Johnann Catherine Bezner

Johnann Catherine (Seyler) Bezner, 94, of Gainesville, passed away October 31, 2020 in Gainesville.  Services for Mrs. Bezner are as follows:

Rosary will be recited at 4:30 PM on Thursday, November 5, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Muenster.

Rosary will be recited at 4:30 PM on Friday, November 6, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Lindsay.

Mass of Christion Burial is scheduled for 10:30 AM on Saturday, November 7, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Gainesville.

Interment will follow at St. Peter’s Cemetery, Lindsay.

Due to gathering restrictions and seating capacity limitations, the family intends on having a Celebration of Life for Mrs. Bezner when conditions for gatherings are more favorable.  In the event you are unable to be seated at the funeral, please sign Mrs. Bezner’s register in the narthex of St. Mary’s Church.

Johnann was born January 12, 1926 in Mexia, TX to Bernard Conrad and Agnes Marie (Fette) Seyler.  Johnann graduated from Sacred Heart High School, Muenster, Texas in 1944.  In 1948, she earned a Home Economics bachelor’s degree from Texas Tech University.  During summers off from teaching in Muenster and Lindsay schools, Johnann completed coursework at the University of North Texas, earning a master’s degree in Education.

On August 4, 1949, Johnann married Lambert Paul Bezner in Valley View, Texas, with Msgr. Thomas Weinzapfel officiating.  They shared thirty-four years together.  On their wedding anniversary, August 4, 1983, Johnann wore her 1949 wedding dress on one of her hospital visits with Lambert.  He passed away on September 3, 1983.

Johnann was a loyal parishioner of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Gainesville from 1949 until 2020, having served twice as Altar Society President.  Johnann enjoyed traveling and studying at home in order to learn about people and customs in other parts of the world.  In order to stay alert in later years, her daily routine included having a beverage and working on a crossword puzzle every afternoon.  Believing curiosity was good for the mind, she would say, “Keep your nosiness!”

Survivors include: son, Jacob Bezner; sister, Sister Mary John Seyler, O.S.B. of Jonesboro, AR; and many beloved nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Bezner was preceded in death by: parents, Ben and Aggie Seyler; husband, Lambert Bezner; and sister, Mary Seyler Adams.

Mrs. Bezner’s nieces and nephews will be serving as honorary pallbearers.

Memorial contributions may be made to Muenster Museum, 420 N Main St, Muenster, TX 76252; or a charity of one’s choosing.