Carolyn Anne Guynes Shaw, 79, of Houston and formerly of Fredericksburg, died Tuesday, March 25, 2014, in Los Angeles, Calif.

A memorial service will be held Monday, April 7, at 1:30 p.m., at Joseph J. Earthman Generations, 234 Westcott St., Houston.

A complete obituary will follow.

Joaquin (Jack) Morales, 85, of Comfort, died Sunday, March 23, 2014.

A funeral mass was celebrated Wednesday, March 26, at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Comfort with the Rev. Mike Peinemann and Deacon Dave Burkart officiating.

Graveside services with military honors and interment followed at San Jose Cemetery.

Arrangements were under the direction of Schaetter Funeral Home of Comfort where visitation and a vigil service were held Tuesday evening, March 25.

Morales was born Feb. 12, 1929, at Lane Valley in Kerr County. He married Dolores Rios on July 19, 1952, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church and she survives.

He retired after 37 years of service with the Texas Department of Transportation.

In addition to his wife, Morales is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Daniel J. and Marie Morales, and a daughter, Susan Morales, all of Comfort; two grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.

He is also survived by a sister and brother-in-law, Crespena and Silverio Rios of Comfort; a half-sister, Maria Duran of Mountain Home, and a half-brother and wife, Benita and Ellie Sarabia of Comfort.

He was preceded in death by his parents and three sisters: Maria Morales, Benita Ramirez and Julia Estrada.

Memorials may be made to the Comfort Volunteer Fire Department, Sacred Heart Catholic Church Building Fund or to the charity of choice.

Pallbearers were Seferino Rios Jr., Silverio Rios Jr., Alfredo Lopez, Benito Rios III, Chris Valenzuela and Augustine Coronado.

Honorary pallbearers were Charles Hernandez, Rudolfo Rios and George Lopez Jr.

Ronald Glen Elliott, 76, of Stonewall, died Saturday, March 22, 2014.

Funeral services were held Monday, March 24, at 4 p.m. at the Stonewall Baptist Church with the Rev. Bob Welch officiating. Visitation was held beforehand.

Interment followed in the Stonewall Community Cemetery.

Arrangements were under the direction of Schaetter Funeral Home.

Elliott was born Feb. 14, 1938, in Beaumont, the son of Fred P. Elliott and Constance Hill Elliott. He married Diana McAdams on Oct. 14, 1989, in Romayor, and she survives.

In addition to his wife, Elliott is survived by one daughter, three sons and spouses, including Donna Kay and Charles White, and Jerry Glen Elliott, all of Bryan; Robert Glen and Dottie Elliott of Dayton and Ronald Glen and Crystal Elliott Jr. of Summerville; and a step-son and spouse, Justin Wayne and Donna Cole of San Antonio.

Survivors also include 11 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and a sister, Adalee Elliott Ludlow of Carthage.

Elliott was preceded in death by his parents, as well as two brothers, Fred P. Elliott Jr. and Curtis R. Elliott.

Memorials may be made to the National Parkinson Foundation or to the charity of choice.

Pallbearers included William Arnold Foster, Charles White Jr., Stephen White, Dominic Elliott, Roger Simons and Bubba Elliott.

Mrs. Clarence A. Durst, 89, nee Lola Mae Beck, of Fredericksburg, died Sunday, March 30, 2014, at Fredericksburg Nursing and Rehab.

Funeral services are being held today, Wednesday, April 2, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Schaetter Funeral Home with interment following at Greenwood Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Hill Country Memorial Hospice, Habitat for Humanity or to the charity of choice.

A complete obituary will follow.

Hilmar Carl Dittmar, 95, of Hamilton, died Monday, March 24, 2014.

Funeral services were held Friday, March 28, at 2 p.m. at St. John Lutheran Church in Hamilton with interment following at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery at Pottsville.

Arrangements were under the direction of Riley Funeral Home of Hamilton where visitation was held Thursday evening.

