FREDERICKSBURG Standard House Account

Estella Anna "Dottie" Wittkohl Lorenz, of Johnson City, passed away peacefully surrounded by her children on Nov. 27, 2023, at the age of 101 years. Dottie was born on June 29, 1922, to Otto and Augusta Wittkohl in the small town of Doss, Texas. She was the youngest girl of eight kids. On May 28, 1946, she married Clarence Lorenz and together they had seven children who survive her: Darlene Gibson, Kathleen and Ronnie Scott, Barbara Strackbein, Judy Langbein, Tina and Larry Scott, and Douglas Lorenz. Dottie was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Lorenz; son, Roland Lorenz; sons-in-law, Steve Baker, Leonard Strackbein, Stephen Langbein and Aubrey Gibson. She is also preceded in...

Larkin L. Wahl, of Fredericksburg, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023, at the age of 62 years. Larkin was born in Fredericksburg, Texas on Dec. 15, 1960, the son of Ruben Lloyd Wahl and Evelyn A. Klaerner Wahl. He is survived by two brothers, Dr. Shawn Wahl of Missouri and Shannon Wahl of Fredericksburg Larkin is preceded in death by his parents. The family greeted friends Wednesday, Nov. 15, from 2-3 p.m., at Bethany Lutheran Church where the funeral service began at 3 p.m. Graveside services and interment followed at Greenwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be given in his memory to Bethany Lutheran Church or to the charity of your...

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Robert "Bob" Taylor Harper, Jr., an honorable Emeritus of Architecture with high integrity, devoted husband and father. He passed away on Friday, Oct. 27, 2023, in San Antonio, Texas, surrounded by family. Robert was born on Dec. 18, 1930, in San Antonio to Dorothy and Robert Harper. He was destined for greatness and pursued his passion for work from a young age, beginning by helping his father in his restaurant supply business. While still in high school, Bob worked for architects during evenings and weekends. Due to limited financial circumstances, he did not go to college but continued his education by working for several...

Mrs. Cora Mathilda (Peese) Grona, of Fredericksburg, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023, at the age of 87 years. Cora was born on Jan. 31, 1936 in Fredericksburg, Texas to August and Parralee (Chesser) Peese. She was baptized on March 29, 1936 and confirmed on April 2, 1950 by Rev. O. Lindenberg at Holy Ghost Lutheran Church. She married Chester O. Grona on June 5, 1954 in Holy Ghost Lutheran Church. She was a homemaker and liked calling herself a "jack of all trades," working at various businesses in Fredericksburg, including Chester's Food Store, which she and her husband owned; Klett's Meat Market; Knopp & Metzger's; Winn's; and Engel's Peach stand to name a few. She enjoyed...

Arthur Baker Bell was born October 22, 1931 in Houston, Texas. He passed from earth to heaven on October 16, 2023, having lived life enthusiastically to the fullest! Art met every challenge with a smile and a positive outlook! He would emphatically say to anyone reading this to stop right now, find a dance partner and dance the night away! Arthur was the son of Dr. William E. Bell and Marvyn Hirsch Bell from Kerrville, Texas. He proudly graduated from Tivy High School (1949), attended Schreiner University (1949-1951) and graduated from the University of Texas (1953). It was at college that he met and married the love of his life, Lea Jane Lucas Bell in 1957. They were married for 51...

Genevieve Belcher, age 90, passed away peacefully on Sept. 24, 2023, in San Antonio, Texas. She was born on May 11, 1933, in Fredericksburg, Texas to her parents, Max and Mathilda Schmidtgensky Staudt. She completed her education in Orange, Texas and worked in her parents' jewelry store. She met her one-and-only when friend, Bill, and his brother, Fred (newly returned from Korea), offered her a ride home. Fred became her husband of 59 years. They had 1 daughter and 4 sons and made 33 moves during Fred's military career. After retirement, Fred made a timeline of all the moves/major events in their lives and one provides a glimpse of what Mom was made of: June 1962-Young Texas mother...

Our beloved mother, Nancy Jane Hays Johnson, passed away Sept. 17, 2023. Mom was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on Aug. 9, 1934. When she was nine years old, her family moved to Kerrville. Mom graduated from Tivy High School in 1953. The following fall, she began working at Schreiner Bank and lived with our devoted grandmother, Mrs. Dorothy M. Hays. Mom married Nathaniel Al Johnson in January of 1959; a year later, my sister, Alison Jane Johnson was born, and I came along in 1964. Our parents provided a loving and protective home, as well as wonderful childhoods for both my sister and I. In 1966, our family moved to Austin and lived there until 1995, when we moved to Fredericksburg. Mom was...

