Oscar
E. "Butch" Bode III, 60, of Bandera, passed away on January 6, 2013
in San Antonio. He was born in Brenham, Texas to Oscar Jr. and Doris Helmer
Bode on August 2, 1952. He married Linda Barnett on November 1, 1992.
Butch, a gold card member of the PRCA, was well known in the rodeo community, as well as the horse industry. He trained horses and participated in rodeos most of his life. NFR calf roper, and qualified for the Texas Circuit Finals numerous times in both roping and bulldogging. He was a loving husband, loved his family and believed in God. He was crazy about his grandkids, whom affectionately called him "PaPa".
Butch is preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Kathy Bode; and his brother Bruce Brian Bode.
Butch is survived by his wife, Linda Bode of Bandera; his mother-in-law, Edith Barnett; his daughter, Sara Balcar and husband Eddie Castillo of Bandera; his sons, Oscar E. "Buster" Bode IV and wife Kristi of Jarrell, Texas and Bruce Bode of Milano; his sisters, Brenda Klotz and husband Larry of Montgomery, and Sharon Pennell of Bryan; his grandchildren, Bayle Bode, Oscar E. "Bryce" Bode V and Emily M. Castillo; along with numerous nieces and nephews.
Butch, a gold card member of the PRCA, was well known in the rodeo community, as well as the horse industry. He trained horses and participated in rodeos most of his life. NFR calf roper, and qualified for the Texas Circuit Finals numerous times in both roping and bulldogging. He was a loving husband, loved his family and believed in God. He was crazy about his grandkids, whom affectionately called him "PaPa".
Butch is preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Kathy Bode; and his brother Bruce Brian Bode.
Butch is survived by his wife, Linda Bode of Bandera; his mother-in-law, Edith Barnett; his daughter, Sara Balcar and husband Eddie Castillo of Bandera; his sons, Oscar E. "Buster" Bode IV and wife Kristi of Jarrell, Texas and Bruce Bode of Milano; his sisters, Brenda Klotz and husband Larry of Montgomery, and Sharon Pennell of Bryan; his grandchildren, Bayle Bode, Oscar E. "Bryce" Bode V and Emily M. Castillo; along with numerous nieces and nephews.
