Walter was born in 1922 in Walburg, Texas to Oscar and Selma Schwausch. Walter grew up on the family farm alongside his sister, Helen, and his parents. As a child, Walter attended school at Zion Lutheran School in Walburg, Texas. After completing the 7th grade at Zion, Walter worked fulltime on the family farm. Walter married Julia Mittelstaedt in 1952 and they were blessed with two children, Marvin and Stephen. Following a severe drought in the 1950s, Walter worked for American Desk Manufacturing Company, Glastron Boat Company, and Preferred Stamping.
After retiring, Walter spent his days working on the farm. Walter’s hobbies included metalworking, mechanic work, farming, and playing dominos and bingo. He also was a very involved member of Zion Lutheran Church, where he was a lifetime member. As a member, he sang in the church choir, served as financial secretary, contributed to the annual Wurstbraten effort, and helped assemble braille Bibles.
Walter is survived by his sons, Marvin Schwausch and his wife Ann of Georgetown, Texas and Stephen Schwausch and his wife Jean of Georgetown, Texas; grandson, Nathan Schwausch of Georgetown, Texas; granddaughter, Brandy Byers and her husband Kevin of Pflugerville, Texas; and great-granddaughter, Bryana Byers of Pflugerville, Texas.
The family will receive guests for a time of visitation from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Monday, March 19, 2018 at Cook-Walden Davis Funeral Home in Georgetown, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 P.M. on Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at Zion Lutheran Church in Walburg, Texas. Interment will follow at Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery in Walburg, Texas.
Arrangements by Cook-Walden Davis Funeral Home, 2900 Williams Drive, Georgetown, Texas 78628 (512)863-2564.
