Christian C. Bauge, 73, died at his Seaview residence on October 23, 2011. The son of Vernon and Cathleen (Conger) Bauge, he was born in Oregon City, Oregon on January 24, 1938. Chris spent part of his youth growing up on the Peninsula where members of his extended family resided. Throughout his life, though employed, married and raising his family, Chris' heart seldom strayed from the Peninsula. His family and friends gathered on October 29, 2011 at the Peninsula Church Center to remember him and he will be buried at Lone Fir Cemetery in Long Beach. His guestbook is available at www.penttilaschapel.com.