Dittmar was born April 26, 1918, at Doss, the son of John Dittmar and Hulda Kroll Dittmar. He married Cora Hannemann on Oct. 14, 1945. She preceded him in death in 2007.

After attending school through the 10^th grade at Doss School, Dittmar took his college entrance exam, passed, and entered Texas Lutheran College, thus skipping the 11^th grade.

At age 19, he accepted a teaching job at Cherry Spring School and then the Petersburg School before entering Southwest Texas Teachers College in San Marcos to attain his bachelor’s and master’s degrees.

He taught school for 34 years in Comfort, Thrall, Lometa, Pottsville and Star.

While teaching, Dittmar and his wife lived on a farm and ranch before moving to Hamilton in 1996.

Dittmar is survived by two daughters and one son, including Peggy and David Graydon of Lebanon, Mo.; Shirley and Bubba Gerald of Hamilton, and Huntis and Stephanie Dittmar of Austin.

Survivors also include six grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and two sisters, Anna Marie Mentink and Hulda Pearl Tipton.

In addition to his wife and parents, Dittmar was preceded in death by a grandson, Gregory Graydon; two sisters and seven brothers, including Bertha Meyer, Louise Dittmar, Elgin Dittmar, Bill Dittmar, Walter Dittmar, Arthur Dittmar, Arnold Dittmar, Victor Dittmar and Johnny Dittmar.

Pallbearers were his grandsons and nephews.

Memorials may be made to St. John Lutheran Church, Hamilton Public Library or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.Hilmar Carl Dittmar, 95, of Hamilton, died Monday, March 24, 2014.

Funeral services were held Friday, March 28, at 2 p.m. at St. John Lutheran Church in Hamilton with interment following at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery at Pottsville.

Arrangements were under the direction of Riley Funeral Home of Hamilton where visitation was held Thursday evening.

Dittmar was born April 26, 1918, at Doss, the son of John Dittmar and Hulda Kroll Dittmar. He married Cora Hannemann on Oct. 14, 1945. She preceded him in death in 2007.

After attending school through the 10^th grade at Doss School, Dittmar took his college entrance exam, passed, and entered Texas Lutheran College, thus skipping the 11^th grade.

At age 19, he accepted a teaching job at Cherry Spring School and then the Petersburg School before entering Southwest Texas Teachers College in San Marcos to attain his bachelor’s and master’s degrees.

He taught school for 34 years in Comfort, Thrall, Lometa, Pottsville and Star.

While teaching, Dittmar and his wife lived on a farm and ranch before moving to Hamilton in 1996.

Dittmar is survived by two daughters and one son, including Peggy and David Graydon of Lebanon, Mo.; Shirley and Bubba Gerald of Hamilton, and Huntis and Stephanie Dittmar of Austin.

Survivors also include six grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and two sisters, Anna Marie Mentink and Hulda Pearl Tipton.

In addition to his wife and parents, Dittmar was preceded in death by a grandson, Gregory Graydon; two sisters and seven brothers, including Bertha Meyer, Louise Dittmar, Elgin Dittmar, Bill Dittmar, Walter Dittmar, Arthur Dittmar, Arnold Dittmar, Victor Dittmar and Johnny Dittmar.

Pallbearers were his grandsons and nephews.

Memorials may be made to St. John Lutheran Church, Hamilton Public Library or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Bradford (Brad) Baker, 58, of Ingram, died Wednesday, March 19, 2014.

Funeral services were held Saturday, March 29, at 2 p.m. at 1000 Hills Cowboy Church in Kerrville with Keith Shelley officiating.

Arrangements were under the direction of Grimes Funeral Chapels of Kerrville.

Baker was born July 11, 1955, in Kerrville, the son of Jesse and Dorothy Baker. He married Susan Furr on Feb. 5, 1991, and she survives.

A lifelong resident of Kerr County, Baker was a 1974 graduate of Tivy High School.

In addition to his wife, Baker is survived by three daughters and one son, including Michelle Talley, Kami Baker, Aimee Cowen and Dustin Baker; four grandchildren, and his mother, Dorothy Washburn.

