John E. Bauer, 67, of Cincinnati, died Monday, Dec. 28, 2009. He was born March 27, 1942 the son of John W. and Catherine A. Bauer.

He was preceded in death by his father.

Mr. Bauer is survived by his wife, Mary Ellen Bauer; his mother; nine brothers, Rodger (Jeannie), Dan (Bonna), Joe (Carol), Fred (Marlene), Carl (Linda), Tom (Barb), Greg (Lisa), David (Debbie) and Saul (Tammy) Bauer; four sisters, Mary (Dwight) Mitchell, Sister Cathy Bauer OSB, Chris (Joe) Stamper and Gina (Blaine) Scarberry and many nieces, nephews, family members and friends.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held Dec. 31 at St. Mary Church in Bethel.

Interment at St. Louis Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to St. Mary Church Building Fund, 3398 Ohio Pike, Bethel, Ohio 45106.

E.C. Nurre Funeral Home served the family.