and half-sister to Ed and Mike Bauer. Character killed in explosion in September 1984. Hope Bauer Spaulding (Elvera Roussel), married Alan Spaulding in February 1980, written out in November 1983. Mike Bauer (Don Stewart), written out in September 1984. Ed Bauer (Mart Hulswit until August 28, 1981; Peter Simon, September 1, 1981 until September 11, 1984, and again from April 2, 1986, until end of decade; Richard Van Vleet, September 24, 1984 until March 21, 1986). Kelly Nelson (John Wesley Shipp), Ed's godson, introduced February 1980, character last seen and actor last aired on January 26, 1984, written out, last mentioned in story line in November 1984 (by Dr. Claire Ramsey) Rick Bauer (Phil MacGregor, November 1982 until May 1983; Michael O'Leary, May 26, 1983 until end of decade), Ed and Leslie's SORASed son. Michelle Bauer (Rachel Miner – February 23, 1989 to June 13, 1995; Rebecca Budig – November 30, 1995 to November 4, 1998; (Bethany) Joie Lenz (currently known as Bethany Joy Galeotti) – November 5, 1998 to October 4, 2000; Nancy St. Alban – October 27, 2000 to November 22, 2005; July 2, 3 & 13, 2009; September 17, 2009). Ed's biological daughter with Dr. Claire Ramsey, adopted by Maureen, born November 1985. Rita Stapleton Bauer (Lenore Kasdorf), Ed's third wife, written out in July 1981. Johnny Bauer (James Goodwin, Fall 1986 until end of decade), Ed and Mike's second cousin once removed, third cousin to Rick. Lacey Bauer (Zoe Trilling) 1987. Johnnys younger sister. Jack and Lainie's daughter. Jack and Lainie Bauer, 1988 (Alan North) & (Teri Keane). Jack was Otto and Myra's only child. Johnny and Lacey Bauer's parents. Mike and Ed's 1st cousin once removed. Otto and Myra Bauer, talked about but not seen in 1986. Jack's parents. Papa Frederich Bauer's late brother and sister-in-law. Mentioned again in 1996. Karl and Alice Bauer. Talked about but not seen in 1986. The late Mary Bauers' parents. Late brother and sister-in-law of Papa Frederich and Otto Bauer. Mentioned again in 1996. Douglas and Ellen Bauer, talked about in 1986, but not seen. Late brother and sister-in-law of Papa Frederich, Otto and Carl Bauer. They had no children. Mentioned again in 1996. Dr. Meredith Reade Bauer (Nicolette Goulet, July 1987 until June 1989), Fletcher Reade's sister and Rick's wife; written out. Bill Bauer (Ed Bryce, August 3 to 8, 1983), character killed by Eli Sims. Meta Bauer