Robin Jo Bauer , age 60, a lifelong resident of Stockton, died on Friday evening, October 13 ^th when his Rhino utility vehicle turned over on him on wet pavement. Robin was born on April 8, 1957 to Donna G. (Bauer) Dougherty and Robert H. Bauer. He was the middle of three kids. His sister Fawn lives in WA with her husband Chuck, and his brother Jay lives in Stockton with his wife Kim.

In 1997 he met the love of his life, Janet Amiling. Janet was a perfect match for Robin's quick wit and sense of adventure.

Robin lived life with gusto. He worked hard; he played hard. He was also one of the most giving people you ever met. He always had time to help someone out.

From an early age, Robin was always taking things apart; then putting them back together…skills he would put to use the rest of his life. There was not a person he met that did not benefit from his giving nature and his ability to fix most anything.

As a kid, Robin loved sports and played baseball, football, and wrestling. Later in life sports were traded for fast cars, motorcycles and snowmobile adventures with many of his best friends. He still enjoyed hunting and supported Janet's searches for wild morels and asparagus.

Robin started his own business, Bauer's Refrigeration in 1992 which took him into businesses across Jo Daviess, Carroll, Stephenson and Dubuque Counties. He knew the gravel back roads of the area like the back of his hand. He loved the work he did and especially enjoyed interacting with the people he worked for.

Everyone, young and old, who met Robin fell in love with him. He was always smiling and was quick to give a hug. His many nieces and nephews, both blood related and not, as well as his step kids Devean and Blake are mourning the loss of their favorite, fun-loving uncle.

People were drawn to him because he was a great storyteller and could remember the craziest details from events years ago.

He was an amazing son, and lovingly cared for his father Bob Bauer until his death in 2009, and still continued to care daily for his mother Donna.

So many people loved this man and will miss him so much. Robin you will always have my heart ~ Janet.

A visitation will be Saturday, October 21 at the Hermann Funeral Home from 3:00 to 7:00 pm. The funeral service will be held Sunday, October 22 at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Stockton at 1:30 pm with visitation beginning at 12:30 pm. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established.