Ernest A. Gauer

WATERVILLE – Ernest A. Gauer, 85, passed away unexpectedly Monday in Waterville.

He was predeceased by his mother and father, Helen and Ernest L. Gauer, his sisters Marlene and Helen, and his wife Patricia, who passed in 2009.

He is survived by his children: Paul Gauer and his wife Hope, Karen Bulley and her husband Mark, along with four grandchildren, Paige, Josh, Taylor and Gunner.

Ernest was born in Madison, Conn. and attended Hand High and Colby College. He also received his Masters from USM. He retired with the rank of Captain from the USAF and was stationed at length in Japan.

Ernest was a loved and well respected teacher for Waterville Jr. High for over 25 years, where he shared his vast knowledge of U.S. History. He also shared his workforce talents with Hathaway, Dunham’s, Laverdiers and Duratherm.

“Ernie” enjoyed golfing at Natanis, gardening, and traveling the country with Patricia, who he married in 1966. More recently he formed many friendships at the Waterville Elks Lodge.

Graveside service will be held Nov. 17, at 1 p.m., at the Maine Veterans Cemetary (Mount Vernon Rd) in Augusta.

A Service of Veilleux and Redington Funeral Home, 8 Elm St., Waterville, Maine 04901. (207) 872-7676.

In Lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Vassalboro Public Library or the Waterville Elks Lodge