Eva Mae Riske Studer, 90, passed away October 28, 2019. She was born on March 18, 1929 in San Antonio, Texas to the late Eva DuBose Riske and Charles George Riske. She married the love of her life, Ernest Eugene (Gene) Studer on January 14, 1950.
Eva was a founding member of John Wesley United Methodist Church of Victoria, Texas where she and her husband, Gene, were involved in the many meals, breakfast, lunch and dinners, put on by the church. Eva was known for the devotion and support she gave to her children and grandchildren. Eva created beautiful artwork and had a love of gardening, cooking, and her pet dogs.
She is preceded in death by her husband Ernest Eugene Studer, brother Charles Whitmore Riske and parents. She is survived by her children, Peggy (Mark) Harper of Corpus Christi, Jerry (Deedy) Studer of Rockport, David (Debbie) Studer of Victoria and six grandchildren, Jeff (Cat) Harper, Brandon (Emily) Studer, Bridget (Dru) Swoboda, Jennifer (Josh) Wageman, Christopher (Cynthia) Studer, Matthew (Perla) Studer, ten great grandchildren, Piper and Ellie Harper, Austin, Owen and Lyle Studer, Hagen and Kylee Swoboda and Jack, Penelope and Kingston Studer; and nephews Chuck Riske, Bob Riske and niece, Caroline Marshall.
We wish to thank her caregivers, Esmeralda Gutierrez and staff for the loving care they gave to Eva in her last months. Eva’s children felt Esmeralda was an angel sent by her husband Gene to help watch over her.
Visitation will begin at 9:00 am Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at John Wesley United Methodist Church, 8300 Zac Lentz Pkwy, in Victoria, Texas followed by a memorial service at 10:00 am with Pastor Carl Westbrook presiding. The graveside service will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery, 2201 North Main, followed with a luncheon hosted by John Wesley United Methodist Church.
Memorials can be made to the John Wesley United Methodist Church, 8300 Zac Lentz Pwy, in Victoria, Texas.
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