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San Angelo Standard-Times Online
June 14, 1998

LUDWIG F.
SCHWERTNER

BALLINGER - Ludwig F. Schwertner, 85, of Rowena passed away at 5:45 a.m. Saturday, June 13, 1998, at his home.

Rosary will be at 8 p.m. Sunday, June 14, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Rowena. Funeral Mass will be held at 2:30 p.m. Monday, June 15, at the church with Father Benedict Zientek and Father Stephen Kennelly co-celebrating. Burial will follow in the St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery. Arrangements are by Rains-Seale Funeral Home.

Ludwig was born on April 4, 1913, in Rowena to Frank and Adala Ernst Schwertner Jr. He farmed in the Rowena area and did custom harvesting. He married Olivia F. Moeller on Nov. 18, 1935, in Rowena. She preceded him in death on May 14, 1998.

He was a member of the Rowena Lions Club and was a charter member of the Rowena Volunteer Fire Department. He was a past director of the First National Bank in Rowena. He served on the board of St. Joseph's School and St. Joseph's Parish Council and was a member of the St. Joseph's Society. He also was a member of the Sons of Hermann and was a trustee for the ODHS Hall in Rowena for more than 20 years.

Ludwig also was preceded in death by a sister, Dora Pechacek; a brother, Victor Schwertner; and a grandson, David Schwertner.

He is survived by two sons, Lloyd Schwertner of San Angelo and Maynard Schwertner and his wife, Nancy, of Rowena; two daughters, Jane Holtman of Ballinger and Rita Frey and her husband, Will, of Mason; a brother, Robert Schwertner of Rowena; and two sisters, Katherine Werner of Ballinger and Lily Schraer of Lowake.

He also is survived by 14 grandchildren and their spouses, Kyle and Rose Green, David and Helen Hulse, Lamar and Karen Evans, Bonnie Holtman, Derek and Becky Holtman, David and Roxanne Benefield, Kevin and Fran Herron, Ty and Mary McMillan, Holly Frey, Jason Schwertner, Jeff Schwertner, Brad Schwertner, Becky Schwertner and Matt Schwertner; and 11 great-grandchildren.

Grandsons and grandsons-in-law will serve as pallbearers.

The family requests memorials be made to St. Joseph's Cemetery Association or a favorite charity.

Note: Ludwig F. Schwertner appears on page 102 of the 1978 book.

San Angelo Standard-Times Online
April 25, 1998

WILBERT CHARLES
DIERINGER

Wilbert Charles Dieringer passed away April 22, 1998, at his home surrounded by his family. Rosary was Friday, April 24, at Johnson's Funeral Home. Due to the unavailability of the Cathedral Church of the Sacred Heart, service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 25, at St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Wall. Interment will be in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. He was born Dec. 29, 1919, in High Hill, Texas, to Fred and Mary Fiedler Dieringer. He was married to Lydia Cernoch on Oct. 10, 1942. He was a member of the Cathedral Church of the Sacred Heart. W.C. was a resident of San Angelo for the past 42 years. While growing up in Schulenberg, he attended school at High Hill. A veteran of World War II, W.C. served in the Normandy Invasion, Northern France, Ardennes, Rhineland and Central Europe. He was in Company K 247th Infantry. He received the EAME campaign medal with five bronze stars, two overseas service bars and the Good Conduct Medal. After returning home, he went to work for C.C. Smith Drilling Co., working in the oilfields in many parts of West Texas, New Mexico and North Dakota for 18 years. After settling in San Angelo, he worked for a short time for L.W. Puckitt Drilling before adventuring into his second love, farming, where he made many friends. W.C. loved going to polka dances and watching his children and grandchildren grow, keeping up with their various sports and school activities. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Mary Fiedler Dieringer; brothers, Ewald, Victor and Werner; sisters, Almeta Tobola and Velma Roeder; and one grandson, Jason Havlak. Survivors include his loving and devoted wife of 56 years, Lydia; daughters, Charlene Dusek and husband, Eugene, of Wall, Lillian Dusek and husband, Billie Ray, of San Angelo and Connie Havlak and husband, Harvey, of Miles; one son, Wilbert Jr. and wife, Linda, of St. Lawrence; grandchildren, Wayne Dusek, Edward Dusek and wife, Suzie, Travis Dusek and fiancee, Kim Kennedy, all of Wall, Doug Dusek of San Angelo and fiancee, Denise Sample, of Eola, Darrell Dusek and wife, Shannon, of Wall, Brenda Dusek and fiance, Troy Halfmann of Eola, Brandon Dieringer and Derek Dieringer of St. Lawrence and Brandee Havlak of Miles; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be the granddaughters. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. Carl Anderton, Baptist Memorial Home Health, Meals for the Elderly and Hospice of San Angelo.
Daddy, you are the wind beneath our wings.
Love, your family.

