Memorial Service and Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00p.m Sunday, September 29, 2019 at Calvary Hill Funeral Home with Msgr. Donald Zimmerman, M.Th., of Christ the King Catholic Church of Dallas, officiating.
Albert Joseph Bauer “Big Al”, 85, of Dallas, Texas, passed away on September 14, 2019.
Albert was born in Belleville, Illinois to Philip and Bertha Bauer on February 25, 1934. He married Antonia “Toni” Saggio on December 28, 1957, in Collinsville, Illinois. He graduated from St. Mary’s University, San Antonio, Texas. He served in both National Sales and Vice President of Sales roles within the transportation industry for 55 years (including time with; Trailmobile, Strick, Monon, and RCM). He served in the U.S. Army. He was involved in the Rattler Club, Knights of Columbus, American Trucking Association, Truckload Carriers Association and an industry group known as; “The T.J.”. He was an active donor to St. Jude Children’s Hospital & Texas Children’s Hospital, as well as dozens of other non-profit and healthcare organizations.
Albert is preceded in death by his older brother; Philip Bauer, his parents; Philip and Bertha Bauer, his son; Anthony Bauer, and his loving wife of 48 years; Antonia.
Albert is survived by his brother; Paul Bauer (wife Betty) of Shiloh, Illinois, his Son; Philip Bauer of Dallas, Texas and Martha “Marti” Daniels (husband David) of Celina, Texas, Granddaughters; Stephanie Pascuzzi (husband Anthony) and Abby Daniels, Grandsons; Austin Daniels and Alec Daniels, and Great Granddaughter; Ava Antonia Pascuzzi. Albert is also survived by sister-in-laws, several nephews, nieces and God Children.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to one of Al’s beloved organizations; “TJ” – a fund dedicated to helping a variety of individuals in need: TJ, c/o Brian Ling, 7911 Redwood Dr. #199, Cotati, CA 94931
In addition to appreciation for their numerous friends, the family of Albert Bauer wish to extend their sincerest thanks to the doctors and nurses who treated him through the years and in particularly through his recent battle with cancer (including individuals at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas).
The family would also like to thank Christ The King Catholic Church, the priests of St. Monica Catholic Church for administering both “The Anointing of the Sick” & his “Last Rights,” the Helping Hands Ministry of St. Monica Catholic Church for their contribution and Calvary Hill Funeral Home.
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