Celebrating Over 90 Years of Service
Starting a business in the 1930’s could have been viewed as risky, but Arthur Baue and his partner Clarence Hackmann saw it differently. They settled in St. Charles and began a legacy of service to others.
Learn how we help families create unique services that honor a life. We encourage you to talk with us and your loved ones about your wishes, and how you want to be remembered.
Baue History
1935
Starting a business in the 1930’s could have been viewed as risky, but Arthur Baue and his partner Clarence Hackmann saw it differently. They settled in St. Charles and began a legacy of service to others.
March 31, 1935 Arthur C. Baue and his partner Clarence Hackmann open their first funeral home at 326 North Sixth St. under the name of “Hackmann-Baue”.
1949
This beautiful home in the historic district of St. Charles served as the Baue family home from 1949 to the early 1970’s and has become a landmark in St. Charles. A large chapel and additional rooms were added in the late 1960’s to accommodate the growing population of St. Charles.
1950
Arthur Baue brings first chapter of The Salvation Army to St. Charles.
1960
David Baue (2nd generation) and Fred Newman purchase St. Charles Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
1972
Baue O’Fallon purchased in 1972. Formerly known as the Keithly-Davis Funeral Home and the Baue-Davis Funeral Home.
1996
Silver & Gold 60+ Club is founded.
1999
Baue Funeral & Memorial Center and Flower & Gift Shop open.
2008
John Devaney (4th generation) joins the family business.
2013
2013 - D. Paul Baue, brother to Lisa A. Baue (3rd generation) rejoins the family business as a manager of the Baue Funeral and Memorial Center.
2013 - Baue Monuments and Markers is established.
2013 - The Center for Hope & Healing is founded.
2015
Care & Cremation Center opens, this facility is one of the finest in our region. It was designed to facilitate the family’s participation in all aspects of disposition.
2020
The pandemic was a particularly challenging time for the funeral service industry. As the world faced immense loss, we worked tirelessly to find ways to support our community while adhering to safety restrictions. We adapted by offering outdoor visitations, rotating family groups to allow them time with their loved ones, hosting outdoor services with radio station access, and providing webcasting services to ensure families could still connect and honor their loved ones.
2024
Expansion of St. Charles Memorial Gardens,
Columbarium Suite with glass front niches.
HERE'S TO THE
Next 90 Years
Baue has a rich history, and we remain committed to serving our community. Our mission remains unchanged, and the next chapter of our story is still unfolding. Many exciting things are yet to come.
