James Paul Bauer

Apr 13, 1945 -

Nov 24, 2021

On Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021, James Paul Bauer, passed away at his home in Sutton, Alaska, surrounded by loved ones.

Jim was born on April 13, 1945, in Mankato, Minn., to Carl Bauer and Viola (Hensel) Bauer. He moved to Alaska in 1966, and worked as a printer. In the early 1980s, Jim moved to Sutton; he was a talented craftsman and built his own home there. He operated his own print shop in Palmer called Valley Printing.

Jim was preceded in death by his wife, Jo Frisby; brother, Fred; and sister, Jeannie.

He is survived by his sons, Mark, Fred and Matt; stepdaughters, Heather and Carmen; and sisters, Terry and Barbara.