Gerald Peter Pete Irwin

After spending his early years in southern Louisiana, he moved with his family to Devine, Texas while he was in high school. After graduation, he went into the Army.

Always a spiritual man, he then studied for the priesthood at the Catholic seminary in San Antonio. But, after a few years, his life took a different direction and he entered St. Mary's University where he obtained a Bachelors degree in English and a Masters degree in School Administration.

In 1952, he married his wife of 59 years, Margie Bohl Irwin and they raised a family of five children.

After college, he began his career in education and in 1954 he became the Superintendent of Schools of a small district in Windthorst, Texas. At the time, he was the youngest Superintendent in the State of Texas. While there, he initiated the high school football program and served as the first coach.

As his family grew, he began to work in sales and worked for a number of pharmaceutical companies. As he closed out his career, he returned to working in education at Healy Murphy and then spent time working with AARP and other community groups after retirement.

He was an avid fisherman and spent many enjoyable days down at the Texas coast or Medina Lake with his family and friends doing what he loved.

In addition to his devoted wife Margie, he is survived by his sons, Chris Irwin and wife Roxanne; Peter Irwin and wife Laura; Pat Irwin and wife Kelly; daughters, Mary Wilson and husband Cam, Gina Jarman and husband Bill; and numerous other loving family members and friends.

Visitation will be held Tuesday evening, August 2nd from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at Porter Loring on McCullough.

ROSARY

TUESDAY

AUGUST 2, 2011

7:00 P.M.

PORTER LORING

CHAPEL

MASS OF THE RESURRECTION

WEDNESDAY

AUGUST 3, 2011

10:00 A.M.

ST. MATTHEW CATHOLIC

CHURCH

10703 WURZBACH RD.

Interment in St. Joseph's Cemetery in Devine, Texas at approximately 1:00 P.M.

Those who desire may make a memorial contribution to St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Church Restoration Fund, 108 South Washington Drive, Devine, Texas 78016.