Jon Ware Obituary

Jon Richard Ware

June 21, 1941 - July 12, 2025

Jon Richard Ware, 84, of New Braunfels, Texas, passed away on July 12, 2025. He was born on June 21, 1941, in Wichita Falls, Texas. Richard grew up in Wichita Falls, then spent many years with his children and family in Waco, and later made his home in New Braunfels, where he enjoyed his later years.

In his younger years, Richard proudly served eight years in the U.S. Army Reserves. He later worked as a retail store manager for over 20 years, spending much of that time at Goldstein-Miguel in Waco. He was a successful real estate investor for 35 years and worked as a realtor for more than 20 years.

Richard was known for being excellent at everything he did, and he had many passions. He was a Diamond Life Master in Duplicate Bridge, a tournament tennis player, and an award-winning West Coast Swing dancer. He was a member of the National Living Legends of Dance and was inducted into the Dallas Dance Hall of Fame. He was also an active participant at Swing Junction and RoundUp4Charity.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Baron Ware and Mary Evelyn Lewis Ware; his brother, Charles David Ware; his son, Alex Richard Ware; and grandson, Jon David Ware. He is survived by his wife, Roxanne Ware; children Michael Ware (Brenda), Jason Ware (Amy), Stephen Taylor (Dana), and Amy Rodriguez (Candido); and his several grandchildren.

Service Information.

A funeral service will be held at St. Paul Lutheran Church in New Braunfels on Friday, July 18, at 10 a.m., with Pastor Timothy Sternberg officiating. Doors will open at 9 a.m., and a reception will follow the service.

Memorial Contributions.

In lieu of flowers or donations, the family requests that contributions be made to support the Texas Hill Country flood relief efforts. Donations may be made to Convoy of Hope, the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund, or an organization of your choice.