SPARTA, David Willard Baue, 67, of Sparta, passed away at 2:46 A.M. Saturday, February 19, 2011, at Midwest Regional Medical Center in Zion, IL. David was born April 14, 1943 in Sparta, Illinois the son of William Edward Baue and Mae Alice (Hill) Baue. He married Carolyn Hill on March 11, 1961 in Sparta, IL. David was a mechanic for Oakley Emergency Service, Inc. He was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Sparta, IL-Mo Antique Engine Club, and a Pressman for Union Local #386. David is survived by his wife Carolyn Baue of Sparta; two daughters, Barb Baue of St. Louis, MO and Jackie Lindenberg of Steeleville, IL; four granddaughters, Jennifer Lindenberg of Cape Girardeau, MO, Heather Lindenberg of Steeleville, IL, Erin Javurek of High Ridge, MO, and Kristen Javurek of Cape Girardeau, MO; three brothers, Eddie Baue of Indianapolis, IN, Robert Baue of Sparta, IL, and Jim Baue of Sparta, IL; along with several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends; and a special canine companion, Baleigh Jo. David was preceded in death by his Parents; one sister, Margaret Wiley; and one brother, George A. Baue. David was so proud of his granddaughters for their accomplishments. Jenny is a RNBSN at Cape Girardeau, Heather is attending Graduate School, Erin is in nutrition at St. Louis Community College and Kristen is attending Southeast Missouri State in Biology. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 22, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. at Calvary Baptist Church in Sparta with Rev. Tim McIntyre officiating. Burial will follow at Caledonia Cemetery in Sparta. Visitation will be held at Calvary Baptist Church, Sparta on Monday from 5 to 8 pm and on Tuesday from 7 am until 11 am. Services are under auspicies of Wilson's Funeral Home, Steeleville. Memorials may be made to the Family for Medical Expenses or St. Jude's Children Hospital.