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Financial support pours in for GRMC’s new Women’s Imaging Center (Seguin) - The future GRMC Women’s Imaging Center has just gotten a double dose of financial support. Not only has a local business stepped in but a department within Guadalupe Regional Medical Center has also contributed $10,000 toward the fundraising campaign for the future state-of-the-art imaging center for women.
“We took over radiology here about eight or nine years ago and the hospital has been very supportive of our group and of imaging in the community and we just felt that we wanted to give back to the hospital and to the community for the opportunity to be able to work here and to be able to provide the community with some state-of-the-art imaging equipment and a state-of-the-art women’s imaging center,” said Dr. Smith.
The new space is being described as a “private, beautifully appointed center adjacent to the Imaging Department” and will feature individual exam rooms.
Dr. Smith says the imaging center will provide all the basic care while utilizing all the state-ofthe-art technology in a more comfortable hospital environment for women.
Hospital officials say once completed, the imaging center will provide patients with all the latest technology in combating women’s health issues including breast care and early cancer detection.
“The new equipment allows us to do minimal invasive biopsies here at the hospital without having to have an outside vendor come say once a week or once a month. We can do it any day, you know more for patient convenience and then we are building a whole women’s imaging center where it’s a little more comfortable and a little more private as opposed to being just in a normal mammogram room getting the biopsy so it’s very beneficial for the community, for the patients,” Luby Bailey, GRMC lead mammographer, shares the new space that is being created for the hospital’s future Women’s Imaging Center. said Dr. Smith. See GRMC, Page 2
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Dr. Doug Smith, is among the group of radiologists, San Marcos Medical Imaging, that operates the radiology department at GRMC. He says the team of professionals understand the importance of having such technology .
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Radiologists, local builder among contributors for new imaging center for women
The Koehler Company designates $10,000 for the Guadalupe Regional Medical Foundation’s fundraising campaign supporting the new Women’s Imaging Center. Representing the building company are, far right, Koehler Company President Paul Mueller; Koehler Project Manager Jared Koehler and Koehler Project Superintendent, Jason Beck. GRMC continued from Page 1 and we want to participate in the vitality of imaging center and partnered with Siemen Also contributing to the future women’s our community,” said Mueller. with their latest radiology equipment which imaging center at GRMC is local business is going to give us the 3D tomography breast The Koehler Company. Company President Sharing more details about the new GRMC imaging. It will also be able to do 3D breast Paul Mueller, says the contribution is just Women’s Imaging Center is JD Davis, ultrasound, also stereotactic biopsy invasive one more way to support the healthcare GRMC director of Imaging. Davis says he’s procedures. So, it’s going to be a one stop that’s being made available to residents here excited to unveil this new level of care. shop for imaging and will be able to do in Seguin. all the services from screening to invasive “A couple of years ago when I got to radiology procedures,” said Davis. “The Koehlers’ have a long history of GRMC, I noticed that there wasn’t a participating with the hospital and we’ve dedicated women’s imaging center and Davis says the new imaging center will been a big supporter for 20-30 years at least wanted to kind of separate that service from become a one stop area for breast healthcare and so we want to continue our support of the regular radiology imaging service, so we – helping to see patients all the way through See GRMC, Page3 the hospital. They are vital to our community had a vision of coming up with a women’s the process.
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Guadalupe Regional Medical Foundation welcomes latest contributions for fundraising campaign
San Marcos Medical Imaging, PLLC contributes $10,000 towards new imaging center and state-of-the-art technology designed to enhance the healthcare for local women. Representing the group of radiologists is Dr. Doug Smith, San Marcos Medical Imaging. GRMC continued from Page 2 “We didn’t have stereotactic biopsy capabilities so a lot of the patients would come here for their screening. If there was an area of interest that the radiologist wanted additional (tests), they would come back for their breast ultrasound or additional views which we call the diagnostic mammography and then all that would be sent to the referring physician or specialist and the stereotactic biopsy portion kind of stuff was done at other places. So we have brought the stereotactic biopsy portion of it in house along with the state-of-the-art 3D breast ultrasound. No other hospital in the area has that so that will be a great asset to the community to have that. All the continuum of service will be available at the women’s imaging center. They will be able to get their screening, their diagnostic follow-up mammogram, their stereotactic biopsy if there is a little area of interest that they need a biopsy to get pathology on it. They will also be able to get a complete breast ultrasound to include the 3D breast ultrasounds and a lot of patients yearly get bone density with
their mammography. We’ll have that service too.” said Davis. Davis says the new women’s imaging center is set to open as early as next month. “It is estimated to be open towards the end of February, no later than March. We are in phase one and two of construction. The front end of the imaging center is open, and we’ll put into operations and use one of the 3D tomography equipment. We will be able to have access to (it) while we are working on the back portion of the imaging center. But the entire imaging center, itself, with all the advance equipment to include bone density, state-of-the-art equipment will probably be towards the end of February, early March,” said Davis. The Guadalupe Regional Medical Foundation continues to raise funds for its $500,000 campaign goal for the new imaging center. To donate visit grmedfoundation.org or call 830-401-1385.
