FREDERICKSBURG Standard House Account

Levi Orwin Peese, 96, of Kerrville, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Oct. 2, 2024, peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Born on Oct. 22, 1927, in Stonewall, Texas, Levi lived a life dedicated to faith, family and service to his country. Levi was the beloved son of August and Parralee (Chesser) Peese. He was baptized on April 9, 1928, and confirmed in 1943 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Stonewall, Texas. He attended the one-room Junction School in Stonewall, which is now part of the LBJ National Historical Park. His work revolved around farming and ranching in Stonewall, Fredericksburg and Center Point, Texas. He served honorably in the U.S. Army as a Signal Lineman during the...

William C. "Willie" Mund of D'Hanis, age 80, passed away Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, at home, surrounded by family. Born Jan. 17, 1944, in Fredericksburg, Texas, Willie was the son of Herman and Mamie Houy Mund. He attended Doss and Fredericksburg schools. He married Betty Schmidt of Mason, Texas on Dec. 23, 1968. The couple celebrated their 55th anniversary last year with the whole family. Willie faithfully served his country in the Army Security Agency, where he was stationed at Kagnew Station in Amara, Ethiopia, Africa. Betty joined him and they experienced traveling through parts of Africa and going on a hunting safari. This is where they welcomed their firstborn, Tara. After being...

Rose Engel Patton of Mineral Wells, Texas passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior on September 22, 2024, at the age of 83. She was born July 7, 1941, the daughter of Benno and Elizabeth Klier Engel of Luckenbach, Texas. She is survived by her son, Randall Patton (Adrienne); grandson, Dustin Patton (Heather); granddaughters, Kandi Patton and Aurora Patton. She is also survived by her siblings, Della Pohler, Jo Nell Lamothe (Richard) and Benno Engel (Jan), four nephews and two nieces. She is preceded by her parents; son, Russell Patton; brothers, John and James Engel; brother-in-law, Milton Pohler, and great-niece, Kelsey Pohler. Rose was baptized and confirmed at Bethany...

Fred N. Haddad, 92, of Florence, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024, at Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi, following a short illness. Born on April 8, 1932, in El Paso, Texas, to Goson and Mary Haddad, Fred lived a full life marked by service, dedication, and a passion for connecting with others. Fred graduated from Texas A&M University with a degree in business, where he was also a proud member of the ROTC program. He went on to serve his country as a Colonel in the United States Air Force. His discipline, leadership, and sense of duty left a lasting impact on all who knew him. A born entrepreneur, Fred owned and operated Sante Fe Furniture...

James P. "Jim" Stanley was born on June 4, 1941 in Coleman, Texas to William P. and Edith Stanley. Shortly thereafter, the family moved to Seminole, Texas to be close to his maternal grandparents, when his family joined the army early in the war. However, his father was rejected due to heart issues and the family moved to an oil camp outside of Seminole. When Jim was 10, he began working for a cotton farmer adjacent to the oil camp. He worked on that farm for six years while also raising a series of 4-H animals. Upon graduation from high school, Jim enrolled in Texas Tech and worked summers in the oil field. In 1965, he graduated with bachelor and master of science degrees. He then...

Lottie J. Mills of Johnson City, Texas, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 5, 2024 at Methodist Hospital Hill Country in Fredericksburg. Affectionally known to her family and friends as Jane and Grandma, she was born October 7, 1932 in Litchfield, Kentucky to William Guy Preston and Pearlie Mae (Hack) Preston. She was preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband of 68 years, Thomas Gilbert Mills; two sons, David Dean Mills and Thomas Keith Mills; son-in-law, David Jay Danz; brother, Amos Woodford Preston; sisters, Emma Lucille Voelker and Frances Mae Merrick. Jane is survived by her son, Eric Mills and daughter-in-law, Terry; daughter, Martha Danz; seven grandchildren,...

Janet Weirich Beckmann was born at her grandmother's house in Fredericksburg on Nov. 18, 1932. She was delivered by her grandmother, Adeline Borchers who was a midwife. Her parents were Edwin Weirich and Ella Borchers Weirich. She was baptized, confirmed and married at Holy Ghost Lutheran Church. She passed away at the Weirich family farm on Monday, Sept. 2, 2024, at the age of 91 years, and her funeral service will be held at Holy Ghost Lutheran Church. Jan grew up a couple of miles outside of Fredericksburg, except during World War II when the family moved to Lake Charles, Louisiana where her father worked at the airfield, repairing B-17 bombers. After the war, the family moved back to...

