Funeral Homes in Fredericksburg, TX

Facts about the city

Fredericksburg is the seat of Gillespie County, in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 Census, the city had a population of 10,530.Fredericksburg was founded in 1846 and named after Prince Frederick of Prussia. Old-time German residents often referred to Fredericksburg as Fritztown, a nickname that is still used in some businesses. The town is also notable as the home of Texas German, a dialect spoken by the first generations of German settlers who initially refused to learn English. Fredericksburg shares many cultural characteristics with New Braunfels, which had been established by Prince Carl of Solms-Braunfels the previous year. Fredericksburg is the birthplace of Fleet Admiral Chester Nimitz. It is the sister city of Montabaur, Germany. On October 14, 1970, the Fredericksburg Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places in Texas.

Fredericksburg Obituaries

It was disclosed by Asheville Citizen-Times on April 25th, 2021 that Lauraine Paula Berlage (Heimann) perished in Asheville, North Carolina.  Ms. Berlage was 84 years old and was born in Fredericksburg, TX.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Lauraine Paula's life.

It was written by The Advocate on November 8th, 2020 that Raymond Delano Dr "Del" Williams perished in Fredericksburg, Texas.  Williams was 80 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Raymond Delano Dr "Del"'s life.

It was written on February 1st, 2020 that Lavern Ingram "Skeet" Schmidt died in Fredericksburg, Texas.  Schmidt was 89 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Lavern Ingram "Skeet"'s life.

It was revealed on December 14th, 2019 that Johann Krisjtann Eyfells died in Fredericksburg, Texas.  Eyfells was 96 years old and was born in Reykjavik, .  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Johann Krisjtann's life.

It was reported by San Antonio Express News on April 18th, 2018 that Jeanne "Ginger" Kothmann (Spencer) passed on in Fredericksburg, Texas.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Jeanne "Ginger"'s life.

It was reported on November 3rd, 2017 that Donald B Heidebrecht passed away in Fredericksburg, Texas.  Heidebrecht was 90 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Donald B's life.

It was disclosed on October 6th, 2017 that Donald B Heidebrecht passed on in Fredericksburg, Texas.  Heidebrecht was 90 years old and was born in Burrton, KS.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Donald B's life.

It was noted by Texarkana Gazette on December 2nd, 2016 that Patsy Ruth Moores (Wilkinson) passed on in Fredericksburg, Texas.  Ms. Moores was 92 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Patsy Ruth's life.

It was reported by The Times Record on June 14th, 2016 that Kathryn A Stevens died in Brunswick, Maine.  Stevens was 68 years old and was born in Fredericksburg, TX.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Kathryn A's life.

It was noted on December 24th, 2014 that Einar D Horne passed away in Fredericksburg, Texas.  Horne was 80 years old and was born in Chippewa Falls, WI.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Einar D's life.

History

The town is also notable as the home of Texas German, a German language dialect spoken by the first generations of settlers who initially refused to learn English language The German settlers of Fredericksburg acted independently of the region. Meusebach. Baron von Meusebach renounced his noble title and became known in Texas as John O. Fredericksburg is also the home of the architect, Chester Nagel. It is the county seat of Gillespie County, Texas County.