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Charles H. Backhaus

1927 - 2018

BORN

1927

DIED

2018

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201 E. Third St.

Lampasas, Texas

Charles Backhaus Obituary

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.

Published by Austin American-Statesman on Aug. 10, 2018.
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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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August 12, 2018

roland salinas

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roland salinas

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roland salinas

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August 12, 2018

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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