Elizabeth Kathryn Winsauer

Elizabeth Kathryn Winsauer, age 87, passed in the arms of Christ on February 3, 2021. She was born July 2, 1933 in Mathis, Texas to Gus and Frieda Person.  She was a mom, and a housewife, and was instrumental in helping her husband Delroy on the farm. As a member of the First United Methodist Church of Mathis, she served in many capacities over the years as a greeter, handling out bulletins, keeping the roll, and setting up the communion for fifty years.  She was a faithful member of the Thursday Bible study.  She loved her family and friends and called them at 6:00 am to sing Happy Birthday or wish them a Happy Anniversary on their special day.  She had many friends she enjoyed talking to on the phone.  

Elizabeth was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Delroy Winsauer; daughter, Susan Jostes; three brothers, Walter, Hilmer, and Gus Jr.

She is survived by one daughter, Janice (Steve) Seidel; two sons, Glenn (Dionis) Winsauer and Keith Winsauer; one son in law Glenn Jostes; five Grandchildren, Melissa (Ashton) Salge, Kyle Jostes, Vic (Sarah) Seidel, Jill (Geoffrey) Dick, Andrew Winsauer; and six Great Grandchildren, Ella Jostes, Atticus, Grace, Everly, and Hazel Seidal, and Keller Dick. 

Pallbearers will be Drew Winsauer, Vic Seidel, Kyle Jostes, Tryne Mengers, Thomas Mengers, Brian Stride.  Honorary pallbearer will Edward Del Polasek.

Visitation for Mrs. Winsauer will be held at 9:30 am and Funeral service will be at 10:00 am on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at Dobie Funeral Home in Mathis, Texas followed by internment at Cenizo Hill in Mathis.

Memorials can be made to the General Fund at the First United Methodist in Mathis.