Richard "Gomer" William Bauer's obituary , Passed away on January 9, 2026 in Bradford, Illinois

Richard "Gomer" William Bauer

December 29, 1948 - January 9, 2026 (77 years old)

Bradford, Illinois

Richard "Gomer" William Bauer's obituary , Passed away on January 9, 2026 in Bradford, Illinois

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Grant-Johnson Funeral Homes, Inc.

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Richard "Gomer" William Bauer

December 29, 1948 - January 9, 2026 (77 years old)

Bradford, Illinois

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We are sad to announce that, on January 9, 2026 we had to say goodbye to Richard William Bauer of Bradford, Illinois. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Richard William Bauer to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Marion Bauer and Alma Bauer (Elmore); his wife Beth Guiliani; his son Chief William T "Bill" Bauer; his brother Walter Bauer (Marion); and his sisters-in-law, Betty and Bonnie Bauer.

He is survived by: his daughter Anne Cantwell (John); his daughter-in-law Jodie Bauer; his grandchildren, Jesse Cantwell, Elizabeth Ahrens, Hillary Kelly, Joey Kelly and Timothy Kelly; and his siblings, Eileen Norin (John), John Bauer, Jack Bauer, Ed Bauer (Sharon), Barb Carlson (Ray) and Mary Jason. He is also survived by two great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be directed to the Bradford Senior Citizen Center in Gomer's honor.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Grant-Johnson Funeral Homes, Inc.



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First Baptist Church
111 Bonita Ave, Bradford, IL 61421

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Jan 17

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First Baptist Church
111 Bonita Ave, Bradford, IL 61421

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