BACKHAUS, Charles Herbert "Charlie" Charlie Backhaus of Lampasas, Texas passed away on Sunday, August 5, 2018. He was born on his family's farm located on Backhaus Road in Pipe Creek, Texas on January 13, 1927 to Julius and Minnie (n?e DeKunder) Backhaus. He attended school in Boerne and Dripping Springs. He worked at the Galveston Army Air Corps Repair Depot prior to enlisting in the Army serving in World War II at Iwo Jima, Okinawa and Seoul Airfield Base in Korea as an Airplane Crew Chief. This enabled him to continue his boyhood dream of flying which he loved for the rest of his life. He was the recipient of several medals distinguishing his service to his country. Returning from the war, he worked at his brother-in-laws business, Dumas Brothers Machine Shop in Lampasas, Texas. He moved to New Braunfels for a brief period and then to Austin where he worked at Boyce Iron Works. He played guitar and would sometimes participate in jam sessions with Kenneth Threadgill. Opening his own business, Accurate Iron Works, in Austin, he designed and fabricated ornamental and structural pieces that can still be seen all over Texas and the United States. His industrial work includes the iconic ornamental metal exterior of the Department of Theater and Dance Building on the Texas State University campus in San Marcos. While living in Austin, Charlie was also a member of the Sertoma Club and served as a past Master of the T. Neal Porter Masonic Lodge #1354. He returned to Lampasas as co-owner of the Dumas Brothers Machine Shop. Upon "retirement" he opened his Feathers and Iron Studio where he designed and created unique beds and various pieces of furniture. Charlie also enjoyed carving wild birds and had several of his carved ducks sold at Ducks Unlimited auctions. He loved gardening and took great joy in sharing the fruits and vegetables of his labors! He was honored to be listed in the National Registers Who's Who in Executives and Professionals in the 1998-99 edition and was also a member of the Son's of the Republic of Texas. Charlie was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Emil, a sister, Addie, his former wife, Nancy and a daughter, Mary. He is survived by his wife Marilyn. He is also survived by his son, Chris, and daughters Linda Humphrey (Gary) and Kathy Salinas (Roland), his grandchildren Whitney, Jack, Charlie, Brandy, Casey and great grandchildren Chaz, Lilli and Demitrius. His extended family includes Kirk Tidwell (Ann), their children Danny and Joel, Carlton Tidwell and his children Britton (Holly, Orrin), Annie Robinson (Kelon). Visatation will be Thursday, August 9 from 5:00 to 7:00 at the Sneed Funeral Chapel in Lampasas, Texas. Burial will be at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen, Texas on Friday, August 10 at 11:00 followed by a Memorial Service at the Sneed Funeral Chapel in Lampasas at 2:00. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mission Fund at the First Street Church of Christ in Lampasas, Texas.
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hi charlie...happy birthday!!..would be your 93rd!!...hope you are telling your great and tall tales and keeping those angels rolling in laughter!!...miss and love you...roland and kathy
Rolando Salinas
Son
January 13, 2020
We love you Grandpa and miss you very much. I know you are smiling down and watching over us.
Brandy Backhaus
Grandchild
November 24, 2019
One year has come and gone. We miss you but we smile when we think about your jokes and great stories that you left with us. Your great, inspiring influence on our lives can still be felt everyday not only in your love for all of us but in the beautiful things you created and made. Thanks for being our dad. Love you still. Xo
Kathy
Daughter
August 14, 2019
Sorry to hear about Brother Backhaus passing. We had not heard about it until now.
The members of T. Neal Porter Masonic Lodge #1354 have lost a good Brother.
We will remember him at our next meeting and a page will be placed in our minutes
in his memory.
If there is anything we can do for the family do not hesitate to contact us.
George Moxley
Worshipful Master
T. Neal Porter #1354
George Moxley
Friend
December 18, 2018
Rene & Maricella Salinas & Family
August 21, 2018
Kathy Salinas
Daughter
August 14, 2018
So saddened to hear about your dad and our condolences to your family. We remember him with very fond memories and hope your memories will bring you comfort.
The Morgans
Neighbor
August 13, 2018
roland salinas
Family
August 12, 2018
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charley, from the day i met him, was alway more than my father-in-law...he was my go-to guy, teller of tall and not so tall tales...someone to trade stories and books with, aviation and otherwise...and of course, his greatest accomplishment, my wife kathy
roland salinas
Family
August 12, 2018
We remember taking your dad for his first hot air balloon ride in Lampasas. He was so much fun and will never forget the barbque he had for us at his house. Great man and we know he will be missed.
Your Ballooning Buddies
Acquaintance
August 12, 2018
I remember the great times we had at your house in the game room your dad built. Your family was always so much fun to be around and your parents were so good to us nieghborhood kids. So sorry for your loss but thankful for the growing up memories your dad gave us too.
Nellie Johnson
Neighbor
August 12, 2018
Tina Boyce
August 10, 2018
What a hero, we love you poppy!
Kelon and Annie Robinson
Grandchild
August 9, 2018
Kathy, so sorry about your father. He was always such a neat "dad" to us all and he will be missed.
Nancy Page
Classmate
August 9, 2018
What an amazing person and talent!!! My condolences to you all. Prayers and love.
Elizabeth Buckley
Acquaintance
August 9, 2018
Dear Marilyn and Family, I am so sorry for your great loss. Charles will be missed by all of us at First Street and by myself personally. When I worked at the Library, Charles was always courteous and kind. He was a gentleman in every sense of the word. I was blessed to know Charles. I will be praying for you on Friday and in the days to come. All my love,
Julia Phillips
Friend
August 8, 2018
Marilyn, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family with your loss.
Gene & Lenora Isenhour
Friend
August 8, 2018
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