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Kenneth Ralph Auer Sr.

Kenneth Auer Obituary

KENNETH RALPH AUER, SR., born December 29, 1924 in St. Louis, MO, passed away August 21, 2008. Ken is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Beb, son Kenneth Auer Jr. and wife Andrea, son Michael Auer and wife Linda, daughter Kathleen Wood and husband Mark Sr., daughter Janet Way and husband Tim, daughter Elizabeth Reardean and husband Grady, son David Auer and wife Dorene, fifteen grandchildren, eighteen great-grandchildren, sister Joanne Castille and husband Merlin, brother Glen Auer and wife Judy. He was a World War II Veteran (USAF 303rd Bombardment group, Hell's Angels Combat Team), a graduate of the University of Houston and retired from SW Bell after 31 years. Noted for his love of God, country and family, "Dad, Ken, Paw-Paw, Pops" will be remembered always. Visitation with the family will be held from 6-8 PM, September 1, 2008 at Klein Funeral Home, 9719 Wortham Blvd. A funeral mass will be celebrated on September 2, 2008 at 11:00 AM at St. Jerome Catholic Church, 8825 Kempwood Dr. Interment will follow at Houston National Cemetery at 2:30 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital.

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Published by Houston Chronicle from Aug. 24 to Aug. 31, 2008.

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Judy Cole

September 2, 2008

We are so sorry about your dad. Every time I ever spoke to him he had a smile. I'll always remember him that way. Love always,
Judy, Robert, Jessica, Rachel, Stacy, Mckenna & Drew.

margot chiswell-cooper

August 31, 2008

David,

I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. May the memories you have carry you through the rough days ahead. I remember him from years ago when we were in school together from Elementary to Senior High.

Sharon Alderman

August 31, 2008

Kathy,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Amy Wood

August 27, 2008

We are so sorry about Papa and wish we could be there.
Love, Kevin, Amy, & the kids

Marcela Duffy

August 26, 2008

Dear David, my prayers and thoughts are with you and with your family,may the Lord be with all of you

Lupe Padilla

August 25, 2008

Dear David
My heart go out to you and your family. My thoughts and Prayer are with you and your family. Know if i can be of help let me know. You are in my prayer.
Take care .
God Bless you.
Lupe Padilla

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