Bernice Schmidt Pressler was born to Olga and August Schmidt on October 21, 1927 in Giddings, Texas. Her family moved to Houston where she graduated from Jefferson Davis High School and became a secretary for Humble Oil. She married Ford Joseph Pressler, Jr. on September 9, 1950 and God blessed them with three children. Bernice became a fulltime homemaker until later in life when she was the office manager for Ording, Inc. Bernice was also an accomplished seamstress and loved crafting. She was an active member of Concordia Lutheran Church for over 50 years where she had many friends and served in children’s ministries, women’s group, Braille workshops and quilting. Her greatest joys were spending time with family and friends and helping others. Bernice passed peacefully to heaven on June 2, 2015. Her husband of 63 years preceded her in death, and she is survived by her sons Dale W. Pressler of Bellville, Glenn A. Pressler of San Antonio, and her daughter, Carol P. McGilvray of San Antonio. She was also blessed with 6 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. She is remembered fondly for her engaging smile and friendly, sweet personality. Visitation will be held 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Monday, June 8, 2015 at Concordia Lutheran Church, 4115 Blalock, Houston, Texas 77080. The Celebration of Life Funeral Service will then be at 9:30 a.m. at the Church. Interment will follow at Earthman Resthaven Cemetery
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