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Cleburne H. "Smitty" Schmidt
Cleburne H. "Smitty" Schmidt, age 87, passed away on October 30, 2009. Smitty was the owner of C.H. Schmidt Refrigeration Service for over 50 years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gloria; step-father, Robert E.L. Sisico; brother, Hilmer Schmidt; half-brothers and sisters, William Schmidt, Mildred Hausman, and Joseph Schmidt. Smitty is survived by his son, Craig Schmidt (Rebecca); grandchildren, Hannah Rebecca Schmidt and Lauren Elizabeth Schmidt; brother, Robert Schmidt; Half-brothers and sisters, Viola Gotthardt, John Henry Schmidt, Franklin Schmidt, Audrey Ramchinsky, Christian Schmidt and John Kenney and by numerous nieces and nephews.
SERVICES:
Visitation will be from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at Mission Park Funeral Chapels North with the Funeral Service to begin at 9:00 AM on Thursday, November 5, 2009 also at the funeral home. Entombent will follow at Sunset Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the American Legion Post No. 2, 3518 Fredericksburg Rd., San Antonio TX 78201.
Dallas C. Schmidt
July 11, 1922 - November 11, 2010
Dallas Schmidt passed away on Nov. 11th, 2010 at the age of 88.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Hedwig Bulgerin Schmidt; brother, Raymond Schmidt; sister, Fidela Vorpahl; nephew, Leonard Schmidt; and niece Patty Schmidt. Dallas is survived by his sister-in-law, Mary Schmidt; niece, Susan Caddell with husband Russell; great nieces Jessica, Shay, and Kalli Caddell.
Visitations will be held in the stateroom at Goetz Funeral Home on Sunday Nov. 14th from 1-3 pm and Monday Nov. 15th from 5-9 pm with family present until 7 pm. Funeral services will be held at 10 am on Tuesday Nov. 16th at Christ Lutheran Church of Elm Creek. Interment will follow at Elm Creek Lutheran Cemetery.
Robert E. Schmidt
February 11, 1923 - November 2, 2009
Robert Edward Schmidt, born February 11, 1923, went to be with the Lord on November 2, 2009 at the age of 86. He was a loving Husband, Father and Grandfather. He proudly served his country in the U. S. Navy during World War II and his passion was playing golf. He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Sarah; two daughters, Marie (Gerry) Narveson, Marsha Schmidt; one son, Glenn (Mary) Schmidt; grandchildren, Nicholas (Lisa) Narveson, Erica, Hurley, Molly Schmidt; great-grandchildren, Aaron & Zuri Narveson, Nathannial Schmidt & Joe Del la Victoria; brothers, John Henry, Franklin, Christian & John Kenney; sister, Viola Gothardt & Lou Audrey Ramchinsky; numerous nieces, nephews and his pet companion, Mitze. Bob was preceded in death by mother, Agnes Marie Sisco, Step-father, Robert Sisco, father, Christian Schmidt; brothers, Hilmer, Cleburne, William, Joe, David; sister, Mildred. He will be truly missed and forever in our hearts by all who loved him. Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 8, 2009 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Sunset Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 9, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. Sunset Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association or the Charity of your choice.
Lou Audrey Ramzinsky
July 18, 1935 - November 4, 2014
Lou Audrey Ramzinsky joined the loving arms of God Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2014, at Guadalupe Valley Medical Center in Seguin.
She was 79 years old. Lou was preceded in death by her son John William Withe in 1969. Lou was born to Christian and Lucille (Mayhal) Schmidt in Marion, Texas, on July 18, 1935. She was one of four children and lived her whole life in Seguin.
Lou was one of the hardest working people you may have ever me. She worked several jobs while raising her children to earn enough to keep her family going. She was well known for her charity and had a big heart; caring more for others than for herself.
She loved dogs, her favorite being her dog Sammy. Lou leaves behind her caring son Bill ramzinsky and his wife Jasmin as well as their children Brock and Lauren; her son Harvey D. Wats; sister Viola Gotthardt; brothers John Henry Schmidt and Franklin Schmidt as well as her nieces Janette Patek and Judy Patek.
Friends are invited to call upon Lou's family in the Goetz Family Room on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2014 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Goetz Funeral Home, 713 North Austin Street Seguin, Texas.
Friends and family are invited to return on Friday to the Goetz Memorial Chapel for Lou's funeral service at 10 a.m.
Interment will immediately follow where she will be interned next to her mother at the Elm Creek Methodist Cemetery at the corner of Mesquite Pass and Settlers Way in Seguin.
Please visit Lou's online register book at www.goetzfuneral.com and write a memory for her family.
Funeral Assistance by Goetz Funeral Home 713 North Austin Street Seguin, Texas 78155 (830) 379-2313
Viola Margaret Gotthardt
August 29, 1932 - November 5, 2014
Viola Schmidt Gotthardt, age 82, of Seguin passed away on Wednesday, November 5, 2014. She was born on August 23, 1932, in New Berlin, Texas to Christian and Lucille Schmidt.
Viola married Ben R. Gotthardt on April 25, 1947, they had two children, Judy and Jannett. She worked for J. C. Penny in the 1960’s. In April 1970 she opened Viola’s Bridal Shop, where she catered to all the Brides in town. She later decided to relocate to Austin Street and expanded her business to Viola’s Bridal and Flower Shop. Viola was a self-taught florist and was the first florist and bridal shop in Seguin. As years went by Viola and Ben built their own shop. Viola was in business for 25 years, then she and Ben retired in 1995 and granddaughter, Patricia Thornton took over the family business. Viola and Ben shared 56 wonderful years of marriage together.
