Charles A. "Buddy" Bauer, 66, formerly of Kenosha, late of Little Chute, WI, passed away Sunday, December 18th, 2005, at Theda Clark Regional Medical Center in Neenah, WI. Born in Oconto, WI, on October 11, 1939, he was the son of Harold A. and Pearl A. (Belongia) Bauer. He was a graduate of Mary D. Bradford High School, where he was very active in the ROTC Program. He enjoyed reading, quoting and discussing the Bible, he attended various churches and enjoyed antique car shows, writing poetry and sketching. Buddy was very artistic. On October 31, 1965, he married Patricia Northrup. She preceded him in death December 1, 1990. He served in the United States Army, and had been employed by Johnson Motors, retiring early due to his health. He is survived by his mother, Pearl A. Bauer of Kenosha; two sons, Kevin Bauer of Little Chute and Brett (Stacy) Bauer of Glendale, AZ; a sister, Sharon (Richard) Krencis of Kenosha; and a granddaughter, Oliva Bauer. He was preceded in death by his father, Harold in 1977. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, December 22nd, at 11:00 am at St. Therese Catholic Church. Interment to follow at St. James Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 10:00 am until the time of services at St. Therese Catholic Church.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533www.prokofuneralhome.com