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Clara Ann Lochte Crenwelge of San Antonio passed away at 85 , peacefully with her family at her side on Saturday, February 10, 2024. She was born on June 23, 1938 in Fredericksburg, Texas to Clarence and Gertrude (Usner) Lochte. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her daughter, Linda Crenwelge Staffel; her brother, Clifford Lochte and his wife, Jereleen; her brother-in-law, Roland Eckhardt; and her sister-in-law, Jewel. She married Elroy Crenwelge on August 9, 1958 in Fredericksburg, Texas. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her son, Lloyd Crenwelge; daughter, Lori Crenwelge Goss and her husband, William; her son-in-law John Staffel; her grandchildren, Kaitlyn Crenwelge, Taylor Lashbrook, Lindsey Zercher and her husband, Justin, Benjamin Staffel and Lauren Staffel; great grandson, Alexander Zercher; her sister, Arlene Lochte Eckhardt; and her brother, Gary Lochte; numerous nieces and nephews. Clara Ann was born on the family farm in the middle of the depression, a time when most people didn’t travel much. After growing up on a farm and see how hard life was, she knew it was not for her. She moved into town at the first opportunity. Later married and moved to San Antonio. Clara Ann wanted to experience life outside of Fredericksburg. She loved to travel, and has been to a large part of the world. Setting foot on five of the world’s continents, experiencing 50 foot waves going around Cape Horn twice. She explored Europe and Russia with her husband Elroy, even before the Soviet Union fell. Despite all of that she always talked about when her next adventure might be. When not travelling, she loved to try her luck at the casino. Hanging with her children, grandchildren and now with her great grandson Alexander. Visitation will begin at 6:00 P.M. followed by the Vigil Service and Rosary at 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at Mission Park Funeral Chapels North, 3401 Cherry Ridge Drive. The Funeral Mass will begin at 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, February 15, 2024 at Holy Spirit Catholic 8134 Blanco Road. Entombment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. Contributions in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society or a charity of one’s choice. The family would like to thank the staff and caretakers at The Village at Incarnate (DeMatel House), VITAS Hospice, Sisters Care and SAFE Homecare.

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Clara Ann Lochte Crenwelge

June 23, 1938 - February 10, 2024