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Texas Lutheran announces athletics seasons will start without spectators in attendance (Seguin) - Texas Lutheran Athletics announced Monday that its home athletics events, which start as early as Jan. 29, will be contested without spectators in attendance. “Considering the seriousness of the pandemic that has gripped the nation, TLU will not permit spectators at any of the university’s home sporting events this spring until pandemic conditions improve enough to allow for safe participation by spectators,” said Bill Miller, TLU Director of Athletics. “This policy is consistent with other institutions within the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference.” “No spectators will be allowed inside or directly outside any sports venue. The term ‘spectators’ includes all parents, other family members, students, faculty, staff, alumni, honorary coaches, sports enthusiasts, and anyone else who is not directly associated with game-day administration. We do apologize for this inconvenience, but our number one priority is for our student-athletes, coaching staff, and trainers to be able to engage in a game-day atmosphere that is safe for all participants involved.” See TLU, Page 5
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No fans at TLU sporting events in immediate future TLU continued from Page 4 In early December, the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference, TLU’s conference for 15 of its 18 intercollegiate sports, announced that all of its member institutions were moving forward with athletic competition in the spring semester. The SCAC’s announcement came after continuing discussions throughout the fall semester by the league’s COVID Task Force in consultation with each institution’s president, athletic director, athletic trainer and game day management personnel.
is: https://portal. stretchinternet.com/tlu/index. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. htm. In the SCAC, men’s and women’s basketball “If spectators of any kind attempt to view will move to a conference-only scheduling games in-person, for example through the model with each team slated to play a 12-game perimeter fencing surrounding the sports venue, schedule. Play is scheduled to begin Jan. 15 the University Police Department will ask the and run through the weekend of Feb. 26-27. offenders to leave the premises,” Miller added. “During the course of the semester, if conditions TLU women’s and men’s basketball play on improve to allow spectator attendance at events, the road this weekend with games Friday and this policy will be adjusted accordingly.” Saturday at Centenary College. The contests on Friday in Shreveport, La. are set for 5 and TLU’s football season in the ASC remains on 8 p.m. starts, with the women’s game played Fifteen of TLU’s 18 intercollegiate sports track. While TLU will not allow spectators into first. Saturday’s games, also with the women’s programs play in the SCAC. TLU Football its football contests, each institution within the game first, are set for 1 and 4 p.m. All four plays in the American Southwest Conference, ASC has different guidelines on fan attendance. games will be played in Centenary’s Gold and TLU’s men’s and women’s indoor track & Some ASC schools will allow fans at football Dome, located on the Centenary campus in field programs compete as independents. contests. For a list of the ASC schools’ Shreveport. attendance policies, visit: www.ascsports.org. TLU’s first home athletic contests of the spring COVID-19 testing for TLU student-athletes semester are women’s and men’s basketball TLU and all of its fellow football members in will be completed according to the policies and contests on Jan. 29 against Trinity University the ASC will play four games against divisional guidelines set by the SCAC and NCAA. in TLU’s Memorial Gymnasium. The women’s opponents and a final game against a crossgame starts at 5 p.m., and the men’s game begins divisional opponent. The conference’s football For more information on TLU’s intercollegiate at 8 p.m. The Bulldogs and Tigers play again in schedule will be played under a two-division play in the COVID-19 era, be sure to check Seguin the very next day, Jan. 30, with contests model with teams closing the 2020-21 season the TLU Athletics website at www.tlubulldogs. scheduled for 1 p.m. (women) and 4 p.m. (men). with a playoff pitting teams cross-seeded in a com, the SCAC website at www.scacsports. single game. com, and the ASC website at www.ascsports. All four of these basketball contests and org. TLU Athletics news also can be found many other home TLU sporting events will TLU Football begins its 2020-21 season with on Twitter (@tluathletics), Instagram (@ be broadcast via free webcasts on tlubulldogs. a noon kickoff at Howard Payne University in tlubulldogs), Facebook (@tlubulldogs), and com. A total of 76 athletics events are planned Brownwood, Texas on Feb. 6. TLU will have YouTube (TLUBulldogs). to be streamed on tlubulldogs.com this spring. a live webcast of the TLU v. Howard Payne Webcasts schedules are being finalized this football game. TLU’s first home football game For general TLU information regarding week. The direct link to TLU Athletics webcasts is scheduled for Feb. 13 against McMurry. COVID-19, visit www.tlu.edu.
