Gerald Hollis "Jerry" Bauer

Gerald "Jerry" Hollis Bauer, 85, husband of Vera Bauer, died Wednesday, April 19, 2023.
Born in Virginia, he was the son of the late Fred and Lewellen Bellamy Bauer.
Born in West Virginia, life found him quickly in Louisiana where he was raised. Jerry proudly graduated from LSU. He joined the U.S. Air Force after college in Shreveport, Louisiana and rose to the rank of Captain of the B-52 bomber. He flew in the Chrome Dome Initiative during the Cold War. He earned two master's degrees, in English and math. Jerry was a Captain for Delta Airlines from 1969 for a career of 30 years until his retirement.
In addition to his wife of 32 years, he is survived by four children, Jessica Bauer; Eric Bauer; Amanda Maura (Harry); and Dan Bauer (Angela); seven grandchildren; and thirteen great-grandchildren.
I addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Doris Gant and Lynn Thrower.
A memorial service will be held at a later date in Texas.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Parkinson's Foundation at www.parkinson.org.
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