John Stockbauer Jr.

John Stockbauer, Jr., of Victoria, Texas passed away Thursday, March 30, 2017 at the age of 84. He was born March 23, 1933 in Victoria to John and Tillie Stockbauer. John graduated from St. Joseph High School in 1950 as the valedictorian of his class. He served 4 years in the United States Air Force First Class in communications.

After his father’s passing, Johnny became president of Victoria Farm Equipment. He rarely missed a day of work in his life and his goal through his illness was to “get back to work” He had a reputation for being an honest businessman and in his book, a hand shake was your word. You could set your watch by him on his routine trips to the bank and post office.

He had a quick wit and a very dry sense of humor. He enjoyed sharing jokes with people and putting a smile on their face. He looked forward to Sundays when he would load his stuff up in the truck and he and mom would ride out to their place at Schroeder and check on their cows and piddle around the place. He loved being outside, especially “transplanting” plants from one location to another. Over the years being a farm equipment dealer, the dealership earned many outstanding awards, due to his and his employees hard work and dedication. He also was awarded individual awards from the Soil and Water Conservation Office, Victoria Chamber of Commerce and Victoria County 4H. When presented with one of the awards he was described as a “silent giant”, which was a perfect description of him. He never liked a lot of attention and he was a very humble man. He was one of the founders of The South Texas Farm and Ranch Show (1982) and has been involved with it every year since.

A very heartwarming “thank you” to Lisa Montez for taking care of mom. Another special “thank you” to the wonderful group of people on the 6th floor skilled nursing unit at Citizens Medical Center- our family truly appreciates what you all did for our dad and family.

John was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Anna Westerman.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Gladys; sons, John Stockbauer III (Marty), Jimmy Stockbauer, Jeffry Stockbauer, Jerry Stockbauer (Loretta) and Jason Stockbauer (Tina); daughter, Jennifer Charbula (Kenny); grandchildren, Dawn Stockbauer, Candace Smith (Jason), Lacey Irby (Blaine), John Stockbauer IV (Jayde), Stephen Stockbauer (Vicki), Hunter Stockbauer, Ashley Stockbauer, Garrett Stockbauer, Zane Charbula and Cole Charbula; great grandchildren, Kayden Petru, Rylan Petru, Briley Smith, Olivia Stockbauer and baby Irby; sisters, Gladys Eisman and Kathryn Kusak.

Pallbearers will be his grandsons, John Stockbauer IV, Stephen Stockbauer, Garrett Stockbauer, Hunter Stockbauer, Zane Charbula and Cole Charbula. Gift bearers will be granddaughters, Dawn Stockbauer, Ashley Stockbauer and Lacey Irby.

Honorary pallbearers are Victoria Farm Equipment Employees. Our family wants to thank all these wonderful people for handling things when our family was out of pocket.

Visitation will be on Sunday, April 2, 2017 from 5-7 pm at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with a rosary to be recited at 7 pm. The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 am on Monday, April 3, 2017 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with Father Dominic Antwi officiating. Burial with full military honors will follow at Resurrection Mausoleum.

Donations may be made to the South Texas Farm and Ranch Show Scholarship Fund in memory of John J. Stockbauer, Jr., St. Mary’s Catholic Church or a charity of the donor’s choice.

Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.rosewoodfuneralchapel.com.