Gerald M. Borries, 75 of Teutopolis, passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2024 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9:00 am Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Teutopolis with burial in St. Francis Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Monday at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham. Memorial donations may be given to the Family Life Center.

Gerald was born July 17, 1949 in Teutopolis, the son of Joseph E. "Specs" and Harriet C. "Sis" (Pruemer) Borries. He married Mary L. Roberts on July 6, 1985. Gerald was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Teutopolis and the St. Francis Men's Sodality. He was a strong supporter of the Right to Life movement and of President Donald J. Trump. Gerald's passion for tractors led to a large collection. Despite his blindness, it did not stop him from working on the family's farm, seed corn business, and tractors.

Gerald is survived by his wife, Mary; daughter, Lisa (Josh) Hutson; grandchildren, Remington and Isabella; brothers, Thomas and Leonard, all of Teutopolis; uncle, Gerald Pruemer of Effingham and special cousin, Tanner Pruemer.

Gerald was preceded in death by his parents.