CUERO — Barbara Ann Bethke Stall, 90, of Cuero died Friday, June 10, 2022. She was born August 17, 1931, in Ander to the late George W. Bethke and Emilie K. Raak Bethke. She married Wilburn “Willie” George Stall on October 26, 1952 at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Cuero. She is survived by her children, Judy Jones (Bill) of League City, Gladys Zeinert of Macdona, George Stall (Robbie) of Morales, Wilma Reedy (Richard) of Cuero, Annette Meyer (Ray) of Yoakum, Ruby Slater (Ken ) of Sealy, Alfred Stall (Jamie) of Belton and Nadine Van Beveren (Morres) of Victoria; 17 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Helen Bethke; daughter-in-law, Jackie Stall and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents; brother, Allen Bethke; sister, Imogene Kortz; son, Henry Stall and son-in-law, Robert “Bobby” Zeinert. Barbara was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. She attended several schools in Goliad and DeWitt counties where she graduated from Cuero High School in 1949. She continued her education, studying nursing and working with the nuns at Burns Hospital, earning her nursing license professional. She left nursing after marrying Willie to raise her family of nine. Barbara was a life member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church and Martha Circle. She and her family have been active participants in the Texas Cultures Institute Folk Festival for 30 years, sharing their knowledge and skills in canning, pickling and preserving. Barbara was known as the “Pickle Lady” for her Pickles Crosscut (bread and butter pickles). Barbara also prepared wedding cakes and special occasions for the community. She had a passion for sewing and quilting. She was a founding member of the Heirloom Stitcher’s Guild and Just Be Quilters. She was also a member of the Green DeWitt area Domino Club. His grandsons, Raymond Meyer, III, Travis Stall, Patrick Zeinert, Thomas Reedy, Christopher Reedy, Matthew Stall, Benjamin Stall, Theodore Stall, Jacob Stall and Isaac Stall will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are his granddaughters Amanda Joiner, Lacie Otto, Marianne Schmidt, Emilie Pena, Margaret Soulsby-Monroy Elizabeth “Annie” Stall and Shelbie Van Beveren. Visitation will be held Thursday, June 16, 2022 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Freund Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Friday, June 17, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church with Pastor Paul Muehlbrad officiating. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery. The family thanks Pastor Paul Muehlbrad, Hospice of South Texas, Sr. Helpers, Meals on Wheels and many others for their loving care and support. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Cuero VFW Post 3972 Ladies Auxiliary, South Texas Hospice, Green DeWitt Community Club or charity of your choice. You can sign the guestbook or send your condolences to www.freundfuneralhome.com. Freund Funeral Home, 361.275.2343.