Paul Edward Dangelmayr

Mass of Christian Burial for Paul Edward Dangelmayr, age 79, of Muenster was held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial followed at Sacred Heart Cemetery. Rosary was held at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Pallbearers were: Garrett Dangelmayr, Kagen Dangelmayr, Travis Dangelmayr, Stephen Dangelmayr, Dylan Flusche, Adam Sullivan, Cody Anderle, and Clint Sidwell. Honorary Pallbearers were: Amanda Flusche, Rashae Sullivan, Kalyn Anderle, Shelby Dangelmayr, Kassie Sidwell, Natalie Dangelmayr, Kinley Dangelmayr, Samantha Dangelmayr, and Skye Dangelmayr. He passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Paul was born on October 8th, 1944 to Herman and Elfreda Dangelmayr. He had two brothers Bill and Joe and one sister, Betty. Paul grew up northwest of Muenster on his family’s farm. He and his siblings spent their childhood days making memories through different tasks on the farm including picking rocks, chopping Johnson grass and sunflowers in the milo fields. Herman always gave the boys haircuts growing up and they eventually started going to the barber shop. Their first experience didn't turn out so great for Paul. Joe remembers Paul's haircut looked so bad that Herman made him put a stocking cap over his head at the dinner table because he could not quit laughing. Surely never a dull moment with Paul, Cookie remembers Paul accidentally running a tractor through the shop. Paul graduated from Saint Edward's High School in Austin and moved back home to Muenster soon after. At a VFW dance one night with Junior Schilling, Paul met Patsy Klement. They danced all night and as they say, the rest is history. Paul was adored by Patsy’s parents, Tony and Sis, and he even worked for Patsy’s dad for several years. They got married on May 2, 1964. After the reception, Ted and Carol Henscheid took them to their car, but had to make a long detour after realizing they had a caravan behind them. Their love started on the dance floor and continued on the dance floor as they won many of the “Anniversary Dance” contests at recent weddings. Paul and Patsy have many wonderful memories together and Paul was always blessed with Patsy’s loving care, whether it was a warm meal on a cold day or tending to his many injuries on the farm. One afternoon, Paul called Patsy and asked if she could come to the ranch and to please bring a tweezer. While Paul was pulling the string from the hay bale, he fell into a large cactus. As Patsy pulled up to the cabin, Paul was standing outside in just his underwear and boots, full of cactus. Patsy spent all night removing the cactus with that one tweezer. Paul and Patsy adored their four sons, Mike, Ron, Chris, and Darrell, and their daughters-in-law- Kerry, Karen, Leslie, and Amy. Paul passed on his drive and dedication to ranching and working in the fields to the boys starting at a young age. He supported the boys in each of their endeavors and did not miss any of his children’s sporting events. Paul and his boys, along with the boy’s friends, were always spoiled by Patsy’s cooking. The boys remember working cattle and having one of their dad’s favorite meals, fried chicken, pork n beans out of the can, and jelly bread. Even by the corral, hats were always removed at mealtime and a napkin was placed in your lap. They specifically remember days going into town to sell grain at the feed store with the reward of a Coke with peanuts to pour inside. The boys have many memories of their family vacations they were able to take with the money Paul made selling wheat. His boys definitely gave him a run for his money between broken bones, a snake bite, and a bullet wound. Paul was a man of many words, unless you made him mad, and his boys remember many silent days. Paul added many others to the list he would call “family” through lifelong friendships - John Sprouse, and two foreign exchange students, Gummi from Iceland, Daniel from Spain and their families. He and Patsy enjoyed many long drives and mini vacations with Patsy’s siblings and their spouses. Paul didn’t know a stranger. Any neighbor that drove by the house had to stop and they were always invited in for a beverage and a snack. His family continues this legacy of never knowing a stranger and welcoming everyone! Paul was a proud Grandpa to 11 amazing grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren, with one on the way. Special memories were made with the family gathered at the ranch for weenie roasts, or on the back porch with the flower planters that had speakers for his old timie music. The grandkids also remember him bringing them to the Rosston store for a Coke and peanuts. If you ever went in grandpa’s pickup, he had a bag of Cheetos and would let you run the bale spear, but not the radio. Paul also taught his grandkids the working way. He would always ask “Did you work today?” or “Why not?” Even on Saturday, but Sunday was always spent celebrating Mass. Starting them young, he had them pick rocks, paint fence, and feed cows. They would help with just about anything around the farm, including taking care of many animals over the years - cattle, hogs, goldfish, goats, Buddy the sheep, and Humpty and Dumpty the Brahmer bulls. He once told his grandsons he would pay them a penny per rock until the trailer was full. They started picking up little rocks to make more money, not realizing the bigger rocks would fill the trailer faster. Grandpa made sure to teach them this life lesson, more rocks may amount to more money, but you worked longer in the end. He would do anything for his grandkids even buying an enclosed trailer full of books for them at an auction. Anytime the grandkids were over