| Last Name |
Bauer |
| First Name |
William |
| Middle Name |
Stephen |
| Born |
20 Aug 1903 in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota |
| Home Addresses (Salem)
|
667 N 15th
1445 Oak St.
670 S 18th
1630 Lee St.
1840 Trade St. |
| Died |
26 May 1998 in Salem, OR |
| Place Buried |
Belcrest Memorial Park in Salem, OR |
| Spouse |
1st – Theresa Mary Silbernagel
2nd – Eva Magdelen Hemann
3rd – Edith Goldie Redding |
| Date of Marriage |
1st – 24 Nov 1936 in Scio, OR
2nd – 11 Feb 1961 in Salem, OR
3rd – 4 Feb 1969 in Salem, OR |
| Children |
None |
| Dates of Employment |
1932-1942 |
| Job(s) at TKWM |
Weaver |
| Life Story
|
Bill Bauer worked in the weaving department at TKWM from 1932 to 1942. His father George worked briefly for the mill, as well as Bill’s wife Theresa.
William Stephen Bauer was the youngest of nine children born to George and Mary [Ziegler] Bauer. He was born 20 Aug 1903 in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota. The Fall of 1903, the family moved to Humboldt, Saskatchewan, Canada where father George took up a land claim. By the 1916 Canadian census, mother Mary has passed away and oldest daughter Mary has taken over the household duties. Bill attended public school in Canada and left in 7th grade.
The family remained in Canada until the 1920 census where we find them in Salem, OR. All of Bill’s brothers remained in Canada and established families and property of their own. Sisters Mary and Annie came to the United States with father George, and Bill. The 1920 U.S. census records their address as 670 S. 18th St. in Salem. Father George had a job as a picker at the Thomas Kay Woolen Mill.
By 1930 the family had left Salem and moved to a farm in Jordan near Scio, Oregon. Father George took his life on the farm property in October 1932. After this, William took a job at the Thomas Kay Woolen Mill in the weaving department. He remained at the mill until 1942.
Bill married Theresa Mary Silbernagel on 24 Nov 1936 in Jordan, OR. He was 33 years old and his bride was 21. It was the first marriage for both of them. Following their marriage celebration, the couple returned to Bill’s home in Salem at 1630 Lee St. The couple would have no children.
In 1942, Bill’s physical description was recorded on his draft registration card. His height was 5’7 ½ inches and his weight, 142 pounds. His complexion was dark and he had brown hair and brown eyes.
In 1945 he took a job working for Oregon Pulp and Paper. Then, from 1947-1951 he worked as a bottler for Sick’s Brewery. Following that, he took a job in the maintenance department of Willamette University.
His wife Theresa died on 11 May 1960 in Salem, at the age of 50. She was buried at Belcrest Memorial Park. Bill remarried twice following her death. The first time to Eva Magdelen Hemann on 11 Feb 1961. Eva was the widow of fellow TKWM employee George Hemann who had died suddenly of a heart attack back in 1951. At the time of the marriage, Bill was the superintendent of maintenance at Willamette University. The marriage lasted only 5 years. Eva died 11 Aug 1966 of a heart attack.
Bill Bauer married a third time to Edith Goldie Redding on 4 Feb 1969 in Salem, OR. She was a housekeeper at Willamette University, he was retired by this point. They were both widowed. She 3 Apr 1973. Bill Bauer had outlived three wives.
