Gerald D. Bauer

Gerald D. Bauer, age 81 of Jonesboro, died Saturday, December 15, 2018 in the Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. He was born April 14, 1937 in Jonesboro, the son of Roy R. and Stella (Tomlinson) Bauer. Gerald 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 nephews; great-great nieces and nephews; 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 brother, Roy Bauer. Gerald proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was retired from Choate Mental Health where he worked as a technician and laundry supervisor. He was a member of the Anna Moose Lodge for many years. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 18, 2018 in the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Jonesboro with R.W. McAlister officiating. Interment will be in the Ebenezer Cemetery in Jonesboro. Graveside military rites will be conducted by the Carroll P. Foster Post #3455 of the V.F.W. in Anna and the Illinois Army National Guard Military Honor Team of Marion. Friends may call from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Monday, December 17, 2018 in the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Jonesboro. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois or the American Cancer Society. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Visitation Service Monday, December 17, 2018,4:00PM-7:00PM Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Homes 800 Public Square Jonesboro, IL 62952 Memorial/Funeral Service Tuesday, December 18, 2018,11:00AM Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Homes 800 Public Square Jonesboro, IL 62952 Cemetery Service Tuesday, December 18, 2018,12:00PM Ebenezer Cemetery 1205 Ebenezer Church Road Jonesboro, IL 62952