Arthur L. Christopher
1946-2010
Arthur L. Christopher, 63, of Bandera, passed away on Monday, April 12.
He was born on April 27, 1946, to John and Virginia Dakota Christopher in Lincoln, Nebraska.
He was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church and Masonic Lodge 189 of Corpus Christi.
Mr. Christopher enjoyed hunting, cooking and loved cars. He was also affiliated with Alcoholic Anonymous and was helpful to so many people. He was loved by all who knew him.
He is survived by his son, Farris Christopher of Spring; sisters, Beverly Kendall and her husband, Gifford, of Corpus Christi, and Virginia Currie and her husband, Bob, of Mansfield; and brother, John Christopher and his wife, Donna, of Florida, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and many friends.
A memorial service will be held at 2 pm, Saturday, April 17, at Grimes Funeral Chapels of Bandera, officiated by Deacon Robert Stein.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Leader Dogs For the Blind, 1039 Rochester Road North, Rochester Hills, MI 48307-3115.
Arrangements are entrusted to Grimes Funeral Chapels of Bandera.
Alice Buck
1918-2010
Alice Buck, 91, of Hugo, Oklahoma, passed away Monday, April 19, 2010, in a Paris, Texas, care center.
She was born August 7, 1918, in Fredericksburg to Henry and Adele Hohenberger Bausch.
On Sept. 26, 1936, Alice married
Robert Claude Buck Sr. in Bandera. He preceded her in death on July 27, 2007.
A homemaker, Alice enjoyed quilting, gardening and canning. She also made all of her own clothes.
Survivors include daughters, Shirley Buck Smith her husband, James Hardy, of Kerrville; Gayle Gray and her husband, Joe, of Rockport; and Sandi Buck of Kerrville; son Robert Buck Jr. of Hugo, Oklahoma; sisters, Ida Mae Kutzer of Yoakum and Irene Stieler of Kerrville; brother Harold Bausch and his wife, Ann Faye, of Bandera; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Alice was also preceded in death by daughter Doris Claudia Buck, son Guy Wade Buck and granddaughter Shawn Renae Smith.
Services were held Sunday, April 25, at Grimes Funeral Chapels, officiated by Pastor Donald Rauhut. Interment followed in Bandera cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or to the American Kidney Foundation.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Grimes Funeral Chapels of Bandera.
Fred “Rooster” Cogburn
1948-2010
Fred “Rooster” Cogburn passed away Thursday, April 11, in Columbia, South Carolina. He was born March 14, 1948.
Fred is survived by his sister, Martha; daughters, Michelle and Christine; and grandchildren, Robert, Victoria, Patrick and Jozlyn, as well as half a world of friends.
A self-titled “gypsy artist extraordinaire,” he never met a stranger who wasn’t his friend.
Memorial plans will be announced in a few weeks by the family.
In lieu of flowers, donations “in memory of Fred Cogburn” may be sent to Children’s Chance, 609 Sims Avenue, 2nd Floor, Columbia, SC 29205. The foundation helps children with cancer and their families throughout South Carolina. Website is www.childrenschance.org.
Robert Lott Marron
1934-2010
Robert Lott Marron, 75, of Lakehills, passed away on Wednesday, March 31, after a lengthy illness.
He was born to Earl and Emma Lott Marron on October 24, 1934, in Omaha, Nebraska.
Mr. Marron proudly served with the United States Army and loved his time spent in Germany. After his military service, he attended Chicago Institute of Technology, receiving a Bachelor’s Degree in Architectural Engineering.
He was employed as an estimator and construction superintendent in Chicago and Urbana, Illinois; and then in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Mr. Marron and his wife moved to Bulverde in 1990 and to Lakehills in 2000.
He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Doris Luise Marron of Lakehills; daughter Deborah Dollar and her husband, David, of Brooksville, Florida; son Kirk Marron of Manitou Springs, Colorado; and brothers, Joseph “Red” Marron of Mimbres, New Mexico, and Mike Marron and his wife, Bonnie, of Dallas.
Mr. Marron was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Tom Marron.
A graveside service and burial will be held in Lake George, Colorado, at a later date.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American Heart Association at PO Box 15186, Austin 78761.
Arrangements are entrusted to Grimes Funeral Chapels of Bandera.
Louise V. Krampert
1932-2010
Louise V. Krampert, 77, of Bandera, passed away on Wednesday, March 31.
She was born to Josephine and Joseph Nuoto on April 27, 1932, in Clairton, Pennsylvania.
Louise was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Elizabeth Ann Seton Altar Society and the St Vincent De Paul Society.
Survivors include her husband, William D. Krampert of Bandera; daughters, Kathy Kraft and her husband, Jim, of San Antonio; Lori Immel and her husband, Ed, of Bandera; and Eileen Duranko of San Antonio; and sons, Doug Krampert of Bandera and Ken Krampert of Las Vegas, Nevada, as well as 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Recitation of the Holy Rosary was held Sunday, April 4, at Grimes Funeral Chapels of Bandera, officiated by Deacon Robert Stein. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Monday, April 5, at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, with Father Stan Oleksy and Father Michael Mcmanus as celebrants. Interment followed in the New Catholic cemetery in Bandera.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Vincent de Paul Society.
Arrangements are entrusted to Grimes Funeral Chapels of Bandera.
Thomas J. Gernentz
1944-2010
Thomas Joseph Gernentz was born in Edinburg in the Year of Our Lord, October 11, 1944, the youngest of four brothers, Glenn, Jack and Jimmy.
Tommy Joe – as he was known growing up – was raised by his three older brothers and his mother, Mary Ellen, after his father passed away early in his life. Tommy Joe’s three brothers made a pact that there younger brother would not have to work on the dairy farm, but would be able to play sports and have as normal a childhood as possible. This unselfish pact gave Tommy Joe an opportunity to play baseball and football for Edinburg High School. He graduated from EHS in 1962.
Because of his brothers’ hard work and sacrifice, Tom excelled in sports and received a full football scholarship to the University of Wyoming, where he met his future wife and best friend, Stacey.
During the 1966-1967 school year, Tom became the university’s starting left middle linebacker in the number one-ranked defense in the nation. His college football career culminated in the Sun Bowl Championship victory.
After graduating in 1968, Tom joined the United States Navy and trained to be a pilot, earning his “Wings of Gold” in 1970. Tom served in the Navy for 24 years, retiring as a full commander.
After retiring, he moved to a 100-acre hay farm in Bandera, and as he often said, “started working his tuckus off.” As he soon discovered, farming is not a 9 to 5 job.
Tom is survived by his wife of 42 years, Stacey; two sons, Thomas-Chris and Ryan; two older brothers, Glenn and Jimmy; and four grandchildren, Stephanie, Cooper, Thayne and Paige. Tom was a funny, kind, generous, giving, dedicated and beautiful husband and father. He will be missed everyday for the rest of our lives. We love you.
