Mary Ann Bauer, age 85, of Jordan, MN, entered eternal life on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at Oak Terrace Senior Living, in Jordan, MN. She led a simple life by example! Mary Ann grew up with her parents instilling the values of a strong faith foundation, family closeness and working hard together.
A visitation will be held on Monday, March 21, 2022, from 4-7 pm, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 104 West First Street, Jordan and on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, from 10-10:45 am, at St John the Baptist Catholic Church, 313 East Second Street, Jordan, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 am. Fr. Neil Bakker will preside, with grandchildren acting as pallbearers. Interment at St. John Calvary Cemetery.
Guests may join via live stream of the mass by visiting: http://sjbjordan.org
Gracing this world on October 7, 1936, Mary Ann was the last of four children born to Nicholas and Clara (Ruppert) Lambrecht. Born and raised on the farm, located in river bottoms of St. Lawrence Township, she and siblings, Harold, Ruth, and Dorothy worked countless hours tending to the daily chores. Mary Ann attended St. John the Baptist Catholic School through the Eighth Grade, before returning to the duties on the family farm. She also helped other area farmers as a nanny, assisting with raising the children and performing other household duties.
Mary Ann married Cletus Bauer on November 14, 1953, at St. John the Baptist Church. The newlyweds worked side by side on a farm south of Jordan. Here, Mary Ann and Cletus were blessed with six children, Connie, Kevin, Donald, Duane, Glen, and Dale. The family worked hard together, especially while Cletus worked nights to provide a better life for them. Mary Ann passed on to her children the same values to succeed in life as she grew up…faith, family, and hard work.
Mary Ann was always active. She spent countless hours in the vegetable garden and then canning the fruits of her labor for the family to enjoy. Mary Ann was known for producing amazing pickles. She also was an excellent cook and made hundreds of wedding cakes for happy couples.
Life for Mary Ann and her children changed after the passing of their husband and dad from cancer on his 54th birthday, March 12, 1981. As a family, they remained strong and persevered. Mary Ann worked outside the home at West End Lanes for many years. She enjoyed giving back to her community volunteering at the New Prague American Legion and when the blood bank came to town. Mary Ann would provide the bologna sandwiches and pickles for the attendees. Time also allowed her to be active at church, especially working the funeral luncheons. In later years, Mary Ann was fortunate to travel the United States on bus tours with friends. We must not forget her love for playing cards. Life was enriched when Mary Ann became a grandma and great grandma. She loved being involved in their lives attending their sporting events and school activities.
Forever missed, Mary Ann will be forever loved by children, Connie Jabs, Kevin (Chriss Glisczinsk) Bauer, Donald Bauer, Duane Bauer, Glen (Linda) Bauer, Dale (Shelly) Bauer; grandchildren, Paul (Michele) Jabs, Nathan (Sarah) Jabs, Jacob Bauer, Jennifer (Nick) Gerdes, Julia Bauer, Spencer (Emma) Bauer, Sawyer Bauer; 8 great grandchildren; sister, Dorothy Jelen; sister-in-law, Maddie Lambrecht; countless nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Mary Ann is preceded in death by husband, Cletus, son-in-law, Ron Jabs; parents, Nicholas and Clara; siblings, Harold Lambrecht, Ruth (Roman) Hoofhower, and brother-in-law, Al Jelen.
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Dawn Jabs Adamek
I am so sorry for the loss of your Loving Mother! She was a wonderful lady. Peace and Hugs to your whole family.
Jan Ebert Nelson
Thoughts and prayers to all of Mary Ann’s family – she was a friend to my parents(Cliff and Lorraine Ebert in St Benedict)… made an AMAZING wedding cake as my gift over 40 years ago…..her smiles tells it all.
Take care and so sorry for your loss.
Scott McConnell
My heart aches for all of you you are all in my thoughts and prayers Tara and I are here if you need anything Hugs to all
Scott and Tara
Karen and Carl Day
We are so sorry for your loss. We always enjoyed spending time with her.
Brenda Herman
So sorry for your loss. I worked with Mary Ann & Ruth in take outs at the Fall Festival for many years. So enjoyed visiting with them.
Brenda Herman
Sheila Schmitz
I am so sorry to hear about Mary Ann’s passing. I had the great pleasure to get to know Mary Ann by working with her at many of the CCW Christmas Craft & Breakfasts. She was a very talented baker. The love for her family was expressed by her smile when she spoke of them. May the many wonderful memories you have of Mary Ann be forever in your hearts and in your minds. My prayers and sympathies to all of you.
Gladys Busch
To the family of Mary Ann, This notice was a big shock to me ,I knew she wasn’t feeling well as when I called her ,she said she would call me back as she didn.t feel well . Well the four of us spent many good times together ,cards, dances, my parents cabin , vacations California, Hawaii etc. She always had a camera with her so we have lots of memories. I think we had a few ‘beers ‘ together back to when I started dating we would take beer along and go to the Lambrecht’s as this was with the Marystown group , and Mary Ann being younger would sit on the ground by us and ‘visit ‘ Thanks Mary Ann and Cletus for the many years spent together, sending my sympathy to the family With Love , Glady
Kathy Palma
So sorry for your loss. Lots of good memories from back in the day when our parents would get togather.
Barbara Stahler
My sympathy to Mary Ann’s family,. She’ll always have a special place in my life. What a wonderful human being. Thinking of you all.
Barbara Stahler
Dr. Paul Stahler’s Adult Children
Mary Ann was such a lovely person. Always there when needed and wanted. She could cook, pickle, bake, garden, volunteer, play cards, and travel—what couldn’t she do. We all loved her and know she’s glad to be meeting family and friends in Heaven where we will see her again.
Dr. Paul Stahler’s Adult Children
Wendy Hanson
Sorry to hear of your Aunt Mary Ann’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow.
Wendy Hanson
Sandy Riesgraf
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. Mary Ann was beautiful inside and out, she was a special part of our family. I hope you are finding peace reflecting on her life well lived and well loved.
~Sandy Riesgraf