Gerald Bach
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Gerald Gregory Bach, Sr., 78, of Belleville, IL, born April 28, 1948, in Belleville, IL, died Saturday, November 7, 2026, at La Bella of Mascoutah, Mascoutah, IL.
Deacon Gerald Bach attended Saint Meinrad Seminary and was ordained as a deacon at St. Peter’s Cathedral in 2009. His first assignment was with St. Mary Catholic Church, Belleville, IL. Later he was assigned to the partnership of St. Henry Catholic Church and St. Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Church, Belleville, IL. He was a member of St. Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Church, Belleville, IL, and had served as a PSR Teacher at the church. Deacon Bach was the owner and operator of a printing business and had taught computers and design and Southwestern Illinois College. He was an active member of the Knights of Columbus, the Barbershoppers, and the International Catholic Engaged Encounter.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Alice, nee Herzog, Bach.
Surviving are his wife of 53 years, Ann, nee Hoeffken, Bach, whom he married on August 17, 1973; three children, Gerald “Greg” Bach, Jr., Wendy Bradley (Christopher McBride), and Brian Bach; six grandchildren, Ethan Bach, Lucas Bradley, and Aidan Bradley, Logan Bach, Lena Bach, and Sofia Bach; four brothers, Matt Meidinger, David Bach, Bruce (Laura) Bach, Michael (Marcia) Bach; a sister, Juanita Ortman; and many dear nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to St. Augustine’s Catholic Church or St. Augustine’s Food Pantry or to the charity of the donor’s choice. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.rennerfh.com.
Visitation: Friends may visit from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, November 12, 2026, and from 9 to 10:45 a.m. Friday, November 13, 2026, at St. Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Church, Belleville, IL.
Funeral: A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, November 13, 2026, at St. Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Church, Belleville, IL, with Msgr. William McGhee officiating.
According to Gerald’s wishes, cremation will follow the services.
Renner Funeral Home
