Kathleen Lindemann Erwin

Kathleen Lindemann Erwin, 88, of Buda, Texas, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2026, and went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

She was recently preceded in death by her beloved husband of 67 years, Carroll Erwin on March 28th. She is survived by their three children: Grant Erwin (Julia) of Austin, Scott Erwin (Mary Ellen) of Buda, and Kara E. Brodman (Cole) of Seattle; and by her cherished grandchildren: Shelby Lind Brodman, Jackson Noel Brodman (Isabel), Kaler Elizabeth Erwin Shultz (Josh), Carson Grant Erwin Jr., Hannah Claire Erwin, Raleigh Hannon Erwin, Wesley James Erwin, Benjamin Daniel Erwin, Maren Fay Erwin, and Warner Scott Erwin Jr.

Born at home in Cost, Texas, on October 3, 1937, to Milton Daniel and Gertrude Siepman Lindemann, Kathleen grew up in Gonzales County where her parents owned a general store and maintained farming and ranching interests. The family were longtime members of Monthalia Methodist Church in Monthalia, Texas. She attended Cost Elementary School (grades 1–6) and graduated from Gonzales High School in 1955. She earned a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education and Voice from Trinity University in San Antonio (Class of 1959) and later pursued graduate studies in Library Science at the University of Texas at Austin, earning public school certification.

A woman of deep faith and lifelong commitment to service, Kathleen touched many lives through her work, church and community involvement.

While in college, she worked as a dorm switchboard operator at Trinity University. She taught music in the Gonzales public schools, served as choir director at First United Methodist Church in Gonzales, and later worked as a school librarian while also assisting her husband with the family business, Erwin’s Pharmacy and Fine Gifts.

After moving to the Austin area to be closer to family, she remained actively involved in her church and community.Kathleen was a member of the Junior and Senior Music Study Clubs of Gonzales, the Mothers’ Study Club, the Spade & Trowel Garden Club, the Apache Band and Athletic Booster organizations, and served on the Advisory Committee to the Superintendent of Gonzales ISD. She was a founding member of the Gonzales Hospital Auxiliary and a board member of the Crystal Theatre. A devoted member of First United Methodist Church, she participated in its youth and music organizations and was a longtime student of the Holy Word of God.

The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to Crystal Williams, Kathleen’s devoted longtime caregiver, and to the compassionate teams at Brookdale Home Health, Hospice Austin, and Christopher House for their exceptional care and kindness during her final years.

At her request, the family asks that in lieu of flowers, memorials be sent to a charity of your choice that touches your heart.