Note: Linda Dieringer appears on page 94 of the 1978 book.

San Angelo Standard-Times Online
March 9, 1998

DANIEL ANTHONY
HIRT

BIG SPRING - Daniel Anthony Hirt, 67, of St. Lawrence died Saturday, March 7, 1998, in Columbia Medical Center of San Angelo after a lengthy illness. Rosary was Sunday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be at 2 p.m. Monday, March 9, at the church. Father Charles Greenwell will celebrate the Mass. Interment will follow in St. Lawrence Cemetery. Arrangements are by Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home. Daniel was born on June 11, 1930, in Olfen to Frank and Alma Hirt. He married Elsie Kadlacek on Jan. 12, 1954, at St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Wall. Daniel and Elsie had made their home in St. Lawrence for the last 40 years, where Daniel was engaged in farming. He retired from farming in 1990. Daniel was a member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church. He was a charter member of Knights of Columbus at St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Wall and the Knights of Columbus in St. Lawrence. He was a charter member of St. Lawrence Dance Club and Gun Club. Daniel was appointed and served on the Cotton Board. He also served on Cotton Incorporated and was president of St. Lawrence Cotton Growers. He held offices within numerous organizations within the community. Survivors include his wife, Elsie Hirt of St. Lawrence; four sons and daughters-in-law, Chris and Lana Hirt, Wayne and Susan Hirt and Kevin and Linda Hirt, all of St. Lawrence, and Barry and Linda Hirt of San Antonio; two daughters and sons-in-law, Dinell and Gary Jacob of Winters and Jan and Joe Bryson of Bandera; 17 grandchildren, Chad, Deidra, Ashley, Amanda, Eric, Brian, Julie, Melissa and Rachel Hirt of St. Lawrence, Brent, Angela and Craig Jacobs of Winters, Kendra and Kyle Bryson of Bandera, and Jonathan, Krystle and Dustin Hirt of San Antonio; his mother, Alma Hirt of Wall; three brothers, Sidney and Eugene Hirt, both of St. Lawrence, and Bernard Hirt of Wall; and three sisters, Marcie Batla of St. Lawrence, Annette Frerich of Garden City and Dorothy DeHaas of Dallas. Daniel was preceded in death by his father, Frank Hirt, and his sister, Jeanette Kohutek. Pallbearers will be grandsons, Chad Hirt and Brent Jacob and nephews, Duane Hirt, Steven Hirt, Mitchell Hirt, Mike Batla, Brian Frerich, Billy DeHaas and Robbie Kohutek. The family would like to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers throughout Daniel's illness. The family suggests memorials to the donor's favorite charity.

Note: Daniel Hirt appears on pages 174 and 211 of the 1978 book.

San Angelo Standard-Times Online
July 8, 1997

MARTHA HAVEL
SCHWARTZ

Martha Havel Schwartz, our dear mother, surrounded by her family in prayer, passed into eternal life at 9:05 p.m. Sunday, July 6, 1997, at the age of 91.

Wake and rosary service will be at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 8, in Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 9, at St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Wall, Texas, officiated by Monsignor Larry Droll. Burial will follow in St. Ambrose Catholic Cemetery.

Martha was born near Moulton, Texas, on July 29, 1905, to John P. and Sophie (Knezek) Havel. She married Otto Schwartz Jan. 6, 1926, in Moulton. They moved to West Texas as one of the early farm families in the Fairview Community. Their home was on Schwartz Road for 70 years and they celebrated their golden wedding anniversary Jan. 10, 1976. Martha was preceded in death by Otto on Oct. 25, 1980. She also was preceded in death by an infant son, George Schwartz, and a sister, Alice Cuba.

