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Bethke Patricia (Pat) Bethke passed into the arms of her creator on Jan. 27, 2025. Pat was born in Houston on March 1, 1940. She received her B.S. in Elementary Education with a minor in Music from the University of Houston. As a teacher she taught art and music classes, but 5th grade was her real love. She had special memories of her students in the Round Rock and Fayetteville school districts.

Pat is survived by her husband of over 65 years, Ray Bethke of Sun City. Also, sons Craig Bethke (Fay) of Whangarei, New Zealand and Jeffrey Bethke of Troutdale, Oregon as well as one granddaughter, Abigail Bethke, a student at Western Oregon University. She also leaves behind two sisters, Rosalyn Bishop of Waco, and Donna Gindrup of Leander, along with many nieces, nephews, professional colleagues and friends.

Many were blessed by her beautiful alto voice. She used her gift for God’s glory at church as well as other concerts. She helped organize the Sun City Singers and was often a soloist for many of their concerts. She also appeared in several plays performed by the Sun City Theater group.

Through the years, Pat and Ray traveled extensively in the United States and Europe. She loved planning family cruises but especially the group outings for Christ Lutheran to Germany and Alaska. Additional time was spent in the church office, singing and Meals on Wheels.

Her last two years were spent in the Luminations area of Grand Living in Georgetown. Here she received loving and compassionate care by dedicated staff members each and every day.

Burial will take place in the city cemetery of Giddings.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Ramsey Funeral Home & Crematorium in Georgetown.

Funeral Services for Mary Ann Kutac, 79, of Schulenburg, were held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, from Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Flatonia. The family received friends beginning at 9:30 a.m. with the Parish Rosary recited at 10:30 a.m. from the church. Interment followed in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Flatonia.

Mary Ann is survived by her husband, Ernest Kutac; daughter, Susan Kalina and husband Jason; daughter-inlaw, Wanda Kutac; and grandchildren, Vanessa Kutac, Hope Kalina, and Jacob Kalina.

She was preceded in death by her son, Sammy Kutac; infant granddaughter, Sierra Kalina; and her parents, Arthur and Annie Beiersdoerfer.

Memorial contributions may be made to Gardenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter, Hospice of South Texas, or a charity of your choice.

You are invited to sign the guestbook at SchwenkeBaumgarten. com.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Schwenke-Baumgarten Funeral Home in Schulenburg.