Thursday Schedule Seguin boys soccer vs. Victoria East @ Dripping Springs, Noon
Seguin boys soccer vs. Fredericksburg @ Dripping Springs, 4 p.m. Seguin girls soccer @ San Marcos, 6:45 p.m.
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Saturday Schedule
Navarro boys basketball vs. Gonzales, 6:30 p.m. Navarro girls basketball @ Gonzales, 7:30 p.m. Marion girls basketball @ Luling, 6:45 p.m. Marion boys basketball vs. Luling, 7:30 p.m.
Seguin boys basketball vs. Buda-Johnson, 2 p.m. (Goldie Harris Gym Seguin girls basketball vs. Dripping Springs, 2:30 p.m. (Student Activity Center Gym) Seguin boys soccer vs. St. Stephens @ Dripping Springs, 11 a.m.
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coverings worn at all locations. Serving as pallbearers will be Joseph Boyd, Marty Sanchez, Jerrold Sanchez, Jesse Sanchez, Israel Sanchez Lilly Sanchez Boyd, age 72 of and Frank Mead. Memorial contributions may be Seguin, Texas, entered eternal made to the charity of one’s choice. rest on December 27, 2020. You are invited to sign the guestbook at www. Lilly was born on July 19, treshewell.com. Arrangements are under the 1948 in Kenedy, TX to direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Manuel and Adela (Diaz) Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912. Sanchez.
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Lilly worked many years for Motorola before working 15 years with Seguin ISD food services. She was a hard-working woman who always thought of others before herself. Lilly enjoyed dancing and singing, she was outgoing, cheerful, and made a friend wherever she went, her light was so bright people just gravitated towards her! Lilly was the pillar of her family, bringing everyone together. She adored spending time with her grandchildren more than anything. Lilly will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Lilly is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Milton P. Boyd, her son Benjamin Thomas Boyd, and her brothers, Manuel, Gilbert and Ray Sanchez. Survivors include her loving husband, Manuel Moncada, her devoted sons, Joseph Donald Boyd (Lorraine Rodriguez) and John E. Boyd (Judy); grandchildren, Orion Josiah Boyd, John Eric Boyd and Kyle Evan Boyd; brothers, Joe, Jesse and Zeke Sanchez; sisters, Mary Castillo, Sarah Sanchez and Minerva Gonzalez; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other loving family members and many, many friends. Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Tres Hewell Mortuary from 5 to 7 p.m. The recitation of the Holy Rosary will be held on Friday, January 15, 2021 at 9:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in San Geronimo Cemetery. All CDC protocols must be followed including social distancing, limited seating and face
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life, Sherwood “Don” Thompson. They were married in 1965 in Bay City and were devoted to each other for 54 years, until his death June 1, 2020. They have one daughter, Dr. Teresa Lynn Thompson, who was the center of their universe. Both Grace and Sherwood were active together in The Second Baptist Church and the McQueeney Lion’s Club. In addition, Grace served on the Mental Health Mental Retardation Board, Family Awareness Board and as a committee member for the Coalition for a Drug Free Community. She was a long time member of the Delta Kappa Gamma International Organization, an honorary Grace Esther Smith organization for key women educators. Thompson was lovingly welcomed into this world Grace loved and was loved by thousands of on December 5, 1945 by former students and their parents, her parents William and countless friends, neighbors, co-workers, Willie Mae Smith in Bay caregivers and everyone who was fortunate to City, Texas. She left this know her. world, surrounded by loving friends and family, She has now been reunited with Sherwood, her parents, and brothers Edward and Nelson, who on January 3, 2021. have preceded her in death. Grace was the third of five children and the only daughter. Her father was a master electrician, She leaves behind her daughter Teresa, brothers philanthropist and civil rights activist in Bay City. William and James, and an extensive family of Grace and her four brothers (William, Edward, cousins, nieces and nephews, brother-in-law and Nelson, and James) were taught at an early age to sisters-in-law. be active in church and community activities and to reach out to others with love and care. These Visitation will begin on Saturday, January 16, were lessons she never forgot: they formed who 2021 at 10 a.m. at First Baptist Church, 1314 E. Cedar, Seguin, Texas, followed by funeral she was. service at 11 a.m. with The Reverend Dr. Brice Grace graduated from A.G. Hillard High School Mandaville and The Reverend Donald G. Leavell in Bay City, and attended Wharton County officiating. Interment