Alma Grobowsky Schmidt

Alma Schroeder Grobowsky Schmidt, 103, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2013 in Temple, Texas. A longtime resident of Austin and Lockhart, Alma had been a resident of the Meridian in Temple since 2005. A visitation will be held in Temple on Friday, December 13 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Scanio-Harper Funeral Home, 3110 Airport Road, Temple. Services will be held Saturday, December 14 at St. Paul's United Church of Christ, 728 S. Main Street, Lockhart, Texas. A visitation will be held at the church at 1:00 p.m. followed by a 2:00 p.m. funeral service conducted by Rev. Wayne Walther of Lockhart. Burial will follow at the Lockhart Cemetery (Flores Street and Hwy 183). Alma was born July 10, 1910 near Maxwell, Texas, the daughter of Erwin and Hermine Lippe Schroeder and sister to three brothers, Bill, Rudy and Bruno Schroeder. Alma wed Hilmar Grobowsky on September 3, 1931 and the couple made their home in Austin, where Hilmar worked at the Austin National Bank. The couple became the parents to three boys, George, Don and a son who died in infancy. Hilmar was deceased on August 1, 1961 in Austin. Alma married Edgar Schmidt on September 12, 1965 and moved to Lockhart where she was active in many community activities, Kreuz Market family and St. Paul's United Church of Christ. Edgar passed away in 1990. Alma was a dear and lovely lady who led a very active life. Known for her gardening and cooking, she gave many parties in her home and beautiful backyard. Milestones for family and friends were marked by celebrations hosted by Alma. She enjoyed travel and made friends wherever in the world she went - usually finding a fellow Texan with mutual friends. Alma is survived by two devoted sons, George Grobowsky and wife Joann of Marshall; and Don Grobowsky and wife Jan of Temple. Step-children include, Don Schmidt and wife Diane, Rick Schmidt and wife Evelyn and Nina Sells and husband Jim, all of Lockhart. She was a very loved "Grandma" by five grandchildren, Karen Grobowsky Fulton and husband Kyle; Suzanne Grobowsky Blake and husband Brad, all of Lubbock; George Grobowsky, Jr. and wife Laura of Houston; Jill Grobowky Bergus and husband Jeff; and Sara Grobowsky Burnett and husband Ricky all of Dallas. Twelve great-grandchildren also called her Grandma: Sean, Alec and Geoffrey Fulton; Aimee and Nelson Blake; Kate and Olivia Grobowsky; Kasch and Cade Bergus; and Luke, Lauren and Lindsay Burnett. She will also be dearly missed by many nieces, nephews and cousins, for whom she was the last link to her generation. Pallbearers will include: George Grobowsky, Jr., Kyle Fulton, Brad Blake, Jeff Bergus, Ricky Burnett and Keith Schmidt. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Paul's United Church of Christ, 728 S. Main Street, Lockhart, Texas 78644 or Glen and Rita Kay Roney Bone & Joint Institute, Scott & White Hospital, Temple, Texas.