Faye Baethge


1928-2021

Faye Baethge entered eternal rest on Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at the age of 92. Faye was born Nov. 21, 1928, in Lubbock, Texas, to Edgar and Fannie (Owens) Ellett.

She was preceded in death by her husband of more than 70 years, Otto Baethge Jr.; her parents; sisters Thelma Raye and Rhudine West; and brother Jack Ellett (Jackie).

Faye is survived by her children, Susan Johnson (Craig), Lisa Schultz (Johnny), and Gregg Baethge; grandchildren Gina Adams, Lance Johnson, Ty Johnson, and Travis Schultz (Amy); great-grandchildren Hailey Moya, Katelyn Moya, Lilly Schultz, and Allex Schultz; sister-in-law Jackie Ellett; brother-in-law Max West; and many other loving relatives and friends.

A graveside service was held on Friday, July 23, at 10 a.m. in the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in La Vernia, officiated by Pastor Norman Sulaica Jr.

Memorial contributions may be made in Faye’s name to Immanuel Lutheran Church.