Maureen L. Udkler (Lebanon)'s Obituary
Maureen L. Udkler, daughter of Herbert and Audrey Udora (Sapp) Hanz, was born April 26, 1935, in Gruene, Texas. She departed this life Monday, January 30, 2017, in her home, in Lebanon, Missouri, at the age of eighty-one years, eleven months, and four days.
On February 4, 1956, she was united in marriage to James Albert Udkler, Sr., and to this union two daughters and four sons were born.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and a sister, Carolyn Achterberg.
Maureen is survived by two daughters, Melissa G. Flowers, and her husband, Daryl “D.C.”, of San Antonio, Texas, and Melanie Ickes, and her husband, Terry, of Lebanon, Missouri; four sons, Gregg A. Udkler, and his wife, Debbie, of Floresville, Texas, Scott A. Udkler, of Lebanon, Missouri, , James A. Udkler, Jr., and Lidia, of Madison, Wisconsin, and Randell L. Udkler, of New Braunfels, Texas; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; a brother, Ronald Hanz, and his wife, Chris, of New Braunfels, Texas; several nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
She was raised in New Braunfels, Texas and graduated from New Braunfels High School. She then attended Texas Lutheran University in Seguin, Texas. After she and James were married, they made their home in Madison, Wisconsin for a time before moving to Santa Susana, California. The family then lived in Hazel Green, Alabama for a time before returning to New Braunfels, Texas. Through the years, Maureen was a devoted homemaker to her husband and family and also worked as a secretary in the banking industry for twenty years. For the last five years, she had made her home in Lebanon to be close to her daughter.
Maureen was a member of the First United Methodist Church in New Braunfels.
She was a member of the Comal County Democratic Club for many years. She was an avid reader, loved animals and was a devoted San Antonio Spurs and Dallas Cowboys fan. She enjoyed nature, working in her yard and gardening. She was very proud of her German heritage and liked making trips to Corpus Christi to visit her grandchildren. Her family was very important to her and she especially enjoyed her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Maureen was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and was a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate her life and know that her family and friends will cherish the wonderful memories she created for them during her eighty-one years.
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