Gerald D. Bauer

Gerald D. Bauer

Gerald D. Bauer, 81, of Jonesboro, died Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018, at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. 

He was born on April 14, 1937, in Jonesboro, the son of Roy R. and Stella Tomlinson Bauer.

Mr. Bauer is survived by his sister, Alice Marie (Curley) McMillion of New Orleans, La.; nieces and nephews Donna McMillion, Scotty McMillion, Tina Rosselot, Paula Musgrove and Kevin Bauer; several great-nieces and great-nephews; great-great-nieces and nephews; a sister-in-law, Shirley Bauer of Jonesboro; close family friend Kristie McAlister of Jonesboro; other relatives and friends. 

He was preceded in death by his parents; and by a brother, Roy Bauer.

He served in the U.S. Army. He was retired from Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center in Anna, where he worked as a technician and laundry supervisor. He was a member of the Anna Moose Lodge for many years.

Funeral services were at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 18, at Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Jonesboro, with R.W. McAlister officiating. 

Interment was in the Ebenezer Cemetery in Jonesboro. Graveside military rites were conducted by Carroll P. Foster Post No. 3455 of the VFW in Anna and the Illinois Army National Guard military honor team of Marion. 

Memorials can be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois or the American Cancer Society. 

To view the obituary or to leave online condolences for the family, visit www.rendlemanhilemanfh.com.

Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Jonesboro was in charge of arrangements.

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