Obituaries

John Britsch

John James Britsch of Shiner, passed away peacefully of natural causes on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 in Shiner. John lived a faith-filled life, in servanthood and devotion to God and his family. John was a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle, mentor, and friend to many.

Jene Dreyer

Jene Allan Dreyer, Sr. was born on May 4, 1929 in Dreyer, Texas to Clare (Malloch) and Edward Henry Dreyer.  He shed his earthly body on April 1, 2025 and went to his heavenly home to be with his bride and his Jesus.  He grew up on the family farm in Dreyer, Texas.

A.J. Cerny Jr.

Adolph Joseph (A.J.) Cerny, Jr., 81, of Shiner, was called home to be with Jesus, on Monday, March 17, 2025.  A.J. was born on February 22, 1944, in Shiner, to Adolph and Mary Cerny, and grew up with his siblings, Felix, Gene, and Michael.Adolph married Jeannette (Jan) Kral on July 27, 1968 at Sts.

Victor B. Caka

Victor Bernard Caka, 88, of Shiner, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. He was born on August 6, 1936, in Hochheim, to Jim and Ida Caka. Victor was a mechanic by working trade, but he was a man of many talents.

Georgia M. Schreiber

Georgia Marie Schreiber, 92, went to meet Jesus on Monday, February 17, 2025. She was born on January 9, 1933, in Shiner. She was a graduate of St. Ludmila’s Academy. She lived in Shiner until her marriage to Marvin Schreiber in 1953. Georgia was dedicated to her faith and to her church.

Edmund A. Caka

Edmund Arthur Caka, 96, of Shiner, passed away Friday, February 28, 2025. He was born September 1, 1928, in Shiner, to Jim Caka and Ida (Janak) Caka. Edmund was raised on the family farm and attended Michna school in the Vlastenec Community.

Jeanette G. Kocian

Jeanette Gayle Kocian, 80, of Shiner, passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2025. Jeanette was born on March 30, 1944, in Shiner to William and Nelda Etzel Gerum. She married Marvin Julius Kocian on November 8, 1969 in Moulton.

Victor R. Kneifel

Victor Robert Kneifel, 89, of Shiner, answered the call from his Lord and Savior to “Come Home” on Thursday, February 20, 2025. Victor was born on January 5, 1936, in Shiner, to Joe Kneifel, Sr. and Mary Brunkenhoefer Kneifel.

Edward J. Mikes Sr.

Edward James Mikes, Sr., 86, a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 6, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was born on July 11, 1938 in Shiner, and grew up on a farm.

Betty Kocian

Elizabeth Agnes (Patek) Kocian, 98, of Shiner, joined her heavenly family on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. She was born on March 7, 1926 in Shiner, to Charles and Elizabeth (Veit) Patek. “Betty” as most people knew her, was a lifelong member of Sts. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church and attended St.