Mr. Daniel Joseph Bayer passed away on Thursday, October 22. He was born on November 29, 1946, to the late John and Lucille (nee: Smith) Bayer in St. Louis. Daniel had reached the age of 79 years.
Daniel proudly served 2 tours in Vietnam for the United States Army. He was united in marriage to Judith Marschel on March 8, 1969. To this union, they were blessed with two wonderful children, Becky and John. Daniel and Judy spent 57 amazing years before his passing. Daniel was employed at Chrysler in Fenton, for 30 years. After retirement, Daniel enjoyed spending his days outdoors doing various hobbies. He loved to hunt and especially loved to fish. He was an avid BINGO player on KWRE, watching the St. Louis Cardinals, Mizzou football and the Kansas City Chiefs. Daniel was a snowbird with his wife, Judy. They traveled to Florida spending cold Missouri winters in the warm sunny state. They would come home when it was time to start fishing with all his buddies. Daniel and many of his friends, family, and neighbors spent the afternoons at the "Bayer's Bar". Many stories and memories were shared and will never be forgotten.
Daniel is survived by his loving wife, Judy; two children, Becky Gibson and John Bayer (Shawnna); two brothers, Tom (Vicky) Bayer of Rolla, and Dave (Marleen) Bayer of Warrenton; four grandchildren, Danny Gibson (Lauren), Derrik Gibson (Melissa), Colleen Redford (Tim), and Courtney Bayer; seven great grandchildren, Brooklyn, Henry, Aubrey, Cooper, Jamison, Lexa Gibson, and Hayden Redford.
A Memorial Visitation for Daniel was held on Sunday, October 25, at Martin Funeral Home in Marthasville with a Memorial Service immediately followed. Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital.
