Heaven has gained an awesome steel guitar player. Louis (Jr.) Lawrence Pelzel passed away Saturday, May 9th, 2020 at the age of 84. He was born on October 25, 1935 to Louis Pelzel Sr. and Mary Moeller Pelzel in Olfen, TX. He was the youngest of four children: Siblings, Leroy and Lawrence Pelzel and Gladys Braden. After high school, Louis went into the Army. During this time, he married the love of his life, Diana Faye Broz, whom proceeded him in death in 2015. Together they had 4 children: Linda Jones (Mickey), Cheryl Magill, Alan and Michael Pelzel (Barbara). Louis spent the majority of his adult life in the vending business ending in retirement from Coca Cola vending. Aside from his family, Louis also had a major passion for music. He taught himself to play the steel guitar around the age of 15. This talent earned him a spot in the Pelzel family Polka band. Louis continued playing in country western bands into his late 70’s. The last few years of his music career was spent with the “Junior Pelzel and the Country Showman band”. Louis was proceeded in death by his parents, wife, Diana, and brother Leroy. He is survived by his 4 children, grandchildren: Matthew (Jenna) Jones, Christopher (Jordon) Jones, Bradley (Samantha) Jones, Madison Conradt, Marcus, Macy and Lorelei Pelzel, Tommy and Jayton Haas, Elijiah James and Arianna Turner, great grandchildren: Tyler and Morgan Conradt, Kihlynn Williams, Bryley, Karson and Kooper Jones. Services for Louis Pelzel will be Tuesday May, 12th with visitation from 10-12 am at Johnson's Funeral Home in San Angelo, TX and a graveside service at 1pm at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Louis spent many endless hours helping out at his church parish, St. Margaret’s Catholic Church, where he had been a longtime member since the late 1960’s. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the building fund for St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church. 2619 Era St. San Angelo, TX 76905. Special thanks to the Springs Memory Care Facility, Kindred Hospice, Barbara Pelzel and Sharylon Whirlow for their unrelentless care and compassion of Louis over the past 3-4 years.

FAMILY

Louis Sr. and Mary Moeller Pelzel, Parents (deceased)

Leroy Pelzel, Brother (deceased)

Diana Faye Broz Pelzel, Wife (deceased)

