Clarence Walter Mitschke

Funeral services for Clarence Mitschke, 81 of Austin, Texas are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 21, 2022 at St. Michael's Lutheran Church in Winchester with Rev. Nate Hill and Rev. Eric Borchers officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 20, 2022 from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Sunday, August 21, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at Phillips and Luckey Funeral Home in Giddings. The family will be present for visitation Saturday evening from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
Clarence Walter Mitschke was born on September 25, 1940 in Winchester, Texas to Martin and Magdalena (Reinhardt) Mitschke. He was baptized on October 6, 1940 at St. Michael's Lutheran Church in Winchester by Rev. E.R. Rathgeber. Clarence was confirmed on March 25, 1956. His confirmation verse was Luke 11:28, "But he said, Yea rather, blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it." On August 26, 1967, he was united in marriage to Dianna Mittasch. He worked at BAE Systems for 51 years as a machinist. Clarence, better known as Twink, enjoyed anything outdoors including fishing, boating, camping, feeding wildlife, and gardening. He was a huge supporter of the Boy Scouts. Clarence also playing fast pitch softball in Winchester. He was very proud of his grandchildren and looked forward to spending time with them.
Clarence passed away the morning of Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at St. David's in Austin.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Martin & Magdalena Mitschke and his siblings, Wilbert & Evelyn Mitschke, Edgar Mitschke, Melvin Mitschke, Fred Mitschke, and Viola & Wilfred Rathke.
Clarence is survived by his wife, Dianna Mitschke of Austin; two children, Karen & Tracy Robbins of Winchester and Jason Mitschke of Austin; two grandchildren, Dylan Robbins and Kaitlyn Robbins both of Winchester; three sisters-in-law, Helen Schneider of Sinton, Kathy Pfeiffer of Winchester, and Elenora Mitschke of Austin, and many extended family and friends.
Serving as pallbearers are Ron Rathke, Steve Bryson, Craig Mitschke, Doug Stanley, Scott Miller, and Justin Knox.
Memorials may be made to the Winchester Volunteer Fire Department, St. Michael's Lutheran Church in Winchester, or to the charity of one's choice.