William August Honig of Hondo, Texas, passed away September 22, 2005, at the age of 89. He was born on November 22, 1915 , to parents Dan W. and Minnia (Kirchoff) Honig, on his grandmother's ranch at Salt Branch near Doss, Texas. He became a child of God through Holy Baptism on August 17, 1916 at St. James Lutheran Church in Harper and confirmed his faith on September 6, 1931. He attended school at a rural one-room school at White Bluff Community and at Harper High School. He helped his father on the ranch and farm, plowing with a team of mules, picking cotton, harvesting corn, and careing for a large flock of scheep and goats. He served in the Army during World War II as a machine gun instructor in El Paso. After his discharge, he returned home to help his father while his brothers were still in the army. He ranched on the family ranch in Fredericksburg until the drought of the 1950s. He sold his stock and moved his family to Hondo in 1955. He worked for Chapman Grain, Texas Aviation Industries, and Mooney Aircraft. Later he returned to ranching in Hondo and retired in 2000. On July 27, 1940, William married Leona Wunderlich, whom he met at a Luther League gathering. They had daily devotions and taught their four sons to do the same. He loved to hunt and fish with "his boys and Mama." They loved family and often had get-togethers under the oak trees in their yard. This summer many of their family and friends came to the nursing home to help them celebrate their 65th Wedding Anniversary. During his lifetime William was an active member of several churches. While he and his family were members of Bethany Lutheran Church in Fredericksburg the congregation built a new church, and he worked as a carpenter and stone mason during the construction. After moving to Hondo, he became an Active member of St. Paul Lutheran Church. He served on the church council for several years. It was during this time that he helped to plant the two oak trees, now very large, in front of the church. His faith in Jesus was strong throughout his life. He was preceded in death by his parents, son Emanuel Honig; brothers Simon Honig, Daniel Honig, Jr., Alfred Honig; sisters Laura Honig, Elsie Honig, Minnie Staedtler; sister-in-law Myrtle Honig; brother-in-laws Walter Miiller, Eddie Staedtler. He is survived by his wife Leona Anna (Wunderlich) Honig; sons James Honig and wife Janie of Hondo, Paul Honig and wife Faye Jean of San Antonio, Weldon Honig and wife Marilyn of Gilette; daughter-in-law Carol Honig of Los Alamos, NM; 10 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren; brother Marvin Honig of Harper; sister Nola Miiller of Fredricksburg; sisters-in-law Milda Honig of Fredricksburg and Anita Zitelman of Hondo; and many nieces, nephews and friends. The Visitation was from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m., Sunday Sept. 25, at the Guinn-Horger Funeral Home. The Funeral Service was at 2:00 p.m. Monday Sept. 26, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Hondo. The casket carriers were Lance Honig, Keith Honig, Daniel Honig, John Honig, Simon Honig, Chris Porter. Interment will follow in Hondo Cemetery, Oakwood Section.