Jerry Brauer, 80, of Mexico, died on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020 at SSM St. Joseph's Hospital in Lake St. Louis, MO.

Graveside services will be held on Saturday at 1:00 p.m. at East Lawn Memorial Park with Rev. Dr. Woody Berry officiating.

Jerry was born on Dec. 10, 1939 in Mexico, the son of Charles William Brauer, Sr. and Josephine Mary (Dermody) Brauer.

He was a graduate of Mexico High School class of 1957. He then attended the University of MO – Columbia and graduated from KU with his pharmacy degree.

On May 21, 1967, he married Shirley Kombrink and she survives at the home.

Jerry went into partnership with Doug Alewel and they formed A&B Prescription Shop.  Jerry later assumed full ownership and operated A&B until the time of his death.

He was active in the Mexico Elks Lodge and Mexico Noon Lions Club, where he served as a District Governor and was a member of the First Presbyterian Church.

In addition to his wife, Shirley, he is survived by a son, Brent (Carrie) Brauer of Seymour, MO; and two grandchildren, Megan and Matt Brauer.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Charles Brauer, Jr.; and a son, Dr. Brian Brauer.

Memorials may be made to the Lions Club International Fund, Elks Scholarship Fund, or the First Presbyterian Church.