Nicholas Allen "Nick" Bayer
May 26, 1979 ~ May 8, 2009

It is with heavy hearts that we announce our fellow teammate, Nike Bayer, age 29, of Ellsworth, passed away after a tragic accident on Friday, May 8, 2009. He was born in Red Wing, Minnesota on May 26, 1979, to Randy and Sandra (Hanson) Bayer. Nick loved the outdoors; especially fishing and hunting. He belonged to the Ellsworth Fire Department and the Ellsworth Hubbers baseball team. He loved baseball and football; with his favorite teams being the Minnesota Vikings and the Minnesota Twins. He loved spending time with his family and friends and being down at the Rush River.

Nick is survived by his parents, Randy and Sandy Bayer of Ellsworth; a sister, Tara (Ben) Huppert of Prescott; loving girlfriend, Dani Taplin of Ellsworth; maternal grandma, Marcella Hanson; a niece, Addyson Huppert; and further survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Harold and Delores Bayer; and maternal grandparent, Darwin Hanson.*

Please keep Nick's family and friends in your thoughts and prayers.
He will be greatly missed.

*Obituary infromation provided by Hill Funeral Home

Photos from the memorial tree planting on May 16th.