Walter Baureis

Obituary of Walter John Baureis

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Baureis, Walter John, 96, of Cape May, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2018 at The Pines of Davidson, Davidson, NC, with family members at his side. He was born in Newark, NJ to the late Edward Baureis and the late Caroline Kull Baureis. He graduated from Madison High School and began working at Picatinny Arsenal as a machinist. He served as a WWII sailor stationed at Hilo, HI and Midway Island. After retiring as an aerospace engineer for Kearfott Corporation, he managed a machine shop in Pinellas Park, FL before returning to NJ. Settling in Cape May, NJ, he was active in several senior association. He enjoyed working in his garden, walking his Scottish terrier, and his weekly trips to Atlantic City. A life-long golfer, his enthusiasm for sports included softball, bowling, and dancing. An avid do-it-yourselfer, Walt was an accomplished handyman. He was predeceased by his parents, brother George Baureis, his sister Viola Rondeau, and his beloved wife, Agnes. He is survived by his children Maryellen (David) Howard, Elizabeth (Marshall) Kohnen, and Thomas (Karla) Baureis; his grandchildren Christine, Thomas, John, Cindy, Jackie, Kristen, Amanda and Keegan; and great-grandchildren Tiernan and Nathan. A Funeral Service was held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, December 20, 2018 at Cavin-Cook Funeral Home, in Mooresville, NC. Interment will be held on January 4, 2019 at 11:00 am at the Cape May County Veterans Cemetery, Cape May Court House, NJ. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to "Welcome Home Veterans," at 165 N. Main Street, Mooresville, NC, 28115. Cavin-Cook Funeral Home & Crematory, Mooresville, is serving the Baureis family. Condolences may be made to the family at www.cavin-cook.com and www.EvoyFuneralHome.com.
Thursday
20
December

Visitation at Main Service

10:00 am - 11:00 am
Thursday, December 20, 2018
Cavin Cook Funeral Home
494 East Plaza Drive
Mooresville, North Carolina, United States
Thursday
20
December

Funeral Service

11:00 am
Thursday, December 20, 2018
Cavin Cook Funeral Home
494 East Plaza Drive
Mooresville, North Carolina, United States

Final Resting Place

Cape May County Veteran's Cemetery
127 Crest Haven Rd
CMCH, New Jersey, United States
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