Mildred Seidenberger

Mildred Mae Hewig Seidenberger, of Shiner, passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2025.  
Mildred was born on November 3, 1927 in Shiner, 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.
Survivors include her daughter-in-law, Laura Schroeder of Smiley; grandchildren, Jennifer (Brian) Gottschalk of New Braunfels, Gary (Julie) Schroeder II of Fort Collins, CO, Fanci (Jordan) Baker of Alamogordo, NM, Kasie (Courtney) Carroll of Buda, and Colt (Lori) Brown of Poth; great-grandchildren, Avery, Autumn, Grayson, Hudson, Lilith, Liam, Elliot, Olivia, Luz and Arch; as well as cherished nieces and nephews and their families.
She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Max Schroeder, Jr., as well as her beloved husband of 53 years, Daniel Seidenberger; son, Judge Gary J. Schroeder; three infant brothers, Franklin, Elo and Leonard Hewig, and siblings, Earl Hewig, Roy Hewig, Willis Hewig, Irene McLeroy and Irma Nolley.
A rosary was recited at 10 a.m., with Funeral Mass following at 10:30 a.m. Monday, October 6 at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, with the Rev. Jacob Mendoza officiating. 
Burial followed at Shiner Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Gary Schroeder II, Brian Gottschalk, Colt Brown, David Hewig, Kyler Hewig and Derek Schlenker.
Honorary pallbearers were her nephews, Leroy Hewig, Warren McLeroy and Wade McLeroy.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Daniel and Mildred Seidenberger Scholarship Fund, which has been established for St. Paul High School in Shiner.
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 were under the direction of Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home, Yoakum. 361-293-5656.