Frank J. Bauer Jr., 78, of Red Hook, New York, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2026, at Vassar Brothers Hospital in Poughkeepsie, New York.

Born on April 8, 1948, in Poughkeepsie, New York, he was the son of the late Frank J. Bauer Sr. and Dorothy Fitzpatrick Bauer.

Frank was a proud graduate of Arlington High School, Class of 1967. He went on to build a long and accomplished career in engineering and technical work. He began his career at IBM in East Fishkill, where he worked from 1968 to 1990, becoming a member of the IBM Quarter Century Club. He later continued his professional journey with E-Magin Corporation from 1990 until his retirement in 2010, contributing to development processes and fabrication of innovative OLED technologies. Following his retirement Frank went on to work as a school bus driver for the Rhinebeck Central School District.

On September 20th 1969 at Holy Trinity Church in Poughkeepsie, He married the former Nancy Best, together they shared over 57 years together, Mrs. Bauer survives at home.

Together, Frank and Nancy enjoyed R.V. traveling, especially to Cape Cod, where they spent time canoe sailing on the bay. Frank also enjoyed golfing.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his sister Janice M. Farley and husband Charles, his brother-in-law Dale A. Best, sister-in-law Doris Hummel and husband Ronald; nieces Sharon Farley, Yvonne Best and Sharon Fenwick and husband Dave and , nephews, Jason Farley, Daniel Best and wife Nancy, and Darren Hummel and wife Alexa, along with many great nieces and nephews.

He was also predeceased by a brother in law William Best.

Calling hours will be from 10 AM to 11 AM on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at Sweet's Funeral Home, 4365 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park, NY.

A service will take place at 11AM at the funeral home.

Interment will follow at the Community Mausoleum at Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery, Poughkeepsie, NY.

Arrangements are under the direction of Sweet's Funeral Home, Hyde Park.

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