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Herbert Nelson Dieringer

12 Dec 1947 – 27 Jul 2012

Birth12 Dec 1947
Death27 Jul 2012
CemeterySaint Michael Catholic Cemetery
Weimar , Colorado County , Texas , USA
Added bySkip Farrow on 28 Sep 2012
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Herbert N. Dieringer Posted: August 7, 2012 Herbert Nelson Dieringer of Manor, Texas, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 27, 2012 at the age of 64. He was born at Schulze Hospital in Schulenburg, Texas on Dec. 12, 1947 to parents Herbert R. and Adela (Kubecka) Dieringer. Herb was raised on his family's farm in Swiss Alp, Texas, where he was known affectionately as "Sonny." An only child, Herb's parents modeled for him the values of hard work, honesty, integrity, independence and common sense, as well as a genuine concern for his neighbors. Herb attended Ammannsville Parochial School until it burned down in 1954, then Dubina Parochial school before entering Schulenburg public schools in 1955. In high school Herb especially enjoyed competing in UIL Number Sense and Slide Rule contests. His One-Act Play cast even performed in the state competition at UT's Hogg Auditorium. Herb's love of music started early; he began playing trumpet in 4th grade. Under Claude Marty's direction he performed in Schulenburg High's Shorthorn Stage Band, traveling as far as San Antonio to play as the house band for stage band competitions. Outside of school, Herb played polkas and waltzes with the Adolph Migl Orchestra, Johnny Holub, and the Shiner Hobo Band. Herb's own band, The Telstars, played regularly at Bill Mraz Dance Hall in Houston for years. Upon graduating from Schulenburg High School in 1966, Herb moved to the big city to attend the University of Texas. During a weekend trip home to Swiss Alp in the fall of ‘68, he met Louise Berger when she came to pick up her younger sister from the dance hall. They soon married, and enjoyed over 43 years as husband and wife. Herb graduated from UT in 1973 with a BA in Business Administration while working at Austin National Bank. Within a matter of years, Herb worked his way up from bank guard to branch manager to officer in the Adjustments Department. In 1981 Herb left the banking world to launch his own remodeling business, Big D Enterprises. Over 30+ years, Big D completed countless unique residential and commercial projects. He was particularly proud of the Parish Activity Center at Sacred Heart Church, the Manor Lions Club Hall and the Lone Star Lions Eye Bank. Most recently, he contributed his expertise to Falcon Containers, producing shipping container-based buildings and even deploying whole villages for military training. Herb worked hard every day, even up to his final weeks. Herb was extremely active in his community. He was a founding member of the Knights of Columbus Council 8141 and a 40-year member of the Manor Lions Club. He put his cooking skills to good use with the Lions, heading up their Friday fish fries for years. Part of his legacy with the KCs includes building the Iron Maiden – a giant BBQ pit constructed from the remnants of a mobile home frame and an underground fuel storage tank. Additionally, Herb served on the Manor School Board for several years and lent his booming auctioneer's voice to several decades of church and school fund-raisers. In his free time, Herb delighted in fishing at the Land Cut, hunting with friends, hitting jackpots on the penny slot machines, and spending time with his family. His absolute favorite pastime was telling stories to anyone who'd lend an ear. Herb was a true "get ‘er done" kind of guy in his approach to family, career, community, and his courageous 15-month battle with cancer. Herb is survived by his wife, Louise; daughter Angie Gilmore and husband Todd of Denver, Colorado; sons Brian Dieringer and wife Gina of Georgetown, Brad Dieringer and wife Emily of Austin; grandchildren Taylor, Bethany, Ellie, Brooks, Henry and Patrick Dieringer and Thomas Gilmore; uncles Elroy Dieringer, Clarence Guentert and Alfred Klesel of Schulenburg, Clarence Dieringer of Houston; aunts Joyce Kubecka of Engle, Hilda Bednarz of Floresville, Pearl White and husband Raymond of Vici, Oklahoma, Dorothy Dieringer and Mae Dieringer of Schulenburg. He is also survived by numerous cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents Herbert R. and Adela (Kubecka) Dieringer; uncles Hugo Dieringer and wife Martha, Frank Dieringer Jr. and wife Louisa, Edwin Bednarz, Helmuth Dieringer and wife Adelheid, Oscar Dieringer, Ervin Dieringer and wife Vlasta, Benny Dieringer, Albert Kubecka and wife Annie, Eddie Kubecka; aunts Elsa Gabler and husband Alfred, Albina Klesel, Adela Dieringer and Lorene Guentert. Visitation was held at Beck Funeral Home, Pflugerville on Monday, July 30. A Vigil Service and Rosary were led by Rev. Steve Sauser of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church of Pflugerville. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. Michael Catholic Church, Weimar on Tuesday, July 31 at 11 a.m. followed by interment in the church cemetery. Rev. Bud Roland of St. John Neuman Catholic Church of Austin officiated with Rev. John Bily of St. Michael Catholic Church assisting. Offertory gifts of bread and wine, trumpet, ‘Big D' cap, carpenter's ruler, KC apron, work overalls and tool belt were presented by his grandchildren, daughters-in-law and son-in-law. Music selections were provided by Dennis Stryk and Mary Kay Heffley. Pallbearers were nephews Steve and Andy Haas, cousins Jimmy Dieringer and James Kubecka and family friends George Gault and Erich Lambert. Honorary pallbearers were Johnnie White, Donnie Reeves, Gary Bynum, Charlie Fogg and members of KC Council 8141. A celebration of Herb's life continued with a lunch reception at St. Michael Family Center. Memorials in Herb's honor may be sent to Manor Lions Club, Knights of Columbus Council 8141 or Hospice Austin. Local arrangements were provided by Schwenke-Baumgarten Funeral Home.

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