Robert Michael Bauer

Robert Michael "Mike" Bauer, of Huntingtown, and formerly of Bowie, died peacefully December 9.Mike was born on December 19, 1954 in Cheverly. He was a son of his late parents, George and Patricia Bauer. He grew up in the small town of Greenbelt with his three sisters and brother. Mike and Pat were married for 33 years, they were best friends and companions for 44 years. Brian was their first son, born on December 3, 1981, and four years later, their daughter, Leigh, was born on June 14, 1985.Mike worked for Verizon as a cable technician for 35 years, and had retired for only two years before his death. He loved his family and friends, taking summer trips to Outer Banks, NC, driving wherever the road would take him that day, singing the tunes of whatever was playing on the radio, and enjoying life.He is survived by his beloved wife, Patricia “Pat” Bauer; his children, Brian and Leigh Bauer; siblings, Mark Bauer, Karin Meyers, Nancy Collier and Linda Bauer Darr; parents-in-law, Floyd and Betty Tutwiler. Mike was also proud to be welcoming three grandsons in early 2013.In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the college fund established in the name: Mike Bauer Grandchildren Education Fund, and mailed to: PNC Bank, P.O. Box 655, Leonardtown, MD 20650. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Robert Michael Bauer please visit our Sympathy Store.