April 1, 1941 – April 8, 2023
Dorothy Bauer, 82, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, April 8, 2023, surrounded by her daughters.
Dorothy was born on April 1, 1941, in Norman, IN to parents Samuel and Florence Todd.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her loving husband of 61 years, Richard Bauer, and survived by her daughters Kimberly Bauer (husband Eric Hatfield), Teresa Bauer Staggs (husband Greg Staggs), and Christina Sullivan (husband Matt Sullivan), all of Indianapolis; brother Richard Todd, deceased (wife Verla) Norman, IN, Fred Todd (wife Jane) of Plainfield, IN; sister Wilma Spencer (husband Tom, deceased) of Columbus IN, eight grandchildren Randy Pruett (deceased), Richard Pruett, Samuel Pruett, Dustin Staggs, Jacob Hatfield, Joshua Hatfield, Elijah Hatfield, and Jonah Sullivan and several nieces and nephews.
She was a graduate of Indiana Business College and worked at RCA before becoming a full-time wife and mother. She obtained a real estate license in 1979. Dorothy and Dick started Bauer Property Management and D&D Rentals, which they operated in Bedford for many, years. She was a Girl Scout Leader. Dorothy was baptized at Mundell Christian Church and was a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Bedford.
Above all else, Dorothy’s greatest love in life was her husband and three daughters.
Graveside services will be conducted at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 12th in the Mundell Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm on Wednesday at the Day & Carter Mortuary.
Family and friends may express condolences at www.daycarter.com.
