Livestream Link for Memorial Service at 10:30 AM on Friday, January 14, 2022 at First Baptist Church of New Braunfels, Texas

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Buz Farrell was born to Everett Oscar and Florence (Ware) Farrell on December 3, 1945, in St. Louis, MO. He passed from this life on Wednesday, November 10, 2021, in New Braunfels, Texas at the age of 75.

He was preceded in death by his parents.  He is survived by his loving wife, Pat Farrell; sister, Jacquelyn Flo Farrell; cousin, Dennis Lock (who was like his brother); "many in-laws who cherished him", John and Judy Hendry, John Keever and Linda Hazel, Jim and Janet Hazel, and all their families; and many other relatives and friends who were deeply loved.   He leaves behind his band of brothers, "brothers from another mother" Rick Bradley, Mark Brasler, Chuck Curtis, Jay Hellweg, Mike Hofmeister, Jim Gerdes, Bob Kemper, and Steve Markley.  Buz was in constant contact and would get the guys together for trips to Cardinal games, etc.  (Buz was a die-hard St. Louis Cardinal baseball fan!)

Buz and Pat met in Cape Girardeau, Mo at Southeast Mo. State University.  They married in 1966.   Buz graduated in 1967 with a BS in English and Business Education.  He taught In Jackson, Mo while Pat finished her degree.  Buz was drafted in 1968 by the US Army and sent to Frankfurt, Germany.  After serving in the Army for 2 years, he was hired by the Dept. of Defense Overseas Schools to teach English and Business.  Buz and Pat remained in Frankfurt, Germany for 22 years as teachers.  In addition to teaching Buz coached many different sports: cross country, track, and basketball.  He was elected to the Frankfurt American High School Hall of Fame in 2015. Buz and Pat also took advantage of traveling throughout most of Europe.

In 1991 Buz and Pat returned to the US and moved to New Braunfels, Texas.   Buz attended the Major League Baseball Umpiring School in Arizona which led to a 20-year career as a high school baseball umpire.  He also did bookkeeping at various hotels and Schlitterbahn.  Buz was active in the First Baptist Church of New Braunfels.   He sang in the choir and various ensembles, played handbells, served on various committees, and served as a past deacon of the church. The Senior Choir, the Son Shine Singers, and Sr. Ensemble were near and dear to his heart.

Buz and Pat went to London annually to attend plays and musicals while living in Germany.  Because of his growing interest in the theater, he later performed in NBFBC productions, starred as Scrooge at the Brauntex Theater, and acted in many productions at the Circle Arts Theater.   Buz was active in the Noon Lions Club participating at the Wurstfest, White Cane, and all other Lion's activities. He was also a Century Club Member.

A Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday, January 14, 2022 at First Baptist Church, 233 Cross Street, New Braunfels, Texas  78130

In lieu of flowers, memorial donation may be made to:  The First Baptist Church of New Braunfels Benevolence Fund, 233 Cross Street, New Braunfels, Texas 78130 or The Lions Club Summer Camp at

http://lionscamp/Downloads/DownloadCenter/GeneralDonations_Honorariums.pdf

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