Ervin "Sonny" Real

Ervin "Sonny" Real, of Saint Hedwig, Texas passed away on March 18, 2019 at the age of 94. Sonny was born June 12, 1924, in Converse, Texas to Julian and Gertrude Stapper Real. He married Velma Louise Schaefer on May 31, 1952. He was a member of the greatest generation who, as so many of this generation did, knew so many neighbors and friends. He enjoyed deer and dove hunting, fishing, and dancing with Velma. He loved to feed and watch the birds and wildlife at his home, especially the roadrunners and deer that would come to visit him. He enjoyed traveling with Velma and going on a few gambling trips. He was a Herman Sons member.

Sonny is preceded in death by his wife Velma, his parents, his sisters Theresa (Gilbert) Schwab, Vera (Roland) Heimer and brother Robert (Elenora Laubach) Real. Other in-laws include Robert; Ernst; Eugene; and Freddie Schaefer; and sister–in-law Cecilia Schaefer. Others preceding him in death include his nephew David Schaefer, and nieces Cindy Vasquez and Theresa Schaefer.

He will be missed by his brothers-in law Wallace Schaefer, and Jack (Theresa) Schaefer; sisters-in-law Mary Schaefer, Bernice Schaefer, Rosalie Schaefer, and Helen Wilbourne. Although Sonny and Velma had no children, Sonny is also survived by nephews: Ralph (Barbara) Real, and Patrick (Mary) Real, Ronald (Sharon) Schaefer, Kenneth (Cheryl) Schaefer, Alan Schaefer, Gary (Lyn) Schaefer, James (Kim) Schaefer, Phil (Laurie) Schaefer, Perry (Barbara) Schaefer, Paul (Tracey) Schaefer, Michael Schaefer, David (Dar Elle) Schaefer, Robert (Bonny) Schaefer, Tim (Susann) Schaefer, William (Jennifer) Schaefer, and nieces; Debbie (Mark) Davis, Diane (Bruce) Bordovsky, Suzanne (Michael) Kopatz, Elizabeth Banks, Barbara (Raul) Cabello, Penny Parrish, Sharon (Wallace) Mack, Helena Schaefer, Jennifer (Gilbert) Moleda, Angeline Schaefer, Linda (Donnie) Johnson, Donna Schaefer, Carol (Steve) Taylor, Rosanna (Dan) Fossati, and Margaret (David) Black, and all of their families complete the list of 30 nieces and nephews. There are also numerous grandnieces and grandnephews.

A Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 24th from 4:00 to 6:00 pm, and Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 25th, 10:00 am at Colonial Funeral Home, 625 Kitty Hawk Road, Universal City, Texas. Interment will follow at Stapper Cemetery located north of IH 10 East on Trainer Hale Road.

Serving as pallbearers are David Real, Steven Real, Randy Real, Jason Mikolaczyk, Bradley Schaefer, Scott Schaefer, Tim Schaefer, and Joel Mikolaczyk.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy for the Real family may be shared at www.colonialuniversal.com .