BORN

1929

DIED

2011

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Goetz Funeral Home

713 North Austin Street

Seguin, Texas

Elizabeth Schievelbein Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 6, 2011.

Elizabeth Emma Schievelbein passed away on the 5th of March, 2011 at the age of 81 years, 5 months and 3 days. She was born in Wilson County on October 2, 1929 to Albert and Hulda Lenz Schroeder.

Her many accomplishments include being president of the Seguin Fire Department's Ladies Auxiliary and teaching Sunday School at Cross Evangelical Church for many years. She retired after working for Seguin State Bank.

Elizabeth was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and one sister. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Hugo; four daughters: Beverly Tyler and husband Toby, Kathy Hoffmann and husband Gary, Debbie Wright and husband Jimmy, Jean Sommer and husband Leroy; grandchildren: David Hoffmann, Tim Taylor, Dean Urbanski, Lee Wright, Brad Wright, and Jamie Hudson; great grandchildren: Ashley and Michael Taylor, Kara and Emily Hudson.

Visitation will be held at in the Chapel at Goetz Funeral Home on Monday, March 7th, from 5-9 pm. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm on Tuesday, March 8th, at Cross Church, 814 North Bauer Street in Seguin, TX 78155-3206, phone: (830) 379-4312. Interment will follow at Guadalupe Valley Memorial Park.

Serving as active pallbearers are Beverly Tyler, Kathy Hoffmann, Debbie Wright, Jean Sommer, David Hoffmann, Tim Taylor, Lee Wright, and Brad Wright, Honorary pallbearers are Jamie Hudson and Dean Urbanski.

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March 8, 2011

Hugo, Girls & Families, We were so saddened to hear of the loss of Elizabeth. For so many years, we enjoyed being neighbors. She was always such a lovely lady & so proud of her daughters and grandchildren. Love, Michelle "Grein" Elsik & Family, Evelyn & Mark Grein

March 8, 2011

March 8, 2011
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June Heideke
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March 8, 2011

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Randy and Terri Carpenter

We are saddened by your loss and our prayers are with you.

March 8, 2011

Ray, Dawn, & Holden Caddell

Jean & Leroy,
We felt you should know that you have good friends thinking of you and praying for you. We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom. May you find comfort in knowing that someday you will see her again in Heaven. What a reunion that will be. God Bless you Always.

March 8, 2011

Marilyn Altwein

My thoughts and prayers are with all of the family. Elizabeth was such a beautiful, genteel lady. I greatly admired her and she and Hugo were such a beautiful couple. My sympathy to the family.

March 7, 2011

Tina Preuss

Hugo and family,
I have many fond memories of working with Lizzie at the bank all those years ago. I remember when we lived down on the river not far from your house on Schuenemann Rd. My thoughts and prayers are with you, she will be missed.

March 7, 2011

Renea Voigt

My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

March 7, 2011

Dean Urbanski

I will always love you and Have all the great memories in my heart Grandma.I am so sorry for not being able to make it there for you,but you know I would be if i could.You are in God's hands now,in a much better place.Watch over me Grandma and May you rest in peace.Love alway,your grandson,Dean

March 6, 2011

Phyllis and Kenneth Busch

Debbie, Jimmy, Lee and Brad, you and your whole family are in our thoughts and prayers. We are so sorry for your loss of your Mother and Grandmother.

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