Mary "Mac" Magdalene Hitzfelder Schott, of Mico went to be with the Lord on January 13, 2025 in Castroville at the age of 94. She was born February 13, 1930 at home in La Coste, Texas one of seven children of Adolph Hitzfelder and Pauline Wilhelmina Ahr Hitzfelder.

She attended the catholic school in La Coste. On September 23, 1947, Mary married Wilton Cornelius Schott at Saint Mary's Catholic Church (now Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church) in La Coste. They were blessed with seventy-three years of marriage at the time of his passing on January 16, 2021. At that time, they were honored to be the longest married couple at St. Louis Catholic Church. Mary and Wilton were faithful members of St. Louis Catholic Church.

Mary was a devoted wife and worked hand in hand with Wilton on the farm and in all areas of their life together. She enjoyed hunting, fishing, crocheting, and was an avid gardener who generously shared her vegetables with family and friends.

Survivors include her children, Susan Vnuk (Butch) of San Antonio, Larry Schott (Neta) of Quihi, Michael Schott (Jan) of Mico, and Timothy 'Tim' Schott (Elisa) of Mico; grandchildren, Jay Vnuk (Elvira), Holly Beck (Brandon), Jeffrey Vnuk (Amy), Alyson Whitehead (Charles), Barrett Schott (Lori), Buck Schott (Susie), Beau Schott (Michele), Phillip Schott, and Eli Schott; great-grandchildren, Danny Lopez (Katie), Brianna Vnuk (Chris), Trey Whitehead, Braxton Whitehead, Berkeley Whitehead, Bodie Schott, Hayes Schott, Tanner Schott, Clay Schott, Braden Beck, Hannah Beck, Jakob Snover (Val), and Maxwell Snover; great-great-grandchildren, Nicholas and Gabe Lopez; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband, Wilton Schott; infant daughter, Mary Schott; siblings, Leo Hitzfelder (Anna Mae), Amelia Hutzler (Alex), Ella Bohl (Edward A.), Florence Becker (Ferd), Julia Tschirhart (Oscar), Lillian Graff (Joe); her in-laws, Cornelius and Lorine Schott.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the staff of Changing Seasons Assisted Living in Castroville for their loving care and support of Mary during the past four and a half years.

Visitation will be Monday, January 20, 2025 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Tondre-Guinn Funeral Home with the Holy Rosary recited at 5:30 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at St. Louis Catholic Church. Interment will follow at St. Louis Catholic Cemetery in Castroville, Texas.

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

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