Gladys Mae Krueger Fojtik, age 86 of New Waverly, Texas passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2023. Gladys was born March 19, 1936 in Lyons, Texas to parents William Emil Krueger and Louise Marie (Schubert) Krueger.
Gladys married John Daniel Fojtik on November 28, 1953 and together through this union they had 5 children. Gladys greatest joy was her family. She lived to love them and boy did she love them. What a beautiful legacy she and John made. She enjoyed gardening and took pride in having beautiful flowers and fresh vegetables year ‘round. She enjoyed sewing making clothes for her girls, cooking, and dancing with John. Family gatherings made her the happiest.
Gladys is survived by her daughters, Kathy Skweres partner Nancy Krenek, Connie and husband Jeff Nettuno, Carol and husband Rick Barnett, Cheryl and husband Alan Lewandowski, and son in law Rick Preston; 10 grandchildren, Michael, Christopher, Justin, Kimberly, Rebecca, Daniel, Travis, Lesley, Kristin, and Kathryn; 13 great children, Emily, Anna, Lilly, William, Nathaniel, Jonah, Griffin, Hadley, Everett, Olivia, Charlotte, Avery, and Eleanor; and her sister Esther and husband Joe Shupak.
Gladys is preceded in death by her parents William and Louise Krueger, her husband John, and her daughter Sharon Kaye Fojtik Preston.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Gladys’ memory may be made to American Cancer Society and American Heart Association.
Serving as pallbearers are Michael Preston, Christopher Nettuno, Justin Skweres, Daniel Schatz, Travis Skweres and Shawn McCormick.
Serving as honorary pallbearers are Clayton Colley, Shawn Byler, Stewart Brandt and Trent Faulkner.
