Dorothy Mae Brietzke

Dorothy Mae (Reininger) Brietzke, 83, of New Braunfels, TX passed away on Friday, December 2, 2016 at her home. She was born November 29th, 1933 in New Braunfels, TX to Anton Reininger and Annie (Hohmann) Reininger. As a young girl, she attended Sts. Peter and Paul school and could always be found with her nose in a book as her favorite pastime was reading. Later she attended Ursuline Academy where she graduated high school with her sister, Mary Ann. One day during this time period while mowing the lawn, she and a grocery delivery boy caught each other’s eyes. Kenneth would become the love of her life. As an adult, Dorothy was an avid bowler and dedicated church member. She was also completely devoted to her family with an ardent love for her boys and grandchildren. She found her greatest joy in life by always serving others. We will miss her and her constant, sweet smiles so, but are blessed by the legacy she left.

She is survived by husband Kenneth D. Brietzke; sons, Ron Brietzke and wife Kelly and Mike Brietzke and wife Vicky; sister, Mary Ann Wise and husband Paul; brother, Don Reininger; 4 grandchildren Bailey, Garrett, Chloe, and Quiton; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Harold and Terrance.

Public Visitation will begin Tuesday at Zoeller Funeral Home with a Vigil Service and Rosary recited at 7:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 1:00 PM Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church with entombment to follow in Sts. Peter & Paul Mausoleum. Arrangements under the direction of Zoeller Funeral Home, New Braunfels, TX.