Billy Brauer Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Billy Brauer of Smithton, Illinois, born in Belleville, Illinois, who passed away on March 8, 2022, at the age of 87, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his son Bruce A. Brauer. He is survived by: his wife Betty J.; his children, Brenda Dinges (Michael) of Arnold, MO, Robert Brauer (Judy) of Belleville, IL and Bradley Brauer (Linda) of St. Louis, MO; his grandchildren, Ryan Brauer of Belleville, IL, Casey (Steve Faust) of St. Louis, MO, Aaron Brauer (Casey) of O'Fallon, IL, Drew Dinges (Jared Earnhart) of St Louis, MO, Austin Brauer (Caitlin) of Fenton, MO and Anne Catherine Brauer of Ballwin, MO; his great grandchildren, James, Morgan, Abigail, Brody Brauer, Genevieve and Amelia Faust; his sister Marilyn Ackerman of Swansea, IL; and his sisters-in-law, Dorothy Brauer of St. Joseph, MO, Carol Brauer of Belleville, IL and Sue Frazier of St. Louis, MO. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews; and many friends.
Prior to Covid, the graduating class met for monthly lunches; Bill helped coordinate a number of reunions.
Memorials may be made to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church or School, Smithton, IL, or to the charity of the donor's choice.
