Ruben Roy Tschirhart was born in Castroville, Texas on May 1, 1926, to Thomas Martin Tschirhart and Pauline Katherine Brieden. Ruben died on January 15, 2023 at the age of 96 years old.

He was predeceased by his wife, Imogene Geraldine Kelly; his parents; his brothers Quinton Tschirhart and Leonard Tschirhart. He is survived by his daughters, Paula Tschirhart, Ruth Jendrzey (Charlie), Adel Rekowski, Sandra Tschirhart; 8 grandchildren, Rochelle Bustamante (Gilbert), Corinne Samuelson (Tyler), Drake Noonan (Chloe), Matthew Rekowski, Ryan Rekowski, Mary Jendrzey, Michael Jendrzey (Hannah), Jacob Jendrzey; and 3 great grandchildren: Alexander, Emma, & Lily; siblings, Orville Tschirhart (Jean), Myrtle Rhodes, Vivian Gorbet and sisters-in-law, Ann Tschirhart and Arlene Tschirhart.

Ruben retired from the Army as a sergeant first class, serving 27 years that took him around the world. He was a devout Roman Catholic participating in the St. Gregory the Great Catholic parish while living in San Antonio. He served as Grand Knight in the Knights of Columbus Council #4140. He had a love for learning about anything he could get his hands on and keeping his mind active by doing every crossword, sudoku or other puzzle available. He was constantly teaching his daughters, grandchildren, great grandchildren or the nearest passerby a fact or interpretation.

FUNERAL SERVICES

Visitation will be Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. with a Rosary to follow at 6:00 p.m. at Angelus Funeral Home 1119 N. St. Mary's St in San Antonio.

The Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, February 2, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church at 700 Dewhurst Rd in San Antonio with graveside service to follow at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery.

MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS

In lieu of flowers, Ruben would most appreciate donations to the church or charity of your choice, as he had an affinity for helping every possible cause.