Gerald Lyle Bumgardner, 79, of Ramsey, Illinois, passed away Friday, May 10, 2024, at Pana Health & Rehab Ctr., Pana, IL.

Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, May 16, 2024, at Christ Tabernacle Church, Herrick, IL with Bishop Thomas Suey officiating. Burial will follow at Oconee Mound Cemetery, Oconee, IL. Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, Thursday, May 16, 2024, at the church in Herrick, IL. Memorials: Christ Tabernacle Church, Herrick, IL. Miller Funeral Home, Ramsey, IL, is in charge of arrangements. Online memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.millerfh.net.

Gerald was born May 16, 1944, in Carson Twp., Fayette County IL, the son of Dan & Iola Faith (Carter) Bumgardner. He married Sherry D. Dull on June 30, 1963, in Ramsey, IL. He worked at Caterpillar, Inc., Decatur, IL in the shipping department for 30 years; and after retiring he later worked at GSI. Gerald was a member of Christ Tabernacle Church in Herrick, IL; he served faithfully on the Board of Trustees and the usher staff until his health failed; and his greatest joy was spending time with his grandchildren.

Survived by: Wife - Sherry Bumgardner, Ramsey, IL; Son - David Bumgardner & Tammy, Ramsey, IL; Daughter - Angela Brewer, Lake St. Louis, MO; Grandchildren - Dustin Brewer & Kim, Ashli Layton & Tyler and Dylan, Sierra and Savannah Bumgardner; Great Grandchildren - Josiah, Justice and Cohen Brewer, and Brendan and Zackary Layton; Brothers - Gary Bumgardner & Linda, Braidwood, IL and Darrel Bumgardner & Patty, Oconee, IL; Sister - Carol Ann Schmitt & Dennis, Vandalia, IL; Brothers-in-law - Ken Dull & Paulette, Mike Dull & Helen, and Martin Dull & Amy.

Preceded in death by: His Parents.