SHINER: Franklin Neubauer, 68, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2026. Born on November 18, 1957, in Wichita Falls, TX to Alvin Heidrich and Geneva Allgood, later adopted and raised by Willie and Ida Neubauer of Shiner.
He married the love of his life, Diane Neubauer (Christen) on June 18, 1977, and during their 48 years of marriage had two children, Christopher and Jennifer.
Franklin spent his younger years working farms, fishing, and hunting. He was active in his community assisting with barbeque fund raisers and supporting his children in their many activities. You could often find him on a Friday night, in the stands, watching his son or nephews play ball. He worked for years at Stanley’s grocery store and later at the Spoetzl Brewery as a brewer. He liked to say he gave out over a million Shiner beers during his time running the Shiner Bock Van to all the events and festivals. Franklin always had a good story to tell and an ice-cold beer to go with it.
Franklin is survived by his wife, Diane Neubauer, children; son, Christopher Neubauer, wife Kelly Neubauer and daughter, Jennifer Neubauer Wick, and fiancé David Akin. Also, his beloved grandson, Dane Kidneigh. Brothers; Bobby Neubauer and wife Karen, Randy Heidrich and wife Sheri, Alan Allgood and wife Catherine, and Billy Blackmon. Sisters; Annie Smith and husband Freddie, Susie Cerecedez and husband Jorge, sister-in- law Bertha Heidrich, brother-in-law Leonard Christen Sr., brother-in-law Melvin (Red) Christen Jr. and wife Marilyn. As well as numerous nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents Alvin Heidrich and Geneva Allgood and Willie and Ida Neubauer and his brother, Johnny Heidrich.
Serving as pallbearers will be Nick Neubauer, Russell Neubauer, Chad Neubauer, Quinton Christen, Weston Christen, Landon Christen.
Honorary Pallbearer: Leonard Christen Jr and Katelyn Neubauer Rodriguez.
He is buried at Shiner City Cemetery.