Hilda Sophie Bertha Werchan

Hilda was born on October 7, 1910, in Noack, Texas to Louise Schwarz Lange and Otto Lange and married to Henry Frank Werchan. She formerly lived in Taylor before moving to Austin and lived there over fifty years. She worked for Concordia College, St. Paul Lutheran School, and the University of Texas in food service. Her favorite saying when she said good-bye to someone was, "God Be With You".

She was very faithful and active in her Church, which included Trinity Lutheran in Taylor, St Paul Lutheran and Redeemer Lutheran in Austin. She was a member of church Dorcas, volunteered at the clothing store on Burnet Road that is church sponsored. Mama would tell of the times she had to ride a horse to school in the mud. One of the things she would say if you would ask her a question was "sure". She would tell stories of when she had a monkey as a pet on the farm. The pets everyone remembers her having are, Shorty a collie, Kittsy and Tricksy siamese cats, Tina her small black and white dog, Mike the yellow Florida cat (James brought it to her from Florida), and at the last her special cat, Allie. Her family always enjoyed getting together at her home on Easter, Christmas, and other special occasions with her family. She would always show appreciation for any gifts she received and would have a big smile. She had several friends she would go out to eat with on a regular basis when she was still able. She loved to bake goodies and to have family over for Sunday lunch or supper. Her gifts at Christmas for her children would be homemade cookies. She enjoyed baking and decorating cakes for special occasions, especially for her grand children's birthdays and weddings. She loved her grand, great grand, and great-great grand children very much and always enjoyed being with them. She lived at Parsons House for the past 13 years and everyone was very fond of her and enjoyed being around her. She continued to play straight dominoes until about 8 months ago.

Mama thanks for all of the wonderful memories.

Her husband, Henry Frank Werchan, granddaughter Heather Nicole Werchan, and brother Rev. Edwin Lange (Irene) preceded her in death.

Her family includes, 14 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren, 4 great-great grandchildren, a sister and nieces and nephews.

Her loving family who will dearly miss her includes:

Sister Irene Hawkins (Truett-deceased)

Son Charles H Werchan (Lynel) and family;

Son, Charles Jr., children, Mary, Charles III, John, Thomas, Therese

Son, Steven Werchan (Debbie), children, Matthew, Sarah Garcia (Marc), children Andrew and David

Daughter Gwendolyn Berger (Fred), daughter Trudy

Daughter Janice Maginn (Shawn), children, Katie, Alan, Frances and Samuel

Son, Alan Werchan, son Gabriel

Son, David Werchan, children, Hannah and Gwendolyn

Daughter Janet Klotz (Harvey) and family;

Son, Bryan (Dina) Klotz children, Trey, Kevin, and Anthony (children Caden and Kiera)

Daughter, Brenda Jacks (Rodney) children, Amy, Sarah and Todd

Daughter Lois Johnson (Lester) and family;

Daughter, Carrie Cronin (Steve), children, Brandon and Joshua

Daughter, Kristi Koop (Chad), children, Nicole, Ashley and Justin

Son James R Werchan (Ruby) and family;

Son, Jason Werchan (Lauren)

Daughter, Heather Werchan (deceased)

Daughter, Amanda Huf (Thomas), children, Audrie and Sawyer

Daughter, Jessica Werchan, son Clayton

Pallbearers will be Grandsons: Charles Werchan Jr., Steven Werchan, Alan Werchan, David Werchan, Bryan Klotz and Jason Werchan

A gathering of friends and family will take place from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Monday, September 2, 2013, at Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home located at 2620 South Congress in Austin. Services will be conducted at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 3, 2013, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Austin, 3501 Red River. A graveside service will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Taylor City Cemetery in Taylor, Texas.

Memorials may be made to St. Paul Lutheran church or Gethsemane Lutheran church, in lieu of flowers.