Stephen A. Bauman

Stephen Arthur “Steve” Bauman aged 76, born September 15th, 1945, passed away on December 16th, 2021 at his home in Woodbridge, Virginia. Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota to the late Robert Arthur and Stella Avis Good Bauman, beloved husband of Jeanne Bauman for over 39 years. Father to Olivia, Robert (Dianne), and John (Mariah). Loving “Papa” of Isabella and Gervacio. Brother to Patricia Bauman and (Chuck Liddle) loved Uncle and Great Uncle of many. Steve graduated from Southwest High School in 1963, he then with his best friend Corey Colehour, went to the University of North Dakota, where he was on the wrestling team and a manager of their football team. In January 1968, Steve graduated with a Bachelors of Education in English and minor in Physical Education. His plan was to teach English and become a wrestling coach. But God had other plans. During college Steve was commissioned into the United States Army. While in the Army he was assigned to their Artillery Branch. It was while he was at Fort Sill in Oklahoma, he met another best friend, and Godfather to his children, William “Willy” LaSorsa. The two created many stories together including the idea to voluntarily serve in Vietnam. While in Vietnam, Steve led an artillery battery and was awarded many honors including “Best Artillery Battery in Vietnam”. After Vietnam, Steve went onto many assignments. He served in Korea, earned his Master’s degree in English from Indiana University (1975), and taught plebe English and British Literature at West Point to name a few. However, it was as a single parent (Olivia) while at Command and General Staff College Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, Steve met the love of his life Jeanne Nickell. They married on April 21st 1982 and had two children together Robert and John. Following over 20 years in the Army, Steve retired from the military as a Lieutenant Colonel and went on to pursue a career at Marriott International in Human Resources. While at Marriott Steve quickly made an impact on his colleagues, helped the company create their performance review system, acted as a liaison between Marriott and numerous Universities’ hospitality departments, served as a Meyers Briggs Guru, and was featured on the cover page of the magazine, “Diversity Inc.”. After 25 plus years at Marriott International Steve retired as Vice President of Global Learning Deployment (April 2015). Not only did Steve have an admirable career, during that time, he balanced his work through helping the community. Steve was a former Cub Scout Leader for Pack 1936 (1992 – 1998) which helps develop young boys and teach them the basics of Scout life. This included taking groups of over 30 boys to summer camps, leading monthly meetings, and coming up with fun songs all while keeping the boys engaged in Scouting. Later in life he would go on to serve the Church as a Sunday School Teacher and Alpha Course Leader. In early 2015, Steve was diagnosed with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF). However, Steve was a fighter, after being placed on the transplant list within two weeks he received news of a donor match. Steve was very adamant the disease would not slow him down. Over the past 6 plus years Steve lived by getting out on the golf course, meeting with friends, caring for his grandchildren with his wife, and his devotion to God. Steve will be remembered for the lives he influenced, careers he helped shape, and guidance to all willing to listen. No matter the situation, Steve would like to remind us all, “God’s in Charge”. His life is a true testament to that motto and his friends and family have been blessed to have known him. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday January 29 at 2:00 pm, All Saints’ Church, 14851 Gideon Drive, Woodbridge, Virginia 22192. In lieu of flowers, contributions to any of the following charities: Tunnels to Towers Foundation, Society of Anglican Missionaries and Senders (SAMS USA), or Knights of Heroes would be appreciated. Interment at Arlington National Cemetery to be determined. Memorial service livestream: https://youtu.be/x61bVUY-XUM

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Stephen A. Bauman

December 16, 2021