Shirley Prause, 89, of Cuero passed away Saturday, November 9, 2024. She was born January 18, 1935 in Nursery to the late RC and Lydia Marcak Pickett. Shirley married Ben Prause on April 19, 1955 at St. Michaels Catholic Church in Cuero. She was an Office Manager for Cuero Hospital and loved to watch and spend time with her grandchildren. Shirley had the voice of an angel and enjoyed singing for special occasions. She sang in the St. Michaels Catholic Church Choir and was the Choir Director for First Presbyterian Church.
Shirley is survived by her husband of 69 years, Ben Prause; daughters, Catherine Rabke and husband, Leslie, and Laura Dolezal; sons, Butch Prause and wife, Susan, and Mark Prause and wife, Vicki; son-inlaw, Bruce Blaha; sister, Sandy Winfield and husband, Jay; brother, Ken Pickett and wife, Linda; 12 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; daughters, Diane Kueker and Lorraine Blaha; brothers, Bo Pickett, Rev. Buddy Pickett, and Billy Pickett; and sister-in-law, Barbara Pickett.
Visitation will begin at 9 am on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at Freund Funeral Home. Funeral services will begin at 10 am with Deacon Leo Sharron officiating. Burial will follow at Hillside Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Travis Prause, Colin Rabke, Jared Dolezal, Chris Blaha, David Chacon, and Chris Prause.
Memorial contributions may be made to Food for the Poor, 6401 Lyons Road, Coconut Creek, FL 33073.
You may sign the guestbook or send condolences at www.freundfuneralhome. com.
Freund Funeral Home, 361-275-2343.
