Norman V. Bauer

Norman Bauer, 90, of Herscher, passed away Saturday, October 25, 2025. He was born March 5, 1935, in Bonfield to Ruby Dermott Bauer and Leo Bauer. Norman was the oldest child with siblings Marilyn Ramsey, Roland, and Keith. He graduated from Herscher High School in 1952. He served in the United States Navy from March of 1956 to November of 1957. In 1967, he married Lois (St. John) Lehman, who had two daughters, jokingly being a package deal. Norman was a farmer and owner of a trucking company. He loved his horse driven hearse and took pride in everything he used it for. Norman is survived by his daughters, Jayne (Michael) Raef and Joan Miner; seven grandchildren, Marie (Todd) Dersien, Charles Raef, Jay (Trena) Miner, Gregg Miner Jr, Eliza (Derrick) Fair, Angela (Patrick) Quinn, and Lucas Miner; 11 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren; siblings, Marilyn Ramsey and Keith Bauer. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Lois; parents and brother, Roland Bauer; as well as dear friend, Shirley Berger. Visitation will be held Sunday, November 2, 2025, from 2 p.m. until the funeral service at 5 p.m. at Jensen Funeral Home, Kankakee. Burial will be held on Monday, November 3, 2025, at 11 a.m. at Kankakee Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to the wishes of the family.