779 N. Riedel P.O. Box 1046 Yorktown, TX 78164 | Tel: 1-361-564-2900 Email: masseyfh@att.net
Walter F. Berckenhoff
January 9, 1922 ~ September 15, 2016 (age 94) 94 Years OldShare using:
Walter F. Berckenhoff passed away peacefully Thursday morning, Sept. 15, 2016 at the age of 94. He was born Jan. 9, 1922 in Shiner, TX to the late Henry and Laura (Riebschlaeger) Berckenhoff.
He is survived by his wife of 70 years Leona (Wagner); daughters Carol (Arlyn) Seiler of Cuero and Joanie Lytle of Victoria; grandson Greg (Tiffany) Seiler; granddaughters Kelsey (Chris) Huber and Katie Lytle; great-grandsons Deuce, Grady and Jake; one sister Helen Warwas and his canine companion Lady.
He is preceded in death by his parents, one grandson Jason Seiler and one sister Dolores John.
He served in the US Army from 1945 to 1947 and was a life long farmer. He was also a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church.
Visitation will be 5-7 pm Friday Sept. 16, 2016 with a Rosary at 7 pm at Massey Funeral Home. Funeral Mass of Christian burial at 10 am Sat. Sept. 17, 2016 at Holy Cross Catholic Church. Interment to follow at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery.
Pallbearers are Greg Seiler, Chris Huber, William Warwas, Keefe Worley, William Potcinske and Charles Riedesel.
Memorials may be made to Holy Cross Catholic Church, Yorktown EMS or donor’s choice.
You are invited to sign the online guestbook at www.masseyfh.com
Arrangements by Massey Funeral Home, Yorktown, TX, 361-564-2900.
Charitable donations may be made to:
Yorktown E.M.S.
Yorktown TX 78164
Holy Cross Catholic Church
Yorktown TX 78164
September 16, 2016
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Massey Funeral Home
779 N Riedel St
Yorktown, TX 78164
September 17, 2016
10:00 AM
Holy Cross Catholic Church
1214 Zorn Rd
Yorktown, TX 78164
