Edward F. Bauer, 84, of Paulsboro, passed away August 1, 2010, at home, surrounded by his family. Now surrounded by his family in heaven. Beloved father of Jeanne (Larry) Womac of Athens Tenn., Kimberly Biernacki of Paulsboro, Edward (Sharon) of Mickleton, John E. (Linda) of Gibbstown, brother of Paul (Charlotte) of Sewell and Jeanne of Deptford, 8 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by his wife Mary F. (nee Connelly), parents Sophie (O'Hara) Louis P. Bauer, brothers Earnest, Robert and Frank.

He was a life-long resident of Paulsboro, a WWII Navy Veteran serving 3 years in the Pacific and 12 years as a USNR. He was a member of the George D. Patton VFW of Paulsboro, a life member of the Paulsboro Sportsmen Club, the BBB Hunting Club and a past member of the Mt. Royal Gun Club. After 38 years of service he retired as a machinist at the Mobil Oil Corp.

A loving and devoted husband and father he enjoyed spending time in the outdoors camping with his family and hunting with his sons. He enjoyed riding his bike and taking walks around his home town and especially loved his weekends at the campgrounds with Kim. He never aspired to be anyone but himself, yet to those he leaves behind he was the most loving and caring person. He was special to all of us and he will be forever in our hearts. We love you and you'll dearly be missed.

A viewing will be on Thursday 7-9pm and Friday 9-10am at the Landolfi Funeral Home of Paulsboro, 300 W. Broad St., followed by services at 10am. Interment St. Joseph's Cemetery, Swedesboro. To share condolences please visit www.landolfifuneralhome.com