She is preceded in death by her husband Ben R. Gotthardt, parents, Christian and Lucille Schmidt and son-in-law Franky Patek, brother Bill Schmidt and sisters, Mildred Hansmann and Lou Ramzinsky.
Survivors include her children, Judy Patek and Jannett Patek and husband Bill; grandchildren, Tim Patek and wife Jennifer, Patricia Thornton and husband Yancy, Lisa Boenig and husband Keith, Johnny Patek and wife Nicole; great-grandchildren, Shay Boenig, Chase Boenig, Hailey Thornton, Harley Thornton, Presley Patek, Larkin Patek, Hannah Patek and Cameron Patek; brothers, John Schmidt and Franklin Schmidt, half-brothers and numerous nieces and nephews.
Viola loved the Lord, spending time with her family and was very giving to them. She also loved babysitting her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She enjoyed playing Bingo, traveling to Las Vegas, and attending the dog races.
She will be greatly missed and never forgotten by those who knew and loved her.
Visitation will be held at Palmer Mortuary, on Sunday, November 9, 2014 from 4:00 p. m. to 7:00 p. m. A Funeral Service will be held at Emanuel’s Lutheran Church on Monday, November 10, 2014 at 10:00 a. m. Interment will follow at Guadalupe Valley Memorial Park.
The family would like thank the staff at Windsor Nursing Home, Gentiva Hospice, Emanuel’s Lutheran Church and the Mc Queeney VFW.
Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society, the Guadalupe County Humane Society or Emanuel’s Lutheran Church.
Arrangements are under the care of Palmer Mortuary, 1116 N. Austin Street, Seguin, Texas 78155; 830.379.9430. Please log on to www.palmermortuary.com, to sign and view the guest book.
Christian Louis Schmidt Sr.
September 2, 1900 - December 25, 1985
Christian Louis Schmidt of 122 W. Terrell, Seguin, died Wednesday, Dec. 25, in San Antonio hospital at age 85.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 28, in the Palmer Mortuary Chapel with Rev. John William officiating. Burial will follow in the Stein Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Alvina R. Schmidt of Seguin, nine sons, Cleburne and Robert Schmidt of San Antonio, William Schmidt of Kingsbury, Hon Schmidt of Duncanville, Frank Schmidt of Costa Rica, Joe, David, Christian Jr. and Jack Schmidt all of Seguin; two daughters, Viola Gotthardt and Lou Audrey Ramzinski, both of Seguin; 27 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.
Arrangements are by Palmer Mortuary.
**** Please note that Lou Audrey's last name was spelled incorrect in the obit.. There is a y at the end of her name not an i.****
Christian Louis Schmidt Jr.
August 9th, 1952 - November 12th, 2018
Christian Louis Schmidt Jr., also known as Chris or Tuga, born on August 9th, 1952 to Christian Louis Sr. and Alvina Ruby Dina
(Hensel) Schmidt in Seguin, Texas has gone to be with The Lord On November 12th, 2018 at the age of 66.
Christian is survived by daughter Kristin Marsha (Schmidt) and Husband Earl Fox Pendleton of New Braunfels; son Christian Louis Schmidt III of McQueeney; sister in law Lillian (Joe) Schmidt; half-brothers John Henry and wife Deborah (Thivierge) Schmidt of Seguin and Robert and wife Patricia (Baranosky) Elley; grandchildren Esperanza “Hopie” Maria (Schmidt) and husband Jaron Nicholas Hohertz of Hopkinsville, Kentucky; Marylan “Nikki” Nickoel (Pendleton) and husband Colton Jacob Lewis of New Braunfels; Corbin “Binski” Louis Schmidt of New Braunfels and great grandson Dean “Deanie” Jacob Lewis. And many nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Chris is preceded in death by his wife of 29 years, Maria “Mary” Ygnacia (Calvillo) Schmidt. Both his parents; three brothers, David Michael, Joe Allen and Jack Kenny Schmidt, six half-brothers; Hilmer, Cleburn Henry, Robert “DD”, William Arthur, Kenneth B. and Franklin Delano Schmidt; three half-sisters, Mildred Marie Hansmann, Viola Margaret Gotthardt and Lou Audrey Ramzinsky.
He proudly served his country in both the United States Marine Corps and United States Navy. He also worked for Lacks and Seguin Independent School District. He is a graduate of Seguin High School class of 1970 and San Diego College.
A stubborn big-hearted man with an outstanding love of music. He shared that love on a few jukeboxes with his family and friends at local favorite bars; Bait n’ Brew in McQueeney and what used to be the Country Cabaret in Seguin, also making an appearance or two to his other favorite, The Oak in Seguin. Everyone will remember Tuga sitting by and playing the jukebox.
As a child living by the Flour Mill and the bar Mr. and Mrs. Wahl owed, he climbed the old towers that were there and signed Tuga at the very top. He would also go to the Guadalupe River there and catch catfish and sell them to the guys getting off from work. A wild guy that Tuga was, telling stories or hearing guys from his high school days about the fights he would get into. He was super proud of his strength. A very strong man he was and a true fighter till the end when he went peacefully home.
Now dancing the two step with our mom with both his legs and arms again. May he continue to play his beautiful music in heaven and we continue to hear it here on earth!!!!
He will be greatly missed and remembered by many….
Visitation will begin at 1:30 on November 17th, 2018 at Eden Cemetery in Seguin, Texas, ceremony will follow thereafter at 2:30. Following the ceremony we will all head out to Bait N Brew to celebrate his new life beginning. We hope to see all his family and friends there.