YOAKUM - Deloris Ann Gaus, age 80 , passed away suddenly October 23, 2014.
She was born February 3, 1934 in Westhoff to Fritz Peters and Leona Schroeder Peters. Her mother died at a very young age, and she was raised by her step-mother, Leona Wendel Peters.
Deloris was a true community servant. She was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Lutheran Women of the Church, Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, Texas Retired Teachers Association, Garden Gate Club, Progressive Study Club, Friends of the Library, Texas Master Gardeners, Shiner Heritage Quilters Guild, Texas German Society and American Legion Auxiliary.
Survivors are daughters, Katherine Lewis (Ricky) of Belton and Conyetta Gaus Swaney (Joe) of Yoakum; son, Malcolm C. Gaus (Diane) of Pearland; grandchildren, Stephanie Gaus Schuckenbrock (Luke), Eric Gaus (Kimberly), Brian Lewis (Lacy), Kimberly Lewis Schutz (Matt),Vanessa Gaus Feldschau (David), Darron Gaus (fiancee' Katie Chumchal); great-grandchildren, Gunner and Austin Schuckenbrock, Molly, Abigail and Bailey Gaus, Baelynn Lewis, Westin Schutz, Landon Feldschau; step-grandchild, Hanna Feldschau; brother, Elroy Peters of Meyersville and step-brother, Nolan Wendel of Cuero; nephew, William J. Natho of Yoakum; numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents and step-mother; husband, Elwood J. Gaus; son, Elwood Barrett Gaus and his wife, Sandra Karnei Gaus; brother, Wilfred Peters; step-sister, Evelyn Wendel Weischwill.
Graveside service will be at Nordheim Cemetery.
Pallbearers: Jason, Jared and Jeff Natho, John Knape, Edwin Steinmann and James Pohl.
Arrangements by Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home, 361-293-5656.
She was born February 3, 1934 in Westhoff to Fritz Peters and Leona Schroeder Peters. Her mother died at a very young age, and she was raised by her step-mother, Leona Wendel Peters.
Deloris was a true community servant. She was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Lutheran Women of the Church, Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, Texas Retired Teachers Association, Garden Gate Club, Progressive Study Club, Friends of the Library, Texas Master Gardeners, Shiner Heritage Quilters Guild, Texas German Society and American Legion Auxiliary.
Survivors are daughters, Katherine Lewis (Ricky) of Belton and Conyetta Gaus Swaney (Joe) of Yoakum; son, Malcolm C. Gaus (Diane) of Pearland; grandchildren, Stephanie Gaus Schuckenbrock (Luke), Eric Gaus (Kimberly), Brian Lewis (Lacy), Kimberly Lewis Schutz (Matt),Vanessa Gaus Feldschau (David), Darron Gaus (fiancee' Katie Chumchal); great-grandchildren, Gunner and Austin Schuckenbrock, Molly, Abigail and Bailey Gaus, Baelynn Lewis, Westin Schutz, Landon Feldschau; step-grandchild, Hanna Feldschau; brother, Elroy Peters of Meyersville and step-brother, Nolan Wendel of Cuero; nephew, William J. Natho of Yoakum; numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents and step-mother; husband, Elwood J. Gaus; son, Elwood Barrett Gaus and his wife, Sandra Karnei Gaus; brother, Wilfred Peters; step-sister, Evelyn Wendel Weischwill.
Graveside service will be at Nordheim Cemetery.
Pallbearers: Jason, Jared and Jeff Natho, John Knape, Edwin Steinmann and James Pohl.
Arrangements by Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home, 361-293-5656.
YOAKUM - Deloris Ann Gaus, age 80 , passed away suddenly October 23, 2014.
She was born February 3, 1934 in Westhoff to Fritz Peters and Leona Schroeder Peters. Her mother died at a very young age, and she was raised by her step-mother, Leona Wendel Peters.
Deloris was a true community servant. She was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Lutheran Women of the Church, Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, Texas Retired Teachers Association, Garden Gate Club, Progressive Study Club, Friends of the Library, Texas Master Gardeners, Shiner Heritage Quilters Guild, Texas German Society and American Legion Auxiliary.
Survivors are daughters, Katherine Lewis (Ricky) of Belton and Conyetta Gaus Swaney (Joe) of Yoakum; son, Malcolm C. Gaus (Diane) of Pearland; grandchildren, Stephanie Gaus Schuckenbrock (Luke), Eric Gaus (Kimberly), Brian Lewis (Lacy), Kimberly Lewis Schutz (Matt),Vanessa Gaus Feldschau (David), Darron Gaus (fiancee' Katie Chumchal); great-grandchildren, Gunner and Austin Schuckenbrock, Molly, Abigail and Bailey Gaus, Baelynn Lewis, Westin Schutz, Landon Feldschau; step-grandchild, Hanna Feldschau; brother, Elroy Peters of Meyersville and step-brother, Nolan Wendel of Cuero; nephew, William J. Natho of Yoakum; numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents and step-mother; husband, Elwood J. Gaus; son, Elwood Barrett Gaus and his wife, Sandra Karnei Gaus; brother, Wilfred Peters; step-sister, Evelyn Wendel Weischwill.
Graveside service will be at Nordheim Cemetery.
Pallbearers: Jason, Jared and Jeff Natho, John Knape, Edwin Steinmann and James Pohl.
Arrangements by Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home, 361-293-5656.
She was born February 3, 1934 in Westhoff to Fritz Peters and Leona Schroeder Peters. Her mother died at a very young age, and she was raised by her step-mother, Leona Wendel Peters.
Deloris was a true community servant. She was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Lutheran Women of the Church, Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, Texas Retired Teachers Association, Garden Gate Club, Progressive Study Club, Friends of the Library, Texas Master Gardeners, Shiner Heritage Quilters Guild, Texas German Society and American Legion Auxiliary.
Survivors are daughters, Katherine Lewis (Ricky) of Belton and Conyetta Gaus Swaney (Joe) of Yoakum; son, Malcolm C. Gaus (Diane) of Pearland; grandchildren, Stephanie Gaus Schuckenbrock (Luke), Eric Gaus (Kimberly), Brian Lewis (Lacy), Kimberly Lewis Schutz (Matt),Vanessa Gaus Feldschau (David), Darron Gaus (fiancee' Katie Chumchal); great-grandchildren, Gunner and Austin Schuckenbrock, Molly, Abigail and Bailey Gaus, Baelynn Lewis, Westin Schutz, Landon Feldschau; step-grandchild, Hanna Feldschau; brother, Elroy Peters of Meyersville and step-brother, Nolan Wendel of Cuero; nephew, William J. Natho of Yoakum; numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents and step-mother; husband, Elwood J. Gaus; son, Elwood Barrett Gaus and his wife, Sandra Karnei Gaus; brother, Wilfred Peters; step-sister, Evelyn Wendel Weischwill.
Graveside service will be at Nordheim Cemetery.
Pallbearers: Jason, Jared and Jeff Natho, John Knape, Edwin Steinmann and James Pohl.
Arrangements by Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home, 361-293-5656.
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