Lydia Barrientes Walker, age 73, of Johnson City, Texas, passed away on August 23, 2024, in Fredericksburg, Texas. Lydia was born on February 7, 1951 in Fredericksburg, Texas to parents, Leon and Maria Barrientes. She was a graduate of LBJ High School, of Johnson City, Texas. After graduation, she would attend Durham Business School, of Austin, Texas, specializing in Executive Administration. While pursuing her education in Austin, Lydia would meet the love of life, William Michael (Mike) Walker. Mike and Lydia married October 15, 1971. The following year, Lydia would give birth to twin girls, Michelle Marie and Jennifer Lee. After several years of living in Paris, Texas, Lydia would...

Kelton Glen Lange, age 89, of Seguin, passed away on Aug. 14, 2024. He was born on Aug. 7, 1935 in Harper, Texas to Sarah Elizabeth (Wendel) and Max Adolph Lange. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 64 years, JoAnn Spaeth Lange; his parents; his brother, Elmer Lange and wife Joyce; his sister, Maxine Lange Prestidge and husband Gene; his sister-in-law, M'Liss Spaeth Schneider and husband Myron. Survivors include his daughter, Lisa Harrison; son, Steven Lange; grandchildren, Austin Lange, David Lange and wife Vicki, Alana Fondren and husband Wren, and Marina Harrison; great-grandchildren, Max, Paityn, and Barrett Lange and Emma Jean Lange; numerous nieces, nephews, other loving...

Aledo, Texas - Donna Kay Martin Sagebiel went to be with the Lord peacefully on Tuesday evening, Aug. 13, 2024. Born in Fort Worth, Donna was the eldest daughter of Johnny Wayne and Eleanora Martin. She grew up in White Settlement and was baptized at St. John Lutheran Church in Detmold, Texas. Donna graduated from Brewer High and was confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Fort Worth where she married the love of her life, Gordon Frederick Sagebiel on April 8, 1967. They met at Tarleton State University where she studied nursing. They traveled to College Station where Gordon studied at Texas A&M University. Together, they had 4 children and 10 grandchildren. Donna was known for her...

On July 30, 2024, Opal Althaus Goebel passed away after 95 years of a wonderful life. Opal was born to Irvin and Maude Althaus on Aug. 14, 1928. Her siblings were Ruby, Charlie and Clayton "Poncho" Althaus. She was married to Erwin Goebel for over 50 years. Known to her family as "Meme", her greatest joys were her family, traveling, gambling and reading. She had a sweet soul and will be dearly missed by all of her loved ones. Opal is survived by her daughter, Carol Summy; daughter, Joan Marasek; grandchildren, Shauna Eller (Heather), Tara Calzoncit (Rick), Brandon Eller (Becky), Kendra Turner, and Josh Marasek (Angela); great-grandchildren, Alexandria, Katlinn, Ashlinn, Audrey, Colt,...

"He who believes, and is Baptized, will be saved." Jesus, Mark 16:16 Brandi Lynn Guajardo was called through Baptism unto a faith in Jesus Christ on November 12, 2021. Brandi professed a faith in Jesus as her Lord and Savior as she bravely and courageously battled cancer for five and one half years. Brandi, in faith, went to be with her Lord Jesus on Sunday, July 21, 2024 at 3:30 p.m. surrounded by her loving family at Methodist Children's Hospital in San Antonio. Brandi, a sweet baby girl, was born to parents, Antonio (TJ) and Erica Guajardo on September 9, 2006 in McAllen, Texas. Soon thereafter, the family moved to Fredericksburg, where Brandi attended Fredericksburg Schools, making...

Constance "Bahjay" Carol Cameron, 78 years old, of Fredericksburg, Texas, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2024 in the comfort of her home and surrounded by loved ones. She was born in Portland, Oregon to Donald Andrew Cameron and Carol Lois Maxwell on Nov. 19, 1945. Connie graduated from Sunset High School in Portland, Oregon in 1963. Upon her arrival to Fredericksburg, Connie worked as a waitress at the local Domino Parlor, where she made many lifelong friends. During this time, she also worked as a pet sitter and dog walker for nearly 25 years. Connie recently retired from H-E-B after 31 years of service in the Deli department as a cheese specialist, which she poured her heart and...

James Lanier (Jimmy) Netherland of Quito, Ecuador, passed away on June 19, 2024 at the age of 90 years. Jimmy was born on January 16, 1934, in San Marcos, Texas, to Henry and Thelma (Milligan) Netherland. Jimmy graduated from San Marcos High School in 1952 where he was active in Football and a leader in Future Farmers of America (FFA). After high school, Jimmy, along with his brother, Tommy, and four classmates from San Marcos, enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He completed Naval Basic Training at Great Lakes Naval Training Station and was subsequently assigned to the USS Pine Island, deploying to Southeast Asia. Upon leaving the Navy, Jimmy attended Southwest Texas State University. Jimmy...

