Mass of Christian Burial for Charles Joseph Bayer, age 71 of Muenster, was set for 10:00 AM Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Muenster. A Rosary/Vigil was set for 5:30 pm Monday, January 13, 2014 also at Sacred Heart. Services were officiated by Reverend Ken Robinson and directed by McCoy Funeral Home of Muenster. Charles, better known as Chas, died Friday, January 10, 2014 in Muenster following a courageous battle with cancer.
Charles was born on March 1, 1942 during a terrible snowstorm to John H. and Adelaide Walterscheid Bayer. He attended Sacred Heart School from elementary until his graduation in 1960 and he attended St. Edwards University.
On June 23, 1962 Charles married his high school sweetheart, Carolyn Rae Swirczynski at Sacred Heart Church. They are the parents of 5 children, and grandparents to 7.
In 1965, Johnny Bayer along with his 5 sons, formed J.H. Bayer & Sons, Inc., which they built and have continued to grow over the years into a very large farming and ranching corporation. Charles and Carolyn purchased Ray's Drive-In Grocery in 1978 from Carolyn's father, Ray Swirczynski, changed the name to Bayer's Kolonialwaren und Backerei, and grew this convenience store and bakery for 16 years before selling it in 1993. Remaining a partner in the farm and ranch corporation, Charles then returned to farming and ranching with his 4 brothers.
Always known for his generous spirit, Charles was involved in nearly all organizations in the community and was instrumental in either the building of, or the success of, many of these organizations throughout his life. He took much pride in his community and always strived to make it better, be it through the Sacred Heart Alumni, the Muenster Jaycees, the Muenster Chamber of Commerce, the Sacred Heart Trust Fund, the Muenster Industrial Foundation, the Germanfest Heritage Park, the Sacred Heart Church Building & Maintenance Board, and the Upper Elm Red Soil & Water Conservation District Board, just to name a few. Chaswas proud of the fact that he announced almost all of the Sacred Heart Tiger football games for 40 years and was often called the voice of Sacred Heart.
Charles is survived by his wife Carolyn Rae Bayer of Muenster, his children Craig Joseph & Rita Bayer, of Muenster, Cherilyn Rae Pollard of Gainesville, Charla Renee Taylor of Lindsay, and Curt John & Prudy Bayer of Muenster; seven grandchildren, Kalyssa Pollard, Jacob, Emma & Andrew Bayer, Will & Erica Taylor, and Madelyn Bayer; his brothers & sister-n-laws, Dan Bayer and wife Ethel, Leonard Bayer and wife Pat, Claude Bayer and wife Mary; & Clinton Bayer and wife Barbara.
Preceding him in death were his parents, daughter Charlene Bayer, and his son-in-law Greg Taylor.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Sacred Heart Trust Fund or the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Cooke County.
Charles was born on March 1, 1942 during a terrible snowstorm to John H. and Adelaide Walterscheid Bayer. He attended Sacred Heart School from elementary until his graduation in 1960 and he attended St. Edwards University.
On June 23, 1962 Charles married his high school sweetheart, Carolyn Rae Swirczynski at Sacred Heart Church. They are the parents of 5 children, and grandparents to 7.
In 1965, Johnny Bayer along with his 5 sons, formed J.H. Bayer & Sons, Inc., which they built and have continued to grow over the years into a very large farming and ranching corporation. Charles and Carolyn purchased Ray's Drive-In Grocery in 1978 from Carolyn's father, Ray Swirczynski, changed the name to Bayer's Kolonialwaren und Backerei, and grew this convenience store and bakery for 16 years before selling it in 1993. Remaining a partner in the farm and ranch corporation, Charles then returned to farming and ranching with his 4 brothers.
Always known for his generous spirit, Charles was involved in nearly all organizations in the community and was instrumental in either the building of, or the success of, many of these organizations throughout his life. He took much pride in his community and always strived to make it better, be it through the Sacred Heart Alumni, the Muenster Jaycees, the Muenster Chamber of Commerce, the Sacred Heart Trust Fund, the Muenster Industrial Foundation, the Germanfest Heritage Park, the Sacred Heart Church Building & Maintenance Board, and the Upper Elm Red Soil & Water Conservation District Board, just to name a few. Chaswas proud of the fact that he announced almost all of the Sacred Heart Tiger football games for 40 years and was often called the voice of Sacred Heart.
Charles is survived by his wife Carolyn Rae Bayer of Muenster, his children Craig Joseph & Rita Bayer, of Muenster, Cherilyn Rae Pollard of Gainesville, Charla Renee Taylor of Lindsay, and Curt John & Prudy Bayer of Muenster; seven grandchildren, Kalyssa Pollard, Jacob, Emma & Andrew Bayer, Will & Erica Taylor, and Madelyn Bayer; his brothers & sister-n-laws, Dan Bayer and wife Ethel, Leonard Bayer and wife Pat, Claude Bayer and wife Mary; & Clinton Bayer and wife Barbara.
Preceding him in death were his parents, daughter Charlene Bayer, and his son-in-law Greg Taylor.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Sacred Heart Trust Fund or the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Cooke County.
