Ronald Bauer

Born March 30, 1935, in Peoria to Raymond and Delores (Brown) Bauer, he married Beverly Risius on November 10, 1953, in Jefferson City, Missouri. She survives. Also surviving are their children, Pam Bauer, Patricia (Mike) Pemble, Ronald (Dawn) Bauer, Raymond (Bambi) Bauer, Bonnie (Jerry) Hamby, John Bauer, Terry (Shelly) Bauer, Sharie (Philip) Bumbalough and DeeDee Raya; and many grandchildren, including Jeramie, whom they raised, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

Preceding him in death were three grandchildren and two brothers.

Ronnie and Bev owned and operated Bauer Auto Parts, working side-by-side while raising their family. He was a hardworking man with a kind heart who always helped those in need. His smile was contagious as he joked, kidded and teased family and friends, especially his grandchildren who will always remember "Grandpa Kisses." He joked about being a legend in Peoria for always running into folks he knew everywhere they went, but in the eyes of his family, every word was true. Ronnie was passionate about fishing the waters of Canada and pheasant hunting in South Dakota. For many years he enjoyed driving stock cars.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 25, 2017, at Davison-Fulton Woodland Chapel in Peoria, with the Rev. Jack Thompson officiating. Visitation will be prior to the service from 9:00 to 10:45 a.m. on Tuesday. Burial will follow the service at Lutheran Cemetery in Peoria.

Memorials are suggested to the St. Jude Midwest Affiliate.

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