Lawrence Pelzel, Brother

Gladys Braden, Sister

Linda Jones and husband Mickey, Daughter

Cheryl Magill, Daughter

Alan Pelzel, Son

Michael Pelzel and wife Barbara, Son

Matthew (Jenna) Jones, Grandchild

Christopher (Jordon) Jones, Grandchild

Bradley (Samantha) Jones, Grandchild

Madison Conradt, Grandchild

Marcus Pelzel, Grandchild

Macy Pelzel, Grandchild

Lorelei Pelzel, Grandchild

Tommy Haas, Grandchild

Jayton Haas, Grandchild

Elijiah James, Grandchild

Arianna Turner, Grandchild

Tyler Conradt, Great Grandchild

Morgan Conradt, Great Grandchild

Kihlynn Williams, Great Grandchild

Bryley Jones, Great Grandchild

Karson Jones, Great Grandchild

Kooper Jones, Great Grandchild

DONATIONS

St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church Building Fund

Services

12 MAY

Visitation

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

JOHNSON'S FUNERAL HOME

435 W Beauregard Ave
San Angelo, Texas 76903

12 MAY

Graveside Service

1:00 pm

JOHNSON'S LAWNHAVEN MEMORIAL GARDENS

4989 FM 1223
San Angelo, Texas 76905

Barbara “Bobbie” Bryant, 76, of San Angelo, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2020. She was born on September 23, 1943 in Houston, TX to Owen and Dene Fry. Bobbie attended Eldorado High School and graduated in the class of 1962. Bobbie married Jimmy on July 6, 1963 and had 4 children. She had a passion for cooking, sewing, decorating and reading. Bobbie will always be remembered for her kindness, hospitality and faith. She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Jimmy and her parents, Owen and Dene. Bobbie is survived by her children, Jerry, Deana, Jimmie Lynn, Carrie and Dorin; grandchildren, Amanda, Gus, Aron, Loredana, Alex, Andrei, Asher, Adalynn and Ryan; and great grandchildren, Gracie, Jacob and Lylah. A visitation will be held from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Monday, May 11, 2020 at Johnson’s Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 12, 2020 in Fairmount Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the Bryant family asks that your make a memorial donation in Bobbie’s name to the Wounded Warrior Project. The family would also like to thank Kindred Hospice, Judith and Ann. Family and friends may sign an online guestbook at www.johnsons-funeralhome.com

FAMILY

Jimmy Dean Bryant, Husband (deceased)

Owen Fry, Father (deceased)

Dene Fry, Mother (deceased)

Jerry Dean Bryant, Son

Deana Ann Orona, Daughter

Jimmie Lynn Bryant, Daughter

Carrie Aschilean (Dorin), Daughter

Aron Bucsi (Loredana), Grandchild

Alex Aschilean, Grandchild

Andrei Aschilean, Grandchild

Asher Aschilean, Grandchild

Adalynn Aschilean, Grandchild

Amanda Espinoza (Gus), Grandchild

Ryan Orona, Grandchild

Gracie Espinoza, Great Grandchild

Jacob Espinoza, Great Grandchild

Lylah Espinoza, Great Grandchild

PALLBEARERS

Alex Aschilean, Honorary

Andrei Aschilean, Honorary

Asher Aschilean, Honorary

Ryan Orona, Honorary

Gracie Espinoza, Honorary

Adalynn Aschilean, Honorary

Jacob Espinoza, Honorary

Lylah Espinoza, Honorary

Services

11 MAY

Visitation

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

JOHNSON'S FUNERAL HOME

435 W Beauregard Ave
San Angelo, Texas 76903

12 MAY

Graveside

10:00 am

FAIRMOUNT CEMETERY

1120 W Ave N
San Angelo, Texas 76909

Sharon Kay Rotan, 68, of San Angelo, passed away on May 8, 2020, peacefully at her home.

She was born in Sweetwater, Texas to Carl and Mary Rogers on August 21, 1951. She went to Divide High School in Nolan, Texas where she excelled in sports and academics. It is also where she met Jerry Rotan. Sharon and Jerry were married in Sweetwater in January of 1970. She graduated from Midland Commercial College 1969 and worked as a secretary at Hank's Flight Center and White's Auto. She then attended Howard Payne College in Big Spring. Sharon worked at the state school in Carlsbad, Texas as an administrative assistant for several years before going back to college at Angelo State University and received her Bachelor's degree in Nursing. She loved helping people, especially the underserved in the community. She was always trying to find ways to better serve those that needed it most. As a nurse, she worked for Shannon Medical Center, Columbia, and House Calls Home Health, MHMR, and finally as the COPC Coordinator for the Texas Department of Health. She was in the process of starting a nonprofit company when she became too sick to work. Sharon was an active member of the Church of Christ.

Sharon enjoyed traveling with family and friends. She never said no to a good adventure. She loved to explore new places, or revisit old places, enjoy nature and meet the wildlife. Even when trips hit unexpected snags, such as hurricanes or cruise ship malfunctions, Sharon could make the best out of it and have a great time. Rain or shine, a trip was going to be enjoyed.

Sharon was a very social person. She loved entertaining, planning and hosting parties. She loved sharing stories and laughing, playing practical jokes and thoroughly enjoyed giving gifts. She had a contagious sense of humor, often finding humor in situations that others failed to see.

Sharon will be especially missed by her husband of 50 years, Jerry and their two children, David (Donna) Rotan of Carthage, Missouri and Donna (Gilbert) Velez of San Angelo; her brother Larry (Janiece) Rogers of Midland, her grandchildren Michael (Charla) Cowley of San Antonio, Daniel (Allacia) Rotan of Eldorado, Joshua and Julia Rotan both of Carthage, MO, and Alex and Emma Velez both of San Angelo; her two great­ grandsons, Damion Rotan of Joshua and Aidyn Rotan of Eldorado, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends.

