Kevin T. Bauman, 50, of Galatia, formerly of Belleville, died unexpectedly Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025, at his home unexpectedly.
Funeral Mass of Christian burial will be Wednesday, Oct. 15, at 11 a.m. at St. Dominic Catholic Church in Breese with Fr. Chuck Tuttle presiding and Deacon Jay Fowler assisting. Interment will follow at St. Dominic-St. Augustine Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday, Oct. 14, from 4 to 8 p.m. and again Wednesday, Oct. 15, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Moss Funeral Home in Breese.
Mr. Bauman was born on Oct. 6, 1975, in Belleville, a son of Gerald “Jerry” and Dorothy “Dot” (nee Holthaus) Bauman of Breese. He was a graduate of St. Teresa Grade School and Belleville East High School. He went on to earn his degree in agronomy from Southeast Missouri State University.
Mr. Bauman was currently employed by Pioneer Seed Co., where he served as a territory manager and was well respected by colleagues and clients alike.
Mr. Bauman’s joys in life were many. He loved fishing in his pond and at Rend Lake, cooking, and pursuing a variety of hobbies that filled his spare time. His kind heart was evident in his compassion for animals, especially the stray dogs and cats he took time to feed and care for.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Bauman is survived by his brother, Mark (Tammy) Bauman of Hillsboro; niece, Samantha (Michael) Keller; nephews, Jacob (fiancée, Sydney Herpstreith) Bauman and Joshua Bauman; great-niece, Anna Keller; and great-nephew, James Keller.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Emil and Mathilda Bauman and Frank and Antionette Holthaus.
In lieu of flowers, plants, and other gifts, memorials may be made to Clinton County Humane Society and will be received at the visitation or by mail at Moss Funeral Home, 535 N. 5th St., Breese, IL 62230, who is serving the family.Expressions of sympathy can be sent to the family at www.mossfuneralhome.com.
