Chris Bautsch
1966 – 2021
Chris Robert Bautsch was born October 12, 1966, in Topeka, KS, to Norman and Patricia Bautsch. He passed away on August 13, 2021, at home in Edmond, OK.
Growing up, Chris was a free spirit who lived life to the fullest; he played baseball and was an avid fisherman. His love of fishing led him to work as a Charter Boat Captain for many summers in Seward, Alaska. He fulfilled people's dreams by helping them catch bucket-list halibut and salmon. Chris attended and loved the University of Oklahoma, where he was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity. He was very proud of being a Sooner.
Chris was preceded in death by his father, Norm, and his sister, Melissa. He is survived by his mother, Pat; his sister, Kelli Pohlman (Doug); brother, Blaise Bautsch; nephew, Nathan Pohlman, and nieces, Gabbi Pohlman and Jordyn Shaddix.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, August 20, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 9th and Littler, in Edmond, OK.