Kathleen F. Bauer

Kathleen F. (Kurtas) Bauer, age 71, wife of Gary E. Bauer of Lower Pottsgrove, Pennsylvania, passed away on Friday, June 27, 2025 in the comfort of her own home, surrounded by family. Born on June 6, 1954, in Pottstown, she was a daughter of the late Josephine A. "Josie" and James G. Kurtas. Kathy was a longtime member of St. Clare's Catholic Church, now St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish. She was deeply devoted to her faith and served her church community in many roles over the years, most notably as a teacher's assistant at St. Eleanor's Elementary School in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. In addition, she worked as a school secretary at St. Peter's Church in Pottstown, now St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish. She spent the last several years serving as a school-van driver for children. Together, Kathy and Gary raised three sons, devoting themselves fully to their upbringing and every aspect of their lives. Kathy committed her time and energy to her family, and she enjoyed creating cherished memories with her children and grandchildren, both at home, and at their shore house at Indian River Bay in Delaware. Kathy was present for many of her four grandchildren's school and sporting events, cheering them on from the sidelines. She was kind hearted and welcoming to all, whether it was family, friends or even kids in the neighborhood. Kathy strived to make sure everybody she encountered felt kindness and love. In addition to her loving husband of 44 years, Kathy is survived by her sons: David K. Bauer and his wife Stephanie, Brian K. Bauer and his wife Christine, and Michael K. Bauer and his wife Carlyle; grandchildren: Hayley (11), Noah (10), Elliana (9), and Zoe (6); and siblings: Johanna (Stephen) Owsiany, Barbara (Michael) Brasher, and James (Kathleen) Kurtas. She was preceded in death by a brother, Michael Kurtas. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Funeral Mass on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at 11:00 am at St. Teresa of Calcutta Church, 256 Swamp Pike, Schwenksville, PA. Interment will follow in the St. Aloysius Cemetery, Pottstown. Friends and family will be received from 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Monday evening, July 7, 2025 at the Cattermole-Klotzbach Funeral Home, 600 Washington Street, Royersford and from 10:00 - 10:45 am Tuesday morning, July 8, 2025, at the Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Kathy's name to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741, https://www.cancer.org/donate/memorial-giving.html. Arrangements are being handled by the Cattermole - Klotzbach Funeral Home. Condolences may be offered online at www.RoyersfordFuneralHome.com.

Kathleen F. Bauer

June 6, 1954 - June 27, 2025