Bauer, Germaine A.Germaine A. Bauer, age 93, a Manitowoc resident, died Monday, December 26, 2016 at St. Mary's Home, Manitowoc.She was born on November 19, 1923 in Tisch Mills, daughter of the late Anton and Margaret (Bonnell) Brandl. On June 2, 1945 she married Richard Bauer at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Alverno. The couple owned and operated the family farm. During their retirement, they enjoyed traveling. He preceded her in death on September 9, 1945. Germaine was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish. She was an avid card player with family and friends. Germaine also enjoyed gardening, quilting, reading and doing puzzles.Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law: Richard & Bonnie Bauer, Randy & KayLynn Bauer, all of Manitowoc; four daughters and sons-in-law: Diane & Don Hailer, Newton, Jan & Mike Sinor, Whitelaw, Bonnie & Steve Sorge, Arizona, Tina & Brian Muck, Manitowoc; one brother: Gerald Brandl, Manitowoc; one sister: Margaret Evenson, Valders; one brother-in-law and sister-in-law: Stan and Pat Hollen, Manitowoc and a sister-in-law: Glenda Bauer, Idaho. Also surviving are 21 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by a son: James; two sisters: Virginia Brandl, Lorraine Brandl; two brothers: Howard Brandl, James Brandl; one great grandson and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Ralph & Mildred Bonin, Ione & Russ Steeber and Joseph Bauer.Funeral Services will be held at 12:00 noon on Friday, December 30, 2016 at St. Francis of Assisi on Waldo (1121 North 14th Street) Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Dave Pleier. Burial will take place at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc, at a later time.The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Francis of Assisi on Waldo (1121 North 14th Street) Manitowoc, from 10:30 a.m. Friday, December 30, 2016 until 11:45 a.m.Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.pfefferfuneralhome.comThe Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in her name.Mom was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She enjoyed spending time with her family and being surrounded by her grandchildren. She will always be remembered for her engaging smile. The family wishes to express their gratitude to Felician Village, St. Mary's Home and Home Health Care Hospice for their loving care and concern for Germaine and her family.