Alvin Kaddatz

Alvin A. ?Kowboy? Kaddatz, 91, of Hillsboro died Thursday, November 8, 2007, at Providence Health Care Center in Waco. Kowboy was born October 9, 1916 near Malone, Texas the son of Karl Charlie and Annie Radke Kaddatz. Faith and family were first in his life. On January 2, 1954 he married Nancy Mann in Malone. He was an avid farmer, rancher, and farm equipment auction enthusiast. Kowboy loved his country very much. During WWII, he served his country in the United States Army. For many years he was a member of the Hill County Roundup Club. Two of the things he enjoyed most was drinking coffee and talking to his friends at his various stops in Hillsboro. He loved to eat, but especially loved eating at home in Granny?s kitchen. His greatest accomplishment in life was that he lead his family to faith in Jesus Christ. He was a member of Mt. Zion Lutheran Church in Hillsboro. Preceding him in death were his parents; two sisters, Lillian Hodde and Ruby Lentz; one brother, Weldon ?Sonny? Kaddatz; and a son-in-law, Ronnie Robertson. Survivors include his wife, Nancy Kaddatz of Hillsboro; children, Alvin Kaddatz and wife, Brenda, of Hillsboro, Alicia Garland of Waco, Darlene Robertson of Whitney, Delynda Cruz and husband, Lee, of Houston, and Christie Kaddatz of Hillsboro; brother, Ervin Kaddatz and wife, Mary, of West; sister-in-law, Frances Kaddatz of Hillsboro; nine grandchildren, Travis and David Kaddatz both of Mertens; Robert Robertson of Arlington; Ashley Kaddatz of Stephenville; Jennifer Robertson of Whitney; Bryan Robertson of Merkel; Gay Lynn Ford of Winnsboro; and Bubba Garland and Amanda Hatten both of Waco; and eleven great-grandchildren including a close great-grandson, Carson Kaddatz of Mertens. Memorials may be made to the Mt. Zion Lutheran in Hillsboro or charity of one?s choice.