Bauer, Vivian A. (nee Walters), asleep in Jesus, Sunday, December 7, 2025, at the age of 96.  She was born in St. Louis, a daughter of George and Dean (nee Weber) Walters.  Vivian was the Head Cook for many years at St. John's Lutheran School, Ellisville and held numerous other jobs.

She was the beloved wife of the late George W. Bauer, who preceded her in death September 17,2007; dear mother of Dennis "Dennie" (Jackie) Bauer; Jeff "Chip" Bauer, and the late Marlene (Bob survives) Muir; loving grandmother of Jason Muir, Tim (Kris) Bauer, Tom (Cindy) Bauer, Travis (Cheryl) Bauer; proud great-grandmother of Matthew and Nathan Muir, and Jacob, Mason, Kylie, Kendall, Tessa, and Dane Bauer; dear sister of Arlene (late Leemon) Storie, and Ronald Steffan; plus numerous nieces, nephews, and many extended family and friends.  Vivian was preceded in death by her husband, parents, sisters Mary Palmer, Betty (late Jim) Bauer, Delores (Darrell survives) Balleydier, and a brother Ralph (Jean survives) Steffan.

Services:  Funeral service at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 955 Highway 109, Wildwood, Monday, December15, 2025,10:30 a.m. Interment Bellerive Gardens. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Backstopper's or St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Wildwood . Services under the direction of the SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory, 14960 Manchester Road at Holloway, Ballwin. The family will receive friends at the church prior to services from 9:30 to 10:30 am. Friends may sign the family's on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.