Charles Russell Bauer

February 24, 1937 - May 9, 2016

Charles (Chuck) Russell Bauer, 79, of Lansing passed away on May 9, 2016. Born in Hastings on February 24, 1937, Chuck was an intellectually brilliant man whose contributions have benefitted the safety and protection of us all. An Army veteran, Chuck began his career working in an underground bunker for the Department of Defense during the Cold War. Once discharged, Chuck joined the Hastings Police Department then later moved to and joined the Albuquerque Police Department. Upon returning to Michigan in the mid 1960s, Chuck was employed by the Department of Natural Resources to work on electronic communications. His work with the DNR led to the position of Director of Emergency Medical Systems for the State of Michigan. As part of an elite group working with the US government and NASA, Chuck made significant contributions toward the development of emergency satellite communications – known as 911 today – and visited every state in the US to establish 911 centers. His notable work led to an opportunity to design and develop the University of Michigan Medical Center communication system. Chuck’s final career focus was with the Lansing Police Department as the Director of 911 for metro Lansing. Chuck was also a devoted member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. Chuck is survived by his daughter Kristen, son Guy, and brothers Ronald and Timothy. There will be no services. In lieu of flowers, donations will support the UMCCC Cancer Center Fund. Checks may be made payable to “University of Michigan” and sent to Medical Development, 1000 Oakbrook Dr., Suite 100, Ann Arbor, MI 48104-6815. You may also call 734-764-6777 or visit the website http://victors.us/charlesrbauer to make your gift.