Gerald Richard Bauer, 71, a resident of Elba, AL passed away Monday, June 25, 2018. A Memorial Celebration of Life Service will be 4 p.m. Thursday, June 28, 2018 from the Green Hill Presbyterian Church with Tim Oleksy officiating. Johnson Funeral Home of Georgiana, AL directing arrangements. Survivors include: Wife: Linda Bauer, Elba, AL; Sons: Bradley Hartwig, Troy, AL, Dennis Hartwig, Oologah, OK, and Richard Bauer, Huntsville, AL; Daughter: Deborah Heide, Colorado; Sisters: Mariann Cornwell, Florida, Joanie Ewing, Colorado, Barbara Pierson, Kathy Brantman, and Pam Pampala, all of Wisconsin. Gerald is also survived by 8 Grandchildren and 3 Great Grandchildren. Online condolences can be made at www.johnsongeorgiana.com.