Joshua Chad Michael Bauer

Joshua Bauer was born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska. He attended Grace Abbott Elementary, Kiewit Middle School, and Millard North High School his Freshman year before transferring to Millard South High School to enroll in AFJROTC, from where he graduated in 2022. He considered joining the Marines out of High School, because he wanted to be a part of a brotherhood. Ultimately, because of his desire to help people, he pursued becoming a firefighter at Boys Town Volunteer Fire Department. He enjoyed the opportunity to learn, and grow, and build his compassion for others. Unfortunately, it was not meant to be, but he remained very fond of that experience. He was on a journey to discover himself and finally landed a job at Fiserv working in a different department than his dad. When he'd run into his dad in the hallway his immediate reaction was to go in for a hug, and his dad always had to remind him, “Not at work son.” He loved the crew he worked with and was especially excited to get forklift certified. He always did have a thing for anything on wheels! He was with Fiserv for a year and a half before an incredible opportunity opened up for him with Jacobs. It was a complete God thing for him to meet the right person, Brook, who saw Josh for who he was and hired him along with his best friend Mark in November 2024. As a Civil Engineer Inspector there he fell in love with the job and working in the field. He developed friendships with the people he worked for, and those he worked with, out in the field. Growing up Josh loved spending time with his friends in the neighborhood, riding his bike, riding his skateboard, and coming home covered in muck from their excursions to the creek. He always brought home countless rocks and told stories of the critters he would find and want to keep. His time indoors was spent with his friends on Xbox. He had a love for soccer and played goalie in his youth. Once he reached driving age, his dad bought him a yellow 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser, which he immediately and appropriately named Sheila. From there he made many friends in the Toyota offroad community. He was constantly upgrading and adding accessories. Yellow became his favorite color. He also had an affinity for cars and would go to car meets with his best friends. Soon after, he developed a love for motorcycles, and immediately started looking for a bike, especially anything yellow. Once he had his first bike he was hooked and managed to make friends anywhere he went. He was excited when he found the yellow 2009 R1 50th Anniversary. He loved that bike and felt a part of a community with the group of riders that became fast friends. His life was well lived, he was well loved, and he will be greatly missed. We take comfort in his faith and belief in the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He has known the Lord his whole life and was baptized on July 6th, 2014 at the age of 10. He has been bold and courageous in sharing his faith with everyone and that is his testimony. He genuinely loved and cared for anyone he would meet, offering a kind word, listening ear, and giving advice. He truly loved reaching people through laughter, sarcasm, voice impersonations, and shenanigans. That's our Joshua. We love and miss you, our sweet boy. Mom and Dad Joshua Chad Michael Bauer, 21, of Omaha, passed away 4/6/25. Preceded in death by brother Dane Bauer (miscarriage). Survived by parents Chad and Denise Bauer of Omaha, brother Brandon Kennedy of Omaha, grandparents Phyllis Barton of Omaha, Ron Werner (Patsy Nolting-deceased) of Red Oak, TX, Avis Arps of Fremont, NE, and David Bauer of Lincoln, NE, and many loving aunts, uncles, great aunts, great uncles, cousins and friends. Celebration of life service 10:30 AM Tuesday, at Grace Fellowship Church, 1211 S. 211th St, Elkhorn, NE 68022. Visitation Monday from 4-7 PM at the church. Private interment. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Millard South High School AFJROTC or the Boystown Fire Department. A livestream of Joshua's service will be available at facebook.com/GraceFellowshipOmaha

Joshua Chad Michael Bauer

February 7, 2004 - April 6, 2025