Linda Sassaman Bauer

1942-2022

Linda Bauer (nee Sassaman) was born in Allentown, PA, on November 27th, 1942 to Maurice and Helen Sassaman. She lived most of her life in Grosse Pointe Woods, MI. Linda passed away on November 11th, 2022 in Macomb Township, MI. A graduate of Grosse Pointe High School and Wayne State University, Linda studied organ, harp, and string bass. For most of her career, Linda served the congregation of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church in Grosse Pointe Farms as Organist, Music Director and Bell Choir Director. Linda was integral in installing a pipe organ at St. Paul and founded the church’s first bell choir. Linda was also a devout Christian, participating in multiple Bible studies and prayer groups. An intelligent woman, Linda never stopped learning, avidly reading, and taking French classes. She was tenacious and endured breast cancer treatments without a complaint. Linda loved to cheer on her children and grandchildren at their concerts, recitals, and games. Linda is predeceased by her mother, father, and brother (John Sassaman). She is survived by her children: Ron (Karen Anderson) of Scottsdale, AZ; Lisa (Bryant) Wade of Rochester Hills, MI; and Amy (Grant) Mendeljian of Prosper, TX, and her grandchildren: Lindsay, Brock, Cade, Carter, Caitlyn, Ryan and Reese. Visitation will take place at A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack Ave., Grosse Pointe Woods, MI on Sunday, December 11th from 2:00-8:00pm, as well as at St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church, 375 Lothrop, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI on Monday, December 12th from 9:30-10:30am. A memorial service will be held at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, 375 Lothrop, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI on Monday, December 12th at 10:30am. Interment will follow the service in the columbarium at the church. 

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