Cleo Mae Rentschler Singleton

1925 - 2018

May 7, 1925 - May 13, 2018
Cleo Mae
Rentschler Singleton, 93

I was born on May 7, 1925, in Garber, Iowa and I died on Mother's Day, May 13, 2018, in San Antonio, Texas, surrounded by my loved ones.
I grew up on a farm in Garber, Iowa. I was a schoolteacher in the hills of Iowa during WWII. I taught first through eighth grade, where I was all things, from janitor to teacher. I earned $70 a month and they held back $10 a month, but if I finished the term, they paid me the $10 they held back. I had to build the fire to keep the children warm in the winter and make their lunch, as well as teach them all subjects.

When I was 18, I went to California, where I met Bob Singleton, who was in the Navy. I worked in California at the California Ship Building Corporation. They trusted me enough to give me access to all of the blueprints for the ships they were building during the war.

I married my husband of 70 years, Robert Lee Singleton, in Long Beach, California, on December 30, 1944. I was a lifetime homemaker and raised my 4 children in San Antonio, Texas. I have 6 grandchildren, 7 great-grand children, and 2 great-great- grandchildren.

I volunteered to bake cakes for veterans at the local VFW in San Antonio for many years, as well as other events. I enjoyed a lifetime of traveling, cruising, golfing, and bowling.

When my youngest son, Grant Singleton, had cancer, I took care of him in my home and stayed with him to his death. When my oldest son, Robert Singleton, Jr. had cancer, I was by his side at his death.
I am glad I was there for my sons.

I want to thank my daughters, Dawn and Sonya, for their loving care and for staying by my side at my 11th hour. I was preceded in death by my husband, Robert Lee Singleton; my parents, Delbert Rentschler and Ina and Terry Ross; my brothers, Laverl and Lloyd Rentschler; my sons, Robert Singleton, Jr., and Grant Singleton; and my granddaughter, Marilyn Geaneen Magro; along with many other beloved family members.

I am survived by my daughter Dawn Singleton Magro and son-in-law Louis; my daughter Sonya Singleton Holesovsky and son-in-law James; my daughter-in-law Sharon Singleton; my sister-in-law Marguerite Rentschler; my brother-in-law Johnny Singleton; my "sister-in-law" Betty Vacek; my grand- daughter Dr. Amber Magro Moreno and husband Moses, great-grandchildren Matthew, Everett, Corinne and Liam-Scott; my great grand- daughter Amber Magro Montiel and husband Joaquin, great-great grandchildren Madison and Robert; my grandson Brandon Holesovsky and wife Amber, great-grandson Russell; my grandson Blake Holesovsky and wife Ariel; my grandson Nathan Singleton and wife Melody; my granddaughter Leanna Singleton, great granddaughter, Emilee; and many other loving family members.

My funeral services are scheduled for Mission Park Funeral Chapels South on Friday, June 8, 2018, at 11:00 a.m., with my burial immediately following at Mission Burial Park South.

In lieu of sending flowers, please contribute to the charity of your choice.

I know in my heart I will see you again.



For personal acknowledgement you may sign my guestbook at on www.missionparks.com