Walter Stanley "Butch" Bauer, 79

of Scottdale passed away at 8:08 PM Sunday, October 26, 2025 in Independence Health System's Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg. Butch was born on July 19, 1946 in Connellsville,  a son of the late John Louis Bauer Sr. and Ella Josephine (Yezek) Bauer. He was married to Theresa M (Manchini) Bauer, who passed away on November 22, 2021.

Butch was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, and uncle. He graduated from Southmoreland High School, Class of 1965 and was a retired laborer, working with Laurel Ridge Construction Company as a member of the Union Construction Workers #1058.  He was a lifelong and faithful member of the Partner Parish of Saint John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church in Scottdale and was an avid pet lover. Butch enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, watching the Steelers, following the Scotties, and was an expert at tying flies.

Butch will be sadly missed by his loving family; his seven children, Richard Patrick Bauer (Teresa) of Elizabeth, CO, Saundra Ann Meyer-Bloom (Ricky) of Connellsville, Jeffery Scott Miller (Jennifer) of West Leisenring, Robert Lee Bauer (Liza) of Lacey, WA, John William Keim (Angie) of Scottdale, Heather Lynn Basinger (Rob) of Scottdale, and Michael McKenzie (Becky) of Owensdale; his 17 grandchildren; his 21 great grandchildren; his former son-in-law, Jerrel Meyer; the mother of his biological children Richard, Saundra, & Robert …Margaret June Mihaly Emerick; and numerous nieces and nephews, including his special nieces, Kimberly Genova (Bart) and Johnna Kennick (Michael). In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Nichole Kathryn Keim (2024); his infant grandson, Chad Sackett; and his eight siblings, John Louis "Junior" Bauer Jr., Francis "Porky" Bauer, Joseph Bauer, Thomas Bauer, Eleanor Mathis Ruffo, Ethel Marie Tamblyn, Catherine "Cutchy" Detwiler, and Gladys Jones.

Personalized arrangements are under the professional supervision of the ROBERT B. FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME, 105 SPRING STREET, SCOTTDALE (www.fergusonfunerals.com). At the request of the decedent, there will be no viewing or service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to assist the family can be made to the funeral home. Love Lasts Forever!