Dorothy Schaffner

Dorothy Schaffner, 85, of Cuero passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2026. She was born March 21, 1941 in Westhoff to Frank P. and Rosie Helen Henkes Ebrom. She married Henry Schaffner on September 14, 1957. She worked as a former cloth inspector for Mount Vernon Mills for thirty eight years. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters Altar Society and Attended St. Michael’s Catholic Church. She enjoyed going to the Herman Sons Dances back in the day, playing dominoes, family gatherings, Easter and getting her malt at Dairy Queen every day.

She is survived by her daughter, Donna Brandstetter; sister, Helen Hotz, Irene Mueller and Val Alex; Brother, Edmund Ebrom; step-grandchildren, Steve Brandstetter (Pam) and Clint Brandstetter; step-great-grandchildren, Cory Brandstetter, Tylor Brandstetter, Kristen Brandstetter and step-great-great-grandchildren, Lynzi Brandstetter and Mila Brandstetter.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 46 years, Henry; sisters, Cecilia Lockstedt, Janie Goehring and Elenora Lincke and brothers, Ben Ebrom, Jacob Ebrom, Walter Ebrom and Paul Ebrom. Pallbearers include Cory Brandstetter, Patrick Scott, Darwin Mueller, Jimmie Hotz, Connor Ebrom and Michael Ruschaupt.

Honorary Pallbearers include Greg Bunjes, David Scott and Clint Clark.

Visitation will be held Thursday, May 21, 2026, 9:00 AM at St. Michael’s Catholic Church with a rosary to be recited at 9:30 AM. Funeral Mass will begin at 10:00 AM with Father Michael Odartey-Lamptey officiating. Interment will follow at Westhoff Cemetery. You may sign the guestbook or send condolences at www.freundfuneralhome. com.

Freund Funeral Home, 361.275.2343.