Clarence Adolph Weishuhn

Clarence Adolph Weishuhn, 96, of La Grange, died Saturday, April 4, 2015.Clarence was born in Giddings on Jan. 29, 1919, the son of Edward and Selma (Sidler) Weishuhn. Clarence served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a Phillips Distributor and retired in May, 1982 with 36 years of service. He was an avid gardener and loved hunting and fishing. He also loved cooking and preparing meals for his family. He is survived by son: Charles Weishuhn and wife, Kathy, of La Grange; daughter, Beatrice Weishuhn of West Virginia; son, James Weishuhn and wife, Carolyn, of La Grange; three step-children: Leroy and Betty Jo Baca, Rufus and Lydia Baca, and Rosalie Baca; sister, Bernita Wieder of Alvin; seven grandchildren: Michael Polasek, Nicole Weishuhn, Jaye Weishuhn, John Weishuhn, Steven Hunt, Megan Hunt and Aaron Hunt; fourteen step-grandchildren: Daniel, Allen, Richard, Juanita, Naomi, Denver, Cassie, Casey, Marley, Collin, Debra, Bruce, Kelly and Tyler; and several great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Agnes Weishuhn, who passed away in 1966; second wife, Bernadette “Bernice” Weishuhn, who passed away in 2002; one step-daughter, Susan Mize; four brothers: Vermont, Victor, Lawrence and Aaron Weishuhn; and one sister, Madeira. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 8, 2015 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Koenig & Strickland Funeral Home. Family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 580 E. Pearl St. in La Grange, at 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 9, 2015. Burial will follow at La Grange City Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Combined Community Action, 165 W. Austin St., Giddings, Texas 78942; Sacred Heart School, 545 E. Pearl St., La Grange, Texas 78945 or a charity of one’s choice. Family and friends can view and sign the guestbook online at www.lagrangefunerals.com. Koenig & Strickland Funeral Home in La Grange is in charge of arrangements.