She was preceded in death by her father Carl Rogers and mother and stepfather Mary and Tommy Sears, her sister Eddie Gossett, her brother Jimmy Rogers and two grandsons, Harley Rotan and Ethan Velez.

The family would like to thank St. Gabriel's Hospice of San Angelo and Visiting Angels for all the love and support thru a difficult time. Memorials may be given to the Alzheimer's Association.

A memorial service will be announced at a later date.

Margaret Liss Dean, 100, passed away Sunday, May 3, 2020, in San Angelo of natural causes.

Memorial services will be at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery with full honors. Cremation and arrangements are under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Mrs. Dean was born November 21, 1919, in LaSalle, Illinois. Margaret married Luther Dale "Pinky" Dean February 1, 1945. He preceded her in death. She has been a resident of San Angelo since 2004 moving from Tampa, Florida. Margaret was a veteran of the WAC (Women Air Corp) later becoming the US Army serving in WWII as a Corporal as a top-secret photographer analyst. Margaret was a court stenographer. She worked and retired from Sun Trust Bank in Tampa, Florida as a teller and researcher for 25 years. Later she worked and retired from the Hurley Mat Company for 25 years. She was a member of the American Legion and the Red Hat Society. Member of the Holy Angels Catholic Church. Margaret was an avid gardener and reader and enjoyed going fishing. Margaret traveled all over the world with her daughter, Sue. Oh, and by the way, those that knew her best, knew her aka "Mrs. DoubtFire"!

Survivors include 4 children, George Dean and wife Karen of Florida, James Dean and wife Judy of Florida, Kathy Jo Arnold of North Carolina, and Sue Myers of San Angelo; 9 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; 7 great-great grandchildren; 2 sisters-in-law; numerous nieces and nephews; and great nieces and great nephews; special friends, Julia & John, Vicki, Esther, Cathy, Pat, Carolyn & Willard, John & Liz, and her faithful companion Bailey. Margaret was preceded in death by her parents, her twin sisters, and another sister, 7 brothers, a great grandson.

The family would like to express their thanks to Shannon Home Health and Staff: Jennifer, Maggie, Esmeralda, Gracie, Dr. Anderson and Sarah.

Memorials may be made to your favorite charity.

