Lee Roye C. Schuster

Lee Roye C. Schuster, age 94 of Houston, Texas, went to his eternal resting place on October 6, 2016.
He was born in Nechanitz, Texas on October 25, 1921. He was a few days away from his 95th birthday on Earth. Instead he is celebrating in Heaven.
He received his degree from Blinn College in Brenham, Texas. He married Evelyn Prellop Schuster on August 3, 1952 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Serbin, Texas. They were married for 64 loving years.
Lee Roye served in the US Army: Company C Signal Corp setting up communication lines. His group preceded McArthur in the field during WWII in the Pacific Arena. He entered the army as a private and received an honorable discharge as a staff sergeant.
He worked for Southern Pacific Transport for 25 years. At the age of 60 he began working for Spring Branch ISD and worked there for 30 years until the age of 90. He was the beloved crossing guard and office aid at Hollibrook Elementary and Spring Shadows Elementary schools.
He was a member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Houston, Texas where he served as an elder and was an active church member for 60 years. He had a passion for his farm, the outdoors, baseball (he loved his Astros), helping children, his family, and the church.
He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Schuster; his daughter, Brenda Schuster Kleidon of Michigan; two granddaughters: Briana Kleidon Martin (Joe) of Chicago, Illinois, and Kaylee Kleidon of Boulder, Colorado. He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Selma (Domashe) Schuster; brothers, Gilbert Schuster and Leslie Schuster both of Nechanitz, Texas; and one sister, Bernice Schuster Moerbe of Serbin, Texas.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday October 11, 2016, at St. Mark's Lutheran Church, 1515 Hillendahl Houston, Texas, 77055. Visitation will be at 9:00 a.m. prior to the service. Burial will be at Houston National Cemetery, 10410 Veteran Memorial Drive Houston, Texas, 77038 at 1:30 p.m.
He will be missed by many who loved him. We are happy he is at peace and resting in God's arms. To leave an online condolence to the family, please visit our website at www.americanheritagefuneralhome.com.