Martha was a charter member of St. Ambrose Parish. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters for 39 years and was an Altar Society member.

Martha was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother and enjoyed quilt making and embroidery handwork.

Survivors include her children, Doris Block and husband, Wilbert, Jerome Schwartz and wife, Charlene, Harvey Schwartz and wife, Jo, all of Wall, Mary Louise Dahlberg and husband, Lester, of Eldorado and Kenneth Schwartz and wife, Bernice, of Wall; one sister, Hattie Danels of Houston; 12 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; 15 extended family members; and many nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be Michael Block, Thomas Schwartz, Mike Taylor, Nicholas Dahlberg, Matthew Dahlberg, Kent Schwartz and Kyle Schwartz.

The family requests that any memorials be made to the Father Binversie Seminary Burse.

The family would like to extend its thanks to all who cared and loved Martha over the years.

Note: Doris Block appears on page 227 of the 1978 book.

San Angelo Standard-Times Online
Dec 29, 1997

ANNIE
HOLTMAN

BALLINGER - Annie Holtman, 92, of Rowena and formerly of the Olfen community, passed away at 12:50 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 28, 1997, in the Meadow Creek Nursing Home in San Angelo. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 29, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Rowena. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 30, at the church with the Rev. Father Stephen Kennelly officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery in Olfen. Arrangements are by Rains-Seale Funeral Home. Mrs. Holtman was born Sept. 25, 1905, in Westphalia, Texas, to Joseph Kahlig and Matilda Rieger Kahlig. She married Ben Holtman on Sept. 8, 1925, in Westphalia. He preceded her in death on Sept. 21, 1979. She also was preceded by her parents; and three brothers, Irwin, Leo and Joe. She lived in the Olfen community most of her life and was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church prior to moving to Rowena and becoming a member of St. Joseph's. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters of America and Christian Mothers of Olfen. Survivors include two sons, Wilfred Holtman and his wife, Mary Ann, and Ray Holtman and his wife, Jane, all of Rowena; a sister, Tillie Smetana of Temple; three brothers, Clarence Kahlig of San Antonio, Ben Kahlig of Westphalia and George Kahlig of Temple; seven grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.

Note: WILFRED HOLTMAN appears on page 306 of the 1978 book.

VICTOR
SCHWERTNER

BALLINGER - Victor John Schwertner, 79, of Ballinger passed away in Ballinger Memorial Hospital at 1:03 p.m. Sunday, May 31, 1998. Rosary will be at 8 p.m. Monday, June 1, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Rowena. Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 2, at the church with Father Stephen Kennelly officiating. Burial will follow in St. Joseph's Cemetery in Rowena. Arrangements are by Rains-Seale Funeral Home. He was born April 1, 1919, in Runnels County to Frank and Adela Ernst Schwertner Jr. He farmed in the Rowena area all of his working life. He married Lillie Beimer on May 12, 1941, in Rowena. He served in the United States Navy during World War II. He was a member of the VFW Post in Rowena and the Rowena Lions Club and was a past board member of the Runnels County FHA. Victor also was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Dora Pechacek. He is survived by his wife, Lillie Schwertner of Ballinger; four children and their spouses, Clara and Bennie Kalina of Miles, Larry and Patsy Schwertner of Ballinger, Judy and Ken Kuntz of San Angelo and Sandra and Gary Godwin of San Angelo; 12 grandchildren and their spouses, Joseph and Dena Kalina, Paul and Dawn Kalina, Mark and Jodi Kalina, Diane and Kevin Michalewicz, Heather, Tamra and Lance Schwertner, Sara, Rachel and Stephen Kuntz and Marshall and Mason Godwin; and five great-grandchildren. He also is survived by two brothers, Ludwig Schwertner and Robert Schwertner; and two sisters, Katherine Werner and Lily Schraer. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. The family requests that memorials be made to the St. Joseph's Cemetery Association or a favorite charity.

Note: Larry Schwertner appears on page 77 of the 1978 book. Dora Pechacek is the mother of Charles Pechacek who appears on page 213 of the 1978 book.