Final Resting Place

Arlington National Cemetery

Arlington, VA

Joy Hoelscher, 90, passed away on May 5, 2020, in her home in San Angelo, Texas. She was born Ella Joy Bolen on July 31, 1929 in Ranger, Texas to Ottilia and Leonard Bolen. Joy graduated from San Angelo High School and attended McMurry College for a short while before meeting her future husband, Fred J. Hoelscher. They married on January 12, 1948, and moved to Glasscock County, where they farmed and made their home as one of the earliest settlers in the St. Lawrence Community. She was a very active member of the St. Lawrence Catholic Church, where she devoted many years to teaching religion classes and directing the religious education program. She instilled a deep and lasting faith among her children. She was also very involved in their activities, leading many 4-H projects as well as CYO (Catholic Youth organization) activities.
Upon their retirement in 1985, she and Fred moved back to San Angelo, where they joined the Holy Angels Catholic Church. She enjoyed being a part of a number of ministries associated with Holy Angels and used her sewing talents to create many items still being used in the Church. She devoted many hours writing the script for the Sedar Meal, which has been celebrated annually at Holy Angels for many years.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred, in 1997; her parents Ottilia and Leonard Bolen; parents-in-law, William and Josephine Hoelscher; sister, Mary Louise Lincicum; and brother, Jerry Bolen. She was also predeceased by her beloved grandchildren, John (Jack) O’Brien IV, and Brooke Stevens as well as in-laws I.L. Hoelscher; Betty Bolen; Lawrence and Alma Hoelscher; Olga Kessler; Herbert and Florine Hoelscher; Arthur and Mary Hoelscher; Elnora and Robert Hayden; Elizabeth and L.V. Braden; Leona Seidel Fox Hailey and husbands, Evarist Seidel, Wesley Fox, and Raymond Hailey; and Edwin and Mary Hoelscher.
She is survived by her seven children, Linda (Denis) Niehues and David (Doris) Hoelscher of San Angelo; Karen (Rodney) Ripple of Wall; Barbara (Dennis) Fuchs, Harold (Ann) Hoelscher, and Carl (Kara) Hoelscher, all of St. Lawrence; and Janet (Howard) Book of Victoria, Texas. In addition, she leaves behind 21 grandchildren and 50 great grandchildren. Her surviving siblings include Josephine Hoelscher, Andrew Bolen, and Kathryn Jean (Frank) Reavis, as well as sisters-in-law Dorothy Bolen and Fred’s sister, Ernestine Lange.
The Wake Service will be at the Holy Angels Catholic Church on Sunday, May 10, 2020 at 6:00 PM, and a Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, May 11, 2020 at 10:00 AM, also at the Church.
Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
The family would like to thank her devoted and loving caregivers, Doris Hoelscher, Tammy Speciale, Sylvia Eastman, and Pam Torres. They were her angels as she lost her battle with COPD.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Meals for the Elderly or a charity of your choice.
Consistent with the actions taken by many churches, congregations, and places of worship across the state, employees, volunteers, and attendees MUST wear cloth face coverings (over the nose and mouth). When seating please skip a row, members in the same family may sit together, and then every separate family should sit 6 feet apart.

MAY 10

Rosary

Sunday, May 10, 2020

6:00PM

Holy Angels Catholic Church
2309 A & M
San Angelo, TX 76904

MAY 11

Service

Monday, May 11, 2020

10:00AM

Holy Angels Catholic Church
2309 A & M
San Angelo, TX 76904

John F. (J. Fred) Simpson transitioned to a higher plain on May 5, 2020 at his home.

He was born in Big Spring, Texas to Lucile Oliver Simpson and Nealy Fredrick Simpson. After graduation in 1956, he joined the U.S. Marine Corp, serving much of his time as an Embassy Guard, and receiving his honorable discharge in 1962.

J. Fred was employed by Cosden Oil and Chemical after his return to Big Spring. He joined the Big Spring Jaycees and served as President of the local club as well as State Vice President.

The family moved to San Angelo in 1978 to pursue employment opportunities. He retired from Conoco National Gas and Gas Products in Mertzon in 1999 where he worked as a Plant Operator and eventually a Measurement Technician.

He was active and passionate about his Masonic work, serving as Worshipful Master at 3 Lodges and District Deputy Grand Master for District 77 in 1991 and other appointments for the Grand Lodge of Texas. He received the Golden Trowel Award from his Mother Lodge, Big Spring Lodge #1340 in 2003. He was Emeritus Ritualistic Potentate and Emeritus Treasurer for Suez Shrine Temple and served as Potentate in 2003. He received the Grobel Award from the Shrine for service.

He is survived by his wife, Marianne of San Angelo, Diane Ditmore and husband Charles, Jon C. Simpson of San Angelo, grandchildren, Morgan Ditmore of College Station and Haley Ditmore of San Angelo, sister Della Bedwell and husband Dean of Amarillo plus nieces and a nephew and will be dearly missed by his family. He was preceded in death by a son and daughter, William Scott and Shawn Ann, from a previous marriage, as well as his parents.

An open visitation will be Friday, May 8, 2020 at Harper Funeral Home from 10:00am- 7:00pm. Family will be at the Funeral Home from 4:00–6:00 PM. Services will be at Harper Funeral Home at 1:00 pm on Saturday, May 9, 2020 with burial Lawnhaven Cemetery. Masonic and Military Rites will be at graveside. Consistent with the actions taken by many churches, congregations, and places of worship across the state, employees, volunteers, and attendees MUST wear cloth face coverings (over the nose and mouth). When seating please skip a row, members in the same family may sit together, and then every separate family should sit 6 feet apart.

