Margaret Schellenberg

SCHELLENBERG
Margaret L. Schellenberg, born on May 16, 1920 in St. Louis, MO and died on Sunday, August 22, 2010 in her home in San Antonio, Texas. Margaret was preceded in death by her parents, Elsie and Palmer Lindsley, her brother, Adolph, her daughter, Mary Elizabeth, and her loving husband of 50 years of marriage, Albert "Big Al." Margaret is survived by her children, Fred Schellenberg and wife, Margaret, Virginia Ann Graygor, Rev. Dr. James E. Schellenberg, and Debbie Peters and husband, Gordon. Margaret has nine grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Surviving siblings include Ruth Pribyl of Victoria, TX and Harry Lindsley of McKinney, TX. Other surviving members include her two brothers in law, Roy and Robert Schellenberg of Dallas, TX, as well as many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews. Margaret carried out her family, civic, and church duties with great faith, dedication, and service. She was raised in St. Louis, MO and then later lived in Dallas, TX where she graduated from North Dallas High School. Mom always spoke fondly of living on Stoneleigh Ave and marching in the Texas Centennial Parade at Fair Park. Margaret married Albert on December 16, 1939. They had great neighborhoods on Somerset and Clearfork Streets in Dallas. Margaret worked concessions at Fair Park and the Cotton Bowl as well as the Dallas Trade Mart. She and Albert moved to San Antonio, TX in January of 1963. Margaret was a lifetime member of St. Paul's Catholic Church where she participated in the Parish Council, President of the Altar Society and served as a Eucharistic Minister. She was Regent of Ct. 214 St. Anthony of the C.D.A., President of Germania Lodge in Dallas with the Order of the Sons of Herman, life long member of St. Bernadette's Holy Family Guild and was also a member in these organizations: ABWA, Parliamentarian Society, Mothers' club at Jesuit HS in Dallas, Central Catholic HS, Ursline Academy, St. Paul's School PTA in San Antonio, TX. She also was an active member of the Order of the Holy Sepulchers, the Sultanas, Parents Club St. John- Assumption Seminary, Marianist Associates, and Pillars of the Cathedral. During the elections she worked the polls at the Maverick School. Margaret's ability to with groups came from her early jobs as a waitress at the State Fair of Texas in Dallas, followed by her career with various lawyers, Allis Chambers, Zero Refrigerated Freight Lines, and her own income tax business (her nick name was Matthew!) She will be missed for her letters to family and to the Editor in the daily newspaper. She was always grateful for life because she never thought she would live this long to have such a loving family and friends. Margaret just recently celebrated her 90th birthday with family and friends. She lived out her life with her daughter Debbie and son-in-law Gordon Peters on Loma Linda. Visitation will be held on Friday from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. concluding with an evening prayer in the Angelus Chapel. Rosary will be recited on Saturday at 10:30 AM with the Funeral Mass to be offered at 11:00 AM at St. Paul's Catholic Church. Graveside Services and Interment will be held at Holy Cross Cemetery at 1:30 P.M. Margaret will be buried between her loving husband, Albert and her Aunt, Ruth Lindsley. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to St. Paul's Catholic School or Assumption Seminary. Condolences may be sent to the Schellenberg family at www.theangelusfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by: