Woodrow Wilson Wiederkehr Jr.
7/20/1944 - 1/4/2023

Woodrow “Woody” Wilson Wiederkehr went Home to his Heavenly Father on January 4, 2023 at 19:44 pm in Kerrville, TX. He was surround by his loved ones.

He was born in Freer, TX on July 20, 1944 to Woodrow Wilson Wiederkehr and Mettie Lilian Wiederkehr on the family ranch he loved dearly. He’s survived by his wife, Brenda Meyers Wiederkehr; a daughter, Tonya Rene Dawson; granddaughter, Chelsea Lynn Crawford (Christopher); and one Amazing great-grandson Easton Crawford, who brought many smiles and laughter every day; 2 sisters, Dolores Butler and Darla Lee; as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.

He graduated High School in Port Lavaca, TX and attended Uvalde Jr. College and Sul Ross State University State College in Alpine, TX. He was a cowboy, rancher, welder, avid hunter, loved bow hunting, a friend and a man of many talents. Woody loved to sing and God Blessed him with a beautiful voice, he sang a cappella. He was a Specialty Welder for TD Industries in Farmers Branch, TX for 18 yrs. and retired in 2011. He was a man of God and served his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ his entire life in various capacities. He was truly the Salt of the Earth and to him his greatest desire in this life was to capture souls for Jesus.

He married in 1969 and shared over 54 years of a romance and marriage with his wife Brenda, the Love of His Life. At times they could pinch each other’s heads off, but the one thing that made their marriage strong is their commitment to their Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Woody loved the ranch where he was born and it was the first Love of His Life, the brush country in Duval County was unique, in that the majority of plant life is thorny; what doesn’t stick you, scratches or bites. He was mesmerized by the beauty of God’s creation, i.e. the vegetation, caliche, birds and wildlife. His heavenly place on this earth was the ranch. Prior to his death, he was blessed to have enjoyed 6 days there. Through all the adversities that he encountered in life including 3 cancer diagnosis, he always chose to focus on the many blessings that dominated his life. He believed and confidently trusted his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, looking forward each day to what God had in store for him, a home in Heaven. He often reminded Brenda and others “God Is In Control” and proudly wore an embossed bracelet, given to him by precious Pastor, Ellen Ely. The bracelet read “God Is Big Enough”, he cherished the Gift and never took it off.

He was extremely independent and in his last days he shared with ICU doctor what caused him a great amount of anxiety was that someone had to help him. He was a humble selfless soul. He knew who he was, his accomplishments in life, but never prideful. He gave all the Glory to God to everyone he met as well as friends, Doctors, Surgeons, and Medical Staff, who were amazed and all loved him.

Woody taught me about his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ from the day I met him, how to love and be sincerely loved, to laugh, and to walk in the Light so that I might be an amazing example to those I came in contact with each day. Always Believe In Yourself. He made this world a better place by shining his light of Kindness to everyone he met. He added color to the dreary black and white days. He inspired others to have hope, to never ever give up, leaving it ALL in God’s Hands, His Perfect Will. Woody, treasured his family, friends and young people who made his life special.

Woody leaves a legacy of relationships that has made this world a better place and he inspired others to live a life so that they might have a heavenly home.

He was the pillar of strength and had the Faith of Job.

A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date.

Donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

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