Laura Mae Schott Rager "Mema", of San Antonio, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on July 16, 2023 at the age of 103. She was born July 13, 1920 in Devine, Texas to the late Henry John Schott and Annie Marie Kilhorn Schott.

Laura graduated from St. Louis High School in Castroville. On February 14, 1944, she married Clarence Don Rager at St. Louis Catholic Church. They were blessed with fifty-nine years of marriage at the time of Don's passing in 2003. Laura was a member of the St. Ann's Altar Society and Catholic Life.

Survivors include her children and their spouses, Pat and Jeanette Rager of San Antonio, Kay Rager of San Antonio, William 'Bill' and Qiying Rager of San Antonio, Jackie and Thomas Blackmon of Oklahoma, Donald and Trang Rager of Pipe Creek, and Michael Rager of Leon Springs; thirteen grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

Laura was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Don Rager; her daughter, Michelle Ann Rager; and her sister, Florence Tschirhart.

Visitation will be Thursday, July 20, 2023 beginning at 9:00 a.m. at St. Louis Catholic Church with the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at St. Louis Catholic Cemetery in Castroville, Texas.

Memorials may be made in Laura's memory to St. Louis Catholic Church or to the charity of your choice.

Arrangements by Tondre-Guinn Funeral Home. Visit www.tondre-guinn.com