will follow in Guadalupe Junior College before transferring to Texas A & Valley Memorial Park. All CDC protocols must I University in Kingsville, Texas. She received be followed including social distancing, limited her B.S. in Elementary Education in 1969, seating and face coverings worn. For those who later an M.S. in Education in 1976, and a Mid- desire, the services may be livestreamed at https:// Management Certification in 1986 all from Texas vimeo.com/498200725. A & I. She taught for 28 years in Kingsville ISD, before coming to Seguin in 1990. She spent In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made several years teaching second grade at Jefferson to any breast cancer treatment or research Ave. Elementary, then became the School organization. Counselor there until her retirement in 2002. After retiring, she returned to Seguin ISD to work You are invited to sign the guest book at www. as interim principal at McQueeney Elementary treshewell.com. Arrangements are under the and as Counselor at several elementary schools. direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912. See More OBITS page 9 While at Texas A & I, Grace met the love of her
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mornings to discuss the game. She also loved watching the U. T. Longhorns play, especially when Russell played for the University of Texas. Patsy Allen Neumann She looked forward to these games up until the Erxleben, age 87 of Seguin, day she died. passed away on December Unfortunately, Patsy missed watching the 2020 29, 2020. Alamo Valero Bowl, where the Longhorns Visitation will be held at were victorious. Patsy also loved music! She Cross Church on Monday, was the director of the Youth Choir at Cross January 18 from 1:30- Church, while her children grew up. Most of 3:00pm, followed by all, Patsy loved her church! She helped with the a memorial service at memorials that were donated and counted the 3:00pm with Rev. Jim Price officiating. For money for the church faithfully every Monday those who wish services may be livestreamed for many years. Her appreciation of her church from the Cross Church – Seguin, TX facebook family and Pastor Jim Price was evident in her page. All CDC protocols must be followed conversations with her friends and family. Patsy including social distancing, limited seating and will be missed, but her legacy of generosity will face coverings worn. Private interment will be be evident for generations to come! You are invited to sign the guestbook at www.treshewell. held at a later date. com. Arrangements are under the direction of She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, years, El-Roy Erxleben and her brother, Clifton Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912.
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Neumann. Survivors include her daughter, Cathy Beicker and husband, Donny and son, Russell Erxleben. Her grandchildren that affectionately called her “Ma” are Brent Beicker and wife, Katie; Clint Beicker and wife, Amy; Russell Erxleben II, Lauren Erxleben, Ryan Erxleben, and Erin Erxleben. “Ma’s” great-grandchildren are Brinley Beicker, Brylen Beicker, Bliss Beicker, Bowen Beicker, and Brooke Beicker. Her surviving sister-in-law is Bernice Neumann. Memorial contributions may be made to Cross Church (814 N. Bauer) or Seguin Sports Booster Club (333 Beicker Rd) Patsy was born on January 29, 1933 in Seguin, Texas to Willie & Olinska Salge Neumann. She attended Seguin High School and graduated in 1950. She married El-Roy and they made their home in Seguin. Patsy worked at Randolph Air Force Base in Civil Service after she married until her retirement. She then spent her time with the grandkids and the things she loved to do. Patsy loved her church, her family, and her friends. One of her favorite things to do was watch sports! She kept up with the Matadors, listening to each Friday night game and calling Cathy on Saturday
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her love and care of Sandra. Sandra spent her childhood in Beeville, Texas where she and her sister, Dorothy, have many fond memories and quite a few antics! She moved back to San Antonio and graduated from Providence High School. She married her sweetheart on December 26, 1955 and they raised 3 sons and a daughter. The family was very active at St. Luke’s Catholic Church where they made lifelong friends and memories. After many great years in San Antonio, they moved to Seguin and continued their adventure. Sandra was very active in St. James Catholic Church being a member of St. Ann’s Circle and Catholic Daughters. She loved playing bridge and was a member of several clubs in San Antonio and Seguin. Sandra also spent many fun hours with her beloved lunch bunch. Throughout her adult life, Sandra spent countless hours involved in many charitable endeavors.
