September 25, 1954 – November 24, 2025
Susan Ann Wishert was born on September 25, 1954, in Temple, Texas, to Johnny and Beatrice Sodek. She entered her eternal rest on November 24, 2025, at the age of 71, surrounded by her loving family, following a courageous year-long battle with colon cancer.
Funeral services will be held on November 29, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church in Karnes City, with Pastor Nate Ingle officiating. Burial will follow at Karnes City Cemetery, and all are welcome to return to the church afterward for a fellowship lunch. Family visitation will take place prior to the service from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Susan spent most of her life in Temple, Texas, where she attended Temple schools. She began her career with the United States Postal Service in 1982 at the Temple Post Office. Over nearly 30 years of service, she held many roles – sorting mail, delivering routes, assisting customers at the counter, and ultimately serving as Postmaster for the Evant, Hobson, and Falls City Post Offices.
She found the love of her life in Devasco Charles “D.C.” Wishert, whom she married on January 24, 1992, in Belton, Texas. Together they built a beautiful blended family of four children, eight grandchildren, and ten great-grandchildren. Susan and D.C. later made their home in the Harmoney community, where they lived for many years.
A woman of unwavering faith, Susan shared God’s love daily, often through the devotional messages she faithfully sent to family and friends – continuing them until her final days. She enjoyed volunteering in church programs, especially those involving children and youth camps. Above all, Susan believed her purpose in life was serving her family and helping anyone in need. She cherished the large Sodek family gatherings, especially when everyone eagerly waited for the first bowls of the beloved noodle soup (a family tradition). She gave selflessly and wholeheartedly, often putting others before herself.
Susan was preceded in death by her parents, Johnny and Beatrice Sodek; her infant brother, Gerald Sodek; and two sisters, Donna Baird and Sharon “Sissy” Zeinert.
Left to honor her memory are her husband of nearly 34 years, D.C. Wishert of Karnes City; daughters Jennifer Emerson (Darrell) of Troy, Stephanie Martignoni (Blue) of San Antonio, Sammie Taylor (Chuck) of Goliad, and Stacie Kelley of Karnes City; her sister Cindy Palatino (Tom) of Belton; and her brother Johnny “Bubba” Sodek (Kim) of Belton. She is also lovingly remembered by her eight grandchildren (Kendra Balod, Todd Emerson, Hannah Hons, Rhett Kelley, Tanner Kelley, Natalie Ingram, Tony Martignoni, and Chris Hillbrich, her ten cherished great-grandchildren, and a large, devoted family of nieces and nephews.
Arrangements are entrusted to Eckols Funeral Home of Kenedy.