He is also survived by six siblings, including Carol Segner, Jesse Baker, Ruthie Winsett, Larry Baker, Susie Lehne and her husband, Kevin, and Charlotte Jeffers and her husband, Jerry.

Baker was preceded in death by his father.

Memorials may be made to the Brad Baker Memorial Fund Account at Security State Bank & Trust.

Albert J. (Jack) Avant, 88, of San Antonio, died Monday, March 24, 2014.

Funeral services were held Thursday, March 27, at 10 a.m. at Bethany Lutheran Church with the Rev. Elliot Pancoast officiating. Visitation was held beforehand.

Interment followed at Greenwood Cemetery.

Arrangements were under the direction of Fredericksburg Funeral Home.

Avant was born Sept. 22, 1925, in Atascosa, the son of George Avant and Virginia Thigpen Avant. He married Lorene Dietrich on May 9, 1948, at Bethany Lutheran Church and she survives.

 After graduating from Somerset High School at the age of 15, Avant began working for the War Department San Antonio Arsenal the next year.

He enlisted in the Army Air Corps on July 20, 1943, and served until Oct. 31, 1945.

Afterwards, he returned to Kelly Field to work as an airplane mechanic for the civil service. Working his way up throughout his long 40-year career, he eventually retired as a jet engine specialist in F106’s.

During the Korean Conflict, he was recalled to duty on July 9, 1951, and served in Korea as a spotter pilot with the 7147th Tactical Control Group (Mosquitoes) until his release on Dec. 9, 1952.

Over the years, he received a number of awards and citations for his service.

As a private pilot, Avant enjoyed many years of stunt flying and re-building antique airplanes until he was forced to stop flying in his late-70’s due to failing eyesight. 

In addition to his wife, Avant is survived by three sons, one daughter, including Anthony (Wayne) Avant and his wife, Donna Christoferson, of Ovilla; Charles Avant, San Antonio; Virginia (Ginny) and Jeffrey Rauth, Dickinson, and Joanne Avant and her husband, David Denney, of Driftwood.

Survivors also include six grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and a sister, Vivian Avant of Waterloo, N.Y.

Avant was preceded in death by his parents, as well as a daughter, Susan Avant, who died in infancy; two brothers, Stanley Avant and Fred Avant, and a sister, Patricia Avant Schoenmaker.

Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Bethany Lutheran Church or the charity of choice.

Pallbearers included Mace Moore, Daniel Rauth, Brian Maenius, Lance Feuge, Derrick Dietrich and Gerald Feuge.

Information on funerals that occur after April 2 will appear under this heading.

MRS. NOLAN W. FRIEDRICH

Mrs. Nolan W. Friedrich, 80, nee Darline Ella Weinheimer of Fredericksburg, died Tuesday, April 1, 2014, at Hill Country Memorial Hospital.

Arrangements are under the direction of Schaetter Funeral Home where visitation will be held Thursday, April 3, from 5-7 p.m., and Friday, April 4, from 7:30-9:45 a.m.

A vigil service will be held Thursday, April 3, at 6 p.m., at Schaetter Funeral Home Chapel.

A funeral mass will be celebrated Friday, April 4, at 10 a.m., at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with interment following in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Hill Country Memorial Hospice, Meals on Wheels, St. Mary’s Parish Capital Campaign or to the charity of choice.

A complete obituary will follow.

Mrs. William H. Smith, 89, nee Elizabeth Schultz of San Antonio and formerly of Fredericksburg, died Friday, April 11, 2014, at the Air Force Village II Hospice.

Graveside services and interment were held Tuesday, April 15, at 11:30 a.m. at Greenwood Cemetery with the Rev. Ann Hoch officiating.

Arrangements were under the direction of Schaetter Funeral Home.

Mrs. Smith was born May 20, 1924, in St. Paul, Minn., the daughter of Charles Schultz and Teresa Thompson Schultz. She married William H. Smith on Aug. 7, 1948, in Richmond, Calif. He preceded her in death.

