. Richard graduated from the University of Maine at Orono with a degree in mechanical and electrical engineering. He also played for their hockey and baseball clubs. Richard ran his own business, Bauer Engineering, since 1989 in Hampton where he spent most of his life. He was always physically active and even hit a home run last summer in a baseball league of men half his age. Richard had a faith in God and knowledge of the Bible admired by those who knew him. He was an active member of Hampton Falls First Baptist Church for over 30 years. Through this church he led youth group, served on several committees, travelled on mission’s trips to Mexico and Kenya, and was a deacon. Anytime someone in the church was in the hospital, he visited with them. They all returned the favor to him in his last days on Earth. Richard was an amazing husband, father and friend. He had a unique sense of humor, and enduring faith right until the very end. He is survived by his loving wife, Sandra W. Bauer, 4 children, Cynthia Bauer, Minna Bauer, Andrew Bauer, and Julie-Ann Burkhart, daughter in law, Kate Bauer and son in law, Jacob Burkhart, 3 grandchildren, Ellie and Emmie Bauer, and Leowen Burkhart, a mother-in-law, Virginia Wilbur, a sister-in-law , Beverly Bauer Boatright, and a brother-in-law Randall Wilbur. Visiting hours will be held from 6-8 P.M. Friday March 13, 2015 in the fellowship hall at the Hampton Falls First Baptist Church, 3 Lincoln Avenue, Hampton Falls. A celebration of Richard’s life will be held at 1 P.M. Saturday, March 14, 2015 in the sanctuary of the Hampton Falls First Baptist Church with light reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to his daughter Cynthia’s organization that supports children with disabilities in Kenya, “Kupenda for the Children”, P.O. Box 473, Hampton, NH 03843 or go to www.kupenda.org. Assistance with the arrangements was by the Remick & Gendron Funeral Home-Crematory, Hampton.

Richard M. Bauer Jr.

October 10, 1951 - March 9, 2015