Mamer or Momo, to her grandchildren, was always up for adventure. Though not a stereotypical grandmother, her fun loving, life Sandra Rehm Barron, age living spirit made for one special “Mamer/ 84, passed away December Momo.” Sandra was full of life, fun and was 30, 2020. Sandra was born incredibly witty! September 14, 1936 in San Antonio, Texas to Leona Sandra and Carroll loved to travel and were Margarite (Striedel) Rehm and always planning their next trip. From South America to Alaska, many cruise ships and tours Cyril Jacob Rehm Sr. through the U.S. and around the world, they Sandra is preceded in death were able to explore many places. Sandra’s by her husband Carroll Edward Barron, Jr; her greatest love was her dear Carroll. They did parents; brother Mickey Rehm and sister Martha everything together. When he left in November for his greatest trip yet, she couldn’t bear to be Barrows. left behind. Their family finds great comfort She is survived by her children Eddie Barron knowing they are together again! (Debbie), Doug Barron (Lynn), Pam McCafferty (P.J.), Steve Barron (Irene); grandchildren Due to COVID-19, the family will host a private Brian (Patti), Christi (Taylor), Keith (Jen), Beth funeral with the mass of Christian burial officiated (Mason), Rebecca (Josh), Sarah (Joseph), Sean by her friends Msgr. Dennis Darilek and Father (Stephany), and Kyle; 14 great-grandchildren; Greg Nevlud. Memorial Contributions may be sister Dorothy Beavers, Brother-n-laws Buddy made to the charity of one’s choice. You are Barron and Glen Barrows; Sister-n-law Kay invited to sign the guest book at www.treshewell. Rehm; numerous nieces and nephews and many com. Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, friends. Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912. See More OBITS page 10 The family would like to thank Khiana Hill for
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haecker June 09, 1938 - January 06, 2021 Late Wednesday morning, January 6, 2021, while at St. Luke’s Baptist Hospital in San Antonio, Eugene Richard Haecker passed away and went to be with our Lord God. Eugene was the first born of two children, born on June 9, 1938 in Seguin, TX. He grew up and spent his formative years in Seguin. He was a star football player while at Seguin High School and went on to play football at North Texas State University in Denton, TX. After graduating, he entered the Air Force in 1961 as a commissioned officer serving the Strategic Air Command at Ellsworth AFB in South Dakota. In 1962, he married his sweetheart Sandra Jahns. While on their honeymoon, he was recalled to active duty at the dawn of the Cuban Missile Crisis. During these tense days, he continued his duty of inspecting Minute Man missile silos for battle-alert readiness. Later that fall, his new bride joined him in South Dakota where he continued his deployment and welcomed his first son Keith. Upon his resignation from the service in 1964, his family moved to Denton, TX. Tragically, he lost his son Keith from leukemia at the age of three, dying only an hour after his newborn daughter Lisa had arrived home with her mother from the hospital. While in Denton, Eugene worked several different jobs before finding his new career in commercial insurance and an underwriter. During his years in Denton, he was also able to welcome the birth of his third child, Matthew. Three years later, his work led him to nearby Oklahoma, where they lived in Bethany. While there, he rejoined the Air Force as a reservist and rose to the rank of captain. In 1980, life and work led to an opportunity to relocate himself and his family back to Texas in San Antonio. This move afforded him to not only be back in the state he loved most but also allowed him to be near his own parent and extended family. Additionally, it also allowed him more opportunities to hunt and fish - two of his favorite pastimes. Besides the great outdoors, he also loved to watch and listen to football and basketball games at every afforded opportunity. He loved his wife, children and grandkids dearly and was always eager to know the latest happenings. He loved a good joke, cooking something on the grill and was often noticed peering into the distance deep in his own thoughts.