She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Karen and Steve Sommer of Provo, Utah, and Jan and Jim Mahlum of Aurora, Colo.; six grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren.

Survivors also include two brothers, John Schultz of Virginia and Charles Schultz of California, and a sister and brother-in-law, Pat and Jim Siefert of Nevada.

In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by a sister, Dorothy Schultz.

Memorials may be made to Hill Country Memorial Hospice or to the charity of choice.

Gertrude L. Roos, 86, nee Grobe, of Fredericksburg, died Friday, April 4, 2014.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 8, at 10 a.m. at Fredericksburg United Methodist Church with the Reverends Danielle Knapp and Pam Traver officiating.

Interment followed in Der Stadt Friedhof.

Arrangements were under the direction of Fredericksburg Funeral Home where visitation was held Monday evening, April 7.

Mrs. Roos was born Nov. 15, 1927, in Fredericksburg, the daughter of Edwin Grobe and Hilda Petsch Grobe. She married Marvin M. Roos on Jan. 25, 1948, at Bethany Lutheran Church. He preceded her in death on March 22, 2001.

A 1945 Fredericksburg High School graduate, Mrs. Roos attended Johnson’s Beauty College in San Antonio, graduating in 1946.

Over the years, she had a varied working career, including being a beautician at Julia’s, working at Madlyn’s Dress Shop, Hermine’s, Knopp & Metzger, and at the school library.

She worked on different restoration projects with her husband and also volunteered at the Hill Country Community Needs Council. She was a member of Fredericksburg United Methodist Church and the Women’s Circle.

Mrs. Roos is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law, including Georgie Ann and Gary Polvado, of Round Mountain; Margie and Tommy Barton, Temple, and Nancy and Jose Mendez, Tempe, Ariz.

Survivors also include four grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and three step-great-grandchildren.

She is also survived by a brother, Franklin Grobe, of Hartman, Ark.; two sisters, Ruby Hartman, New Braunfels, and Dora Alice Weiershausen, Early, and a sister-in-law, Carlene Grobe, Fredericksburg.

In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Roos was preceded in death by two brothers, William (Bill) Grobe and Milton Grobe, and a sister, Irene Mosel.

Memorials may be made to Pioneer Memorial Library, Hill Country Memorial Hospice, Hill Country Community Needs Council or to the charity of choice.

Pallbearers included Jose Mendez, Mario Mendez, Don Lochte, Curtis Schulze, Eddie Grobe and Jimmy Grobe.

Serving as honorary pallbearers were Gary Polvado and Tommy Barton.

Roy Rhodes, 72, of Fredericksburg, died Friday, April 11, 2014.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 15, at 2:30 p.m. at the Family Chapel of Greenwood Cemetery with interment following.

Arrangements were under the direction of Fredericksburg Funeral Home where visitation was held Monday evening, April 14.

Memorials may be made to the Hill Country SPCA, Hill Country Antique Tractor and Engine Club, Fredericksburg High School FFA or to the charity of choice.

A complete obituary will follow.

Kathleen Augusta Louie Rader, 80, nee Bohls, of Fredericksburg, died Monday, April 7, 2014, at Knopp Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.

Funeral services were held Friday, April 11, at 10 a.m. at Bethany Lutheran Church with the Reverends Casey Zesch and Travis Meier officiating. Marjorie Ottmers was the organist.

Interment followed in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery.

Arrangements were under the direction of Schaetter Funeral Home where visitation was held Thursday evening and Friday morning.

Mrs. Rader was born Nov. 24, 1933, in Austin, the daughter of Beth Boyce (B.B.) Bohls and Lydia Lindig Bohls.

She is survived by one daughter, two sons and spouses, including Terry and Patsy Reson, Craig Reson and Lisa and Myron Welgehausen, all of Fredericksburg.

She is also survived by three grandchildren and two brothers and sisters-in-law, Jack and Barbara Bohls of Taylor and John Mark and Lou Bohls of North Carolina.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Rader was preceded in death by two husbands, Kenneth (Buddy) Holdforth and E.J. Rader, and one sister, Carolyn Love.

