Joanne L. Bauerle

Joanne L. Bauerle, age 77, of Forest Hill, MD, died on April 4, 2010 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, MD. Born in Omaha, NE, she was the daughter of the late Harry Miller and Margaret Winifred Buscher Peterson. She retired after 10 years with the U.S. Government where she worked as an administrative assistant. An avid bowler, she enjoyed playing bridge, shopping, vacationing to see her family, and most of all spending time with her family. She enjoyed helping others and was a member of St. Ignatius Catholic Church, and for many years, a member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in Aberdeen.

Mrs. Bauerle is survived by her husband, Donald G. Bauerle of Forest Hill, MD; sons, Michael S. Bauerle and wife, Terri Bergmeier-Bauerle of Soda Springs, ID and John D. Bauerle Sr. and wife, Caroline, of Hunt Valley, MD; daughter, Mary Ann Grafton and husband, Stacey, of Forest Hill, MD; brother, Jack R. Petersen of Bellevue, WA; and five grandchildren, Juliana C. Bauerle and John D. Bauerle Jr. of Hunt Valley, MD, Helen L. Grafton, Kathryn L. Grafton, and Alison L. Grafton, all of Forest Hill, MD.

Those who desire may contribute to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 8600 LaSalle Rd., Suite 314, Chester Building, Baltimore, MD 21286.