Martha Wagener Craig was born February 25, 1930, to Matilda Butler Wagener and Charles H. Wagener in San Antonio, Texas. Her love of animals and appreciation for the outdoors began from a very early age as she followed her brother, Jimmy, into the wilderness of Olmos Park, across the street from their house. When she was not tagging along with her brother, she was riding Maxie, her beloved Shetland pony. Martha followed in the footsteps of her two older brothers, William Priest Kemper, and James Vardaman Kemper, and attended Alamo Heights School from kindergarten through twelfth grade. Following college, Martha decided to move to Colorado. She loaded her horse in her trailer, drove to...

Alma "Frances" Feller, 77, of Center Point, Texas, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, at Baptist Hospital, San Antonio. Her ashes will be buried at the family cemetery in Castell, Texas, later this year. Ms. Feller was born March 26, 1946, in Llano, Texas to Reuben Schneider and Willie Odem Schneider. She worked in Fredericksburg, Texas, retiring from James Avery Craftsman after 35 years. She enjoyed driving the back roads of the Texas Hill Country, sewing, taking nature walks and building birdhouses. She loved horses and her pets and made lifelong friends with co-workers and others. She had a great sense of humor as seen on her bumper stickers. She will be sadly missed. Ms....

Noemi Vela Cain, 74, of Harper, passed away Monday, July 17, 2023, in Waco. Noemi was born March 22, 1949, in Harlingen, Texas, the daughter of Gaspar Vela and Ponposa Salinas. She married Jerry Bruce Cain on Dec. 22, 1983, and he survives. Noemi served in the nursing profession for 40 years, including significant times in Hawaii and several locations in Texas. Later in her career, she was an instructor of nursing at Laredo Junior College. Noemi was awarded degrees of Associate of Applied Science in Nursing from Laredo Junior College; Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Texas A&M International University and Master of Science in Nursing from Texas A&M University-Corpus...

Sharon Manning Dolezal, born July 1, 1943 in Corpus Christi, Texas, passed peacefully at 80 years old surrounded by her family and loved ones on July 9, 2023. She and her husband of 60 years, George, settled down in Stonewall, Texas after completing their dream home together in 2017. Sharon's motto for a happy marriage has always been to "Dance in the Kitchen" and so we will do just that. Sharon and George raised their children in Austin's Westlake from 1970-1989. Sharon was more than happy to be the central figure in the lives of her children. Anyone who knows them knows that she was a star in their eyes, and that's all that ever mattered to her. Her God-given talents were spinning food...

Ronald Gordon Waldron, 85, of Stonewall, formerly of Seymour, Texas died Monday, July 3, 2023. As a young man, Ron served in the United States Air Force, after which, Ron spent a career spanning 50 years as a Union Iron Worker, constructing TV and radio broadcast towers in the U.S. and abroad. Ron is preceded in death by the love of his life, Sharon Rose Conley. Ron is survived by daughter Tammy Branham, son Britton Waldron, Sr. and wife Kristine, daughter ViVa Waldron, grandson Britton Waldron, Jr. and wife Johanna, and great-grandson Wyatt Bishop Waldron. Ron is also survived by two siblings, Keith Waldron and Vanessa Waldron. Memorials may be made to the Stonewall Volunteer Fire...

Karon Johnette "Harris" Cain, age 72, went to be with our Lord on Sunday, July 2, 2023, in Fredericksburg, Texas. Karon was born to loving parents, John Harris and Betty Tidwell Harris in Amherst, Texas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bob L. Cain; her parents, John J.L. and Betty Jo Harris; and sister, Kathy Harris. Karon is survived by two sons, Todd and Johnny; two stepdaughters, Tammy and Cindy; and stepson, Rodney. A graveside service was held on Friday, July 14, 2023, at Amherst Cemetery in Lamb County, Texas. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Shiners Hospital for Children or your favorite charity. Arrangements are under the direction and care of...

Michael Paul Phillips, 62, of Boerne, passed away on June 7, 2023, in Boerne, Texas. He was born in Dallas, Texas to Merrill and Melba Phillips on May 12, 1961. He was married to Deborah Sears on Feb. 28, 1987, in Dallas, Texas. He went to University of North Texas for his bachelor's degree in business, received his Master's in Counselling from Denver Seminary and completed his Ph.D in Organizational Psychology at Walden University in 2014. He worked for the University of Phoenix in both Denver, Colorado and San Antonio, Texas for over 20 years before becoming provost at a smaller university in San Antonio for 4 years. Michael is preceded in death by his mother, Melba Phillips, his sister,...

