He was born May 28, 1928, in Muldoon, to the late Stan and Lexie Zimmerhanzel Mares. He was a rancher and a member of Cistern Catholic Church.
Survivors: sister, Della Brosch of Cistern; and brother, Vencil Mares of Taylor.
Preceded in death by: brother, Fred Mares.
A rosary was recited Friday evening at the funeral home.
Services were held Saturday at Cistern Catholic Church, the Rev. Joseph M. Hybner officiating.
Burial was at Cistern Catholic Cemetery.
Smith Funeral Home Flatonia, 361-865-3311.