Kurt Bauske
10/09/1961 - 04/01/2024
Kurt John Bauske, 62, passed from this life on April 1, 2024, in Tomball, TX. He was born on October 9, 1961, in Evanston, Illinois to Kenneth and Faye Bauske.
Kurt had a youthful spirit and boundless curiosity. He enthusiastically practiced every genre of humor known to humankind. He was fearless and never lost his childlike playfulness. He rejoiced in the simple things in life, and the outdoors were his playground. He completed his master's degree in German Studies in Klagenfurt, Austria, and discovered a love for Alpine hiking and mountain climbing. He met his wife Brenda there, and the two of them became close partners not only in their marriage but also in their profession as high school German teachers. They designed their own Austrian summer study abroad program called LernSommer in which they took participating students back to the Alpine wonderland where they met, all the while pursuing many other professional projects together. Kurt and Brenda had one son, Kurt Jr., whom Kurt loved fiercely and took on long walks and explored nearby woods where they built campfires and forts and threw rocks into streams. Kurt retired after 34 years as a beloved teacher at Cy-Fair High School. In retirement, he pursued a multitude of other hobbies with zeal including fishing, landscape painting, playing the piano and guitar, and singing. Kurt was one of a kind, and his wit and zeal for life were unmatched. He brought joy and laughter to all who knew him. He leaves his family and friends with countless memories and lessons about how to live life to the fullest.
Those left to cherish his memories are his wife Brenda Bauske of Tomball, TX, son Kurt Hermann Bauske of Tomball, TX, father Kenneth Bauske of The Woodlands, TX, sister Ann Fuchs of Spring, TX, brother-in-law Bradley Fuchs, sister Ellen Bauske of Griffin, GA, niece Mary Sikora of Atlanta, GA, niece Martha Sikora of Atlanta, GA, and niece Margaret Kizer of Missouri City, TX.
He is preceded in death by his mother Faye Bauske and his nephew Kyle Fuchs.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, April 8, 2024, at 6:00 pm at Klein Funeral Home-Tomball.
Arrangements are entrusted to Klein Funeral Home-Tomball. Condolences to the family may be made online at www.kleinfh.com.

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Apr. 7, 2024.

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Erin McGeary-Najar

June 10, 2025

"Herr Bauske" was that ONE teacher who had the kind of experience, knowledge, and ability to make and leave a lifelong impact on those who were lucky enough to be his student. I am the youngest of four children, and come from a long line of child prodigies, my grandfather in particular being a world-renowned linguist (fluent in over 20 languages and dialects), his favorite being German. My oldest brother was Mr. Bauske´s first of us, followed by my older sister, and I began studying under him in eighth grade, making the walk from Arnold Junior High to Cy-Fair (because Arnold only offered French and Spanish classes).

I continued on throughout high school, and by fifth year had earned numerous Texas State German competitions in several areas, poetry reading, acting out German plays, folk dancing (yes, Herr Bauske was also a choreographer and award winning dance instructor, though not in the most popular of genres, one might say), and 3 of my 5 years as his student I was awarded German Student of the Year, one of those years having earned a cumulative grade at the end of the year of 99 out of 100 points (he and I laughed as to why he had such moral and ethical obligations for the 1 point to not have been overlooked)! That was who he was though; a man of great integrity, a phenomenal educator, a role model in the way he turned students required to take a foreign language class, into proudly proficient, if not fluent, speakers of a second language; a language I´ve taught my own children and it is with great sadness to know that Mr. Bauske is gone, but the fun and very often unique memories he was able to create for me, and my sister, brother, and so many other students, are a part of what makes his legacy one that I hope to carry on, and that I am certain to be one of which his wife and son can carry with them, with the honor, dignity, and profound respect he earned throughout his career, and I´m certain long after.

My deepest condolences...
- Erin McGeary-Najar (Class of 2000)

Fritz König

May 15, 2024

I remember Kurt as my student in Klagenfurt. A very dedicated and energetic person. He passed his MA with flying colors. Ruhe sanft Kurt.
Fritz König, Prof. Em.

Dave & Gail Greeley and Jessica & Chad Campbell

April 8, 2024

We are so sorry to hear about Kurt's passing and send our deepest condolences to all in the Bauske family.

Eric "Lars" Carlson

April 3, 2024

Herr Bauske was one of a kind. He knew how to brighten up the room with a simple smile or joke. I knew that he was someone I could trust with my personal struggles and would offer his best advice. He was more than just a teacher, he was a hero. I will miss you so much and just wanted to say thank you for everything. You were the best.

Tyler Cruzen

April 3, 2024

Mr. Bauske made learning fun. His methods to most would seem unusual or nutty. That was the best way we learned German. He taught my brother in the 80's then he taught myself and my other brother in the 90's. Many of his quirky tunes to remember grammar for German stick with me. Auf Wiedersehen Herr Bauske. Danke für alles!

Juergen Mueller

April 3, 2024

Herzliches Beileid, Brenda und Kurt Jr.!

Jürgen Müller

Ricardo Flores

April 3, 2024

I'm sorry to hear about Kurt,we were roommates in college my second year I believe at the university of whitewater,1982?I always remember even then he wanted to be a history teacher and talked of it often.

Tim jungklaus

April 3, 2024

He was a fun teacher. Always making us laugh. And remembering when he told me about my cross dancing brother for houstonfest.

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