Dr. Mell Charles Jackson, Jr., 73, of Comfort, Texas, died peacefully at his home on Monday, June 5, 2023, surrounded by his loving wife, Nancy, and their two sons, Charlie and Henry. Mell was born in Atlanta, Georgia, on July 17, 1949. He was the second child and only son of Mell Charles Jackson and Louise Hollingsworth Jackson. He spent his early years in Fayetteville, Georgia and then attended high school at The Darlington School in Rome, Georgia. He earned his undergraduate degree from Emory University and then attended Emory Medical School, graduating in 1975 with a degree of Doctor of Medicine. Mell was an intern and resident in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease at the...

Dr. Mell Charles Jackson, Jr., age 73, peacefully passed away Monday, June 5, 2023, at his home in Comfort, Texas. A memorial service will take place at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at St. Mark's Episcopal Church in San Antonio. Obituary to be published at a later date prior to the service. You are invited to sign the Guestbook at www.porterloring.com Arrangements with Porter Loring Mortuary, 1101 McCullough Ave., San Antonio, TX 78212 - (210) 227-8221

Heide Kemper of Fredericksburg passed away on May 31, 2023, at the age of 79. Heide was born on November 26, 1943, in Germany as the second child to Oskar and Erika Sittig. She met her husband, Franz-Dieter Kemper, in 1964 and got married on June 11, 1965. Heide and Dieter raised their two children, Claudia and Sascha, in Germany before moving to El Paso in 1991. They became fervent RVers, traveling to every corner of the U.S. Heide, being a particular fan of lighthouses, visited many during their travels. In 1994, during an RV trip that brought them to Fredericksburg, they decided to make their retirement home here. Heide worked for Gastehaus Schmidt from 1997 to 2000 before joining...

Marjorie Ann (Henke) Nehring passed away in Seattle on May 28, 2023 from congestive heart failure at the age of 97. Marjorie was born on March 12, 1926 to Guenther and Elsie Henke in Fredericksburg, Texas. She loved growing up in the rural Hill Country lifestyle, which included riding horseback to the one-room schoolhouse built by the community. She graduated from Fredericksburg High School, Texas Lutheran College and Trinity University, where she earned a B. S. in Biology. She married Charles H. Nehring Jr. in 1951 and moved to Seattle. She supported him in his medical career, and worked as a medical technologist at the Public Health Services Hospital. She later went on to focus on...

A Celebration of Life for CDR Lowell "Douglas" Felps, USN Retired, will be held at a later date at Miller Creek Cemetery in Johnson City, Texas. Mr. Felps passed away on May 19, 2023 at Greenville Gardens in Greenville, Texas. Douglas was born on Dec. 16, 1939 in Johnson City, Texas to Alton and Louise (Wiedebusch) Felps. He graduated from Texas A&M University in 1962. He married Glenda Wickersham on Dec. 30, 1965, in Grand Prairie, Texas. Douglas was a career United States Navy officer and retired as a Commander. He then joined L3/Harris as a Program Manager and retired from there. He enjoyed deer hunting, archery, fishing and loved spending time with his family. Lowell is...

Anna Marie Mentink, 95, of Washington, West Virginia, died May 9, 2023, at the Wyngate Senior Living. She was born May 12, 1927, in Doss, Texas, a daughter of the late John Jacob and Hulda Kroll Dittmar. She was trained as a military nurse in San Antonio, Texas during the Second World War and served as nurse for the U.S. Army hospital in Texas prior to her marriage and relocation to Michigan. She was employed and retired from Jackson County Medical Care as a Registered Nurse and Facility Director. She grew up on a ranch with a large family in the Hill Country of Texas. As she was the second youngest of the family, she had a light workload until all but one of her brothers and one...

Calvin Charles Klaerner, born Aug. 27, 1934 in Fredericksburg, Texas to the late Max and Olivia Klaerner, passed away on May 2, 2023. Calvin joined the San Antonio Police Department in 1956 and retired in 1987. He met and married his wife of 49 years, Mary Linna Klaerner, who preceded him in death June 10, 2004. After the death of Mary, Calvin was blessed by love again and married in June 2019 to Wilma McKinney Klaerner. During Calvin's years on the police department, he was awarded several accommodations for outstanding officer. After retiring from the San Antonio Police Department he enjoyed spending time with family. He participated in the Senior Olympics and won several gold, silver...