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Don George Inselmann passed away Sunday, May 30, 2021 at the age of 83. Don was born on March 20, 1938 in Houston Texas. A few years later the family relocated to San Antonio Texas where they resided at 315 Dwyer Avenue. The home was built in 1903 and frequently referred to as “The House of Doves”. A picture of the home was in the lobby of the San Antonio Airport for years. The second owner of the home was Francisca Flores, she and her goddaughter Theresa lived in the home for 24 years, and when she died in her home in 1944 Theresa Inselmann inherited the home and resided there for a total of 84 years. This is where Don Inselmann grew up with members of his family. This family worked together to provide the love and guidance and education that could assist the children on their path to adulthood and success into the business world as they matured. Virginia Inselmann Villasenor, and her three children, Theresa Inselmann Curtis, Jake Inselmann, and Jean Inselmann Foster Laremore and her three children, Don George, Betty, and Peter Inselmann, and later when Jake Inselmann returned to San Antonio after being discharged from the military, he and his wife Earline and their growing family of three children, Mike, Jack, and Jean Inselmann. This was a busy and large family living, growing and working together to raise their children and care for the elder members of their family in the city of San Antonio Texas. The family history includes many notable individuals that made an impact on Texas History, including Jake Inselmann the much loved Country Clerk of San Antonio for 13 years. Don George Inselmann and Cheslee Hovermale Inselmann were married by Msgr. Lawrence J Stuebben of the St. Matthew Catholic Church, San Antonio Texas in 1980. They were both career employees in the United States Postal Service in San Antonio, Texas. As their careers advanced they were awarded positions in Houston Texas, Ft. Worth Texas, Gainesville Texas, Farmerville Texas, and Area Mgr. Houston Texas. Served in multiple areas as Postmasters, Williams F. Bolger Management Academy as instructors in Maryland and headquarters in Washington D.C. Don served as an interpreter during 20th Universal Postal Union Convention in Washington D.C, which meets every 100 years in the U.S.A. When the railway post office was discontinued. Don was the youngest and the last employee to leave one of the Texas Southern routes. Don retired with 43 years of service, and Cheslee with 34 years of service. They retired in the San Antonio Texas area to care for the senior members of their family. Don is loved and will be missed by his many family and friends. Don is preceded in death by his grandmother Virginia Inselmann Villasenor, his mother Jean Inselmann Laramore, his daughter Deborah Lynn Inselmann, his Aunt Theresa Inselmann Curtis, and Jake Inselmann. He is survived by his wife Cheslee Hovermale Inselmann; children Don Inselmann wife Sharon Allison and son, Troy Aaron, Dana Inselmann and son Kevin Sutton, wife Misty and daughters Brooklyn, Jordan, Jayden, and Bryn DeGraw, daughter Shawna Archer, Darryl Inselmann and daughter Keri Lynn, Douglas Inselmann and wife Bernadette Horn Inselmann and son Michael and children Alexis Lynn and Michael Jr, Travis Inselmann and daughter Daizey, Douglas Inselmann Jr. and daughter, Madison, and Julie Inselmann, Sabrina Inselmann Pitts, and husband Freddie, children son Sean, daughter Kristy, and children Grayson, Johanna. Andrew Hovermale Inselmann, wife Amy, and daughter Abigail Sarah Inselmann. The family expresses their sincere thanks to the physicians and care providers who assisted Don during his illness. We cannot thank them enough for their consistent interventions and personal involvement and suggestions. Don was interred at Mission Park South on Friday, June 4, 2021 in a private ceremony with family. We thank everyone who dedicated masses in Don’s name, those who said prayers and for the many wonderful cards and calls we received. We are blessed. The Don G. Inselmann Family

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Don G. Inselmann

March 20, 1938 - May 30, 2021