Christine Louise Gordon of Ingram, Texas, passed away on May 21, 2024. "Tina" was born in Houston, Texas, to loving parents, Sara Sides Gordon and Harry Brace Gordon III. She attended Lamar High School in Houston, Texas, and Schreiner College in Kerrville, Texas. Tina's love for her friends, family, and the outdoors ran deep. She had a strong passion for serving her community and friends through events and benefits. She was preceded in death by her mother, Sara; father, Harry; and brother, Harry Gordon the IV of Kerrville, Texas. Tina is survived by her sister, Sara "Sally" Gordon-Gunn of Fredericksburg, Texas; her daughter, Blakely and Jeromy Martin of Kerrville, Texas; grandchildren,...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jolene White. On April 28th she went to be with the Lord and her Momma. Jolene was born in Brady, Texas January 22, 1974. Her loving parents were Mar-ilyn who passed when she was 12 and her loving dad who lives in Menard: Joe Dell White. She also is survived by Alta White who she considered her second mother. Jolene loved her husband, Kev-in Prade and her family. Her 1st born son Michael Renteria, his wife Court-ney Renteria and their new born son Elias Renteria. Her second born Kayla Coppock and Cameron Coppock and their baby Cyrus which will be born in Septem-ber. Her other girls Jae-dyn Prade (14) and Kendyl Prade (11). All her...

Joseph M. Litzelfelner, 90, of Montoursville, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 3, 2024. Joe was born on Jan. 16, 1934, in Blytheville, Arkansas to Joseph R. Litzelfelner and Marjory (Martin) Litzelfelner. Joe graduated from the University of Arizona in 1956 with a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering. He then served in the U.S. Navy aboard submarines and was stationed in San Diego, where he met and married Ruth A. Kurtz, of Montoursville, Pennsylvania. They shared 57 years of marriage. In 1967, Joe, Ruth and their children moved to Rochester, New York, where Joe began a 22-year career at Eastman Kodak Company. While working for Kodak, he obtained master's...

Delane "Dee" Horton Rheinhardt passed away at PAM Health Specialty Hospital in San Antonio, Texas, surrounded by her children. She was born in San Antonio to Harold and Olete Horton. Dee is survived by four children: Traci Pittman Schneider (Sammy), Derek Pittman (Amanda), and Wesley Rheinhardt (Crystal), all of Fredericksburg, and Brandi Rheinhardt (fianc? Wesley) of North Carolina; 13 beloved grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and a step father, Fred Mathisen; first husband, Bobby Pittman; second husband, Randy Rheinhardt; sister, Harla "Scottie," and brother-in-law, Paul Grubbs. There was a gathering of friends and family to celebrate...

Emily Joanne Beckmann Schott, of Mason and Fredericksburg, passed away on Monday, March 11, at the age of 85. Joanne was born on December 4, 1938, to Elgin Hugo Beckmann and Mabel Tinney Beckmann. She went to school in Mason and was a graduate of Mason High School. On April 7, 1957, she married Joseph Oscar Schott Jr. Their marriage was blessed with two children: a son, Joseph Oscar Schott III, and a daughter Jay Anne. They moved around quite a bit as Joseph was in the military. They eventually moved back to Mason and after Joseph passed away, Joanne moved to Fredericksburg to be closer to her children. Joanne was the owner of Mountain Magic in Cloudcroft, New Mexico and was a...

Sherman Allen Johnson, 57, of Fredericksburg, TX, passed away on March 7, 2024, in Tarpley, TX. He was born in Santa Anna, TX to Sherman and Margaret Johnson on August 30, 1966. He was married to Jodie Stapleton on March 15, 2019, in Fredericksburg. He went to school at Grandbury High School in Grandbury, TX. He was a cement truck driver for Guadalupe Ready Mix (GRM) in Comfort, TX. Allen was a PROUD veteran of the United States Army and served as an Army Ranger. He was also a devoted NRA member. Allen had a love for hunting, fishing, Dallas Cowboys, but most of all his family. He and his brother, Ted, competed in many bass fishing tournaments and hunted together often. Allen was...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Corinne Cameron Easley on March 5, 2024, in Mansfield, Texas. Corinne was born Aug. 6, 1937, in Fredericksburg, Texas to Alfred Cameron and Helen Dittmar Cameron. She led a remarkable life in the midst of challenging times. She excelled academically, becoming Valedictorian at Fredericksburg High School and pursued her higher education at the University of Texas - Austin and the University of Denver where she obtained a master's degree in Physics. Corinne married Joe C. Easley in August of 1957 and moved to the Texas Panhandle to begin her new journey as a devoted and supportive wife and mother. Together they raised three daughters...