Rose Marie Bauer, 75, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Friday February 12, 2021 at home, surrounded by her family.

 

She was born August 24, 1945 in Tecumseh, Michigan, the daughter of James and Gwendolyn (Lentz) Short.

 

A 25 year resident of the area, Rose married Robert L Bauer on November 11, 1995 in La Porte. She worked at House of Fara making wood trim as well as being a homemaker. Rose savored the little things in life, such as gazing out the picture window, enjoying her snacks and talking to her two cockatiels. She loved going to the casino, but most importantly, she loved her family and will be sadly missed.

 

Rose is survived by her husband Robert of La Porte; daughter Linda Laverne Anderson of Jackson, MI;  four sons, Scott (Peggy) McRobert of La Porte, IN, Martin Lee (Jessica) McRobert of Portage, Timothy Ray Graham of Jackson, MI, Terry Graham of Westville, IN; two step-sons, Robert Brian (Jennifer) Bauer of Kingsbury, IN, Matthew Jason Bauer of Michigan City, IN; brother, Sam Short of Tecumseh, MI;  grandchildren, Christina, Miracle, Hope, Preston, Scotty, Jessie, Brea, Courtney, Kelsie, Cheyann, Crystal, Terry Jr., Kendra, Hilda, Kayla, Haley; several great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

 

Rose was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Janet and Hilda and brother Jack.

 

Arrangements are being entrusted to Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 602 Maple Ave., LaPorte, IN.  The family has selected cremation.

 

Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice in Rose's honor.

 

Online condolences may be made at www.haverstockfuneralhome.com.