He was eighty-two years old and was preceded in death by his son, Keith Stuart Haecker, his parents Herman and Stella Haecker, Jr., his younger brother Robert Lee Haecker and his wife Cindy Haecker. He is survived by his wife, Sandra Jahns Haecker, his daughter Lisa Maria Therron and son-in-law Hans Therron, his son Matthew Aaron Haecker and daughterin-law Yvonne Haecker, his grandsons, Hunter Therron, Tyler Therron, Grayson Therron, Christian Haecker, his granddaughter Emma Cora Haecker, and his nephews Russell Haecker and Justin Haecker. Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 14, 2021 from 1:30 to 2:15 p.m. at Tres Hewell Mortuary followed by graveside services and interment with military honors at Guadalupe Valley Memorial Park at 3 p.m. with the Rev. Marcus Bigott officiating. All CDC protocols must be followed including social distancing, limited seating and face coverings worn. Serving as pallbearers will be Hans Therron, Justin Haecker, Hunter Therron, Tyler Therron, Grayson Therron and Christian Haecker. Memorial contributions may be made to Memorials Processing, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Pl, Memphis, TN, 38105-9959. You are invited to sign the guestbook at www.treshewell. com. Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-5495912.
dieTerT Leroy W. Dietert, age 94 of Kingsbury, Texas, passed away January 8, 2021. Leroy was born on November 19, 1926 in Zorn, Texas to Irma (Braune) and Paul Dietert. He graduated from Navarro High School in Geronimo in 1944. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict of which he was the recipient of the Purple Heart. In 2016 he was honored to go on the Honor Flight to Washington D. C. He will be remembered as a lifetime farmer and rancher in Guadalupe County. He enjoyed dancing and was a member of several dance clubs. Leroy was active in his community serving several terms on the Navarro Independent School District School Board, a County Member of the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service (ASCS), and a Councilman on Friedens United Church of Christ Board. He was instrumental in the creation of Crystal Clear Water Co-op.
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Leroy never met a stranger and was loved by all in the community. He loved spending time with his grandchildren, hunting, fishing, and feeding his cows, catfish, and geese. Leroy is preceded in death by his wives, Leatrice Pfannstiel Dietert and Joyce Dietert, infant daughter, Denise Kay Dietert, his parents and his brother, Leon Dietert and wife Pearl. Survivors include his wife, Mary Ann Dietert; children, Joy Schlichting and husband Sherman, Wayne Dietert and wife Jennifer, and Jim Dietert and wife Cricket; step-children, Duane Grobe and fiance Ida, and Donna Grobe; grandchildren, Paul Schlichting and wife Laura, Abraham Schlichting and wife Michelle, Amanda St. John and husband Tony, Jarrid Dietert and wife Maggie, Cole Dietert and wife Cendy and Justin Dietert and friend Kenny Patterson; step-grandson, Preston Grobe; greatgrandchildren, Vera, Lila, Evelyn, Emmet, Madelyn, Sullivan, Coulter, Sutton, Crawford and Ian; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other loving family members and many friends. Visitation will be on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at Tres Hewell Mortuary. Funeral service will be Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. at Tres Hewell Mortuary Chapel with the Rev. Sonja Phillips and the Rev. Dave Phillips officiating. Interment with military honors will follow at Guadalupe Valley Memorial Park. For those who desire the funeral will be livestreamed at https://vimeo.com/event/606961. All CDC protocols must be followed including social distancing, limited seating and face coverings worn at all locations. Serving as pallbearers will be his grandchildren. Honorary pallbearers will be Rolf Schaefer and Preston Grobe. The family would like to thank the Home Instead caregivers Dawn, Myra, and Letha. Thanks also to all the staff at Guadalupe Regional Medical Center and Hospice for their loving care. Memorial contributions may be made to any Veterans Organization of Choice. You are invited to sign the guestbook at www.treshewell.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas 78155, 830-549-5912.
