YOAKUM: Harry Welton Foxell, 87, passed away peacefully at his home, Sunday, March 16, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was born March 10, 1938, in Hope, Texas to the late CC ”Dick” and Fannie Loys Foxell.

Harry was born to be a rancher. He loved the land, his work, believed in raising good cattle and riding great horses but most of all, he loved his family. He loved the sport of rodeo and was a pickup man for The Texas High School Rodeo Association for many years. He was involved in helping support all his children as they rodeoed during youth and high school. A fun fact that some may not know is he loved to dance. Two of his favorite songs that could get him on the dance floor are Don’t Mess With My Toot Toot and Proud Mary.

Survivors are his beloved wife of 66 years, Modelle (Klimitchek) Foxell; daughters, Carol Guettner (Gilbert) of Columbus, Brenda Foxell of Yoakum and Vivian Miller (Harold) of Yoakum; son, Keith Foxell (Sandy) of Yoakum; grandchildren, Michael Crabb, Michelle Kennedy, Sandra Henke, Fallon Foxell, Darrel Brannan and Wesley Brannan; numerous great-grandchildren and extended family.

Preceded in death by his parents, Dick and Fannie Foxell; grandson, Stephen Henke.

Public viewing 9 a.m., Thursday, March 20, 2025. Family to receive guests at 1 p.m. with Funeral Service at 2 p.m., at Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home with Harbor Hospice Chaplain David Holford officiating. Burial to follow at Salem Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Harbor Hospice of Victoria, Salem Cemetery Fund or St. Jude’s Children Hospital.

Pallbearers are Keith Foxell, Harold Miller, Michael Crabb, Larry Brown, Charlie Brzozowski, Sean Kennedy and Roman Martinez.

Arrangements by Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home, 361-293-5656.

Kathy Lou Aschenbeck, 68, of Victoria went to be with Jesus on Saturday, March 15, 2025. She was born December 20, 1956, in San Antonio to Ernest and Mabel McBride Denson. She married Darrell Aschenbeck on August 6, 1976, in Cuero.  She was a sales associate for Ashley Furniture in Victoria. Some of her treasured accomplishments were homeschooling her son and being a great sales person.  She enjoyed playing cards and doing puzzles, but her favorite thing to do was spend time with her family.

She is survived by her loving husband of forty-eight years, Darrell; daughter, Kamey Simpson; sons, Matthew (April) Hilbrich and Darrell (Kristen) Aschenbeck II; her grandchildren, Heather Polster, Michael Simpson II, Courtney Munoz, Sawyer Hilbrich and Eliana Aschenbeck; great-grandchildren, Kase Franke, Kaelynn McGraw, Kayden McGraw, Kyler Simpson, Zane Munoz, Amelia Munoz and Keaton Simpson.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Visitation will be held Thursday, March 20, 2025, 9:00 AM at Freund Funeral Home.  Funeral Services will begin at 10:00 AM with Brandon Rankin officiating.  Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery.

Pallbearers include Matthew Hilbrich, Darrell Aschenbeck II, Michael Simpson II, Nathan Polster, Doug White, Allen Elliott, Kase Franke and Sawyer Hilbrich.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

You may sign the guestbook or send condolences at www.freundfuneralhome.com.

Freund Funeral Home, 361.275.2343.

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