Allen James Petsch

1965 - 2022

Allen James Petsch, of Fredericksburg, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022, at his home, at the age of 57 years.

Allen was born May 23, 1965 in Fredericksburg, TX to James and Joyleen Birck Petsch.

Allen married Kay Neffendorf on June 24, 1995 in Fredericksburg, TX.

Allen worked for Kerrville Telephone Company / Valor Communications / Windstream Communications for 35 years. Allen loved life. In his spare time, he loved to rope, barbecue, spend time on the family ranch, make sausage, play pinochle and hunt. He was well-known for his barbecue skills which he developed a love for working with his dad at various events. He continued to utilize this talent for local community, church and family events. Allen especially loved cooking a feast opening weekend of hunting season with family and friends. He was an excellent dancer and enjoyed taking a spin on the dance floor.

Allen was passionate about team roping. He won many awards at events throughout the state of Texas. His last roping event was at the 2022 Stonewall Peach Jamboree. A highlight of his rodeo career was roping in Las Vegas at the World Series of Team Roping in 2016. His rodeo friends were his extended family.

Along with his wife, he leaves behind many loved ones who will miss him terribly. A special thank you to Dr. Singh and Texas Oncology staff, Dr. Speck with Gillespie County Urology, MD Anderson staff, Hill Country Memorial Hospice, and Allen's own guardian angel, Denise Hawkins.

Allen is survived his wife, Kay Petsch, of Fredericksburg.

His children and their spouses: Justin and Charlie Petsch of Fredericksburg

Krystin Petsch of Arkansas

Grandchild: Harper Parker

Step Grandchildren: Jonathan and Jordan Torres

His parents: James and Joyleen "Joy" Petsch of Fredericksburg

Two brothers and their spouses: Heath and Lisa Petsch of Fredericksburg

Shannon and Jennifer Petsch of Fredericksburg

Mother-in-law: Ruth Neffendorf of Fredericksburg

In-laws: Duane and Glory Neffendorf, Jan and Brad Hahne, and Richard and Linda Neffendorf III, all of Fredericksburg

Numerous nieces and nephews

Funeral services were held Monday, Sept. 26, at 10 a.m. in the Chapel of Schaetter Funeral Home, with Chaplain Tim Boyer officiating.

Graveside services and interment followed in the Greenwood Cemetery.

Visitation was held on Sunday, Sept. 25, from 4-6 p.m. in the Chapel of the Schaetter Funeral Home.

The funeral service was Livestreamed at www.fbg.live/schaetters

Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Hill Country Memorial Hospice, or to the charity of your choice.

Pallbearers: Rusty Petsch, Dominick Petsch, Quentin Petsch, Bruce Grobe, Garrett Zenner and Scott Fiedler

Honorary pallbearers: Keith Scharnhorst, AJ Rodriguez, Anson Haynes, Dusty Barrington, Chris Davis, Craig Moldenhauer and Kelly Wanner

Arrangements under the direction of Schaetter Funeral Home.

Expressions of sympathy may be sent at www.schaetter.com