Barbara Joyce Warzecha (Striedel), 91, of Cuero passed away at her home on Sunday, November 9, 2025.  She was born July 1, 1934 in Nopal to Johnnie and Elsie Kirchner Striedel.  She married Vincent J. Warzecha on December 11, 1966 at St. Michaels Catholic Church in Cuero.

As one of eleven children, she was the oldest girl.  She was no stranger to hard work, but the family meant everything.  She worked for years outside on the family farm, as a bellhop, waitress and general manager for HEB's GM department.  Her two children were blessed to grow up within this large family that still remains close.  When she married Vincent, she and her two children moved to the country of "Mustang Mott".  After she settled in to the new life, she quit her job to help Vincent in the Farm and Ranch operations.  Vincent later adopted her children.

She was a long standing member of St. Michaels Catholic Church, Altar Society, American Legion Auxiliary and VFW Auxiliary of Yorktown.

She is survived by her daughter, Peggy Stanchos (Donald) of Cuero; grandsons, Jeremy Stanchos (Amy) of Cuero and Clifford Stanchos (Madeline) of Austin; granddaughters, Summer Schrieber (Paul) of Shiner, Fallon Kloesel (E.J.) of Yoakum and Clara Warzecha (Jessie James) of Yoakum; nine great-grandchildren; brothers, Roland Striedel (Patsy) of Cuero and Anthony Striedel (Mary Ann) of Yoakum; sister, Susan Wade (Joe) of Waco and dad's "fur baby" Felix the Cat.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 56 years, Vincent; son, Johnnie D. Warzecha; brothers, Johnnie "Sonny", Norman, Dalton (Carol-Sue) and Charles and her sisters, Roberta "Jean" Shows (Raymond, Dorothy Lane and Sharon Strain (Danny).

Visitation will be held Thursday, November 13, 2025, 5:00 – 7:00 PM with a rosary to be recited at 6:30 PM.  Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, November 14, 2025, 10:00 AM at St. Michael's Catholic Church with Father Caleb Krischke officiating.  Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery.

Pallbearers include Jeremy Stanchos, Clifford Stanchos, E.J. Kloesel, Paul Schrieber, Richard Lane and Mark Lane.

Honorary Pallbearers include Forrest Striedel, Sue Lyn Warzecha Carter, Gary Warzecha, Jackson Stanchos, Dayton Kloesel and Jessie James.

The family wants to thank Dr. Jennifer Gonzales and Hospice of South Texas.  A special thanks to her caregivers Cynthia Rother, Martha Gamez and Deborah Williams for their excellent care.  We were truly blessed.

Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Michaels Catholic Church or St. Michael's Catholic School or donor's choice.

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Freund Funeral Home, 361-275-2343.