William F. Scheidt

William ("Bill") Francis Scheidt, known to many as a devoted father, skilled farrier, talented
artist, and an individual who loved to tell stories, passed away on November 6, 2024, at the age
of 87. Bill was born on May 30, 1937, in San Antonio, Texas, to William and Annie Scheidt.
Bill served almost three years in the United States Navy aboard the U.S.S. Holder. Bill worked at
EG&G in the automotive testing industry until he retired. In addition, he also worked as a farrier
shoeing horses throughout Boerne and the surrounding Hill Country. After retirement, he
focused on painting and became an active member of the Boerne art community. He was an oil
painter and participated in numerous shows and galleries throughout Texas and the southwest
United States. His subject matter included cowboys, Native Americans, nature, and wildlife. He
taught painting lessons from his Boerne studio for many years. Bill was also an active member
of the community at St. Peter's Catholic Church, including the Men's Club, and enjoyed cooking
brisket for annual church festivals. His legacy will live on not only in his family, but also through
the hearts of individuals throughout the community.
Bill is preceded in death by his parents, William and Annie Scheidt; his siblings, Dennis Scheidt
and Judy Scheidt Paige; and his lovely wife Dorothy Marie (Boyle) Scheidt. Bill and Dorothy
were married on November 25, 1961, at St. Mary Magdalen's Church in San Antonio. He is
survived by four children: Retired Army Lieutenant Colonel Kenneth ("Rusty") Scheidt of St.
Petersburg, Florida, and his wife Phyllis; Darrell Scheidt of Johnson City, and his wife Vicki;
Stephen ("Andy") Scheidt of San Antonio, and his wife Jenny; and Regina ("Gina") Schoelles of
Woerrstadt, Germany, and her husband Volker; seven grandchildren: Carolyn Scheidt, Nataly
Anderson and her husband Alex, Byrun Mabry and his wife Carrie, Kayla Scheidt, Ryan ("Philip")
Scheidt, Sara Scheidt, and Peter William Schoelles; five great grandchildren: Sophia Ivy Owens,
Eli and Cora Mabry, and Carson and Erin Immel; and his brother Herman Scheidt and his wife
Gladys.
A visitation will be held at St. Peter's The Apostle Catholic Church in Boerne, TX, on Thursday,
November 21, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., followed by the funeral mass at 11:00 a.m. The graveside
service will take place at 2:30 p.m. at the San Fernando Cemetery No. 2.