Stephen F. Bauer ’68

Stephen F. Bauer ’68, M.D., died February 22 at his home in Rochester, New York. He was diagnosed two and a half years ago with multiple myeloma. Stephen is survived by his wife of 40 years, Anne, daughter Erica, grandson Jack, mother Dorothy, and sister Patricia. He was predeceased by his father, Dr. Gerhard. Stephen grew up in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He was a graduate of the University of Michigan medical school (1972) and Harvard School of Public Health (1977). While at Dartmouth he rowed heavyweight crew for four years. Stephen started his career as a pediatrician in rural Maine to fulfill his dream of being a country doctor. After 10 years he moved to Rochester, where he specialized in developmental pediatrics. Stephen’s patients and families valued his clinical skills and compassionate care. He retired in 2017. Friends describe Stephen as a “man larger than life, full of joy and kindness.” He was a proud father and grandfather and a man of many interests. Stephen had a deep faith and was active in his church.