Erben Werner Schuldt, 92, of Beaumont died Saturday, May 19, 2007 at the Clairmont. He was born December 13, 1914 (12-13-14) in Beaumont, and graduated from Beaumont High School in 1932. Erben was employed by the U.S. Corps of Engineers from 1942 until 1981, and worked and lived in Galveston for over thirty-five years. He and his wife returned to Beaumont in 1983, where they were active members of Bethlehem Lutheran Church and volunteered at the Gladys City Museum. An avid history and genealogy buff, he wrote many historical booklets and several historical short stories. Erben also enjoyed golf with his friends at Tyrrell Park.
He is survived by his wife of over seventy years, Josie Tschiedel Schuldt of Beaumont; his son, Erben J. Schuldt and his wife Pat of Hurst, Texas; sister, Helen Schuldt Henslee of Beaumont; grandchildren, Sallie and Bart Mann of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Travis Schuldt of Los Angeles, California, and Austin and Jessica Schuldt of Manhattan, Kansas; and two great-grandchildren, Kate and Jack Mann. He leaves behind many nieces, nephews and good friends.
His parents, George C. and Helen Erben Schuldt; his brothers, Conrad F. Schuldt, Sr. and Cornell Schuldt; and his sisters, Lillian Fabriguize and Georgia Good preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Beaumont under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 N. Major Drive, Beaumont, with Pastor John Alexander officiating. A graveside service presided by Pastor Don Otsdahl will be 4:30 P.M. that afternoon in Fayetteville City Cemetery in Fayetteville, Texas. A gathering of his family and friends will be from 6:00 until 8:00 pm Monday evening at the mortuary.
Memorial contributions in his memory may be made to Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 777 N. Fourth Street, Beaumont, Texas 77701-1538, or Fayetteville City Cemetery c/o City of Fayetteville, 201 W. Main, Fayetteville, Texas 78940.