Friends are encouraged to sign the online guest book and any remembrances may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children or your favorite charity. The family wishes to thank St. Gabriel’s Hospice and Dr. Ty Hughston.

MAY 8

Visitation

Friday, May 08, 2020

10:00AM - 7:00PM

Harper Funeral Home
2606 Southland Boulevard
San Angelo, TX 76904

MAY 9

Service

Saturday, May 09, 2020

1:00PM

Harper Funeral Home
2606 Southland Boulevard
San Angelo, TX 76904

This is the day the Lord has made rejoice and be glad in it! Psalms 118:24

Charlotte Ann Watrous went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday the 1st of May 2020. It was a peaceful and pain-free crossing.

Charlotte Ann was born in Eldorado Texas on September 16th 1940. In her time here on Earth she was a licensed hairdresser and made lifelong friends from that period in her life. She also enjoyed bowling, collecting trophies including the City Championship. She was a world-class knitter (in our opinion) who made throws by the dozens to give away. She also read God's words and challenged herself to learn all she could.

She married the love of her life Lloyd Watrous in 1972 and enjoyed 46 years together. The last 20 years they had their own little “Piece of Heaven" in Buffalo Gap Texas.

After his passing Ann moved back to San Angelo to be near her family. She joined the Christian village family and loved every day she spent there. She made good friends there as she did everywhere.

She was preceded in death by her husband Lloyd and son Michael and parents Dewey and Norma Kellar.

She leaves behind son Carl and Angie Watrous of Willis Texas, daughter Jan and Jim Hughes of San Angelo. Sisters Barbara and Larry McWilliams of Barnhart Texas and Brenda and Mike Norris of San Angelo. Grandchildren Stephanie Watrous of Andover Kansas, Tiffany Gass of Friendswood Texas, Nathaniel Von Haeften of London England, Gary and Krissa Hughes of San Angelo, Ashley and Justin Trimble of Water Valley. She also leaves behind great-grandchildren Austin, Addison, Jadon, Makayla, Rylee, Gunnar and Alex.

Ann's family would like to thank Christian Village her home for the last 2 years. A very special thank you to all the caregivers over the years that have shared your hearts with her as well as the nursing staff at Shannon Hospital and the very caring HOSA team. To the special angels in her life Sandy, Amanda, Amber and Julie, you were her family and you blessed her life.

There won't be services with the current "stay-at-home" restrictions in place so we ask that you just take a moment to remember her.

Doyle Ray Garrett, 76, of San Angelo, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2020. He was born on December 28, 1943 in San Angelo, Texas to Ralph and Aleta (Carter) Garrett. Ray attended Central High School and later became a Master Electrician where he worked for IBEW for 50 years. Ray and Cherilyn were together in love for over 28 years. Ray will always be remembered for his generous heart and loving spirit. He was very proud to have been a master electrician. He is preceded in death by his son, William Garrett who passed away in 2018. Ray is survived by his pretty lady and the love of his life, Cherilyn Rees; his sons, Michael Garrett and Shawn (Sharon) Garrett; his stepsons, Eric Rees, Stiggy Rees and his girlfriend Tracy King. As well as his nieces, Elisa Bartlett and Mary Kaye Bartlett. Visitation for Ray will be held Friday, May 8, 2020 from 10 AM to 12 PM at Johnson’s Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held at 2 PM on May 8th at Johnson’s Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Ray’s name to a charity of your choice.

Services

8 MAY

Visitation

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

JOHNSON'S FUNERAL HOME

435 West Beauregard Avenue
San Angelo, Texas

8 MAY

Graveside Service

2:00 pm

JOHNSON'S LAWNHAVEN MEMORIAL GARDENS

4989 FM Highway 1223
San Angelo, Texas

Robert Steven Greer was born on March 6, 1951 in San Angelo, TX and passed away on May 2, 2020.