Rancho Viejo, TX- Albert Schwemer, 85, of Rancho Viejo passed away on Friday, August 27, 2010 at his residence surrounded by his loving family; he was born December 27, 1924 in Milwaukee, WI; to the late David and Theresa Schwemer. He was an oil paint artist as well as an avid woodworker who made and crafted furniture; an animal lover by heart, he loved spending his free time with his cats and watching the hummingbirds feed. He is preceded in death by his wife, Doris Schwemer; brothers and sisters. Albert is survived by his children, Richard (Catalina) Schwemer and Lynda Seligman; grandchildren, Michelle (David) Dorsett, Brett (Melanie) Schwemer, Todd (Sally) Kuzniewski; and 6 great grandchildren; along with numerous other relatives. Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, September 1, 2010 at 1:00 P.M. at Thomae-Garza Funeral Home in San Benito. Interment will follow to Mont Meta Memorial Park. Words of comfort can be sent to the family of Albert Schwemer at www.thomaegarza.com Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Thomae-Garza Funeral Directors, 395 S Sam Houston, San Benito, TX (956) 399-1331.