Mass of Christian Burial for Charles Joseph Bayer, age 71 of Muenster, was set for 10:00 AM Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Muenster. A Rosary/Vigil was set for 5:30 pm Monday, January 13, 2014 also at Sacred Heart. Services were officiated by Reverend Ken Robinson and directed by McCoy Funeral Home of Muenster. Charles, better known as Chas, died Friday, January 10, 2014 in Muenster following a courageous battle with cancer.
Charles was born on March 1, 1942 during a terrible snowstorm to John H. and Adelaide Walterscheid Bayer. He attended Sacred Heart School from elementary until his graduation in 1960 and he attended St. Edwards University.
On June 23, 1962 Charles married his high school sweetheart, Carolyn Rae Swirczynski at Sacred Heart Church. They are the parents of 5 children, and grandparents to 7.
In 1965, Johnny Bayer along with his 5 sons, formed J.H. Bayer & Sons, Inc., which they built and have continued to grow over the years into a very large farming and ranching corporation. Charles and Carolyn purchased Ray's Drive-In Grocery in 1978 from Carolyn's father, Ray Swirczynski, changed the name to Bayer's Kolonialwaren und Backerei, and grew this convenience store and bakery for 16 years before selling it in 1993. Remaining a partner in the farm and ranch corporation, Charles then returned to farming and ranching with his 4 brothers.
Always known for his generous spirit, Charles was involved in nearly all organizations in the community and was instrumental in either the building of, or the success of, many of these organizations throughout his life. He took much pride in his community and always strived to make it better, be it through the Sacred Heart Alumni, the Muenster Jaycees, the Muenster Chamber of Commerce, the Sacred Heart Trust Fund, the Muenster Industrial Foundation, the Germanfest Heritage Park, the Sacred Heart Church Building & Maintenance Board, and the Upper Elm Red Soil & Water Conservation District Board, just to name a few. Chaswas proud of the fact that he announced almost all of the Sacred Heart Tiger football games for 40 years and was often called the voice of Sacred Heart.
Charles is survived by his wife Carolyn Rae Bayer of Muenster, his children Craig Joseph & Rita Bayer, of Muenster, Cherilyn Rae Pollard of Gainesville, Charla Renee Taylor of Lindsay, and Curt John & Prudy Bayer of Muenster; seven grandchildren, Kalyssa Pollard, Jacob, Emma & Andrew Bayer, Will & Erica Taylor, and Madelyn Bayer; his brothers & sister-n-laws, Dan Bayer and wife Ethel, Leonard Bayer and wife Pat, Claude Bayer and wife Mary; & Clinton Bayer and wife Barbara.
Preceding him in death were his parents, daughter Charlene Bayer, and his son-in-law Greg Taylor.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Sacred Heart Trust Fund or the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Cooke County.
Charles was born on March 1, 1942 during a terrible snowstorm to John H. and Adelaide Walterscheid Bayer. He attended Sacred Heart School from elementary until his graduation in 1960 and he attended St. Edwards University.
On June 23, 1962 Charles married his high school sweetheart, Carolyn Rae Swirczynski at Sacred Heart Church. They are the parents of 5 children, and grandparents to 7.
In 1965, Johnny Bayer along with his 5 sons, formed J.H. Bayer & Sons, Inc., which they built and have continued to grow over the years into a very large farming and ranching corporation. Charles and Carolyn purchased Ray's Drive-In Grocery in 1978 from Carolyn's father, Ray Swirczynski, changed the name to Bayer's Kolonialwaren und Backerei, and grew this convenience store and bakery for 16 years before selling it in 1993. Remaining a partner in the farm and ranch corporation, Charles then returned to farming and ranching with his 4 brothers.
Always known for his generous spirit, Charles was involved in nearly all organizations in the community and was instrumental in either the building of, or the success of, many of these organizations throughout his life. He took much pride in his community and always strived to make it better, be it through the Sacred Heart Alumni, the Muenster Jaycees, the Muenster Chamber of Commerce, the Sacred Heart Trust Fund, the Muenster Industrial Foundation, the Germanfest Heritage Park, the Sacred Heart Church Building & Maintenance Board, and the Upper Elm Red Soil & Water Conservation District Board, just to name a few. Chaswas proud of the fact that he announced almost all of the Sacred Heart Tiger football games for 40 years and was often called the voice of Sacred Heart.
Charles is survived by his wife Carolyn Rae Bayer of Muenster, his children Craig Joseph & Rita Bayer, of Muenster, Cherilyn Rae Pollard of Gainesville, Charla Renee Taylor of Lindsay, and Curt John & Prudy Bayer of Muenster; seven grandchildren, Kalyssa Pollard, Jacob, Emma & Andrew Bayer, Will & Erica Taylor, and Madelyn Bayer; his brothers & sister-n-laws, Dan Bayer and wife Ethel, Leonard Bayer and wife Pat, Claude Bayer and wife Mary; & Clinton Bayer and wife Barbara.
Preceding him in death were his parents, daughter Charlene Bayer, and his son-in-law Greg Taylor.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Sacred Heart Trust Fund or the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Cooke County.
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