Born in Pottstown he was the son of the late Adella M. (Adam) and Irwin L. Bauer.
He was a graduate of Allentown Central Catholic High School. He worked for the former Bally Case & Cooler, Bally in various positions retiring in 1988. Gerald loved to farm. He was a U.S. Army Veteran. He was a member of Most Blessed Sacrament Church Cemetery, Bally and a life member of the Bally Fire Company.
Gerald is survived by two daughters, Tracy L. Bauer of Gilbertsville and Dessa M. Bauer of Bechtelsville; a son, Norman F., companion of Devon C. Klotz of East Greenville; a brother, Irvin Bauer of Mertztown; seven grandchildren, Tyler, Cody, Christopher, Amy, Shawn, Emily and Mackenzie and two great-grandchildren on the way. He was predeceased by a sister Kathleen Shryock.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, March 27, 2014 at Most Blessed Sacrament Church, 610 Pine Street, Bally.
Relatives and friends may call between 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. Thursday at the church.
Burial will be in Most Blessed Sacrament Church Cemetery.
Arrangements are being handled by the Linwood W. Ott Funeral Home, Inc., 111 North Reading Avenue, Boyertown.
Online condolences may be made at www.lwottfuneralhome.com.
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