July 16, 1959 - November 18, 2021
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Brian was born July 16, 1959 in Kerrville, TX of Benno Johnnie Bauer, Sr. and Ruby Julia Schaper Bauer. The Bauer family attended Zion Lutheran Church in Kerrville, TX. Brian graduated from Tivy High School in 1977. He received his Associates Degree from Schreiner College in Kerrville, TX and his Bachelors of Science in Management from Texas A & I University in Kingsville, TX. Brian worked in the shipping industry in Houston, TX and for Frito Lay in Austin / Georgetown, TX prior to returning to school at University of Texas at Austin where he graduated with honors with his Bachelors of Accounting Degree. Brian was a proud Longhorn fan and a lifetime Texas Ex alumni.
Upon graduation, Brian worked for Pennzoil Company until the Company sold. He transferred accounting to Devon Energy in Oklahoma City, OK. Afterwards, Brian worked for Anadarko Petroleum located in The Woodlands, TX. He loved to ride his bike on weekends throughout The Woodlands' trails.
Brian left oil & gas accounting to move back to Kerrville. Mother, Daddy and Brian loved to drive on vacations throughout the Western United States with Ruidoso, NM being at the top of the list. Driving locally on the farm roads to see the wild life as well as the wild flowers in the spring were also best loved. Brian was an avid photographer. He loved to fish, feed the whitetail deer, BBQ, grow vegetables and share these with friends and neighbors, feed and watch the birds in the back yard.
Brian is preceded in death by his parents. Some of Brian's family members that survive him are Bonnie J. and husband, Charles VanBerg, Jr., of Mansfield, TX as well as their children and grandchildren located in Norman & Moore, OK; Becky J. and husband, Stan Rodarte, of Dana Point, CA and their daughter, Ashley Rodarte of Oklahoma City, OK.
Brian's best friend was John Soto. Thank you, John, for all of your help, love, and support! Thank you to other friends and family members for their supports and prayers.
Arrangements are under the direction of Grimes Funeral Chapels of Kerrville. Private graveside services will be held at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Kerrville, TX with the Pastor of Zion Lutheran Church officiating.
Thank you to Apex Home Healthcare Services (Hospice) in Santa Ana, CA; Hill Country Memorial Hospice in Fredericksburg, TX; Alamo Supportive Care (Palliative) in San Antonio, TX; and Peterson Memorial Palliative Care in Kerrville, TX. In lieu of flowers, please donate to one of these special organizations who give so much.
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9 Condolence(s)
Linda Flores Bradley
Acworth, GA
Thursday, July 7, 2022
Just received the Schreiner Univ. Magazine. So sorry to see of your passing. You are always on my mind. I'll always remember your visits when I was at TCU. My heart is sad. Till we meet again, love you Brian.
Bronier Rives
Manvel, TX
Tuesday, June 28, 2022
I apologize for posting this so late; I only recently learned of Brian’s passing.
I was Brian’s supervisor at Pennzoil in the late 90’s and up to May 2000 and afterward his friend. He was an excellent accountant and never gave me cause to criticize his work. He would just quietly do his job without complaint or drama even during stressful times. Brian was always cheerful with a wry sense of humor which made working with him a pleasure.
My belated condolences to his family. I will surely miss talking and laughing with Brian.
Lucy Chavez
Kerrville, TX
Friday, December 24, 2021
I will miss you greatly sir. I enjoyed talking to you while I made your bed and served you meals at Brookdale. I am blessed to have known you. May your family be comforted by God's angels.
Theresa Conner
San Antonio, TX
Monday, December 6, 2021
It was a great pleasure knowing you.
Theresa Conner
San Antonio, TX
Monday, December 6, 2021
It was a great pleasure knowing you.
V Karen Kilgore-Howard
Tulsa,
Tuesday, November 30, 2021
So sorry to hear of Brian's passing. I was honored to have reconnected to the little boy I remember seeing in the halls at Tivy High School. I enjoyed visiting with you at a couple of the Tivy Reunions at Buzzy's Barbecue; thanks for bringing for br bringing me wine a bottle of wine to enjoy. I enjoyed our email conversations, when my email was still active along with stories about some of your adventures with your Mom and Dad. You will be missed by many; R.I.P. Brian; I pray that you found what you were looking for in life and after ✝️❣✝️
Paul Arreola
Kerrville, TX
Tuesday, November 30, 2021
Rembering the Times we use to hang out at Sam Santos house ! His mother would make us fresh hot tortillas! Good Times!!
Mary Alvarez
San Antonio, TX
Tuesday, November 30, 2021
RIP Brian
John L Soto
Kyle, TX
Tuesday, November 30, 2021
To my Best Man, I'm glad I got to share a few beers with you this past year. We had a lot of fun & crazy times. I will always have those good memories with you. However, the 46 years of friendship is what I will miss the most. Thank you for being the best man at my wedding. Rest now my friend.
Your Best Friend
John.