Ron "Larry" Hofbauer

Laura Flusche Ron was born to Rose Walter and Andy Hofbauer.

Laura Flusche Though Rose and Andy intended to name their first child Larry Ronald, when he was presented for baptism, Father Frowin decided their name choice was not sufficiently religious and changed it to Hilary Ronald. Ron/Larry hated the name Hilary, and when he grew up he elected to always be known as "Ron," though his closest family called him "Larry."

Laura Flusche Ron was one of three boys to be the first awarded Eagle Scout distinction in Muenster, TX.

Laura Flusche Family photo with Jeannine Hofbauer Flusche, Donna Hofbauer Glover, Ron Hofbauer, Rose Walter Glover, and Andy Hofbauer.

Laura Flusche Ron graduated from Sacred Heart High School.

Laura Flusche Ron entered the US army and served for 3 years.

Laura Flusche Ron graduated from St. Mary's University where he earned a degree in physics.

Laura Flusche Ron begins a career as a technical writer, working in communications hardware including radar, radio, television and telephone, until 1989.

Laura Flusche In the 1970s, Ron edited a Dallas Natural Living Magazine called "Over the Garden Fence."

Laura Flusche Larry rode a bicycle from Piedras Negaras to Mexio City. He and a friend rode by day and camped by night. He attended summer school at the Universidad Veracruzana.

Laura Flusche Ron moves to Japan to teach English

Laura Flusche Photos from a festival Ron attended

Laura Flusche Ron has a photography exhibition at Kon Kon Gallery

Laura Flusche Ron traveled from Japan to Texas to attend his mother Rose's 100th birthday party. He is shown in this photo with his sister, Jeannine Hofbauer Flusche, his mother Rose Walter Hofbauer, and his sister Donna Hofbauer Glover.

Laura Flusche Ron dies in Tsuchiura, Japan, with his partner Nana at his side, at the age of 85.