Ted Bauer's Obituary
Louis “Ted” Bauer, 86, of Annapolis, MD passed away on July 4, 2023 after a long period of illness. Ted, a descendant of founding father and local Annapolitan, Samuel Chase, was predeceased by his parents, Louis Kenneth Bauer and Margaret Virginia (Bailey) Bauer. Ted was especially close with his mother, also of Annapolis, who lived to be 100 years old.
Ted was born and raised in the Washington, DC area and after high school graduation, he served proudly and honorably in the United States Marine Corps, graduating from Camp Lejune, N.C. in 1956. His primary job was in communications as a 2543 Message Center Man, and his last Duty Assignment was in support of Company B, Headquarter Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejune. He later transferred to the Marine Corps Reserves in 1959 and served as a member of the 5th Marine Corps Reserve and Recruitment District. Upon Ted’s honorable discharge from the military in 1962, he was awarded the Good Conduct Medal and held the rank of Lance Corporal.
After leaving military service, Ted was a successful civil engineer and electrician. He worked on several projects in the mid-Atlantic region, including a famous skyscraper in New York City and theme park in Florida. Ultimately, Ted settled in the Riva Woods community, where he was an original resident and lived for the next 50+ years of his life. Ted will be remembered by those who loved him most for many things – his love of American muscle cars, Double T Diner, the Germany Pavilion at Epcot/Disney World, the Washington Commanders, and bowling.
Most of all, of course, Ted will be remembered for his enthusiastic passion for Hummels! Ted was a longtime member of the M.I. Hummel Club and the Pleasant Journey Local Chapter, as well as a secondary dealer, renowned curator, and expert. Ted meticulously catalogued and cared for his beloved Hummel collection, which includes thousands of pieces. Even into his 80s, he continued to manually construct and mail out flyers of his offerings to his faithful clients, friends, fans, and followers. His dedication to these figurines was a quintessential example of “a labor of love,” and those who knew Ted agree he was his happiest when he was able to share his knowledge and excitement of Hummels with others.
A memorial service will be held in remembrance of Ted on April 11, 2024 from 12-1 at Lasting Tributes in Annapolis. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to a local nonprofit organization focused on K-12 education or veterans.
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