Francisco Posada Melvin J. "Bitsie" Tschirhart, of Castroville, passed away on April 14, 2020 at the age of 83 years. He was born on September 25, 1936 in Castroville, to Clarence John Tschirhart and Florence Elizabeth Schott Tschirhart.

Survivors include his children, Tracy (Dale) Bartos of Helotes, Steve (Brenda) Tschirhart of Boerne and Sherri Schneider of Castroville; partner, Donna Rickerson of Castroville; grandchildren, Kristin (John) Grothues, Clayton Bartos, Brandi Leigh (Garrett) Hibler, Dalton James Tschirhart, Townsend Raspberry, Shelby (Matt) Crisp and Shawna Schneider; great-grandchildren, Ryan, Paige, Rylee Jo, Lainey, Slate and Kyndall; brother-in-law, Mike A. (Sylvia) Tschirhart of Castroville, numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Bitsie was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Richard Tschirhart; and his sister, Elizabeth "Betty" Tschirhart.

Bitsie was a 1954 graduate of St. Louis High School. He began his working life with Dempster Parts, then worked 38 years as a sales representative and store manager with Armstrong Plumbing and an additional 7 years at Ferguson Plumbing before retiring. After retirement he owned and operated Bitsie's Bait Bucket at Medina Lake for many years.

The family would like to thank his special "Angel", Donna Winters, for all the love, care and strength she gave him.

Visitation will be held on Monday, November 2, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. at the Tondre-Guinn Funeral Home in Castroville with a Memorial Rosary recited at 6:30 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bitsie's memory to Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation Inland Fisheries Management.

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