Donald Effenberger '70
September 26, 2019 3:01 PM
updated: September 26, 2019 3:04 PM
Tres Hewell Mortuary obituary
65 Tor Drive
Seguin, Texas 78155
Phone: 830-549-5912
Fax: 830-549-5918
Donald E. Effenberger
August 23, 1936 - September 24, 2019
Donald Ewald Effenberger, age 83, born in Shiner, Texas to Frank W. and Martha Gerum Effenberger on August 23, 1936, died Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019. Don graduated from Shiner High School, and served four years in the U.S. Air Force. He received graduate degrees
from Southwestern State University and Texas A&M in Industrial Education. He taught in Bryan Junior High and was a retired educator from Seguin ISD. In his retirement he served on the Board of Directors of the Silver Center, served on Emanuel's Church Council
and Property Stewards Committee, was a member of the Seguin Citizens Police Academy, and enjoyed volunteering as an usher at the Majestic Theater.
He enjoyed hunting, fixing old clocks, and tinkering with electronic devices. He and wife Barbara traveled extensively in Europe and the U.S.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Franklin Effenberger and wife Katie; and a sister June Rose Cochran.
Survivors include wife of 58 years Barbara Brucks Effenberger, sister Marcia Russell and husband Don; brother-in-law George Brucks and wife Evelyn; neices: Dena Russell, Julie Cowan, Rachel Brucks; nephews: Blaine Russell, Lance Brucks and wife Jolynn, and
Cory Brucks and wife Brandie.
He will be remembered by many great-neices and nephews, cousins and friends.
Memorial services will be held at Emanuel's Lutheran Church, Saturday, Oct. 12, at 2:00 p.m., officiated by Pastor Marcos Bigott. Burial will be at a later date in the Hondo City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, you may donate to Emanuel's Lutheran Church, Texas
Lutheran University, or the charity of your choice.
SERVICES
Memorial Service
Saturday, October 12, 2019
2:00 PM
Emanuel's Lutheran Church
310 N. Travis Street
Seguin, Texas 78155