Ruby Brietzke Obituary

We announce the death of Ruby Brietzke of La Vernia, Texas, born in Seguin, Texas, who passed away on August 29, 2026, at the age of 98. Ruby will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Albert Doege and Elsie Ermel Doege; and her husband Bernie Bob Brietzke Sr.. She is survived by: her son-in-law Mike Downey; her children, Bernie Brietzke (Belinda) of Live Oak, Barney Brietzke (Tammy) of La Vernia, Bill Brietzke (Maria) of La Vernia, Texas and Bonnie Downey of La Vernia, Texas; her grandchildren, Bradley Brietzke (Melanie) of San Antonio, Jonathan Brietzke of San Antonio, Bethany Whitley (Warren) of Adkins, Emilie Downey of Adkins and Rebecca Rodriguez (Javier) of Round Rock, Texas; her great grandchildren, Piper Whitley, Ethan Whitley, Natasha Brietzke, Brie Brietzke and Sutton Rodriguez; and her siblings, Milton Doege, Mary Jo, Willie Mae and Dorothy. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.