Esther Erna Dowlearn, a loving wife and mother, was born March 4, 1925 to Gustav Karger and Minna Kammlah Karger in San Antonio. She went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, June 14, 2020.

In addition to her husband of 75 years, James, and her parents, Esther is preceded in death by brothers Hugo, Rudolph, Felix, Emil, Stanley and Walter, and a sister, Sarah.

Esther and James graduated from Brackenridge High School where she was a member of the Purple Jackets. She married her high school sweetheart, James M. Dowlearn on June 30, 1943 while he was home on leave from serving in the U. S. Merchant Marines during World War II. James and Esther had three children, Sandra L. Ginder (George), Melody K. Howard, and Douglas R. Dowlearn (Andrea); nine grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

Esther worked for S & P Railroad, Sears, Roebuck and Judson Independent School District along with being a wonderful wife and mother. She was very active in many church activities at Harlandale Baptist Church, Kirby Baptist Church and First Baptist Church of Blanco. She was also a long time member of the Eastern Star.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Esther’s memory may be made to the First Baptist Church of Blanco, or the New Century Hospice of Kerrville.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 18, from 3-7 p.m. at Mission Park South. A funeral service will be held on Friday, June 19, at 1 p.m. at Mission Park South with interment to follow at Mission Burial Park South. Due to Covid 19 restrictions, a 40-person maximum will be allowed in the chapel at one time. Attendees may view the funeral service on the outdoor screen or live streamed. You may contact the family for more information.