Ilene Louise Schacherl Hedtke

Ilene Louise Schacherl Hedtke, age 85, went to be with the Lord on May 30, 2017. Ilene was born on Dec. 4, 1931 to Edward H. and Millie Schacherl in Alfred, Texas. Now she has gone to be with her love ones that have gone before her, her husband of 70 years Milton V. Hedtke, her parents, baby brother Charles Ray and son-in-law Fred D. Moore. She is survived by three children, Sharon KI. Moore of Mathis, Milton "Mickey" (Pam) Hedtke of Corpus Christi and Duncan Wayne (Christina) Hedtke of Sinton, seven grandchildren, Larry, Sheryl and Robert Moore, Amanda and Jeromy Hedtke, Philip and Cathlene Hedtke, 7 great grandchildren and 6 great great grandchildren. Ilene was a very devoted mother and wife. She wore a lot of "Hats" in her life time. She was a member of the Lutheran Church and church council. She worked for the Eggert Law office during tax season, was a teacher aide working with special ed. children, owned the Evergreen nursery and was the vice president of "Save The Lake" in 2000. She and her husband opened a youth center in Tynan, for the teenagers to have dances with DJ's and live music. Her best job was taking care of her husband and children. She had a heart of gold and would help anyone. Ilene touched so many lives and will be dearly missed. Visitation will begin on Thursday June 1 at 6 p.m. at Dobie Funeral Home Chapel, with the family present between 6-7 p.m. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday June 2 at Dobie Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Sons of Hermann Cemetery in Orange Grove. The family would like to thank everyone at Palma Real Nursing Center that took care of their Mother for the last four years. They appreciate everything that was done for her.