Obituaries

VIOLA MARIE RYBAK

VIOLA MARIE RYBAK

Viola Marie Rybak

Viola Marie Rybak of Houston passed away on Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022 at the age of 89 years, 3 months. A rosary in her honor, led by Jan Ripper and Lillian Hilscher, preceded a Mass officiated by Rev. Scott Hill, and funeral organized by Schwenke-Baumgarten Funeral Home on Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022.
FRANCIS ‘FRANK’ SCHINDLER

FRANCIS ‘FRANK’ SCHINDLER

Francis ‘Frank’ DePaul Schindler

Francis “Frank” DePaul Schindler, 86, of Schulenburg entered into eternal rest on Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022. Frank was born at home in Schulenburg on April 2, 1935. The fourth of five children, he attended St. Rose School and then graduated from Schulenburg High School in 1953.
JOSEPH HALLER WELLBORN JR.

JOSEPH HALLER WELLBORN JR.

Joseph Haller Wellborn Jr.

The road that runs parallel to Kyle Field on the stadium’s west side is not actually named after Joseph Haller Wellborn, Jr. But rest assured, Joe Wellborn lived the kind of life and left the type of legacy behind that is worthy of a street in Aggieland honoring his name.
CYRIL ‘C.M.’ MURAS JR.

CYRIL ‘C.M.’ MURAS JR.

Cyril ‘C.M.’ Method Muras Jr.

Cyril “C.M.” Muras Jr., 80, of Hostyn, entered into Eternal Rest on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022. Cyril was born in O’Quinn on Aug. 5, 1941, the son of Cyril Muras Sr. and Martha (Svec) Muras. He married the love of his life, Mary (Wagner) Muras, on Nov. 13, 1965, at St.
VERNE CARL HUSER

VERNE CARL HUSER

Verne Carl Huser

The world lost a great river man when longtime river runner, environmental educator and wilderness advocate Verne Carl Huser left this planet on the night of the Beaver Full Moon, Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021.
FRANCIS KASPER

FRANCIS KASPER

Francis Kasper

Francis Kasper, 55, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. Francis, affectionately known as Boogie, was born on May 4, 1966 to John and Aileen Kasper in Weimar.
PAUL VICTOR LINDBLADE

PAUL VICTOR LINDBLADE

Paul Victor Lindblade

Paul Victor Lindblade, 83, of Schulenburg, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. Paul was born on Aug. 24, 1938 in Peoria, Illinois, and was preceded in death by his father, Frank Victor Lindblade, and mother, Lois Ruth Lindblade.
MILTON JOSEPH SHIMEK

MILTON JOSEPH SHIMEK

Milton Joseph Shimek

Milton Joseph Shimek of Schulenburg passed away on Monday, Jan. 3, 2022 at Oak Manor Nursing Center in Flatonia at age 85. Funeral services were held at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church on Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022, at 10:30 a.m., followed by entombment in the St. Rose Mausoleum.
Troy ‘Beau’ Lynn Bennett Jr.

Troy ‘Beau’ Lynn Bennett Jr.

Troy ‘Beau’ Lynn Bennett Jr.

Troy “Beau” Lynn Bennett Jr., 59, of La Grange, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021. He was lovingly known as “Beau” by his family. He was born in Dallas on Sept. 21, 1962, the son of Troy L. Bennett Sr. and Billie “BB” (Burch) Bennett-Connor.
WERNER ‘JOHNNY’ KOOPMANN JR.

WERNER ‘JOHNNY’ KOOPMANN JR.

Werner “Johnny” Koopmann Jr.

Werner “Johnny” Koopmann Jr., 71, of La Grange, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021. Johnny was born in La Grange on July 17, 1950, the son of Werner and Louise (Tschatschula) Koopmann. He was baptized into the Christian faith on Aug. 6, 1950, at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church.