Bauer, Sylvan B., Sr. age 84, of Sartell, formerly of Anoka. Preceded in death by sons, Matthew and Daniel; 3 brothers and 1 sister. Survived by loving wife of 63 years, Shirley; children, Joseph (Mary), Sylvan Jr. (Wenda), Mark (Jan), Jay (Pat), Peter (Linda), Helen (Pat) Breslin, Paul (Madelyne), Mary (Ron) Kuntz, Father Stephan OSC, Stephanie (Dave) Stevens, Phillip (Karen), Patrick (Gloria), Rebecca (Todd) Orrock and Kevin; daughters-in-law, Patricia and Debra Bauer; 40 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren; brother, William; sister, Doreen Anderson; many other relatives & friends. Mass of Christian Burial Monday, 9 AM at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 3rd St. & 28th Ave., St. Cloud. Visitation Sunday, 4-7 PM, with a 6 PM rosary service at Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, W. Main St. & Branch Ave., Anoka. Interment Calvary Cemetery, Anoka. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Quiet Oaks Hospice House. Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home Anoka 763-421-0220