Jean Baer, age 83, of Trenton, passed away Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. She was born August 18, 1942, in Danville, a daughter of the late Joseph and Wilma (nee Wilson) Brandon.

Jean married Dr. Ralph A. Baer, DVM, on September 7, 1963, in Urbana and he preceded her in death on January 7, 2019. In addition to her parents and husband, Jean was preceded in death by her sister, Sally (Dennis) Heckler and twin sister, Jane (Robert) Scott; and sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Helen (Dick) Deters, Marcella (Van) Vandeveer, Lester (Pat) Baer, Alvera "Bea" (Howard "Red") Rutledge, Raymond (Betty) Baer, and Dick Baer

Jean is survived by her children, Michael (Sara) Baer of Summerfield, Jeff (Susan) Baer of Oakwood, Stacey (Alan) Emig of Bartelso, and Randy (Jenny) Baer of Iuka; grandchildren, Amanda Baer, Melissa Baer, Josh (Jenn) Vrell, Joey (Ashley) Baer, Samantha (friend, Ron) Baer, Logan (Ellie) Emig, Shelby (Brandon) Koelz, Kyle (Janie) Baer, and Blake (Morgan) Baer; great-grandchildren, Jameson, Pierson and Hattie Baer, Enzo Baer, Brecklyn Emig, Josey, Wyatt, and Elsie Koelz, Katey, Kade, and Olivia Baer, Gwyneth and Roslyn Baer, and Jaxon and Jase Vrell; sister, JoAnn (Jerry) Wallace of Homer; and sister-in-law, Judy Baer of Aviston; nieces and nephews; and dear friend, Kellie Dowd-Serrano and her two sons, Luke and Josh of Trenton.

Jean worked alongside her husband at Baer Small Animal Clinic and also spent time employed at Jim's Formal Wear. She was a faithful member of West Gate Baptist Church in Trenton.

Known for her generosity and warmth, Jean had a heart big enough to welcome anyone. She never met a stranger and was always eager to lend a helping hand. She found joy in quilting, sewing, and gardening. Above all, Jean treasured her family; her grandchildren were the center of her life, and her happiest moments were those spent in their company.

Memorial Service will be Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Moss Funeral Home in Trenton with Pastor Paul Hooks officiating. Interment will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Trenton.

Visitation will be Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. at Moss Funeral Home in Trenton.

In lieu of flowers, plants, and other gifts, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or Clinton County Humane Society and will be received at the visitation or by mail at Moss Funeral Home, 105 S. Main St. Trenton, IL 62293, who is serving the family.