Roger D. Bauer

ROGER D. BAUER, 81, of Evansville, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at his residence.

He was born to the late Henry and Onetia Bauer, Sr. on February 23, 1942.

Roger married Linda S. Bauer on June 3, 1995 in Chester, Illinois; she preceded him in death.

He was a proud Vietnam Veteran of the United States Army. In 1974, Roger met the love of his life, Linda. Their love for one another was unconditional. Where one was, the other wasn’t far behind. Roger retired from Certified Sales in St. Louis, Missouri after over 40 years of service.

Roger would give the shirt off his back to anyone in need. To know him was to love him. He was one of a kind and had a heart of gold. He lived life to the fullest.

He enjoyed staying busy and was always on the go. He loved spending time with family and friends, going out to eat, bird watching, shopping and trying his luck at the slot machines and blackjack tables. He took many trips to the casinos in Tunica, Mississippi with the last one being this past year. He also loved to lounge and nap in his recliner with his fur baby, Peppe.

He will be missed immensely by many. His memory on this earth will forever be cherished.

Survivors:

3 Children:

Brian (Tammy) Bauer Sparta, IL

Chris (David) Dunmeyer Elkville, IL

Michelle Schuessler (Chad Roscow) Sparta, IL

10 Grandchildren:

Hillary (Ryne) Ellett, Ava Bauer, Dylan (Haley) Dunmeyer, Conner (Wesley) Ramsey, Heather (Walter) Smith, Shae Schuessler (Mike Kennedy), Stephani Ray (Zachary Clevenger), Courtney Ray, Dilyn Ray and Aleigha Ray

13 Great Grandchildren

Best Friend:

AlRay Zipfel

Fur Baby:

Peppe

Preceded in Death by: Parents, Wife, 1 Son – Richard Ray, 3 Brothers – Delmar Bauer, Roy Bauer and Henry Bauer, Jr. and 1 Great Grandson – Cayden Flowers

Memorial Service:

11:30 am, Saturday, March 9, 2024

Pechacek Funeral Home, Evansville, Illinois

Officiating:

Fr. Steven Pautler

Private Inurnment:

St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery

Evansville, Illinois

Visitation:

Saturday – 10:00 am – 11:30 am

Pechacek Funeral Home, Evansville, Illinois

Memorials:

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital