Clinton Allen Citzler

Clinton Allen Citzler, 80, of Canyon Lake, died peacefully at home with his loving family by his side on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2016. He was born in La Grange on July 31, 1935 to parents Herman and Erna (Holz) Citzler. He married his high school sweetheart Margaret Jilek on Oct. 22, 1955 in Schulenburg. That same year, he went to work for Magnolia Oil Company (Mobil Oil). They had two children, a son, Mark born in 1957 and daughter, Carol in 1960. After 37 years of dedication to Mobil, he retired in 1992. Clint is survived by his wife of 60 years, Margaret; his son Mark Citzler and his wife Kaye of Flower Mound; his daughter Carol Parrish and her husband Michael of New Willard; his sister LaVerne Prilop of San Antonio; his brother-in-law, James Jilek, sisters-in-law Sister Joyce Jilek and Shirley Pavlik; numerous nieces and nephews; and his devoted cat, Sam. A graveside service was held in Schulenburg on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2016 at Schulenburg City Cemetery at 2 p.m. Doeppenschmidt Funeral Home in New Braunfels was in charge of arrangements.