VITAL STATISTICS

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Stanley Leroy Nelson, age 81 of Luling, Texas passed away on February 13, 2023. He was born in San Antonio, Texas on November 16, 1941 to Dorothy (Schmidt) and Richard Nelson.

Stanley graduated from Sacramento High School in California and then went on to graduate from Texas A & I in Kingsville, Texas. He then got his pharmacy degree from the University of Houston.

He owned Dismukes Pharmacy in Luling. He had many other jobs including working in Luling in the oil business. Stanley was also a licensed real estate broker. He and his wife raised cattle along with owning and breeding race horses. He served as president of the Luling Industrial Corporation for many years.

He is preceded in death by his parents and his older brother, Richard Nelson.

He is survived by his wife, Beverly Brewer; sons, Stephen Nelson and partner Myke Smith, Daniel Nelson and partner Samantha Diamond, J. R. Nelson and wife Katy Phillips; grandson Dylan Nelson; brothers, Tommy Nelson and wife Judy, and Dean Nelson; sister -in-law, Ernestine “Ernie” Nelson, numerous nieces, nephews, other loving family members and many friends.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 16, 2023 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. at Tres Hewell Mortuary Chapel. A funeral service will follow at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. Tom Bruns officiating. Interment will follow in San Geronimo Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Luling Golf Course, P.O. Box 1255, Luling, Texas 78638.

You are invited to sign the guest book 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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Destiny Bond died February 5th,2023 at the age of 22. She is survived by her mother,Latanya Bond,her siblings,Simone,Lunden,Charles Jr.,and Paris Bond. Arrangements are pending at Eunice and Lee Mortuary.

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Celebration of Life Services for Mattie Mickle will be held Saturday the 18th of February from 12 till 6:30 PM at the Seguin Community Center,919 N. Guadalupe St. She is survived by children, Sharon,Edward III, Kassedi,and Eddric Mickle,siblings,Barbara Watson and Agren(Al) Adam’s. Services entrusted to the reverent care of Eunice and Lee Mortuary.

Sharon Ann (Koepp) Atzger, age 73 of Seguin, Texas. Joined our Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 11, 2023. Sharon was born on September 11, 1949 in Seguin to Marvin A. and Erna (Erxleben) Koepp. Sharon graduated from San Marcos high school in 1967. She then attended Southwest Texas State University where she received her Bachelor of Science degree in Education in 1972. Sharon was a dedicated elementary teacher for 38 years where she was named Teacher of the Year numerous times. She was selected the teacher of the San Antonio Spurs game in 1995 as well as receiving the Norma Paschal Commitment to Children Award in 2006. She retired from Schertz Cibolo-Universal City Independent School District in 2011. Sharon was a mentor to many and loved by her students and fellow teachers even after retirement. Sharon, also known as “Omie” loved the holidays and her pride and joy was to decorate the house for each of them. As soon as her friends and family walked in the door, you would feel the love, warmth and hard work she had put into making the house perfect. She would even find that special scented candle which fit each holiday. She loved her trips to Canton with her daughter Tammye and would always find those special yard pieces to add to her collection and brighten up her flower beds. Sharon enjoyed gardening, taking special care of her plants as well as feeding and watching the birds.

Sharon had many hobbies before and after she retired. She enjoyed playing bingo with her mom and friends, playing Bunco and enjoyed lunch with her fellow teachers and friends and she enjoyed canning pickles and vegetables from their garden. Sharon was always there to make that special food for the church to assist with funerals and other events. Sharon loved to watch sports with her family, but her pride and joy was to watch her grandkids play baseball, softball, Soccer and cross country and she would very seldom miss a game. She was so proud of her children and grandchildren. Sharon enjoyed special time during the holidays with each of the grandchildren playing games and just hanging out. She loved to create crafts for each holiday with her youngest granddaughter Chloe. Each of these moments meant a lot to her and were very special. Sharon was an avid Texas Tech fan and super proud of her grandson who graduated from Texas Tech and currently her granddaughter Carlie who attends Texas Tech and will graduate in May, 2023.

Sharon is preceded in death by her parents, her father and mother-in-law, George and Nora Atzger, sister-in-law Elizabeth (Betsy) and Mike Herry. Survivors include her loving husband of 54 years, George James (Jimmy) Atzger; her daughter Tammye Barnes of Ft. Worth; son, Brian Atzger and wife Audra of Seguin; grandchildren, Grant and Carlie Barnes of Ft. Worth, Caiden and Chloe Atzger and Lexy Lee of Seguin, great grandchildren Aubree and Colter, brother, Noble Koepp and wife Kay of Lubbock; brother-in-law, Jesse Atzger and wife Deloris of Seguin, sister-in-law Diann McCabe and husband Terry of San Marcos and many numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and other loving family members and a host of dear friends.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 15, 2023, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Tres Hewell Mortuary. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, February 16, 2023 at 10 a.m. at Friedens United Church of Christ with the Revs. Sonja and Dave Phillips officiating. Interment will follow at Guadalupe Valley Memorial Park with reception to follow at Friedens Church Fellowship Hall for family and friends.

Serving as pallbearers will be; Grant Barnes, Caiden Atzger, Curt Shane, Steve Kearney, Wayne Pape, Shane Pape, Donnie Koepp, and Keith Boenig. Honorary Pallbearers will be Allen Boenig and Eugene Atzger. Memorial contributions may be made to, Friedens United Church of Christ, 2555 Friedens Church Rd., Seguin, Texas, 78155 or to a charity of one’s choice.

You are invited to sign the guest book 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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Walter Gene Brown, age 75 of Luling, Texas, passed away on February 8, 2023. Gene was born on November 26, 1947 in Eagle Pass, Texas to Naomi Lee (Cox) and Robert Alley Brown. Gene married Christine Boemer Brown on April 14, 1978. They have three sons: Robert Aaron (Katy) of Austin, Adam (Amanda McArdle) of Dania Beach, FL, and Caleb of Austin. They have two grandchildren with their son Robert and his wife Katy: Van Law and Viara.

Gene grew up in Eagle Pass and graduated from Texas A&I University in Kingsville with a BS in Agriculture in 1969. He served as a FFA advisor while he taught Agriculture, Ag Mechanics, and Welding in Runge, San Antonio, Floresville, Seguin, Luling, and Stockdale from 1969-2006. Gene overcame several serious health issues throughout his life.

Gene dedicated his life to teaching his three sons and other youth. He filled his free time supporting his sons and students with their livestock projects, coaching youth soccer, basketball, and baseball, and teaching hunter safety courses. Gene was an active member of the Lutheran Church: serving as a Sunday School teacher, Church Council President, and member of various committees. He also served on the Luling ISD school board.

Gene is preceded in death by his parents and sister-inlaw Barbara Brown (Neil). He is survived by his wife, sons, grandchildren, brother Neil Brown, sister Bobbie Tate (Ben), sisters-in-law Kathy Pancoast (Elliot), Ruth Hanna, Valerie Doerfler, brother-in-law David Doerfler (Cindy), and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Friday, February 17 at Tres Hewell Mortuary from 5 to 7 p.m. Graveside services and interment will be held on Saturday, February 18 at 10 a.m. at Guadalupe Valley Memorial Park. A memorial service celebrating Gene’s life will follow at Faith Lutheran Church in Seguin at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Michael Pancoast officiating. A reception will follow in the Life Enrichment Center (LEC).

For those who desire the services may be livestreamed at https://www.facebook.com/ FaithLutheranChurchSeguinTx.

Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church in Luling, Faith Lutheran Church or Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church in Seguin, or an FFA Chapter or Parkinson’s charity of your choice.

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