Oscar Bauerle

Oscar Bauerle, 93, of Whitman, formerly of Brockton for 50 years, died June 13, 2022. Born in Poland, of German descent, he was a son of the late Christian and Elisabeth (Sager) Bauerle. He was a retired cook and baker for United Airlines and was a longtime member of Temple Baptist Church. Oscar loved animals and enjoyed baking for others and hosting visitors at his home.

Oscar was the husband of the late Lilli (Kirsch) Bauerle; father of Elinore Diggs and her husband Leonard of Maryland, Gisela Bauerle of Whitman, and Ingrid Haertlein and her husband Gregory of Abington; grandfather of Stephen Diggs and Leonard Diggs III; brother of Maria Rose and Gertrude Japke, both of Germany, and the late Magdalena, Else, Heinrich, Alfred, and Jacob; brother-in-law of Bruno Kirsch and his wife Lucy of Brookline; and an uncle of many nieces and nephews.

All are welcome to calling hours Friday, June 17th from 4-8 p.m. in Waitt Funeral Home, 850 North Main St., Brockton, his funeral Saturday, June 18th at 9:30 a.m. in Temple Baptist Church, 540 Manley St., West Bridgewater, and interment following at Knollwood Memorial Park, Canton. Face masks would be appreciated. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Temple Baptist Church, 540 Manley St., West Bridgewater, MA 02379 or American Parkinson Disease Association, 85 East Concord St., Ground Floor, Boston, MA 02118.

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