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We did it! Two national recognitions for patient safety.
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The Seguin Public Library will host an interactive Virtual Preschool Storytime at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13 on Zoom. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link at library. seguintexas.gov. Call 830-401-2422 or visit for additional information.
STEAM Kit Pick-up at Seguin Library
The Seguin Public Library will distribute Optical Illusions STEAM Kits on Friday, Jan. 15. With this STEAM kit, learn how your eyes can trick your mind and how movies are made. Plus, make your own optical illusions and motion pictures with provided supplies. Kits will be distributed while supplies last. Visit library.seguintexas.gov or call 830-401-2422 for additional information.
Community Tai Chi
The Seguin Public Library will offer Community Tai Chi streamed live on its Facebook page at 10:15 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 16. Tai Chi instructor Barry Jackson, from GRMC Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit, will also host a live Q & A session immediately following the Tai Chi class. For more information call 830-401-2422 or visit library.seguintexas.gov.
Art Exhibition Walkthrough
There will be a Homenaje a Reynaldo “Rey” Lujan Gaytan Art Exhibition Walkthrough from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, January 16 and from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 17 at the Teatro De Artes De Juan Seguin Cultural Arts Center, located at 921 W. New Braunfels, St. in Seguin.
Seguin Field of Honor 2021 BBQ Fundraiser
There will be a Seguin Field of Honor 2021 BBQ Fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16 at the American Legion Post 245, located
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at 618 E. Kingsbury St. in Seguin. Tickets are $10 and include 1/2 chicken, cowboy potatoes, beans, and trimmings. Proceeds benefit the SS American Memorial. For tickets and more information call 830-243-2872.
City of Seguin Offices MLK Day Closure
The City of Seguin offices will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Day on Monday, Jan. 18. Offices will re-open on Tuesday, Jan. 19. Garbage and recycling will be collected as normal.
Library Holiday Closure
The Seguin Public Library will be closed Monday, Jan. 18 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Business hours will resume at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19. Items may be renewed online or returned using the outdoor book return.
Toddler Time
The Seguin Public Library will host an interactive Virtual Toddler Time at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19 on Zoom. Registration is required by visiting library.seguintexas.gov. Call 830-401-2422 for additional information.
Preschool Storytime - ABCs
The Seguin Public Library will host an interactive Virtual Preschool Storytime at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20 on Zoom. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link at library. seguintexas.gov. Call 830-401-2422 or visit for additional information.
Origami Online
The Seguin Public Library will teach you how to make Paper Cranes with an online tutorial on Wednesday, Jan. 20. Learn the art of paper folding with this step by step tutorial. This virtual tutorial can be found at library.seguintexas.gov
and social media platforms. Call 830-401-2422 for additional information.
Seguin Hermann Sons Meeting
Members and guests are invited to the Seguin Hermann Sons meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20 at the Seguin Lodge, located at 4918 Kingsbury St., next to Granzin’s Meat Market. The doors open at 6 p.m. For more information call 830-305-1142.
League of Women Voters The League of Women Voters of the Comal Area (LWVCA) will have an online meeting to discuss how legislative districts are drawn in our state and steps we can take to ensure that the public is part of the process at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20. For more information, visit lwvcomal.org.
See Seguin: Virtual Tour of Seguin Public Library
Explore Seguin with us! The Seguin Public Library invites you to join us as we take you on a virtual tour of Seguin Public Library on Thursday, Jan. 21. This virtual tour can be found on our website and social media platforms. Learn fun facts and meet the staff who go above and beyond to make it all happen. Call 830-401-2422 or visit library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.
Free Throw Basketball Contest
The Knights of Columbus Council 16748 will have a Free Throw Basketball Contest at 9 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 23 at the St. James Catholic School gym, located at 907 S. Camp St. in Seguin. COVID-19 restriction will be followed. The competition is open to girls and boys ages 9 through 14. Eligibility is determined as of Jan. 1 Proof of age is required. For more information contact Joe Medina at 830-556-4224, or email medinaaurelio@sbcglobal.net.
To ensure non-profit organization’s meetings and events appear in this calendar, send information to: communitycalendar@kwed1580.com, fax 379-2238, or drop off the information at the Seguin Daily News/KWED offices located at 609 E. Court St. in Seguin. For best results, submit information at least two weeks prior to the event.
