Gertrude Emily 'Trudy' (Rauschuber) Felderhoff

Mass of Christian Burial for Gertrude Emily 'Trudy' (Rauschuber) Felderhoff, age 94, of Muenster was held at 10:30 AM on Monday, July 4, 2022 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial followed at Sacred Heart Cemetery. Rosary and Vigil was held at 9:30 AM on Monday, July 4, 2022 at Scott Funeral Home in Muenster. Mrs. Felderhoff passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2022. Trudy was born on June 14, 1928 to Frank and Catherine Rauschuber. We were fortunate to celebrate her 94th birthday with her a few weeks ago. Trudy was the youngest of four siblings- her brothers: Alvin and Marvin, and her sister: Bea Hess. Trudy grew up in Valley View, and while still in her 90s she could recite the Valley View fight song word for word. Trudy spent much of her childhood on the family farm picking cotton. She loved going to USO dances, and her daddy strongly encouraged her to pick a “good Catholic boy”. Trudy met Vince Felderhoff when they were set up on a blind date by their respective cousins. They were married on May 18, 1949 in Valley View at St. John’s Church, which her father Frank had helped establish. About a month after their marriage, Momo recalled moving to Mertzon, Texas near San Angelo for a few months. Vince had gone into the oil drilling business with his brother Al. Vince and Trudy lived in a tiny garage apartment, and at night instead of staying home alone, she would ride in the water truck with Popo, hauling water to the drilling site. When the rig struck a cavity, Momo was happy because it meant she could come back home, which was where she was happiest. Vince and Trudy had five children: Mike, Debbie, Janie, Carol, and Brenda. They had 15 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Trudy loved gardening, looking for arrowheads, picking pecans, chopping cactus, and fishing. I’m sure every grandchild has a fond memory of doing each of these things with Momo and Popo. She was an expert seamstress and loved sewing matching outfits for her four daughters. The daughters enjoyed it a little less, of course. Trudy recalled how she cried all the way home from Love Field after seeing her only son, Mike, off to the Vietnam War. Mike passed away in December of 2008, and we can bet that Mike is waiting with a joke and a laugh for her. Momo loved her country very much and took pride in her family who served in the military. Trudy enjoyed Casinos, and she could be found playing video Poker most trips. She loved her nightly mixed drink while watching the 10 o’clock news. When she first moved into Wesley House three years ago, which she thought was a hotel, she’d say “go get my billfold and buy us a drink”. She was a devout Catholic, and prayed the rosary daily, and always on car rides beyond Gainesville. She always prayed for a “peaceful death” and God granted her that, for which we are thankful. We will miss her dearly and will always cherish our Momo. We are grateful for her time here with us, and we look forward to being reunited someday.

Gertrude Emily 'Trudy' (Rauschuber) Felderhoff

June 14, 1928 - June 30, 2022