Angels came to carry Marlene Bauer, this devoted loving mother and grandmother to her heavenly home on May 20, 2019. Marlene had been a part of this world since December 19, 1933 when she was born to Dan and Wilhelmina ( Horning) Boger of rural Garrison. After graduation from Garrison High School in 1951 she became a teacher at Snow Township rural school and later worked as clerk for Andersgord's Department Store in Garrison.

On June 6, 1960 she married Jerome Bauer of Coleharbor and together they supported each other in the farm and dairy business on their rural Coleharbor farm. Throughout her life she modeled the principles of hard work, perseverance, independence and self-reliance to her family and those around her.

Marlene is survived by their four children: Marcia (David) Gaertner, Hugo, MN; John (Robyn) Bauer, Garrison, ND; Joel (Nicolle) Bauer of Coleharbor, ND; Jay (Heather) Bauer of Sterling ND. Grandchildren: Zachary (Beth), Luci; Jarett (Morgan), Brittany (Chuck); Christopher; Heather (Mike), Tyler, Justin, and Samantha. Great grandchildren Finnious, Bennett, and Maximus. Marlene is also survived by her sister Ruby, brothers, Fred, Edwin, John, and many nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her husband Jerome; parents Dan and Wilhelmina Boger; brothers, Elmer, Bill, Leo, Reuben, Alvin and sister, Emma.

Special thanks to Maple View Assisted Living of Bismarck for their care these past few months as well as the staff of Augusta Place, Bismarck and Sanford Hospice for their support in the final week of Marlene's life.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 10:30 am at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Garrison. Burial will be held at the Garrison City Cemetery.

Visiation will be held on Friday from 4 to 7 at Thompson Funeral Home in Garrison.