Gerald (Jerry) Bauer, 82, of Wilmington, DE, passed away peacefully on June1, 2025. He was a kind, loving, hardworking Midwestern guy who loved his family. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Patricia, their daughters: Linda Voorhees (George), Sherry Reese (Mike), and Jeannette Painter (Thomas), and five grandchildren: James Meek, Amanda and Jamie Rego, Jennifer and Ashley Painter, sisters: Francis Pankhurst (Mick) and Victoria Burris (Tom), sisters-in-law: Kathleen June, Jacqueline June (Daniel), five nephews, numerous cousins, and extended family.
Growing up in Toledo, OH, and Owosso, MI, he was good at almost everything excelling in school, sports and friendships. He lettered in football, tennis and track, and was halfback and co-captain of Owosso High School football team earning a football scholarship to the University of Toledo. While studying for a BBA and consistently on the Dean’s List, he had football practice, worked in the athletic department laundry, was a member of ROTC, a vice president of his fraternity, Sigma Phi Epsilon, class vice president, member of Blue Key National Honor Society, and recipient of the Toledo Businessmen’s Award. Working as a graduate assistant he earned an MBA. After Army duty including Vietnam, he joined DuPont where he became a Global Marketing Manager and authored chapters in several sales and marketing books. After retiring, he had two consulting businesses: Bauer and Associates, Sales and Marketing Consulting, and Atlantic Marketing Workshops.
Jerry loved life and life loved him back. He was the ultimate sports fan cheering on all of his own teams plus preferred teams of family and friends. Teasing that if a ball wasn’t involved, he wasn’t interested, so Pat signed him up for ballroom dancing which he soon enjoyed. Jerry found great pleasure in feeding and watching the birds, squirrels, deer, and other wildlife from the kitchen window. He was always a gentleman and known for his wit, clever puns, and love of Hershey’s Syrup. Jerry excelled at board and card games and delighted in teaching them to his children and grandchildren. He loved nothing better than spending time with family and friends. His family cherishes the memories of holidays and decades of trips to Ocean City, MD. Jerry was frequently told he looked like Superman, and he will always be our Superman!
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Erwin and Anna Bauer. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
Visitation will be Thursday, June 19th, 2025, 5:00pm – 8:00pm at Chandler Funeral Home 2506 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE 19803.
Funeral Service will be Friday, June 20, 2025, 10:00am at Delaware Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery, 2465 Chesapeake City Rd. Bear, DE 19701.
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