HOLLIS, N.Y. — Garth Frederick Bauer passed away July 3, 2023. He was born Jan. 3, 1966. 

Preceded in death by his father Ross Bauer of Weyauwega, Wisc. and his grandparents Melvin and Ruth Nuss of Great Bend.

Survivors include his wife Lamia Meliana and son Youssef Bauer of Hollis, New York; mother Kathryn Nuss of Tangiers, Morocco; brothers Christopher Bauer of Brooklyn, New York, Randy Carl of Scottsdale, Ariz. Khalil Soodi of Granada, Spain and Abdelaziz Soodi of Tangiers, Morocco; brother-in-law Ahmed Meliana of Hollis, New York; sisters Yasmina Soodi of Tangiers, Morocco and Mary Mann of Manawa, Wisc.; Uncle Fred Nuss and Candace Nuss of Hoisington, Kan.; aunts, Barbara Nuss and Joanne Nuss of Great Bend, Kan.

Garth loved his family and friends, Enjoyed listening to music, eating various foods, watching classic movies and going fishing.

Despite his physical challenges, Garth was an inspiration with his positive attitude.

He was laid to rest at Forest Green Park Cemetery, Morganville, New Jersey.

Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Sept. 2, 2023