Jean E. Schmalz
Jean E. Schmalz, 87, of Katy, Texas passed away June 27, 2011. He was born September 27, 1924 to Vernita Norma and Herman August Schmalz in Marlin, Texas. He graduated from Marlin High School at age 17, and shortly after his 18th birthday reported for basic training in the Army. From there he was selected to attend the Army's School for Cooks and Bakers and was then assigned to a baker's position on board a Liberty ship that supported U.S. forces throughout the Pacific Theater during World War II.
After the war, he returned to the U.S. and entered Sam Houston State Teacher's College where he received a degree in art and biology in the spring of 1949. He applied to the Katy Independent School District and was hired to teach Jr. and Sr. High art and drive a school bus. In 1951, he married Katy Jr. High English teacher Lillie Bing from Oakwood, Texas, and in 1956 received a Masters Degree in Art Education from the University of Houston. Lillie and Jean had two children a daughter, Kerry and a son, David. In 1961, Lillie passed away following a brief illness. Five years later, he married Katy High School Librarian Betty Ann Swogetinsky, a Katy native. Together Jean and Betty made many contributions to High School campus life. Jean was involved in numerous extracurricular activities from publishing the school's year book, painting scenery for school plays, making signs for rodeo events, taking tickets at football games, and he and Betty served as chaperones for several student tours of Europe. Most of all, he loved inspiring his students to be creative.
Jean retired from teaching in 1981, but continued to substitute teach for several more years. In August of 2001 the Katy School District recognized Jean and Betty's contributions to education by naming a new school after them - Schmalz Elementary. Outside of school, Jean was an artist in his own right who created works using various media - oil and tempura paints, sand, encaustic, clay, yarn, fabric and flowers. He made banners depicting the church seasons for the Katy First United Methodist Church and a special set of banners for his daughter's wedding. Jean also loved to bake, especially bread. He made many people happy with gifts of German Christmas bread, kolaches, sweet rolls and coffee cake on special occasions or "just because...". During his retirement, he continued to travel, go fishing, keep up his family's farm, serve on a Drainage District Board, visit with family, participate in German-American Society events and in the local Parkinson's Disease Support Group. He will be remembered for his endless willingness to share his creative talents and his love of good food and fellowship.
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He was preceded in death by his parents; his wives; his son, David; his twin brother, Joel; and older brother, Herman Jr. Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Thursday June 30, 2011, at the Schmidt Funeral Home Chapel, in Katy.
Services will be at 9 am Saturday at Scott-Morris Funeral Home Chapel in Nocona with the Rev. Buddy Lee officiating. Services are under the direction of Scott-Morris. Mrs. Tuggle had worked at the Nocona Boot Company. Survivors include husband, Boomer;
Rosary is at 7 pm Thursday in Johnson's Funeral Home chapel. Service is at 10 am Friday at St. Mary's Catholic Church with burial at 10 am Tuesday in Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Jose Garcia of San Angelo; children Leticia
Services will be 10:30 am Friday at Larkin Northside Chapel, Christy-Smith Funeral Home, with the Rev. Mike Zabel of First Covenant Church officiating. Burial will be in Dakota City Cemetery. Visitation will be 4 to 8 pm today, with the family present
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Katie Lee Wilson Kilpatrick | Sawyer-George Funeral Home
My beloved Mother Katie Lee Wilson Kilpatrick, 90, of Corpus Christi, Texas passed away on May 22, 2011 in Corpus Christi, Texas.
She was born Nov. 2, 1919 in Gonzales, Texas.
She was preceded in death by her husband A.C. Kilpatrick , parents, Reginald George Wilson and Mallie Ligon Wilson; sisters, Thelma Wilson Grove, Reg Mae Wilson Rosebraugh, Arline Wilson Mayes and brothers, John Wilson, James Warren Wilson and Ligon Wilson.
She is survived by her son John W. Stringer of San Antonio, Texas. One grandson, Christopher Lee Stringer and one granddaughter Stephanie Diane Roth (Russell Alan).
She had six great grand children, Rebekah Christina Ikea Stringer, Shannon Amenia Stringer, Iain McKay Stringer, Lauren Elizabeth Roth, Sydney Madison Roth and Kendall Ryeigh Roth. One sister Maxine Wilson Glasson of Taft and a brother Ralph Wilson of Corpus Christi, Texas. One step son, Ronald Kilpatrick and one step daughter, Patsy Kilpatrick.
She was a longtime member of Calallen Baptist Church.
She will be remembered for her wonderful love of her family, cooking, sewing and her love of cross-stitch. Daily she would work the crossword puzzle and she also enjoyed working the word puzzles.
Visitation will be from 10:00 A.M until 1l :00 A.M. Tuesday, May 24, 2011 at Sawyer-George Funeral Home
Graveside services will be conducted at Robstown Memorial Park on F.M. 1899 in Robstown, Texas on Tuesday, May 24, 2011 at 11:30 A.M. with Bro. Jack Willoughby officiating.
A reception will follow at Calallen Baptist Church after the graveside services.
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