B. Richard Baer

Bryon Richard Baer, beloved husband, father and grandfather, entered rest on January 16, 2015. Son of late Lewis R. and Martha L. Baer. He is survived by his loving wife, Virginia T. Baer; children: Guadalupe, Ignacio, Louisa B. Ramos and Lewis R. II; brother, Lewis W. Baer; 15 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren. Richard was born in New Windsor, Maryland and attended school at Taneytown High School and joined the USAF. He also served in the USN-Reserves, retired from Kelly AFB and worked for South San Antonio ISD. Richard spent time as a Bexar County Sheriff and served as a Daytona Beach Police Office in Florida. He was a pillar in the community and proud supporter of veterans. He was a past Post Commander for the American Legion Post #399, past member of Post #579, and Post #300. Richard was affiliated with Catholic War Veterans, Knights of Columbus at St. Claire’s Church, Vietnam Veterans of America Alamo Chapter #366. Most recently, Richard was a member of the San Antonio Liederkranz at St. Joseph Catholic Church Beethoven Maennerchor Choir and Band, Shark Hunters International U-Boat History (Hernando, Fl.), National Wood Carvers Association and Fraternal Order or Eagle. Richard proudly served in the Honor Guard Squad for MSD Ft. Sam Houston. He also volunteered his time with the San Antonio Police Department Safety Patrol, C.O.P., San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo, B-25J Mitchell WWII Bomber The Yellow Rose and The Airman Heritage Museum at Lackland AFB. He was a true patriot who loved his country. He was an awesome individual that touched many lives in a positive way and will be greatly missed by his family and friends. The family will receive friends at 5:00 p.m., Monday, February 2, 2015 at Funeraria Del Angel Roy Akers with a Rosary being recited at 6:30 p.m with a "Celebration of Life" to follow. A funeral procession will depart the funeral home at 8:30 a.m., Tuesday, February 3, 2015 to celebrate a 9:00 a.m. Mass at St. Joseph (Downtown) Catholic Church. Interment will follow in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery. Visit www.funerariadelangelroyakers.com for tributes.