Erwin Vernon Bayer

Erwin Vernon Bayer, 78, of La Grange, died Thursday, June 11, 2015 at St. David’s Medical
Center in Austin. Erwin was born in Carmine on Aug. 5, 1936, the son of Ernest and Alvina (Schulz) Bayer. He attended Burton School and was confirmed at St. John Evangelical Church in Burton. In 1959, Erwin volunteered and served his country in the U.S. Army. He did his basic training in Ft. Benning, Georgia and served in Korea in the Motor Pool. Erwin served active and reserve duty until August31, 1965, when he was honorably discharged. Erwin married Delores Albers on Jan. 26, 1963, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Round Top. They moved to Houston where Erwin worked as a Mechanic at Houston Lighting and Power and they were blessed with two sons and one daughter. His desire to move back to his hometown landed them in La Grange in 1977 where he worked for LCRA at Fayette Power Plant for 19 years.
Also known as “Pops” or “Sonny”, Erwin loved fishing, Astros baseball, and listening to country and polka music. He was a member of multiple organizations which included The Optimist Club in Houston, Rutersville Sons of Hermann (where he recently received his 60 year pin), American Legion Post 338 in Round Top, and Round Top Rifle Association. He is survived by his wife, Delores, of 52 years; two sons: Bradley Bayer of Arlington and Michael Bayer and wife, Gina Grande, of Austin; daughter, Janet Bayer of La Grange; two brothers: Virgil Bayer and wife, Joyce of Houston and Raymond Bayer and wife, Jo Ann of Austin; sister, Bernice Guinn of Houston; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and grand dogs.
The Monday, June 15 funeral arrangements were entrustedto Koenig & Strickland Funeral Home, 208 W. Pearl in La Grange. Family and friends can view and sign the guestbook online at www.lagrangefunerals.com. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 567, La Grange, Texas 78945.