For a brief period of time, he boarded with fellow TKWM employees such as Ed Antrican. Bill Bauer died 26 May 1998 in Salem, OR. He was buried with his first wife Theresa in Belcrest Memorial Park. |
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| References |
| Name |
Remarks |
| Salem City Directories |
1928-29 Bauer, Wm r 667 N 15th
1932 Bauer Wm, weaver T K Woolen Mill Co
1935 Bauer Wm, weaver TKWM Co
1940 Bauer Wm S (Theresa M) weaver TKWMCo h 1630 Lee
1945 Bauer Wm S (Theresa M) nailer OP&PCo h 1630 Lee
1947 Bauer Wm S (Theresa M) bottler Sick’s Brewing Co h 1630 Lee
1951 Bauer Wm S (Theresa M) bottler Sick’s Brewing Co h 1630 Lee
1953-4 Bauer Wm S (Theresa M) h 1630 Lee
1957 Bauer Wm S (Theresa M) mtce man Willamette Univ h 1840 Trade
1959 Bauer Wm S (Theresa M) supt of mtce Willamette Univ h 1840 Trade
1961 Bauer Wm S (Eva M) mtce supt Willamette Univ h 1840 Trade
1963 Bauer Wm S (Eva M) mtce supt Willamette Univ h 1840 Trade
1966 Bauer Wm S (Eva M) mtce supt Willamette Univ h 1840 Trade
1970 Bauer Wm S (Edith G) ret’d h 1840 Trade |
| Census Records |
1911 Canadian Census Willie Bauer. Age: 8. Birth Date: Sep 1903 in United States. Single, son to HOH. Religion: Catholic. Home in 1911: Humboldt Sub-Districts 3-109, Saskatchewan, Canada. Additional household members: George Bauer, age 43 (father), John Bauer, age 21 (son), Mary Bauer, age 20 (daughter), Joseph Bauer, age 18 (son), George Bauer, age 16 (son), Andrew Bauer, age 15 (son), Frank Bauer, age 13 (son), Albert Bauer, age 12 (son), Annie Bauer, age 10 (daughter).
1916 Canadian Census William Bower [Bauer]. Age: 12. Birth Year: 1904 in United States. Single, son to HOH. Year of Immigration: 1903. Religion: Roman Catholic. Home in 1916: Humboldt, Saskatchewan, Canada. Additional household members: George Bower [Bauer], age 48 (father), Mary Bower [Bauer], age 24 (daughter), Francis Bower [Bauer], age 17 (son).
1920 William Bauer. Age: 16. Birth Year: abt 1904 in Minnesota. Home in 1920: South 18th St. Salem Ward 4, Marion, Oregon. Single, son to HOH. Additional household members: George Bauer, age 56 (father), Mary Bauer, age 28 (sister), Annie Bauer, age 18 (sister).
1930 William Bauer. Age: 26. Birth Year: abt 1904 in Minnesota. Home in 1930: Jordan, Linn, OR. Single, son to HOH. Occupation: None listed. Additional household members: George Bauer, age 62 (father), Mary Bauer, age 39 (sister).
1940 William S. Bauer. Age: 36. Birth Year: abt 1904 in Minnesota. Home in 1940: 1630 Lee St. Salem, Marion, OR. Married, HOH. Occupation: Weaver in Woolen Mill. Additional household member: Theresa M. Bauer, age 30 (wife).
