Eugene "Red" Wallace Hauer

He was born February 8, 1932, in Wausau, to the late John and Anna (Conrad) Hauer. After graduating, Eugene joined the National Guard and served for over 30 years.  He valued serving his county the achieved the rank of Sergeant. He fell in love with Barbara Schave after meeting her on a blind date at the circus in Marathon Park. They were married at St. Anne Catholic Church on April 18, 1959. While raising their three boys, Eugene worked for Wausau Hotel, Hoffer Glass, Wausau Concrete, and finally, Wickes Lumber for over 20 years.  As a lifelong resident of Wausau, Eugene loved his community and took great pride in volunteering during his later years.  He was with the Wausau Emergency Police for 23 years and also was a loved crossing guard at Franklin Elementary School's for 14 years until he finally retired at 90 years old. He was a member of the American Legion Montgomery-Plant-Dudley Post 10. Among many hobbies, Eugene especially enjoyed puzzles and golfing at the Legion. 

 Survivors include his three sons, Tim (Melissa) of Verona, Todd (Reyne) of Wausau, and Terry (Karen) of Balsam Lake; nine grandchildren, Erin, Anne (Shane), Tess, Maddie, Jordan (Shelby), Alysson, Johnny (Amanda), Christopher (Amy), and Kalyn (Dustin); and seven great-grandchildren, Scarlett, Marshall, Lucy, Jack, Briggs, Casey, and Remington. Eugene is preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Hauer; twin brother, Daniel; brother, Henry; and sisters, Henrietta Bertolotti and Georgianna Werner.