Gail A. (Griffin) Bauer, 74, of Grand Rapids, MN, passed away Monday, January 20, 2014 in Grand Itasca Hospital. She was born December 9, 1939 in Ellendale, ND to Noble and Erma (Theede) Griffin. She received her BS in Education from Ellendale State Teachers College in 1960. Gail married William "Bill" Bauer on June 6, 1961 in Ellendale, ND. She taught high school English in Jamestown and Grand Forks, ND. They moved to Edina, MN where she enjoyed a successful career as a Sales Manager for Flour City Packaging Corp. They retired to Grand Rapids in 1994. She was a member of Community Presbyterian Church and the Mesaba Chapter #211 Order of The Eastern Star. Gail loved to read and appreciated the beauty of nature every day from her picture window on Pokegama Lake. She was a diverse musician who enjoyed the splendor of great music. She was preceded in death by her parents. Gail is survived by her husband, William Bauer; Son, Steve Bauer of Edina, MN; grandson, Christopher Bauer; granddaughter, Abigail Bauer; four nieces and one nephew. Memorial Service: 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 24, 2014 at the Community Presbyterian Church. Gathering of friends 1 hour prior to the service. Interment will be held in the Spring in Ellendale, ND. Arrangements by Andrews-Libbey Funeral Home, 520 N.E. 2nd Ave, Grand Rapids. See online family guestbook at www.andrews-libbeyfh.com. Memorials are preferred.