He was born on August 23rd in New Jersey and lived in California and Florida before moving to Tennessee 5 years ago. Throughout his life he had an intense passion for music and the drums and played with numerous bands from coast to coast.
He was preceded in death by his father, Christian H. Bauer, III.
He is survived by his mother, Dorothy Bauer; sisters, Catherine Bauer, Linda Black and husband Pat, Sharon Stoppiello and husband Pete and Kim Golden and husband Eric.
A Mass of celebration was held on Wednesday, February 22, 2012, at St. Jude Catholic church.
Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society.
Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, TN 37343.