Gene W. Schley, 68, of Cuero passed away Friday, April 17, 2020. He was born October 20, 1951 in Dewitt County to the late Karl and Hilda Wehe Schley. Gene served in the United States Army for two years before he went on to work in the oilfield as an equipment operator and in construction. He was a lifetime member of the Rawhide Riders Association and The Old Chisholm Trail. He enjoyed playing dominoes, riding horses and dancing.

He is survived by his daughter, Karen (Chris) Arguellez of Yorktown; sons, Kenneth (Kelli) Schley of Cuero, Kyle Schley of Cuero; sisters, Liz Joiner and Hilda Parsons of Victoria; brother, Bobby Schley; grandchildren, Abby, Kyler and Karter Schley, Layton Depine, Laynee and Kelton Eaton.

He was preceded in death by his parents; half-sister, Clara Mae Salles, Vernell Knetig and Evelyn Knetig; brother, Karl Schley; half-brothers, Herman Schley, Ervin Schley, Victor Schley, W.G. (Rusty) Schley; and uncle, Edwin Wehe.

Due to current Public Health restrictions in place, there will be a private family gathering at Freund Funeral Home on Tuesday, April 21, 2020.

You may send condolences at www.freundfuneralhome.com.

Freund Funeral Home, 361.275.2343.