Jim D. “Boomer” Bayer, age 68, of Crown Point, IN, passed away on Monday, December 27, 2021 at Franciscan St. Anthony Hospital.
Jim is survived by his wife of 34 years, Susan Bayer (nee Keiser); 3 sons: Brett (Rachael) Bayer, Chris Bayer and Tim Bayer; daughter-in-law, Amy Bayer; 3 grandchildren: Tayler (Troy) Pawlak, Alex Bayer and Zach Bayer; 1 great-granddaughter, Harper Pawlak; 3 brothers: Don Bayer, Robert (Diana) Bayer and Jack (Sherry) Bayer; sister-in-law, Denise (John) Moorehouse; and many nieces and nephews.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents: Bill Bayer and Mary Omeara; step-mother, Lavon Bayer.
Jim was a retired C.P.A. at CATCO of Hobart and a member of St. Mary Catholic Church. He was also a member of the Gary Sportsman’s Club. He enjoyed golfing, sports and coached for many, many years when the boys were young.
Friends may visit with the family on Sunday, January 2, 2022 at Geisen Funeral, Cremation & Reception Centre, 606 E. 113th Ave., Crown Point, IN 46307 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
Funeral Services will be at 11:30 AM on Monday, January 3, 2022 at the Funeral Home with Dan Lambert officiating. Interment to follow at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens in Crown Point, IN.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be given in Jim’s name to the American Cancer Society.
Visit Jim’s online guestbook at www.GeisenFuneralHome.com 219-663-2500.