Mary Ann Schwerdtfeger

Mary Ann Schwerdtfeger, age 85 of Seguin, passed away on August 20, 2026. Mary Ann was born on May 29, 1941, in Guadalupe County, Texas to Elizabeth M. (Roemisch) and Alvin Wilburn Brown.

Mary Ann was a 1959 graduate of Seguin High School. She and Donald Schwerdtfeger met while both working at Wuest’s Supermarket. On July 15, 1962, they were married. Mary Ann will be remembered as a wonderful seamstress, making seven family wedding dresses, including her own, as well as many bridesmaid dresses. She also made many Barbie clothes, many of which were shown at the Guadalupe County Fair.

Mary Ann and Donald were faithful, active members of Cross Church. She enjoyed assisting with Vacation Bible School and the Christmas programs. Her favorite role in life was that of “Grandma” where she enjoyed keeping each and every one of her grandchildren.

Mary Ann is preceded in death by her loving husband of 61 years, Donald; her parents, her brother, Joseph “Butch” Brown, and sister Elizabeth Gladys Dotson.

Survivors include her children, Darla Whitman and husband Kris, Gregory Schwerdtfeger and wife Anne, Lori Riebe, Eric Schwerdtfeger and wife Dallas, and Kevin Schwerdtfeger and wife Crystal; grandchildren, Loriann and husband Ryan, Samantha, Ryan and wife Rebecca, Skylar and wife Alexandrea, Victoria, Sydney, Amanda, Logan, Nolan, Katherine and Alexander; great-grandchildren, Mireya, Bentley, Rome and Beau; brother, Wilburn “Sonny” Brown and wife Judy; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other loving family members, and many friends.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at Tres Hewell Mortuary from 5 to 7 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at Cross Church at 10 a.m. with the Reverend Jim Price officiating. Interment will follow in Guadalupe Valley Memorial Park. A reception will follow in the Cross Church fellowship hall.

Pallbearers will be Gregory Schwerdtfeger, Eric Schwerdtfeger, Kevin Schwerdtfeger, Kris Whitman, Ryan Riebe, Skylar Riebe, Logan Schwerdtfeger, and Nolan Schwerdtfeger. The honorary pallbearer will be Alexander Schwerdtfeger.

Memorial contributions may be made to Cross Church, 814 N. Bauer, Seguin, Texas, 78155, or to charity of your choice.