FREDERICKSBURG Standard House Account
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 honorably discharged from the Army, Willie managed two ranches in Medina County, Texas. This is where they welcomed their second child, Chad. Willie received commendations for Excellence in Grazing Management and was a member of the Young Farmers.
He attended Texas Tech, Tarleton, and Uvalde Junior College. Willie followed his dream of becoming a Texas Peace Officer and received his Associates Degree in Criminal Justice. He served Medina County as Constable Pct. 2 for two terms.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Betty Schmidt Mund; daughter, Tara Mund (Wayne Zerr) of D'Hanis, and Chad Mund (Beth) of St. Charles, Illinois; grandchildren, Maeghan Heyen (Parker Hampton) of Welcome, Maryland; Caleb Heyen of Honolulu, Hawaii; Amanda Mund and Blake Mund; great-granddaughter, Brynleigh Lou Hampton; and sister, Corine Klose (David) of Doss, Texas.
A Celebration of Life and Reception was held Sunday, Oct. 20, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at the D'Hanis Community Center.
Memorials may be made to a charity of your choice or directed to the family, in Willie's name.
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