Bernard Baer

Bernard Baer, 87, born Jan. 11, 1929, in Rayne, entered into eternal rest with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016, in Clute, Texas.
He previously resided in Houston from 1948 to 2009, and then lived in Lake Jackson, Texas, 2009 to present.
Bernard is preceded in death by his wife, Emma Geraldine Taylor; parents Jeanne Ruth Caillouet and Louis Henry Baer; sisters, Miriam Richard, Margaret Ann McGrew and Patricia Domingue; and brothers, Phillip Baer, Sigmund Baer and Louis Henry Baer.
Left to cherish his memory are his children, Felecia Baer Redd and husband James of Placedo, Texas, Bernard Bruce Baer of Navasota, Texas, and Vanda Jeanne Baer of Katy, Texas; grandchildren, Amanda White, Heather Walley-Jimenez, Rachel Walley, Michael Parra, LeAnn Au, Jason Parra, and Katherine Baer; great-grandchildren, Solomon Gaines, Elijah Gaines, Liam White, Amber White, Clark Jimenez, and Quenten Jimenez; brother, Max Baer; sisters, Yvonne Gary, Jo Ann Rodriguez, and Kay Weidner; along with numerous nieces, nephews, other loving relatives and friends.
There is a special acknowledgment of gratitude to the staff at Creekside Village Nursing home in Clute, Texas.
Bernard was a Navy World War II veteran, retired from Kroger after 31 years in produce, retired from Houston Food Bank a produce inspector 10 years, was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. His heart was his family and helping others with anything they needed.
Pallbearers will be Ray Walley, Michael Parra, Jason Parra, Paul Au, Roger White, and Eric Martinelli.
Visitation is Thursday, Sept. 15, from 2 until 3 p.m.
Funeral will follow at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 15, at Brookside Funeral Home, 13747 Eastex Freeway, Houston, Texas, 77037.
Interment will follow in Brookside Memorial Park.