Bauer, Les, of St. Charles, Missouri, died on Monday, October 17, 2011 at the age of 79. Dearest husband of the late Beverly Bauer NEE: McCruden; dear son of the late Alphonse and Viola Bauer; devoted father of Leslie (Kevin) Monahan and Stacy (Marcus) Boyer; beloved grandfather of Connor Monahan; dear brother of Gerald Bauer and the late Shirley McCormick; beloved uncle, cousin and friend to many. Les was employed as a Production Scheduler with McDonnell Douglas for 40 years. After retiring from McDonnell Douglas, he worked at St. Louis Auto Auction for 20 years. Memorials may be made to American Heart Association.