San Angelo Standard-Times Online
March 18, 1998

H. H. `SHORTY'
WILSON

BALLINGER - Harlon H. ``Shorty'' Wilson of Ballinger died at 6 a.m. at his home Tuesday, March 17, 1998. Shorty was born Oct. 16, 1915, in Clay County, Texas. He was the son of E.L. and Annie Magnolia Wilson. He married Lucy Laura Casey Dec. 8, 1943, in Coleman. He was a Christian and a member of the First United Methodist Church and the Doss Bible Class.
Shorty and Lucy were members of Trinity United Methodist Church in Coleman where he served on the official board. He was employed for most of his working life as a rural lineman and built electric lines in Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Missouri. After moving to Coleman in 1953, he was employed with Coleman County Electric Co-op and was the Ballinger area lineman from 1959 until 1981 when he retired.
Shorty was preceded in death by his parents and 11 brothers and sisters.
He is survived by his wife, Lucy; a son, Robert H. ``Bobby'' Wilson of Coleman and his wife, Peggy; his daughter, Martha Gail Beimer, and son-in-law, Daniel, of Ballinger. He also is survived by two granddaughters, two grandsons, two grandsons-in-law and one granddaughter-in-law. They are Elizabeth Schaffer and Dr. Andrew Schaffer of Arlington, Melissa and Shawn Wade of Lubbock, Anthony Beimer of McKinney and Christopher Wilson and Elizabeth of Santee, Calif. Lydia Rose and Lila Carol Schaffer of Arlington are great-granddaughters, as is Emily Noelle Wade of Lubbock. Two sisters, Clessie Hendon and Norma Slagle of Wichita Falls, and one brother, Billy C. Wilson of Littleton, Colo., also survive.
Service will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 19, at the First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dale Schultz and the Rev. Bobby Baggett officiating. Interment will be in Rough Creek Cemetery in Novice. A visitation will be at the Rains-Seale Funeral Home from 6:30 to 8 p.m Wednesday, March 18.

Note: Martha Gail Beimer appears on page 103 of the 1978 book.

San Angelo Standard-Times Online
February 8, 1998

FRANK
GERNGROSS

ROSEBUD - Frank Gerngross, 84, joined his beloved wife, Clara, in heaven on the eve of their 61st wedding anniversary. He died at 7:45 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, 1998, at his home, surrounded by his children and grandchildren.
Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 8, in Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 9, at St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Wall with burial in St. Ambrose Catholic Cemetery.
Mr. Gerngross was born Feb. 16, 1913, in Olfen, Texas, to Frank and Anna Gerngross. On February 8, 1937, he married Clara Richter, and they moved to a farm near Wall. Mrs. Gerngross preceded him in death on March 6, 1994, after 57 years of marriage.
Mr. Gerngross was a farmer in the Wall community after his marriage. There, he was active in many church, school and community organizations. One of his and Clara's first priorities was to work with several other families to see that a Catholic church was built in Wall. They were successful, and Mr. Gerngross became a charter member of the St. Ambrose Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus Chapter 4316 and the St. Ambrose Men's Society.
He served on the Wall Independent School District School Board for many years. Mr. Gerngross was a member of the first board of the Wall Co-Op Gin and remained on that board for 30 years. He was also on the Board of the Pecos Co-Op Oil Mill. He was recently honored for his 47 years of service to the Germania Insurance Co.
In the early 1940s, he was instrumental in getting electricity in the rural Wall area through the REA. He and several neighbors went door to door asking people to join the REA. This was not an easy task because people were reluctant to join because they couldn't envision enough uses for electricity to justify the $5 charge.
Mr. Gerngross worked hard, but he also knew how to enjoy life. He played Skat regularly and was hard to beat in dominoes. He especially enjoyed being surrounded by his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He took special delight in his grandson, Jeffrey Lange, who spent two years with him after the death of Mrs. Gerngross.
Mr. Gerngrass is survived by four children, Frank Gerngross Jr. and his wife, Tempe, Norma Lange and her husband, Clinton, Annell Salladay and her husband, Ronald, and Gary Gerngross and his wife, Patsy; his grandchildren, Douglas Lange and his wife, Gail, Jeffrey Lange, Sidney Lange, Bonnie Giddens and her husband, Wade, Beth Niehues and her husband, Brent, Marcus Gerngross and his wife, Jennifer, Royce Gerngross, Cecilia Gerngross, Amy Tremblay and her husband, Joe, James Salladay, Zachary Gerngross and Adam Gerngross; his great-grandchildren, Logan Niehues, Nicole Niehues, Kelton Niehues, Emily Niehues, Benjamin Giddens, Calvin Giddens, Allison Gerngross, Tanner Gerngross, Joshua Tremblay and Ian Tremblay.
He is also survived by a sister, Emma Halfman; a brother-in-law, Ben Droll; and a sister-in-law, Elizabeth Gerngross.
Pallbearers will be ``Popo's'' grandsons.

