Donald John Bauer Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Donald J. Bauer (Don), 86, of Houston passed away Sunday, November 13, 2016. Don was born March 30, 1930 in Pittsburgh, PA to August and Margaret Bauer. He is preceded in death by his parents and is survived by his wife Mary Ann; daughter, Mary Angela Durham & husband Danny and their children Elizabeth Flannery & husband Brent, Sarah Kelly & husband Will and their daughter Emily; daughter, Donna Louise Denton & husband Joe and their children, John Denton & wife Marisa, Mary Claire Ford & husband Robert and their sons Joseph, Vincent, Thomas; brother, James Bauer as well as numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. Don grew up in the Pittsburgh area where he met and married the love of his life, Mary Ann. His career with National Supply Co., eventually brought the family to Houston where they raised their family. Don was a man of great faith throughout his life. He was a longtime active member of St. Benedict Catholic Church and St. Frances de Sales Catholic Church where was a member of the St. Vincent de Paul Society. Don was an avid golfer and gardener. He was a loving and faithful husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather who loved his church and God. He was an example of a good and faithful servant. The Bauer family will be present to receive friends Wednesday, November 16, 2016 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM with a Holy Rosary being recited at 7:15 PM at Dettling Funeral Home, 14094 Memorial Dr., Houston, TX 77079. The Funeral Mass will commence Thursday, November 17, 2016 at 10:30 AM at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 625 Nottingham Oaks Trail, Houston, TX 77079. A reception will follow Holy Mass on the church campus. In lieu of flowers, please consider contributions in Don’s memory to the St. Vincent de Paul Society at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church or to the charity of your choice.

Donald John Bauer

March 30, 1930 - November 13, 2016