at Grandma and Grandpa’s, Grandpa always made sure they enjoyed ice cream with chocolate syrup or frozen Cheetos for lunch followed by a nap. To satisfy his sweet tooth, for Christmas one year, Grandpa had the great idea of giving his granddaughters a brownie pan and a cookie scoop in hopes that they would make monster cookies and bring them to him. One of the grandkids favorite memories is the 50th wedding Anniversary trip they all took to Mexico. Grandpa sold his scrap metal to take his family on this memorable family vacation. Another great memory shared by his sons and grandsons, is when they hid his prized Farmall M tractor from him so that they could fix it up and get it running. He looked high and low in every barn for several years. They finally surprised him with the all but new tractor. “There’s my Tractor,” he said, grinning ear to ear. He was so proud! This grin was never hard to find when around Paul, as he never complained about any ache or pain. Paul had great care from his Heart to Heart nurses and multiple care givers and he and Patsy appreciated their care very much. Another memory from his brother-in-law Neil Huchton-“me and Paul, it was always a great time when they got together. One of the most memorable had to be when we ended up in a sports bar in Sanger, and Paul made a comment to a lady that didn’t sit well with her husband, and he wanted to settle it outside of course. Paul wasn’t backing down and myself, Giles, Don, and Dave had to step in. We shared good laughs on the way home and for the next Christmas, we got Paul a pair of boxing gloves and trunks and gave him the nickname Muhammed Paulie. As I look out at the family, I can only think that the legacy he left us will live forever.” On Sunday, May 5th, family and friends gathered to celebrate Paul and Patsy’s 60th wedding anniversary. One week later, on Mother’s Day, May 12th, Paul was able to see his mother when passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family. Paul taught his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren along with countless friends how to work hard and love strong. He will be greatly missed as his legacy will be carried on for years to come. Words from a lifelong family friend, Gummi Thorvaldsson- “Am going on a trip but this trip is not normal trip. I will be traveling to the land of MM candy, Ben and Jerrys ice-cream, Tom and Jerry cartoon. In my case it is the Beautifull (Texas Mum and Dad) Patsy and Paul Dangelmayer that taught me so much when I was just a young 17-year-old and did not know anything about life. They showed me how to give a hug that means something, hard work and so many things I could wright long list. But this trip is strange in a way am just going to see M in MM and Ben in Ben and Jerrys. It will be so strange to come to Muenster and nobody coming and giving me a big hug saying How are you big man. Asking me to sit in the kitchen and tell him all about my live, my travels he always was so helpful giving his time to a friend. Dear Paul Dangelmayr, have a beautiful trip to the promise land one day I will come to you and give you a big hug asking you to tell me how it is up there. I know for sure you will come with a JOHNN DEER cap on a gray old Chevrolet pickup with hey ball on the back and a dog. And when we travel in the blue havens, we travel in chevy you give everybody a little hello by the finger, saying you know a lot of people and the ones you did not know they needed a smile and little Hi from you. Yes, these are strange times and words cannot really cover all the feelings that flow when you hear of the passing. I just like to send all and that is so many people he touched with his love my heist condolences and sorry for the loss of a good friend, Father, Companion. My heart goes Patsy” Words from a lifelong friend, Daniel de la Mata - “When you have a family that loves you, stands by you, and helps you grow, you should consider yourself blessed. In my case, I feel doubly blessed, as I've been fortunate enough to have two wonderful families. When I decided to travel to the United States as an exchange student in 1991, I never imagined I would find a second mother and a second father to love, to share with, and to admire. Paul and Patsy Dangelmayr became my role models during that school year and, ever since, throughout the rest of my life. From Paul, I learned to be patient and generous, to have a kind word for those in need, to always have a little ice cream or some popcorn before bed, and most importantly, to always wear your best smile no matter what life throws at you. I will be eternally grateful to life for bringing you into my path.” Paul is survived by his wife: Patsy Dangelmayr; sons: Mike and wife Kerry Dangelmayr, Ron and wife Karen Dangelmayr, Chris and wife Leslie Dangelmayr, Darrell and wife Amy Dangelmayr all of Muenster; 11 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; sister: Betty Ann and husband Don Flusche; sister-in-law: Charlotte Dangelmayr; brother Joe H. and wife Pam Dangelmayr all of Muenster; further in-laws: Alice Walterscheid, Diane and husband Dave Muller, Darlene and husband Don Abney, Marlene and husband Giles Walterscheid, Peachie and husband Neil Huchton, Ruthie Klement, Robert Klement, Steve and wife Dianna Klement, Carol Klement Kevin Klement, Gary Don Klement, Charles Cummings, and Willie Fisher. Paul was preceded in death by his parents: Herman and Elfreda Dangelmayr; brother: Billy Joe Dangelmayr; mother-in-law and father-in-law: Tony and Sis Klement; sister-in-law: Joyce and husband Tom Bayer, and Janet Fisher; brothers-in-law: Pat Klement, Jimmy Klement, and Roy Klement.

Paul Edward Dangelmayr

October 8, 1944 - May 12, 2024