Rudy Bauser

Rudolph “Rudy” Bauser, 96 of Gig Harbor, WA passed away Peacefully on September 20, 2026. He was born on February 24, 1930 in Chicago IL to the late Eugene and Anna Bauser.

Rudy attended DePaul University, where he earned his Bachelors degree in business in 1955. He played basketball for DePaul’s coach Ray Meyer for two years and ended his college career as coach Meyer’s secretary. He was also part of the team that won the City of Chicago High School Basketball Championships in 1948. 

Rudy had a successful career in publishing for over 40 years before retiring in 1999. He served as publisher of Vision and La Revista Latino Americana. He served as past President of the Mid-America Chapter of the International Advertising Association. 

Rudy proudly served his country in the Korean War, attaining the rank of Sargent. He was honorably discharged in 1953 at Fort Sheridan. In Recognition of his service he was awarded the ROK Ambassador for Peace Medal. 

Throughout his life, Rudy called several places home. He lived in Chicago until the age of 26, followed by 12 years in New York City and Stamford, Connecticut, before settling in Barrington, Illinois, where he lived for 33 years. In later years he made his home in Gig Harbor, Washington, where he attended St. Nicholas Catholic Church, and was an active member of the FR. John A. Walsh Council of the Knights of Columbus at St. Monica Parish in Mercer Island, Washington.

Rudy was married for 56 years to Marilyn until her passing on December 22, 2016. Rudy will be deeply missed by his children Kathryn “ Katie” Hoffman, Amy (Mark) Tarlton, John (Mechelle) Bauser; grandsons Owen Day, Alex Tarlton, Jack Tarlton, Toby Bauser and Antonio Schiaffino and his sister Beverly (James) Callahan.

Visitation will be held on Friday, October 16, 2026 from 9:30 AM until the funeral mass at 10:30 AM at Saint Anne Catholic Church, 120 Ela St., Barrington, IL 60010. Burial with military honors will follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Barrington.