Dean Edward Bauer

Dean Edward Bauer, 61, of Casper, Wyoming, passed away on Friday, May 2, 2025. Dean Bauer was born on March 26, 1964, in Casper, Wyoming, to Jean A. Applebeck and Jack E. Dowler. Dean was the oldest child of six other siblings. Dean is survived by his wife, Jayme Bauer of Casper, son Brian Bauer (Irene) of Casper, son Kevin Bauer (Elizabeth) of Evansville, granchildren Brooke Taylor, Brittney Bauer, David Bauer, Jack Bauer, and Anthony Bauer. He is also survived by his stepmother Earlene Dowler of North Dakota, brother Ron Dowler of Casper, brother Raymond Dowler of Casper, sister Karen Dowler-Henderson of Mills, brother Fred Baker of North Dakota, sister Shawna Dowler of North Dakota, brother Mike Dowler of Michigan and numerous nieces and nephews. Dean was preceded in death by his mother Jean Kohl (Applebeck), his father Jack Dowler, his adoptive stepfather Robert Bauer, and another stepfather George Kohl III.

Dean will always be remembered for his sweet, gentle demeanor. He loved watching baseball and football any chance he got. He was a lover of all dogs and always talked about his latest companion, his black lab/great dane mix. Dean grew up in Casper with his dad, stepmother, and siblings until around the age of four, then he moved to California to live with his mother and stepfather (Robert). Dean traveled back to Casper, on a few occasions, to visit his dad. stepmom, and siblings. His siblings have fond memories of Dean being a wonderful, fun older brother. His sister, Karen, remembers him being an outstanding man that overcame many obstacles in his life with no complaints ever. He always had a smile on his face. His brother, Raymond, remembers him being a great brother that he will miss dearly. His brother, Ron, has fond memories of Dean pulling him around in a wagon for hours at a time and being carried on Dean's shoulders when he was young.

Dean graduated from Tennyson High School, in 1983, in Hayward, California, where he met his wife of the last thirty-nine years, Jayme. Dean moved back to Casper with his mom in 1984, but missed his high school sweetheart, Jayme. He called her on the phone in June 1984 to proclaim his love and propose to her. She told him to give her 24 hours to decide and she would return his call the next day with an answer. Jayme called Dean the next day, as promised, and told him yes she would marry him. Jayme then moved to Casper in July 1985 to live with Dean. Dean and Jayme had two boys together and raised their boys in Casper.

Dean was diagnosed with MS (Multiple Sclerosis) at the age of thirty-two in 1996 and struggled with his health after that. In 2020, Dean was admitted to Shepherd of the Valley nursing home and was cared for by many nurses and CNAs who all loved Dean as much as his family did. In March 2025, Dean had to undergo a serious surgery that took a while to heal from due to his other health conditions. After the surgery, Dean struggled to return to his old self and then at the end of April, Dean suffered from a stroke that shortly thereafter took his life. Dean spent his last couple of days being cared for by the wonderful staff at Central Wyoming Hospice. Dean will be greatly missed by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him.

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