Jack Wayne Bauer
Jack Wayne Bauer, 70, of Winnie, died Saturday, August 21, 2021, at Christus Southeast Texas – St. Elizabeth, Beaumont. He was born March 5, 1951, in Beaumont, to Mary Heiner Bauer and Robert E. Bauer.
Jack served in multiple positions with the Texas Rice Improvement Association, East Chambers Agricultural Historical Society, Jefferson County Appraisal District, Hope Lutheran Church, Coastal Cattle Association, and the Jefferson County Agricultural Committee. He was named the 1991 Texas Rice Festival Farmer of the Year. Jack was the third generation to farm rice and raise cattle. His son Gerald is continuing in his footsteps and hopefully one day his children, Kash or Kimber, will carry on the farm.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Christie Bauer; son, Gerald Bauer and his wife, Marcia, of Winnie; daughters, Sherri Tidwell and her husband, Gary, of DeQuincy, Louisiana; and Jennifer Abshire and her husband, Tim, of Fannett; mother, Mary Bauer of Winnie; sisters, Carol Walther of Maryville, Illinois, Janet Taylor of Houston, and Linda Bauer of Bastrop; grandchildren, Cheyenne Mengers, Shelby Bauer, Colton Elkins, Kash Bauer, Kimber Bauer, Kerri Gresham, Nicholas Abshire, and Gracelyn Abshire; and two great-grandchildren, Holden Gollihare and Allen Mengers.
He is preceded in death by his father, Robert Bauer, and his sister, Marilyn Erickson.
A gathering of Mr. Bauer’s family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 25, 2021, at Broussard’s, 134 West Buccaneer Drive, Winnie. A second gathering will begin 10:00 a.m., with his funeral service at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, August 26, 2021, at Hope Lutheran Church, 1322 9th Street, Winnie, with his interment to follow at Fairview Cemetery, Winnie.
Memorial contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to Hope Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 701, Winnie, Texas 77665.
Video
Gathering of Family and Friends
Broussard’s Mortuary Winnie
- 134, Buccaneer Drive, Winnie, Texas, 77665,
- August 25, 2021
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Gathering of Family and Friends
Hope Lutheran Church-Winnie
- 1322, 9th St, Winnie, TX, 77665,
- August 26, 2021
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Funeral Service
Hope Lutheran Church-Winnie
- 1322, 9th St, Winnie, TX, 77665,
- August 26, 2021
- 11:00 am
Interment
Hope Lutheran Church-Winnie
- 1322, 9th St, Winnie, TX, 77665,
We are so sorry for the family’s loss. We both thought he was a fine person. Our thoughts and prayers are with Christy, Mrs.Bauer and their family.
Christie and familly, I am very sorry for your !oss. Jack was a sweet man, friendly, and always smiling. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
We are so sorry for your loss. Prayers for your family.
I am truly sorry to hear about Jack. It was my pleasure to have worked with him on Extension and other programs in behalf of agriculture in Southeast Texas. He was a true leader and will be missed by all. God bless you Christie, Mary and the rest of his family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
So very sorry to hear about Jack! He will be greatly missed. Our prayers and thoughts are with all the family❤️????
Mike and I are so sorry for your families loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
We have always looked up to Jack and his family. Jack has truly left a legacy. A fine Christian man, Jack will be missed by all. Our hearts go out to Christie, Mary, Jennifer, Gerald, Sherri and ALL the family.
In Christian Love,
Mitchell & Susie Koop
Christie, So sorry for your loss of your husband.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
So very sorry for your loss! Prayers & Love to your Family!
Sending our families’ love and prayers for comfort. I will miss our talks about land stewardship and the responsibilities left to us by our fathers and grandfathers. His advice was always appreciated and valued.
Rest in God’s loving arms.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the family. Jack was a kind and thoughtful man. Always had a smile on his face and a happy hello for everyone. He will be missed by many. Fly high Jack and rest in peace.
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with your whole family.
We are sending our deepest condolences and praying for comfort for all. Jack was a great man and his impact in the community and on all those he met will be truly missed.
So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
My condolences to all of the family. I always enjoyed working with Jack when I was a loan officer and member of several committees with him. Always had the utmost respect of his opinions and always thought of him as a good friend. I will miss him. Randy Slater.
Gerald and Sherri I am so sorry hear about your dad. My prayers and thoughts are with the family
We Nome kids (3rd grade)….Myself, Donna, Jack, Mitch,Henrietta, Terry, and a few more …..stayed together through school. Like family!!! RIP Jack. A job well done!
Mrs. Mary & Family,
Ken & I would like to express our
condolences for your loss. May God’s
peace & comfort fill your heart knowing
Jack is in the arms of Jesus.
We send love and prayers for all of you. As a special family in our lives, we are proud of have taught all of Mary and Robert’s children. May God’s love comfort you.
Kay
Our deepest sympathy for your loss. Jack was such a wonderful person. Jack was too young to leave but know he”s not alone. God bless you Christie, Mary and family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
My heart breaks for you all, I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers of comfort for this wonderful family.
Just learned of Jack’s passing. So sorry for your loss. He was such a fine Christian man. Prayers for Comfort & Peace for all.
We are so sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed meeting with him and appreciated his wisdom. He has been a great help with my dad. He will truly be missed.
To Our Dear Bauer Family,
We want to express our deepest condolences.
We will continue to pray for peace and healing during your time of mourning.
Love,
John & Regina Heiner
So unbelievable to lose a friend. You will definitely be missed by many. Rest in peace Jack.
I am so sorry about your loss. Jack will forever remembered as one of the kindest and solid men we have known.
Our condolences to the whole family especially sweet Mary.
My thoughts and prayers are with Christie and the rest of Jack’s family at this painful time of his loss. May God provide you with His loving comfort and strength during this time.
So sorry to hear about JACK. Love and prayers for you and your family.
So very sorry for your loss. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. He was a wonderful man and I am glad to have known him.
I am so sorry to hear about Jack. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
A fine man who I greatly admired and respected. Such a great loss to his family and everyone who knew him.
My heartfelt condolences to Christie, Mrs. Mary and all the family.
Our deepest condolences. May God comfort and bless your family.
You are all in our thoughts and prayers.