Moerbe

BURNET—Michael Melvin Moerbe, 79, of Burnet passed away Wednesday, Ma r c h 8 , 2023.

Mike was born Nov. 23, 1943, in Lubbock to Howa rd John Henry Moerbe and Willie Mae (Finn) Moerbe.

He lived on Lake Buchanan near Burnet since his retirement in 2006 from Alcoa, where he spent a 30-year career as an electrician.

Mike was a member of the Catholic faith and served as a Third Degree Knight Mr. Moerbe

of the Knights of Columbus since 1985.

He also gave eight years of service to the U.S. Army.

His main occupation and love was farming which kept him busy the first half of his life.

Mike’s favorite pastime was fishing, which was introduced to him as an infant. Gardening was an important part of his life as were barbecue cookoffs, but his main activity in life was drinking beer and making people laugh. He had a quick wit that everyone enjoyed.

Surviving family include his wife of 58 years, Shirley Ann; two daughters, Miki Melise Korenek and husband Darrell of Weatherford, Monette Michele Schweitzer and husband Matt of Rockdale; two sons, Marcus Michael Moerbe of Burnet and Matthew Montgomery Moerbe and wife Jordana of Cedar Creek; nine grandchildren, Tina Cloud, Abbie Korenek, Parker Korenek, Luke Schweitzer, Lane Schweitzer, Lily Schweitzer, Isabel Moerbe, Alex Moerbe and Sabrina Moerbe; and one great-grandchild, Callie Mae Cloud.

A visitation for family and friends was held from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, March 13, at Clements-Wilcox Funeral Home in Burnet. The rosary was held at 7 p.m. during the time of visitation.

The funeral mass was held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 14, at Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church in Burnet. Interment with military honors followed the service at Lakeland Hills Memorial Park near Burnet.

Memorial contributions in Mike’s memory may be made to the Highland Lakes Knights of Columbus Council No. 8936, Burnet.

Fond memories and condolences to the family may be made at www.clementswilcoxburnet. com.