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Archie John Titzman December 11, 1935 – March 17, 2025 Archie J. Titzman passed away peacefully on Monday, March 17, 2025 at the age of 89. He was born on December 11, 1935 to John and Eleanor (Keller) Titzman in Karnes County, Texas. Archie was preceded in death by his parents John and Eleanor Titzman, brothers, Clem (Dorothy) Titzman, Raymond (Helen) Titzman, Felix Titzman, and sister, Emerance (Alfred) Gawlik and father and mother in-laws Julius and Elsie Doege. Archie was raised on the family farm until he left to begin his studies at St John’s Seminary in San Antonio at the age of 13. He remained at the seminary until the age of 19 when he received a new calling. After leaving the seminary Archie began a long career at the City of San Antonio. He was always proud of his time at the City as he worked is way through several departments until his retirement in 1994 as the Director of Purchasing and General Services. While working and raising a family, Archie continued his education at St. Mary’s University and became the first person in his family to graduate from college. Archie met Alice, his wife of 64 years at a dance in Three Oaks. They were married on November 12, 1960 and had three sons, John, Tommy, and Allen. Archie had a love of sports, family, and ranching. Throughout his youth and young adulthood, he was an avid golfer, baseball and softball player in multiple leagues around San Antonio, Poth, and Karnes City. As time passed, he became a coach and active spectator at his sons’ baseball and football games. He later took that enthusiasm to his grandchildren’s sports and dance events and was their number one fan. He spent most of his weekends at the family farm and the lake house with his family. Archie learned at a young age the importance of Faith in God and his Catholic religion. He raised his family in the Catholic Church and was an active member at Holy Name and St. Matthew Catholic churches. He was a 3rd degree Knight of Columbus, supporter of Assumption Seminary and the Father Leopold Moczygemba Foundation. He is survived by his wife, Alice, sons; John (Donna) Titzman, Tommy (Lisa) Titzman, Allen (Michelle) Titzman, His grandchildren; Allison (Connor) Snoga, Tom Titzman, Johnny (fiancé Payton) Titzman, Colby Titzman, Devon (Shelby) Titzman, Lauren Titzman, Eric Titzman, Sara Titzman, his great grandchildren; Anna Marie, Elizabeth and CJ Snoga. His is also survived by his brother Lambert (Rosalie) Titzman, sister Rose Ann (Richard) Foegelle, sister-in-law Dorothy Gawlik, and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Services will be held on Monday, March 24, 2025 at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church, 10703 Wurzbach Rd, San Antonio, TX 78230. A Holy Rosary will begin at 1:30 PM. Funeral Mass will be celebrated after the rosary at 2:00 PM. Burial will be Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 11 AM at Holy Cross Cemetery, 17501 Nacogdoches Rd, San Antonio, TX 78266. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to the Blessed Stanley Rother Shrine in Oklahoma City, OK or Assumption Seminary in San Antonio.

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Archie J. Titzman

December 11, 1935 - March 17, 2025