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Edward “Birdy” Schielack
14 Mar 1933 – 15 Jan 2015
| Birth | 14 Mar 1933 |
| Death | 15 Jan 2015 |
| Cemetery | La Grange Cemetery La Grange , Fayette County , Texas , USA |
| Added by | Gail Davis on 01 Mar 2021 |
| FaG | https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/141440014 |
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Edward “Birdy” Schielack, 81, of La Grange, Texas, passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2015 at Parkview Manor in Weimar, Texas. Birdy was born in Fayetteville, Texas on March 14, 1933, the son of Ben and Elenora (Foyt) Schielack. He married Irene Polasek on February 13, 1952 in La Grange, Texas. Birdy served in the U.S. Navy as an SH3. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and Veterans of Foreign War. He was the 2nd Assistant Chief of the La Grange Volunteer Fire Department for many years. Birdy worked as a Barber in La Grange for 60 years. Birdy was an avid hunter and enjoyed hunting in Colorado with his brothers and friends. His other interests included clear water fishing, water skiing, gambling and playing straight dominos with his family and friends. He is survived by three sons: Richard “Rick” Schielack and wife, Gayle; Ronnie Schielack and wife, Bonnie; Brad Schielack and wife, Kay; all of La Grange, TX; two brothers: Weldon Schielack of Houston, TX and Jimmie Schielack of Fayetteville, TX; sister, Ruby Berger of Columbus, TX; sister-in-law, Mabel Schielack of Fayetteville, TX; six grandchildren: Stuart Schielack and wife, Myste; Greg Schielack and wife, Amy; Brandon Schielack and wife, Britney; Matt Schielack and wife, Liz; Alex Schielack; Trent Schielack and friend, Kourtney Parchman; six great grandchildren: Stone, Crew, Skarlet, Wyatt, Grant and Caleb Schielack; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Irene; grandson, Heath Schielack and infant great granddaughter, Madison Schielack. Visitation will be held at Koenig & Strickland Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held at Koenig & Strickland Funeral Home. Burial will follow at La Grange City Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Heath Schielack Memorial Scholarship Endowment, Sam Houston State University, P. O. Box 2088, Huntsville, TX 77341. (Koenig & Strickland Funeral Home)
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- Ruby Schielack Berger 1921–2020 FaG
- Jesse Leroy Schielack 1923–2011 FaG
- Bennie George "B. G." Schielack 1925–2009 FaG
- Weldon Odell Schielack Sr 1929–2025 FaG
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