BAUDER, Wayne Franklin - b. November 30, 1959 - d. July 5, 2020

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Wayne Franklin Bauder, age 60, of Joplin, Missouri, passed away on July 5, 2020 at his home after a sudden illness.  He was born November 30, 1959 in Sedan, Kansas to Bennie and Audra Bauder.

Wayne grew up in Elk Falls, Kansas and graduated from West Elk High School in Howard, Kansas in 1977.  He then attended Coffeyville Junior College in Coffeyville, Kansas.  He moved to Joplin, Missouri in 1981 and worked for Montgomery Ward in the automotive department.  He later opened Joplin Bike and Fitness on Main Street which he enjoyed operating for several years.  Most recently, he was working for Roper Honda in the parts department.

Wayne was very active with the youth department at North Joplin Christian Church and most recently had been attending Forest Park Baptist Church.  He enjoyed his time taking the youth to concerts and getting to know them.  He loved riding his bikes, both pedal-powered and motorcycles.  He also had a passion for model airplanes. 

Survivors include his wife of 35 years, Diana Bauder; his son, Benjamin (Carly Moskalski) Bauder of Joplin, Missouri; his daughter, Angela (Brandon) Henning of Duenweg, Missouri; and grandchildren, Riley, Audra, Alaina, and Scarlett.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, July 18, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. at the Parker Mortuary Chapel with family and friends sharing.  The family will visit with friends following the service at the funeral home.  Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Parker Mortuary, 1502 S. Joplin Avenue, Joplin, Missouri 64804.

(taken from the Parker Mortuary Funeral Home website)