George Richard Schwausch of Jarrell, son of Gustav and Lydia (Neitsch) Schwausch was born on April 7th, 1922 at home in Jarrell. He was brought into the family of God through the waters of Holy Baptism on April 17, 1922 at Zion Lutheran Church in Walburg. He renewed his Baptismal promise on March 21, 1937 at Zion Lutheran Church in Walburg. On April 5, 1953 he was united in marriage to Florence Elsie Urban at St. Paul Serbin. George was called to his eternal home on July 6, 2014.
George lived his entire life in the Jarrell and Walburg area and was a lifelong member of Zion Lutheran Church. He attended Zion Lutheran School, played in the church band, sang in the church choir, served on the Board of Elders and the Board of Education, and was a member of the Lutheran Layman's League.
After graduating from Zion Lutheran School, like most people in the area, he joined his family in the cotton patch. He continued farming for the rest of his life.
George entered the Army on December 14, 1944. He had his Basic Training at Camp Hood and was trained as an Anti Tank Gunner Crewman. Preparing to leave for Europe, a last second change in orders sent him to the Philippine Islands. There he joined the 158th Regimental Combat Team preparing for the invasion of Japan. After Japan surrendered, he served out the rest of his tour with the 720th Military Police in Tokyo until his Honorable Discharge on November 19, 1946. He was an active member of the American Legion, post 317 in Jarrell.
Times were tough on the farm in the 50's, so he went to work in the metal shop at Griggs Equipment Company in Belton. He was a machine operator, forklift operator, and finally moved into the position of foreman. After 25 years, he went to work for Preferred Stamping in Round Rock as a die setter and then foreman, until he retired in 1992.
George leaves to mourn his passing, his two sons Dennis and Kenneth and his daughter Donna Denson of Jarrell. He is also survived by his brother Bill Schwausch of Kerrville, Texas; three granddaughters Dorothy, Michelle, and Brandy; grandson Avery; twelve great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
George was preceded in death by his wife, Florence; sister Laura Stierhoff; brothers Arthur, Albert, Herman, Gus, and Otto Schwausch.
Pallbearers are John Schwausch, Rick Schwausch, Jay Turner, Robert Andres, Milton Urban, and James Kalbas.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to The Lutheran Hour Ministries, Zion Lutheran Cemetery, or the charity of your choice.
Arrangements under the direction of Cook-Walden Davis Funeral Home, Georgetown, TX.
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