Robert “Bob” W. Buras, age 72, passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2016, with his wife of 49 years, Carol, by his side. Robert was born in Chicago, Illinois on April 15, 1944. He graduated from Five Holy Martyrs Grammar School, St. Rita High School, and Illinois Institute of Technology where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
While a parishioner of Five Holy Martyrs, he was actively involved in the Holy Name Society, where he was elected the youngest President of the organization.
After graduating from IIT, he spent many years in Sales and Marketing at various companies in Chicago, Sunnyvale, California, and Austin, Texas.
After moving to Austin, he became actively involved at Santa Cruz Catholic Church. Bob was a member of the Finance Council and managed the weekly bingo fundraiser for the parish. He joined Council 9038 of the Knights of Columbus where he held the office of Deputy Grand Knight for several years. He also was a Fourth Degree Knight serving as Faithful Navigator for 5 years in the Blessed Mother Assembly.
Bob enjoyed and worked hard on his golf game. He enjoyed playing locally at Onion Creek Country Club, in California, in Hawaii with his father-in-law, Wally, and while on a business trip to Japan. Bob also was a die-hard Chicago Bears and Chicago Cubs fan who suffered through many seasons.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Helen (Dombrowski).
He is survived by his loving wife, Carol (Guzy); sister, Judith (Robert – deceased) Hesik; father-in-law, Walter Guzy; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Robert and Diane Brown; nieces, Susan (Tom) Welch, and Brigid (Justin) Padiak; nephews, Brian (Jenn) Hesik and Kevin (Renee) Hesik, Chris Brown, Michael (Jessica) Brown; and many great-nephews and nieces.
Carol would like to thank the caring team of Texas Oncology, especially Dr. Punit Chadha, who provided excellent care during Bob’s illness.
A rosary will be recited and a funeral mass celebrated at 10:00 AM Thursday, July 14, 2016, at Santa Cruz Catholic Church, 1100 Main Street, Buda, Texas under the direction of Harrell Funeral Home, Kyle, Texas.
In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to Knights of Columbus Council 9038 for the benefit of the College Scholarship Fund.
Condolences may be sent at: www.HarrellFuneralHomes.com.
