Josephine “Jo” Augusta (Witte) Blaschke, age 88, of Hallettsville, Texas, formerly of Frydek, Texas, passed away on April 6, 2022, guided home to the Lord by her faith and the prayers of her loving family. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Hubert “Earl” Blaschke, her parents Elton and Hettie Witte, her siblings Marcelene “Ann” Mohr and Elton John “E.J.” Witte, Jr., and grandson Alex Blaschke. She is survived by her loving children Valerie Schulze (Dale) of Pearland, Lynn McGray (Larry) of Spring Branch, Lesa Graff (Paul) of Flower Mound, Michael Blaschke of Texas City, Suzanne Majewski (Clarence) of Robinson, Patrick Blaschke (Rhonda) of Splendora, Diane “Dia” Louise Blaschke of Houston, Scott Blaschke (Diane) of Hallettsville, and Duane Blaschke (Sandy) of Sealy; grandchildren Lauren White (Ben), Heather Schulze, Jeremy McGray (Shawna), Theresa McGray, Zachary McGray, Jennifer Graff, Megan Graff (Victor), Molly Blaschke-Hall (Corom), Caleb Blaschke, Thomas Blaschke, Shelby Blaschke, Domonic Majewski (Camille), Tasha Majewski, Rachel Majewski (Randy Steed), Luke Blaschke, Stephanie Blaschke, Heather Nesheim (Mike), Ben Sage, Ash Sage, Katie Wilson (Liam), Joshua Blaschke (Gabbi), Meagan Blaschke, and Jacob Blaschke; greatgrandchildren Autumn White, Paige White, Ryvers McGray, Bryce McGray, Alexander Lauzon, Melanie Lauzon, Grace Graff, and Rylie Metzler; siblings Dorothy Witt, Elaine O’Dell, and Conrad “Buddy” Witte; sisters-in-law Linda Witte and Vernell (Blaschke) Brooks Ritter; and many loving nieces and nephews. Jo was born July 9, 1933, in League City, Texas. She spent her joyful childhood bonding with her siblings Dottie, Ann, Elaine, Buddy, and E.J. as they regularly moved across Texas, thanks to her father’s work in the oil industry. After graduating high school, Jo received calls from Earl Blaschke while he attended Texas A&M University. Their love blossomed quickly, and she converted to Catholicism to wed the love of her life in 1956. Together, they built the joy of her life—a family of nine children. She could often be found cooking large meals and sewing clothes. Jo was very involved with the church; she served as president of the Altar Society, taught Sunday School, made kolaches and sold BBQ sandwiches for parish festivals, and loved praying the rosary. Later in life, Jo loved going sailing with Earl; and after he died, she enjoyed being on the water with her children to honor his memory. Jo cherished being with her grandchildren, attending their activities and having them visit her over the summer. She could never get enough of Texas A&M football, cooking shows, game shows, Scrabble or scrapbooking, though her favorite pastime was gardening. She had quite the green thumb and won the Yard of the Month award from the Hallettsville Garden Club. Through it all, she remained a devoted prayer warrior for her family. Her Rosary service was held on April 12, at 7 pm, and was led by Deacon Joey Targac of Hallettsville, Texas. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, April 13, 2022, at the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church/ Cemetery in Schulenburg, Texas, officiated by Reverend Scott Hill and directed by Schwenke-Baumgarten Funeral Home in Schulenburg, Texas.