Margarete K. Fuss

Margarete K. (Esser) Fuss, born April 13, 1915, went to be with the Lord on June 20, 2007 at the age of 92. Margaret (Gretchen) was preceded in death by her parents, Josef and Wilhelmine (Johr) Esser, her sister and husband, Klara and Jean Hensel in Germany, and her spouse, Wilhelm (Willie) Fuss. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Alma and Joe Biasiolli, and her most cherished grandson, Christopher W.J. Biasiolli. She also leaves a nephew, Wilfried Schreiber and family, and cousins in Germany. The Fuss family came to the United States in 1954 when Willie was invited by relatives to work for Lone Star Brewing Company. Gretchen was totally devoted to her close family. She also loved the extended Biasiolli family. Throughout her life many enjoyed her talents as a great German cook, fashion designer, and seamstress. In her later years, till age 70 she decided to work part time outside the home in a lady's dress shop, where she established a sizeable clientele. Gretchen was an active member of St. Cecilia's Church when she first came to San Antonio. Later the family moved to St. Thomas Moore Catholic Church. Her family deeply appreciates the weekly visits by the parish ministry which were a focal point in her life. She was also comforted and encouraged by the staff of Paramount Rehabilitation Center. She was a life member of the Beethoven and the Hermannsons. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Thomas Moore Catholic Church, 4411 Moana, San Antonio, Texas 78218 or Paramount Rehab and Healthcare Family Council 5437 Eisenhauer Road San Antonio, Texas 78218. Visitation will be held at Sunset Funeral Home on Sunday, June 24, 2007 at 3 PM with a Rosary to begin at 5 PM. A Communion service will follow Monday June 25, 2007 at 9 AM at Sunset Funeral Home with a Graveside Service to follow at Sunset Memorial Park. Sunset Funeral Home.