Ann Wachel

Ann Vajdak Wachel passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, September 8, 2023, in Coldspring, TX at the age of 95. Annie Angelina was born on July 28, 1928, in Caldwell, TX, and was the daughter of Adolph Bohumel Vajdak and Vlasta Lydia Mucha Vajdak. She cared for both of her parents in their ﬁnal days. Ann and her husband Bruno S. Wachel were married for 35 years before his death. She attended Texas A&M Consolidate, and then graduated from Massey Business College. Wilson Industries employed her from 1948 to 1950, and then again from 1964 to 1996 when she retired to take care of her mother. Ann was a member of 4H in elementary school and volunteered with the San Jacinto County Women's League and Garden Club of San Jacinto County. Throughout her life she was a member of the Brethren, Catholic and Methodist churches. Ann was passionate about her family, especially her grandchild and great-grandchildren. She loved gardening, arranging zinnias in vases, crocheting, and cooking Sunday dinners for her family. She was always ready to “eat out” and shop at the mall. She took her ﬁrst plane trip to Las Vegas with her daughters, and later, a road trip with them to Branson, MO. She managed the farm in Caldwell and continued to mow her lawn until she was 89. Ann is survived by her two daughters, Georgie Ann Wachel and Susan Marie Goehrs, son-in-law Allen Robert Goehrs, one grandchild, Allison Elaine Barsalou, and three great-grandchildren, Brian Allen McDougal, Kaylee Noel Barsalou, and Jaxon Cole Maier. She grieved the loss of her two great-grandchildren, Alleah Marie McDougal, and Urijah Cade Maier. Ann leaves many fond memories. She made doll clothes, invented fun, and educational games to entertain her girls, walked them to swimming lessons, and cooked special treats only for them. She was an expert at making kolaches, perogies, crullers, and corn dodgers. She made chores fun with challenges. The family would like to thank Allumine Hospice for their care and support. They would also like to thank the caregivers who gave her comfort during her last days, Allision Barsalou, Beth Thompson, Misty Walker, and Sheri Kain. Ann will be most remembered for her love of her family and her beautiful yard. Burial will be at Memorial Oaks Cemetery in Houston on September 18, 2023 at 2 p.m. Memorial condolences to the family may be made at www.shmfh.com.

Ann Wachel

July 28, 1928 - September 8, 2023