Mathilda Itz

Mathilda Itz obituary, Fredericksburg, TX

Mathilda Itz

Upcoming Events

Jan

23

Visitation

12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

St. Mary’s Catholic Church

Fredericksburg, TX

Jan

23

Service

1:30 p.m.

St. Mary’s Catholic Church

Fredericksburg, TX

Jan

23

Service

2:00 p.m.

St. Mary’s Catholic Church

Fredericksburg, TX

Mathilda Itz Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Schaetter Funeral Home - Fredericksburg on Jan. 20, 2026.
Mrs. Melvin H. Itz nee Mathilda Metzger of Fredericksburg passed away on Tuesday, January 20th at the age of 90 years.

Mathilda Metzger was born on August 1st, 1935 in Fredericksburg, Texas to John William and Ida Elizabeth Blum Metzger

She married Melvin H. Itz on December 29th,1954 in the St. Mary's Catholic Church, Fredericksburg

Mathilda is survived by one daughter, three sons and spouses:

Bruce and Donna Itz of Fredericksburg

Mary and Keith Reeh of Fredericksburg

Mark and Cathy Itz of Blanco

Mike and Lesli Itz of Liberty Hill

Eight Grandchildren: John Mount, Ben Itz, Nathan Itz, John Skylar Itz, Allison Itz, Audrey Itz, Tyson Sasko and Travis Sasko

One Great Grandchild: Dani Caye Itz

Brother: Bob and Diane Metzger of Fredericksburg

Sister in laws: Leta Ann, Mrs. James "Jimmy" Metzger of Fredericksburg

Peggy, Mrs. Fritz Metzger of Fredericksburg

Mathilda is preceded in death by her parents: John William and Ida Elizabeth Blum Metzger, Husband: Melvin H. Itz, Two children: David Dean Itz and Lisa Marie Itz, Three Brothers: James "Jimmy" Metzger, Billy Metzger and Fritz Metzger.

There will be a visitation on Friday, January 23rd from 12:30 to 1:30 P.M. in the St. Mary's Catholic Church, Fredericksburg with a Rosary Service at 1:30 P.M. and the Mass of Resurrection at 2 P.M.

Graveside services and interment will follow in the St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery.

Pallbearers: John Itz, Nathan Itz, Ben Itz, John Mount, Todd Metzger, Robert Metzger, Allison Itz, Audrey Itz, Tyson Sasko, Travis Sasko and John Metzger

For those who so desire you may make memorial contributions in her memory to the St. Mary's School Endowment Fund, Masses at St. Mary's Catholic Church or to the charity of your choice.

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

Funeral arrangements under the direction of the Schaetter Funeral Home

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Schaetter Funeral Home - Fredericksburg

301 East San Antonio Street PO Box 489, Fredericksburg, TX 78624

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Upcoming Events

Jan

23

Visitation

12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

St. Mary’s Catholic Church

Fredericksburg, TX

Jan

23

Service

1:30 p.m.

St. Mary’s Catholic Church

Fredericksburg, TX

Jan

23

Service

2:00 p.m.

St. Mary’s Catholic Church

Fredericksburg, TX