Ernestine Mae Krenek Dabelgott 82, of Markham, TX passed away peacefully and anxiously joined her husband of 51 years on April 16, 2006 at her residence. She was born September 23, 1923 in Nada, TX to the late Theofield John and Hermina Skutca Krenek. Mrs. Dabelgott was an active member of St. Robert's Catholic Church in Markham and faithfully attended her " Senior Citizen's Group" every Tuesday. She also was a member of the Texas Retired Teacher's Association.
Survivors include: daughters and son-in-law: Barbara & J. B. Freiley of Bay City, Irene & C. J. Benefield of Polk City, FL, Geneva & Rick Rader of Old Ocean, and Mary Jane Dabelgott of Palacios, TX; son & daughter-in-law: Daniel & Terry Dabelgott of Woodsboro, TX; sister: Eleanor Knebel of Bay City; sister-in-law: Henrietta Dabelgott of Bay City grandchildren: Darin, Daryl, & Shana Strader, Derek and Dara Dabelgott, Christy Benefield, Stephanie Nauman, Ashlee and Tony Pitta Lima, Amanda Kacal, Kirk Wichman, Joey Kacal, John Freiley, Dara & Austin Taylor, Misty Priester & Rick Rader, Jr; great grandchildren: Jordan Austin, Jonathan, Jennifer, and Blaze Dabelgott, Kailey Taylor, Betty Pitta Lima, and Luke Pitta Lima who is on the way; and many nieces & nephews and her friends including her special friends: Danny Kacal, Walter Skutca, and Gloria Carter, and her faithful companion: "Puppy". In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by he husband Allen Earl Dabelgott; brother: Silvy Krenek: and sister: Maisie Krenek Karstedt.
A Rosary will be recited Wednesday evening at Taylor Bros. Chapel at 7:00 PM The Funeral Service will be 9:30 AM Thursday at St. Peters Catholic Church in Blessing with Rev. Gary Janak officiating. Interment will follow at St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Darin, Daryl, and Derek Dabelgott, and Joey Kacal, Tony Pitta Lima, and Randy Morales. Honorary Pallbearers will be Terry Karstedt and Danny Kacal. Memorials may be made to St. Robert's Catholic Church in Markham, TX. Arrangements with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home.