Michael Dale Poenitzsch Obituary
In loving memory of Michael Dale Poenitzsch of Cuero, Texas, who departed this world on August 13, 2025 at the age of 80. Michael leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Michael Dale Poenitzsch to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Jessie Poenitzsch and Mary Louise Oellers Poenitzsch; his grandparents, Alex, Amelia Quast Oellers, Otto Max and Hermina Baca Poenitzsch; his son Michael Troy Poenitzsch; his sisters, Marsha Poenitzsch and Shirley (Harold Holtman); his siblings-in-law, Marie, Gladney Harrell, Alton Rau and John Petersen; his niece Patsy Holtman; and his nephew Derek Collins.
He is survived by: his wife Margie Ann Rau; his daughter Tamara Poenitzsch; his grandchildren, Courtney Poenitzsch Freeman (Jake), Michaela Ann Reynolds, Alexandria Joy Poenitzsch (Tyler), Cory Wayne Reynolds and Hunter Troy Poenitzsch; his great grandchildren, Westlyn Faith O'neal, Walker Wade Freeman and Tucker Troy Freeman; his daughter-in-law Marti Poenitzsch; his siblings-in-law, Franklin, Susie Rau, Elva Petersen, Mike, Joy Gyllenband, Carol Rau and Rusty; his caregivers, Ariel and Brenda; and his friends, John Wheeler, Pat Elder, Sandy Miks and Little James.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the St. John Lutheran Church Lindenau.
