Obituary of Daniel M. Bayer

Daniel Max Bayer, 97, of Roanoke passed away on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at the Virginia Veterans Care Center.  He was preceded in death by his wife Ogretta Bayer in 2009. 

Surviving are his sons, D. Elliott (Kenna) and Ralph E. (Cathy) Bayer; daughter and care giver, Minnie E. Bayer all of Roanoke; also surviving are his brother, Kenneth Bayer of Wirtz; sisters, Nora Boone of Rocky Mount, Frances King of Hagerstown, MD; Julia Hess and Esther Bayer both of Waynesboro, PA; many nieces and nephews, including a special niece, Carolyn Latsch.  Carolyn's children were "very special grandchildren" Jennifer Latsch, Mary Ewert (Eric) and Daniel Latsch (April) along with "special great grandchildren" Michael, Molly, Addison, and Aubrey.

The family requests that those who plan to attend the visitation or service and are not fully vacinated to please wear a mask and practice social distancing.

Funeral services will be conducted 11:30 am Saturday, June 19, 2021 at Simpson Funeral Home 5160 Peters Creek Road.  Interment will follow in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park.  The family will receive friends from 10:00 am until service time on Saturday.  Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home.  (540)366-0707