Memorials may be made to Bethany Lutheran Church, Hill Country Memorial Hospice or to the charity of choice.

Pallbearers included Craig Reson, Terry Reson, Myron Welgehausen and Adam Reson. Jack Bohls was an honorary pallbearer.

Ramon Perez, 79, of Ingleside, died Friday, March 28, 2014.

A funeral mass was celebrated Tuesday, April 1, at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church in Ingleside with interment following at Gregory Cemetery in Gregory.

Arrangements were under the direction of Charlie Marshall Funeral Home in Aransas Pass where visitation and a rosary service were held Monday, March 31.

Perez was born Sept. 5, 1934, in Aransas Pass, the son of Isabel and Juanita Perez. His wife, Georgia, preceded him in death.

He is survived by four sons, three daughters and spouses, including Raymond and Elvira Perez and Paul and Selina Perez, all of Corpus Christi; Martin and Rosa Perez of Ingleside; Roy and Lou Perez of Aransas Pass; Beatrice and Paul Rivera and Hilda and Raul Mendez, all of Fredericksburg, and Lisa Martinez of Corpus Christi.

Survivors also include 20 grandchildren, numerous great- and great-great-grandchildren; his mother, Juanita Garcia Perez; a brother and sister-in-law, Cipriano and Isaura Perez, and a sister, Sinforosa Avalos, all of Ingleside.

In addition to his wife, Perez was preceded in death by his father; two brothers, Guadalupe Perez and Fidel Perez; one grandson, Joey Perez, and a brother-in-law, Frank Avalos.

Pallbearers were Paul Rivera Jr., Joseph Perez Jr., Raymond Perez III, Martin Perez Jr., Roy Perez Jr. and Eric Mendez.

Sarah McLemore, 30, of Harper, died Wednesday, April 9, 2014, at the Mayo Clinic of Phoenix, Ariz.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 15, at 10:30 a.m. at Bethany Lutheran Church with interment following in the Harper Community Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Harper Volunteer Fire Department and EMS, Harper Community Cemetery or to the charity of choice.

Arrangements were under the direction of Fredericksburg Funeral Home.

A complete obituary will follow.

Paul Charles McGuff, 60, of Johnson City, died Tuesday, April 1, 2014, at Hill Country Memorial Hospital.

A memorial service was held Monday, April 7, at 11 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Cedar Park.

Arrangements and cremation were under the direction of Fredericksburg Funeral Home.

McGuff was born May 20, 1953, in Indianapolis, Ind., the son of Paul McGuff and Rosane Camblin McGuff.

McGuff served with the U.S. Air Force and later became a software engineer for Varco Int.

He is survived by two sons, Michael McGuff and his wife, Ivalania, of Hutto, and Matthew McGuff and his wife, Brittany Christensen of Round Rock; four grandchildren, and the mother of his children, Eleanor B. McGuff of Round Rock.

He is also survived by one brother, Mart McGuff of Louisiana; two sisters, Patricia Schneider and her husband, Martin, of Louisiana, and Sister Mary Veronica of Massachusetts, and a half-brother, Michael Paul McGuff of Pearland.

Memorials may be made to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints or Health Alliance for Austin Musicians (HAMM), P.O. Box 301496, Austin, TX 78703-0025.

Clemens Oscar Klein, 91, of Fredericksburg and formerly of Comfort, died Wednesday, April 9, 2014, at Knopp Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.

No services are planned.

Arrangements and cremation were under the direction of Schaetter Funeral Home.

Klein was born Jan. 1, 1923, in Gillespie County, the son of Christian Klein and Emma Franciska Mosel Klein.

He joined the United States Army on Jan. 14, 1941, at Fort Sam Houston, and was discharged Aug. 12, 1945, with the rank of Private First Class.

On March 4, 1946, Klein joined the United States Navy and was discharged on Jan. 8, 1948 with the rank of Seaman First Class.

Klein worked as a veterinary assistant.

