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Gene M. Hirschfelt died peacefully on Saturday, December 8th. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Ann (McDonald); children Craig Hirschfelt of Houston, Claire Hogg and husband, Jon Mark; grandchildren Lauren and Luke Hogg; sister, Gayle Williams of Wichita Falls; and brother, Bill of Sacramento, Ca. and numerous nieces and nephews and dear friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Alda Mae Hirschfelt; and brothers, Jack and Don Hirschfelt.
Gene was born on November 29, 1932 in McCamey, Tx. He graduated from Ballinger High School in 1950 and from Texas A & M University with a degree in Civil Engineering in 1954. He was commissioned as a 2nd Lt. in the US Army Corp of Engineers and served in Alaska following graduation. He then returned to west Texas and began his 40 year career with the San Angelo office of the State Dept. of Highways and Public Transportation retiring in 1993. He was a deacon at First Baptist Church, a 50 year member of the Ballinger Masonic Lodge # 643. Gene was a member of the San Angelo Genealogy and Historical Society, and Computer Club and enjoyed visiting more than working out with his dear friends at the Shannon Wellness Center and Community Health Club. He volunteered with the Historic Orient-Santa Fe Depot and Code Blue.
On Monday, December 10th, the family will be available for visitation from 5-7 p.m. at Johnson's Funeral Home. Burial will be at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens at 1:30 on Wednesday, December 12 followed by a Memorial Service at 3 pm at First Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the San Angelo A&M Scholarship Fund c/o the San Angelo Area Foundation or a charity of your choice.
Family and Friends may sign an online register book at www.johnsons-funeralhome.com.
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December 18, 2012
ROSEMAY DAVIS
GENE AND MALCOLM DAVIS WERE HIGH SCHOOL FRIENDS AND WORKED TOGETHER ON ALL KINDS OF ELECTRICAL PROJECTS .
I REGRET YOUR LOSS OF GENE AND I IMAGINE HE AND MALCOLM IN HEAVEN , CONSULTING WITH ONE ANOTHER ON THEIR LATEST ELECTRICAL INVENTIONS.
I FEEL SURE THAT MALCOLM WAS THERE TO WELCOME GENE INTO THAT HEAVENLY HOME.
MAY THEY BOTH REST IN HEAVENLY PEACE.
ROSEMARY BRADLEY DAVIS
December 13, 2012
Dear Ann, So sorry to read of Gene's passing. May God comfort your heart during this difficult time in your life. You were so sweet to me and such a blessing when my Mom (Angie Muse) passed. Love and Blessings, Marie Huber, Fresno, CA.
December 13, 2012
Dear Ann,
I am so sorry to hear of your great loss. I am in Broken Bow, OK, but would have been at the service had I been at home. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you at this time.
Hazel Harsch
December 12, 2012
Bill Flynt
12-12-12
Dear Ann and family,
Linda and I just learned of Gene's death today. Gene was one of God's strong men, he was always upright in erery thing he did and always a witness for Christ. We are so sorry for your loss. We will pray for God's peace for you. Bill Flynt, Midland, TX.
December 12, 2012
Joe and Anita Lane
I did not hear of Gene's death in time to be there. Years of good memories and lots of laughs. Ann, Anita and I are thinking of you! Joe Lane
December 12, 2012
Hank johantgen
We were deeply saddened to hear of Gene's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all.
Neighbors, Hank, Cathie and Chris Johantgen
December 12, 2012
Paul & LaRuth Jenkins
Gene has been a good friend since childhood - growing up in Ballinger. He was a true gentleman. As newlyweds, we invited him for supper - my first time to cook steak - it was like shoe leather but he ate it with compliments.
December 12, 2012
We will miss you very much
Arba
December 12, 2012
Libbi Hamlton
Mr. Hirschfelt was a true gentleman in every way! Knowing him has blessed our family in so many ways. We were especially touched by the ways he loved and cared for our children as a surrogate grandfather. Sending much love and many fond memories to the Hirschfelt and Hogg families,
With love, Libbi, Bob, Laura Beth, Savannah and Emily Hamilton
December 12, 2012
I am sorry that he has gone to live with the Lord. He was a good camera man. He will be missed. If there anything I can do to help, please let me know...
Bob Wilson
FBC--San Angelo, TX
December 12, 2012
Joanna Jones-Sturgill
So sorry to hear about Gene. He was such a loving and caring man to his family and church. We will all miss him very, very much. Prayers and love to all of you.
December 12, 2012
With dearest & deepest sympathy to Ann, Craig & Claire. Gene will be greatly missed by all. Love, Wanda Rampy
December 12, 2012
Peggy Fiveash
My thoughts and prayers to Ann and her family. What a wonderful person Gene was. May you be comforted by the sweetest memories.
December 11, 2012
Our thoughts are with you. Chuck and Karin Dabney
December 11, 2012
What a fine Christian gentleman Gene was. A great example to all of us and a super leader for class of '50. Much love to you, Ann Joyce McKee
December 11, 2012
Cheryl & John Parker
We are so sorry to hear about Gene's passing. He was such a sweet man. He always took time out to chat, and check on us when we lived there.
December 11, 2012
Ed and Sandra McClintock, '77
I am sorry to read about Gene. He was a faithful member of the San Angelo A&M Club and a great Aggie.
Softly Call the Muster and answer Here.
Here....
December 10, 2012
June and I express our sympathy in the passing of Gene ! Our love, Jim and June Robinson
December 10, 2012
Laura Beth Calvert
Gene's devotion to his grandchildren, as manifested by his attendance at every one of their extracurricular endeavors, was evident. His gracious, gentle demeanor and sweet smile will be missed, but his legacy of a life well lived will be permanent. Praying God's tender mercies for the Hirschfelt and Hogg families.
December 10, 2012
Wendy Storms
Ann, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
December 10, 2012
Clyde Cantrell
I am so sorry to hear of Gene's passing. I worked with Gene at TxDot from 1969 until 1975. He was in Engineering and I was in Right-of-Way. He was a good friend and fellow Aggie. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
December 10, 2012
Daina Schwartz
Claire, so sorry to hear about your dad. He was such a sweet, caring man. Thoughts and prayers for comfort are with you. Please let me know if I can do anything.
December 10, 2012
John Miazga
My thoughts are with you Ann and your family at this time.
December 10, 2012
Candy Bierschwale
I am sorry to hear about Gene. I work for TxDOT and knew Gene when I first came to work in 1988. May God comfort and give you strength. God bless.
December 10, 2012
Bob Taylor
Gene was a really good guy who was a great friend of my parents down at the First Baptist Church. I last saw him at my mothers' service; he came up to me afterwards, and together we laughed about how he struggled (in vain) to teach me things in Sunday School ages ago.
Ann, my thoughts are with you and the rest of the family. God bless you all.
December 9, 2012
Sorry to hear about Gene. My thought are with all of you.
Threeda Barnett
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