Birth date: Jan 17, 1943 Death date: Mar 9, 2022
William Charles Bauer, affectionately known as “Bill” or “Billy” to those who knew and loved him, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2022. Born in Philadelphia, PA to the late Charles and Anna (Peining) Bauer, he was 79 years old. Read Obituary
I worked with Bill at the Corps from the 1970's until retirement, and will always remember him with a smile. His guttural laugh was unlike any other, and his dual comedy act with Don Rose on a daily basis kept employees in a good mood regardless of any job challenges. I spent 2 months with Bill on a project in Gabon, Africa in the early 1980's, and that period is among my fondest Corps memories. In Africa Bill spent much time, and no doubt a good deal of money, giving his cigarettes to many of the Gabonese workers, who, not speaking English, would point a finger to the cigarettes in his shirt pocket. I never saw him refuse any of them ! Rest in peace, my good friend.
Barry Leatherman
I worked with Bill in surveys from the 60’s till
he retired. The funniest story Bill told me, and there were many, is when he would not back off from playing chicken with a vehicle with one headlight that was coming right at him. They collided and turn out to be a trolley . Rest In Peace my friend.
Rest in peace, Bill. I remember fondly the early 70's when I started at the Corps and Don Rose and yourself always made the daily office routine and riding the "EL" an enjoyable experience with your laughs and good humor.
Come to think of it, I don't believe I remember a time you weren't smiling, except perhaps when Bob Spies did something completely off the wall. Even then it never altered your pleasant and enjoyable personality.
Thanks for the memories, my friend, you are missed.
Brian Mulvenna
My condolences on Bill's passing. I too worked with Bill for many years at the Corps and he is an unforgettable character in a good way. He certainly kept us laughing and we never knew if he was telling the truth or just a tall story. I liked him very much and am sad to hear of his passing. May he rest in peace.
Doug Leatherman
I am saddened to learn of Bill's passing. I worked with Bill in Surveys during the '70s and '80s. He was a fun guy with a great sense of humor. Please accept my condolences.
Rocky Romagnoli
I worked with Bill at the Army Corps of Engineers' Philadelphia District from 1990 until his retirement and remember him very fondly. I am very sorry to hear of his passing. Please accept my condolences.
Brian Murtaugh
Of all the many blessings
However great or small
To have had you for an uncle
Was the greatest one of all.
You are truly, an Uncle In A Million
Thank you for being the best second dad we are so blessed to have had
