Phillip Andrew Bauer, 85, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 10:30 am August 2, 2024 at his residence. He was born March 23, 1939 in Benton, Illinois to the late Joe and Pauline (Phillips) Bauer. Phillip married Betty (Hall) Bauer on September 22, 1962 in Benton, Illinois. They were blessed with fifty-two years of marriage before she preceded him in death on March 21, 2015.
Phillip is survived by his sons, Mark Bauer and wife, Michelle of Woodbridge, Virginia and Tim Bauer of Mount Vernon, Illinois; grandchildren, Taylor Bauer, Laynie Bauer, and Truvaunty Badger; great-grandchild, Lillian Zacharias; brother, David Bauer and wife, JoEllen of Evansville, Indiana; sister, Nancy DeLatour of Benton, Illinois; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents and wife, Phillip was preceded in death by his brother, Bill Bauer and sister, Jodine Wallace.
Phillip worked as an United States Postal Service Mailman. He was a member of Central Christian Church and served as an Elde

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