Sylvia K. Wiesner

Sylvia Krutilek Wiesner Sylvia Krutilek Wiesner, 85, passed away on Thursday, April 19, 2012 in Austin, Texas. She was born in Wharton County, Texas, on September 8, 1926 to Josef W. and Charlotte (Lottie) Orozd Krutilek. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Fred Wiesner; her sister, Jeralyn Prihoda; along with her three children, Dennis and his wife, Lynn; Wayne; and Debbie and her husband, Darrell Ramey. Sylvia had three grandchildren, Catherine Wiesner Manley and her husband Patrick; Stephanie Wiesner; and Mark Wiesner and his wife Brandy; along with three great granddaughters, Emily and Mary Manley; and Lucy Wiesner. Sylvia was part of a large family, including two sisters, three brothers, two stepsisters, and four stepbrothers. Her early life involved helping on the family farm, and she met her future husband, Fred, while they both attended Jones Creek School. When Fred returned from serving in World War II, they married on January 22, 1946 and moved to Newgulf, Texas, where they lived for 47 years. Sylvia was dedicated to her three children, and in 1967, she went to work for H.E.B Grocery and quickly was promoted to bookkeeper. After 26 years, Sylvia retired eager to spend her retirement with Fred and enjoy her grandchildren. Fred and Sylvia moved to Wharton in 1993 and later to Austin in 2010 to be near her family. Sylvia enjoyed cooking and playing dominos with family and friends. She especially loved dancing, and she and Fred enjoyed the company of many friends in the various dance clubs they joined. Hardly a week would pass without them attending a dance. Sylvia also loved to travel, and with Fred and her family, visited over 45 states and Canada. A favorite was the annual family Summer trip to New Braunfels, Texas. Sylvia’s family and friends will always be blessed with the many memories of the time shared with this wonderful woman, especially her homemade pies. Friends may call for visitation Sunday evening from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Wharton Funeral Home. A Rosary will be recited at 9:30 am Monday, April 23, 2012 at Holy Family Catholic Church in Wharton and a Funeral Mass will follow at 10:00 am at the church. Burial will follow in the Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery in Wharton. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice Austin or Alzheimer Foundation of America. Funeral services are under the direction of the Wharton Funeral Home in Wharton.