Note: Frank Gerngross appears on page 111 of the 1978 book.

San Angelo Standard-Times Online
February 5, 1998

MRS. LENORE
HOELSCHER

ROSEBUD - Mrs. Lenore Hoelscher, age 83, of Cyclone near Temple, died Tuesday, Feb. 3, 1998, in a Temple hospital. Service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 5, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Cyclone with the Rev. Walter Matus officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. She was active in church and civic affairs in East Bell County. She is survived by two sons, Robert W. Hoelscher of Red Ranger and Dr. Clifford E. Hoelscher of College Station; two daughters, Mrs. Rosamond Bedrich of Temple and Mrs. Dorothea Vanicek of Euless; one brother, Wilbert Buxkemper of Waco; 10 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Cook-Gerngross-Green-Patterson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Note: Lenore Hoelscher appears on pages 100 and 190 of the 1978 book.

San Angelo Standard-Times Online
October 15, 1997

ELIAS
KLAERNER

FREDERICKSBURG - Elias ``Red'' Klaerner, 88, died Tuesday, Oct. 14, 1997, in a local nursing home.

Service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in the Schaetter Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Der Stadt Friedhof.

He was born June 10, 1909, in Gillespie County. An Army veteran of World War II, he was installation and service manager for Butane Co. He was the last survivor of the Fredericksburg Giants baseball team.

Survivors include his wife, Lucille Schmidt Klaerner, and a sister, Christine Schneider, both of Fredericksburg; and two brothers-in-law and a sister-in-law.

Note: Christine Schneider appears on page 144 of the 1978 book.

San Angelo Standard-Times Online
Aug 5, 1997

EVELYN MARIE
JESCHKE

Evelyn Marie Jeschke, 75, joined her husband, Wilburn, in God's Kingdom on Aug. 3, 1997. She was born Oct. 31, 1921, in Lowake, to Ben and Marie Schroeder. She attended Lowake School and graduated from Paint Rock High School.

Evelyn married Wilburn Jeschke, her childhood sweetheart, on Nov. 16, 1939, and they shared 55 years of love and hard work raising their family and working in farming and cotton ginning. They were temporarily separated by Wilburn's death in 1994.

This marriage was blessed with five children, Ellen Jeschke of Austin, Binnie Dierschke and husband, Kenneth, of San Angelo, Mike Jeschke and wife, Angela, of Tifton, Ga., Roger Jeschke of Phoenix, and John Jeschke and wife, Julia, of San Angelo. She dearly loved playing the board game ``Polyanna'' with her grandchildren, Kenny Dierschke and wife, Kim, of Denver City, Patrick Dierschke and wife, Michele, of San Antonio, Kara Dierschke of Irving, David Jeschke of Austin and Katherine Jeschke of Tifton. Special delights to her were her great-grandchildren, Jacob and Mackenzie Dierschke of San Antonio, and Ryne Dierschke of Denver City.

Evelyn worked side by side with Wilburn, especially after they purchased Veribest Gin. They were enthusiastic promoters of the cotton industry, traveling extensively in Texas and the United States.

As a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Miles, Evelyn served the Altar Committee, the Church Council and Lutheran Church Women. She also trained acolytes to assist with the worship service, taught Sunday school and vacation Bible school.

Evelyn was a life member of the PTA, Veribest Home Demonstration Club and served as financial secretary for Germania Insurance. As a volunteer at Veribest School, she coached participants for UIL spelling contests.

Evelyn is also survived by two brothers, Harvey Schroeder and his wife, Dorine, of Ballinger and Ben Schroeder and wife, Toni, of Lowake, and sister-in-law, Nora Schroeder of Teague. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

For the past nine years, Evelyn was cared for by her special ladies whom she grew to love and make part of her family, Angie Miller, Olivia Acosta, Ida Walter, Nelda Hancock, Margie Burdett and Olivia Gonzales. They are serving as honorary pallbearers.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Theo and Henry; and one grandchild, Beth.

