MILDRED MAE HEWIG S

Mildred Mae Hewig Seidenberger passed away on September 27, 2025. Mildred was born November 3, 1927 in Shiner, Texas to William P. and Hettye (Herder)Hewig, Mildred spent her nearly 98-year-lifetime as a source of love and joy to those who knew her. She lived her entire life in or near Shiner, working and caring for the family farms, quilting, crafting, and serving her community. A devout Christian, Mildred dedicated her time to many ministries over the years and always emphasized the importance of faith and education to her family. As a child, she attended the Menger school and worked locally at Kaspar Wire Works and then at TexTan in Yoakum. Mildred had a fun and feisty side to her personality but was most known for the way she loved and nurtured everyone she encountered – friend, family, or new acquaintance, she welcomed all to her table, always ensuring that both bellies and hearts were full in her presence.

She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Laura Schroeder of Smiley, TX, grandchildren, Jennifer (Brian) Gottschalk of New Braunfels, TX, Gary (Julie) Schroeder II of Fort Collins, CO, Fanci (Jordan) Baker of Alamogordo, NM, Kasie (Courtney) Carroll of Buda, TX, and Colt (Lori) Brown of Poth, TX, her greatgrandchildren, Avery, Autumn, Grayson, Hudson, Lilith, Liam, Elliot, Olivia, Luz, and Arch, as well as cherished nieces and nephews and their families.

Mildred is preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Max Schroeder, Jr., as well as her beloved husband of 53years, Daniel Seidenberger; son, Judge Gary J. Schroeder; three infant brothers: Franklin, Elo and Leonard Hewig, and adult siblings, Earl Hewig, Roy Hewig, Willis Hewig, Irene McLeroy, and Irma Nolley.

Rosary recited at 10:00 a.m. with Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 6th at Sts. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church in Shiner with Father Jacob Mendoza officiating. Burial to follow at Shiner City Cemetery.

Pallbearers: Gary Schroeder II, Brian Gottschalk, Colt Brown, David Hewig, Kyler, Hewig and Derek Schlenker.

Honorary pallbearers are her nephews Leroy Hewig, Warren McLeroy, and Wade McLeroy.

In lieu of flowers, donations are welcome to the Daniel and Mildred Seidenberger Scholarship Fund, which has been established for St. Paul Catholic High School in Shiner, TX. Please send memorials to First National Bank of Shiner or P.O. Box 73 Gonzales, Texas 78629.

The family would also like to express unconditional thanks to Andrea Strait, Candace Rodriguez, and the staff at Alzcare in Cuero for the love and care provided.

Arrangements by Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home, 361-293-5656.