1950 William S. Bauer. Age: 46. Birth Year: abt 1904 in Minnesota. Home in 1950: Salem, Marion, OR. Married, HOH. Occupation: Coolerman in Brewing Co. Additional household member: Theresa M. Bauer, age 40 (wife). |
| WW2 Draft Registration |
William Stephen Bauer. Age: 38. Residence: 1630 Lee St. Salem, Marion, OR. Birth Date: 20 Aug 1903 in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota. NOP: Chris A. Silbernagel. Employer: Thomas B. Kay. Place of Employment: Kay Woolen Mill. Description. Height: 5’7 ½”. Weight: 142. Complexion: Dark. Eyes: Brown. Hair: Brown. Scar on left thumb. Date of Registration: 14 Feb 1942. |
| 1st Marriage Record
1936 |
William S. Bauer – Theresa M. Silbernagel. 24 Nov 1936, Linn, Oregon. Husband: William S. Bauer. Residence: 1445 Oak St. Salem, OR. Age: 33. Birthplace: Sleepy Eye, Minn. Occupation: Weaver. No. of Marriage: First. Father’s birthplace: Germany. Mother’s birthplace: Germany. Wife: Theresa M. Silbernagel. Residence: Scio, OR. Age: 21. Birthplace: Scio, OR. Occupation: Housekeeper. No. of Marriage: First. Father’s birthplace: Wisconsin. Mother’s birthplace: Ohio. |
| 2nd Marriage Record
1961 |
William Stephen Bauer – Eva Magdelen Hemann. 11 Feb 1961, Salem, Marion, OR. Groom: William Stephen Bauer. Place of Birth: Sleepyeye, Minnesota. Date of Birth: 20 Aug 1903. Occupation: Superintendent Maintenance – Willamette University. Widowed. Father’s Name: George Bauer. Mother’s Maiden Name: Mary Zigler. Usual Residence: 1840 Trade St. SE Salem, OR. Bride: Eva Magdelen Hemann. Place of Birth: Salem, OR. Date of Birth: 21 Nov 1908. Occupation: Clerk. Widowed. Father’s Name: Frank Albrich. Mother’s Maiden Name: Bertha C. Huffman. Usual Residence: 1455 Mill St. SE, Salem, OR. |
| 3rd Marriage Record
1969
|
William Stephen Bauer – Edith Goldie Redding. 4 Feb 1969, Salem, Marion, OR. Groom: William Stephen Bauer. Place of Birth: Sleepy Eye, Minnesota. Date of Birth: 20 Aug 1903. Occupation: Retired. Widowed. Father’s Name: George Bauer. Mother’s Maiden Name: Mary Zigler. Usual Residence: 1840 Trade St. SE Salem, OR. Bride: Edith Goldie Redding. Place of Birth: Gervais, OR. Date of Birth: 6 Mar 1911. Occupation: Housekeeper – Willamette University. Widowed. Father’s Name: Mathias A. Dunn. Mother’s Maiden Name: Anna Henderson. Usual Residence: Rt. 2 Box 208, Silverton, OR. |
| Oregon Death Index |
William S. Bauer. Age: 94. Birth Date: 20 Aug 1903. Death Date: 26 May 1998. Death Place: Marion [County]. Spouse: Theresa. Certificate: 98-11486 |
| Find-a-Grave |
William Stephen Bauer. 20 Aug 1903 in Sleepy Eye, Brown County, Minnesota. Death: 26 May 1998 (aged 94) in Salem, Marion County, OR. Burial: Belcrest Memorial Park in Salem, Marion County, OR. Plot: Block 18, Section 17, Lot 1. Memorial ID: 171147178.
Theresa May Silbernagel Bauer. Birth: 8 Feb 1910 in Scio, Linn County, OR. Death: 11 May 1960 (aged 50) in Salem, Marion County, OR. Burial: Belcrest Memorial Park in Salem, Marion County, OR. Plot: Block 18, Section 17, Lot 2. Memorial ID: 171147171. |
| Digital Newspapers
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Capital Journal 28 Nov 1936, p. 4 – Marriage Announcement
Capital Journal 1 Dec 1936, p. – Account of Wedding
Oregon Statesman 12 May 1960, p. 5 – Obituary, Theresa
Oregon Statesman 13 May 1960, p. 15 – Death Notice, Theresa
Capital journal 8 Feb 1961, p. 17 – Marriage License (2nd wife, Eva)
Capital Journal, 12 Aug 1966, p. 12 – Obituary (2nd wife, Eva)
Oregon Statesman 13 Aug 1966, p. 13 – Death Notice (2nd wife, Eva)
Oregon Statesman 3 Feb 1969, p. 7 – Marriage (3rd wife, Edith)
Oregon Statesman, 4 Apr 1973, p. 33 – Obituary (3rd wife, Edith) |
| WHC Materials |
M3 1966-001 Mill Records
M3 1978-004-0004 Mill Photo |