A celebration of life is scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Miles with the Rev. Faith Jensen officiating. Burial will follow in Miles Cemetery. There will be a family visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. at Johnson's Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Kenny Dierschke, Patrick Dierschke, David Jeschke, Clayton McCown, Max Eschberger and Kermit Wendland.

The family requests memorials be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, West Texas Rehabilitation Center or a favorite charity.

Note: Michele Dierschke appears on pages 208 & 454 of the 1978 book.

San Angelo Standard-Times Online
Mar 20, 1997

MARY
KALINA

BALLINGER - Mrs. Matt (Mary) Kalina, 87, of Rowena died Tuesday, March 18, 1997, at Heritage Oaks Estate Nursing Home.

Rosary was Wednesday, March 19, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rowena. Service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 20, at the church with burial in St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery in Rowena. Arrangements are by Rains-Seale Funeral Home.

Mary was born Feb. 23, 1910, in Fayette County and had been a longtime resident of Rowena since November 1937. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Ann's Altar Society and St. Joseph's Catholic Church. She also took care of the altar linen for the church for many years.

She married Matt A. Kalina Oct. 15, 1930, in Praha, Texas. He preceded her in death March 31, 1993.

Survivors include four sons, Sidney Kalina of Elm Mott, Harry Kalina of Arlington, Marcel Kalina of Eola and Bennie Kalina of Miles; three daughters, Alice Gleich of Rowena, Germaine Hoelscher of Olfen and Valeria Hoelscher of Garden City; a brother, Henry Kubenka of Eola; two sisters, Angeline Dobias of Austin and Frances Svetlik of Hallettsville; 31 grandchildren; and 50 great-grandchildren.

Note: Germaine HOELSCHER appears on page 296 and Valeria Hoelscher appears on page 309 of the 1978 book.

San Angelo Standard-Times Online
Feb 13, 1997

ROSALEE M. HOELSCHER

RosaLee M. Hoelscher, 81, of Wall went to her heavenly rest at 11:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11, 1997, at Meadow Creek Nursing Center.

She was born Sept. 4, 1915, in Olfen, Texas, to Felix and Ida Feist Braden. She was a homemaker and a member of the St. Ambrose Catholic Church, St. Helen's Altar Society and Court St. Catherine's of Sienna Catholic Daughters. RosaLee was married to P.C. Hoelscher July 23, 1933, at Sacred Heart in San Angelo.

RosaLee is survived by one son, Calvin Hoelscher and his wife, LaVerne, of Wall; one daughter, Eunice Hohensee and her husband, David, of Wall; four grandchildren, Michael Hoelscher and his wife, Betty, of Wall, Karen Hodges and her husband, Wesley, of Sterling City, Scott Hohensee of Lubbock and Diane Hohensee of Wall; six great-grandchildren, Trisha, Morgan and Tiffany Hoelscher, all of Wall, and Courtney, Kalyn and Kade Hodges, all of Sterling City; three brothers, Harvey, Ernest and David Braden, all of Wall; three sisters, MaeDell Slaughter of Midkiff and Christine Sefcik and Mary Ann Pelzel, both of Wall; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, P.C. Hoelscher, Aug. 1, 1994.

Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14, at St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Wall. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, at St. Ambrose Catholic Church with Monsignor Larry Droll officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Ambrose Catholic Cemetery with Johnson's Funeral Home handling the arrangements.

The family would like to thank Dorothy and Paula Rabb and the staff at Meadow Creek Nursing Center.

God looked around his garden
And found an empty space.
He then looked down upon this earth
And saw your tired face.
He put his arms around you
And lifted you to rest.
God's garden must be beautiful;
He only takes the best.
He knew that you were in pain.
He knew you would never get well
Upon this earth again.
He saw the roads getting rough
And the hills harder to climb,
So he closed your weary eyes and
Whispered in your ear, ``Peace be thine.''
It broke our hearts to lose you;
But you did not go alone.
For part of us went with you
The day God called you home.
We'll meet you in Heaven.
We love you and miss you very much.

Note: ROSALEE M. HOELSCHER appears on page 268 of the 1978 book.