Kreidler Funeral Home

Bill Stocker lived for adventure?now he's on his greatest one yet. A loving husband, devoted father, proud Pop Pop, and loyal friend, Bill was cherished by all who knew him. A pillar of the McAllen community, he helped shape the city into what it is today. He moved through life with boundless energy, a generous spirit, and a gift for storytelling. Bill didn't just live?he celebrated every moment. Or, as he liked to say, he "lived the dream!" William "Bill" Paul Stocker grew up in McAllen, the son of Spencer and Katie Stocker. After graduating from McAllen High, he served in the U.S. Army before attending the University of Maryland. While living in Washington, D.C., he met and married the...

Bobby Clayton Bell passed from our lives on April 17, 2025. He was born to Mildred Beckner Bell and Clayton Bell on December 14, 1934. A proud graduate of Texas A&M University class of '56 , Bob will be remembered by all who knew him. Two sport athlete in school, Army Airborne, Pilot and lifelong entrepreneur Bob personified out of the box thinking. He loved hunting, fishing and travel, seeing most of the world. An outstanding sales person for the agriculture industry, IBM, and construction equipment, he founded and operated Lift Crane in Houston for many years. He also loved ranching. His final years were spent running Wanna Wanna on South Padre Island with his beloved Pennie...

Joe Vera, III, McAllen's assistant city manager, passed away on April 16, 2025. A more specific and detailed obituary can be viewed online at www.kreidlerfuneralhome.com Visitation will begin at 4:00pm on Monday, April 21, 2025 at the McAllen Performing Arts Center in McAllen where a rosary will be recited at 6:00pm. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 1:00pm on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hidalgo. An escorted funeral procession will follow to Palm Valley Memorial Gardens in Pharr.

Charles E. Thompson Jr. died April 9, 2025, at home in McAllen, from complications of cancer. He was born in Weslaco, Texas in 1931 to Mary F. and Chas. E. Thompson Sr. delivered by Dr. McCalip in the Thompsons' family bedroom, as there was no hospital. Within weeks the Thompsons moved to Edinburg, for Chas. E. Thompson Sr. to serve as a District Judge. Charles grew up in Edinburg. The family was soon joined by his sister, Marilyn. During high school, Charles enjoyed studying Spanish in summer school at Saltillo, Mexico. He attended Edinburg schools, graduated from T.M.I. in San Antonio, then attended Rice Institute, before graduating with a Mechanical Engineering degree and a...

William (Bill) Donald Moschel, 94, passed away in the comfort of his home in Edinburg, Texas surrounded by loved ones on March 5, 2025. Born in Chicago, Illinois, in 1930, Bill moved to McAllen, Texas, in 1945. He attended McAllen High School, where he played basketball and became lifelong friends with many of his classmates. Bill went on to attend Edinburg Junior College before earning a Bachelor's Degree in Business from Texas A&I University in 1952. After earning his Bachelor's Degree, Bill enlisted in the Army and served as a Sergeant during the Korean War Conflict, a testament to his dedication and service. In 1955, he returned to McAllen and joined his father at Moschel Realty,...