In addition to his parents, Klein was preceded in death by four sisters and five brothers, including Cora Margaret Lang, Meta Louise Klein, Mabel Lena Roach, Betty Rita Koenig, Chester Klein, Lee Klein, Harvey Klein, Eugene Klein and Harry Theodore Klein.

Mrs. Raymond Keyser, 94, nee Crystle Fikes, of Mason, died Sunday, April 13, 2014, in Fredericksburg.

Funeral services will be held Friday, April 18, at 11 a.m. at Mason Funeral Home in Mason. Visitation will be held from 10-11 a.m.

Interment will follow at 1:30 p.m. at the Loyal Valley Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Loyal Valley Cemetery, in care of Mason National Bank.

A complete obituary will follow.

Mrs. Thomas P. Dennis, 89, nee Lorene Kern of Fredericksburg and formerly of Richardson, died Saturday, April 12, 2014, at Knopp Retirement Center.

A funeral mass was celebrated Tuesday, April 15, at 9 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church.

Graveside services and interment of her cremains will take place at a later date in Restland Memorial Park Cemetery in Richardson.

Memorials may be made to Hill Country Memorial Hospice or to the charity of choice.

Arrangements are under the direction of Schaetter Funeral Home.

A complete obituary will follow.

Max Strackbein, 86, of Fredericksburg, died Saturday, April 12, 2014.

Funeral services were held Friday, April 18, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Fredericksburg Funeral Home with the Rev. Rick Hartmann officiating. Pam Hartmann was the vocalist.

Interment followed at Der Stadt Friedhof.

Visitation was held Thursday evening at the funeral home.

Strackbein was born Oct. 13, 1927, in Fredericksburg, the son of Mary Strackbein.

He served with the U.S. Air Force in Korea, and later operated his own service station and also Strackbein Radiator.

Strackbein is survived by his wife, Bobbie Klett Strackbein of Pleasanton; two sons, Clayton Strackbein of Austin and Perry Strackbein and his wife, Cris, of Fredericksburg; and a daughter-in-law, Barbara Strackbein of Fredericksburg.

Survivors also include eight grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and a brother and sister-in-law, Henry and Geraldine Lang of Castell.

Strackbein was preceded in death by his first wife, Bama Faye Aplin Strackbein; a son, Leonard Strackbein, and a sister, Adela Lang.

Memorials may be made to the Zion Lutheran Church Building Fund, the American Cancer Society or to the charity of choice.

Pallbearers included Victor Lang, David Lang, Clinton Lang, Chris Grobe, Mark Danz and Dwayne Schaetter.

Roy Rhodes, 72, of Fredericksburg, died Friday, April 11, 2014.

Funeral services, with military honors accorded by the U.S. Army, were held Tuesday, April 15, at 2:30 p.m. at the Family Chapel in Greenwood Cemetery with the Rev. Dr. William Breen officiating.

Arrangements were under the direction of Fredericksburg Funeral Home where visitation was held Monday evening, April 14.

Rhodes was born Feb. 22, 1942, in Clare County, Mich., the son of John Henry Rhodes and Opal Mary Eichorn Rhodes. He married Rea Flock on June 6, 1964, in Beaverton, Mich., and she survives.

He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in Vietnam.

Rhodes was a businessman, doing various things during his lifetime, with the last being the sales of agriculture equipment thru Legend Hill Enterprises.

In addition to his wife, Rhodes is survived by two daughters, one son and spouses, including Shay and Bill Dodes, Troy and Shannon Rhodes and Heather and Bryan Langehennig, all of Fredericksburg, and six grandchildren.

Survivors also include three sisters, Alberta Badgley, Dorothy Kroll and Gladys Frankhauser, all of Michigan.

Memorials may be made to Hill Country SPCA, Hill Country Antique Tractor and Engine Club, Fredericksburg High School FFA or to the charity of choice.

Pallbearers included Tony Klein, Houston Temperton, Dan Rohrer, David Anderson, Rick Boos, Kenneth Meyer and Lyndon Wahrmund.