Virginia Ann Bauer

Virginia Ann (Pollman) Bauer of McCook, formerly of Culbertson, passed away on Sunday, July 1, 2018 at Hillcrest Nursing Home. She was 84 years old. Virginia was born on a farm near Trenton to Walter and Velma (Gray) Pollman on May 6, 1934. She graduated from Trenton High School in 1951. After high school she received normal training and taught at a country school. Virginia was united in marriage to John Bauer Jr. on December 27, 1952 at Trenton. To this union four children were born. They made their home on a farm near Culbertson where they would spend most of their married life. Virginia was a farm wife. She would help in the field where she would drive trucks. She would then always make sure there was a full meal prepared for dinner and supper. When her health would no longer let her work outside she spent her time painting ceramics. She was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church for many years. She was also a member of the United Methodist Women Group. While her children were younger she volunteered many hours as a 4-H Leader and YF Leader. She loved to go to cattle sales with her husband and travel across the country. She loved having her Grandchildren around and went to all activities of theirs she could. She was a very strong lady that did not let her multiple sclerosis slow her down. Preceding her in death were her husband, John; parents, Walter and Velma Pollman; daughter-in-law, Sandra Bauer; brothers-in-law, Bob Hidy, Dallas Wagner, Harvey Bauer; sisters-in-law, Lavila Pollman, Eunice Bauer and Mary Alice Grassmick. Survivors include her sons Alan (Culleen) Bauer of Seward, Terry (Kim) Bauer and Greg (Mindi) Bauer of Culbertson; daughter Debra (Steve) Walter of McCook; nine grandchildren, Scott(Ali) Bauer, Brett (Annessa) Bauer, Michelle (Mike) Reimers, Jeremy (Crystal) Walter, Spencer Walter, Todd (Alyssa) Bauer, Kayla Bauer and fianc (Cody), Tanner Bauer and Kori Bauer; eight great-grandchildren; six step-grandchildren and seven step- great grandchildren; sisters, Vonda Hidy, and Veleda Wagner; brother, Walter Pollman Jr.; brother-in-law, Bob Grassmick, numerous nieces, nephews and a host of family and friends. Memorials may be given in her name to Culbertson Trinity United Methodist Church. Visitation will be Thursday, July 5, 2018, 10:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. at Herrmann Jones Funeral Chapel. The family will be present to greet friends from 5:00 7:00 p.m. Funeral service will be Friday, July 6, 2018, 10:30 a.m. at the Culbertson Trinity United Methodist Church with Pastor Alisa Parde officiating. Burial will follow in the Culbertson Cemetery. Herrmann Jones Funeral Chapel of McCook entrusted with arrangements. Funeral Service Culbertson United Methodist Church Friday, July 6, 2018 10:30 AM 502 Colorado Street Culbertson, Nebraska 69024