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will be collected. Brush collection dates in your the Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce and zone can be found at www.seguintexas.gov by Parker’s City Pharmacy. clicking on the Public Works page - Brush link. For more information call 830-401-2416. RAPPS Individual Sessions The Rural Area Parenting Program Services United Way Applications (RAPPS) will be providing Anger Management, The Guadalupe County United Way is accepting Protective Parenting, Basic Parenting, Conew applications for organizations seeking Parenting (Divorce), and Tobacco Awareness funding for years 2022-2023. For more classes online through ZOOM. RAPPS classes information on the funding application process, are accepted by the Judicial System. To register contact Executive Director, Mary Hargrave at or for or more information call 830-303830-372-9009 or info@guadalupeunitedway.org. 9225, email Seguinrapps@gmail.com, or visit GVEC Scholarship seguinrappsorg.org. The Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative (GVEC) is accepting applications for its City Event and Reservation scholarships to high school seniors graduating Free Hazardous Waste Pick-Up in Spring 2021. For eligibility information Cancellations The City of Seguin was awarded an Alamo and the online application, visit www.gvec. As a result of rising COVID-19 cases in Seguin Area Council of Governments Household org/community/scholarships. All applications and Guadalupe County, the City of Seguin has Hazardous Waste Collection Program grant and must be submitted online prior to midnight on cancelled all events held on City property, is offering residents who live in the city limits through Feb. 1, 2021. This includes bookings at an opportunity to participate in the At Your Door Saturday, February 1, 2021. the Seguin Events Complex and the Fairground Special Collection Program. Items accepted facilities. Customers will receive full refunds include pesticides, household chemicals, Christmas Tree Collection in City for all facility bookings impacted by this public sharps, electronic waste, including televisions, health emergency. of Seguin batteries, fluorescent lights, automotive waste Residents wanting to dispose of their live products (including oil), paints, thinners, and Christmas trees in the City of Seguin can simply Heritage Museum Calendars dozens of other items that don’t belong with place them at the curb with their garbage or The Heritage Museum is selling 2021 calendars your recyclables or regular curbside waste on their designated Monday morning as part for $10 featuring historical buildings and pickup. For a complete list of accepted items, or of the City’s brush collection rotation. Stands, information about Seguin. There is a limited to arrange a collection, call 1-800-449-7587, or lights, ornaments, and other decorations must be supply and they are available for purchase at the visit wmatyourdoor.com/residential. Collection removed, and the tree must be cut in half before it Heritage Museum, Gift & Gourmet, the Aumont, times may vary.
Adult Take-N-Make Craft Kit
The Seguin Public Library will have Adult Floral Paint Kits available for pick up on Monday, Jan. 25. Follow along with an online video tutorial, hosted by Library Assistant Mara Benitez, which can be found at library.seguintexas.gov and on library social media platforms. Kits will be distributed on a first come first serve basis. Craft kits are for adults only, while supplies last. Call 830-401-2422 for additional information.
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CLASSIFIEDS HELP WANTED: NAVARRO ISD IS TAKING APPLICATIONS FOR FULL-TIME CUSTODIAL POSITIONS - DISTRICT WIDE: Pay starts at $11/hour (experience necessary and will train), Day and Night Shifts available. Must be fingerprinted and pass background check. Applications accepted online at www.nissd.us or in person at 6450 N. State Hwy. 123, Seguin Monday through Friday 8am to 4:30pm. THIS IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN A GROWING SCHOOL DISTRICT.
RELIGION The Country Church Attic
The Country Church Attic is now open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Wednesday and Thursday.
Clothing Ministry
The Refuge III Clothing Ministry continues to give away clothing, some furniture, dishes, and other items at 7535 Elm Creek Road in Seguin. For further information call 830-303-6478.
Free Bible Course
The World Bible School is offering free Bible correspondence courses. Answer questions from the Bible and send in for grading. Visit studygod.info for further information. To be sure your religious organization’s meetings and events appear in this calendar, send information to: communitycalendar@kwed1580. com, fax (830) 379-2238, or drop off the information at the Seguin Daily News/KWED office located at 609 E. Court St., Seguin. For best results, submit information at least two weeks prior to the event.
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