William (Bill) Donald Moschel

William (Bill) Donald Moschel, 94, passed away in the comfort of his home in Edinburg, Texas surrounded by loved ones on March 5, 2025. Born in Chicago, Illinois, in 1930, Bill moved to McAllen, Texas, in 1945. He attended McAllen High School, where he played basketball and became lifelong friends with many of his classmates. Bill went on to attend Edinburg Junior College before earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Business from Texas A&I University in 1952. After earning his Bachelor’s Degree, Bill enlisted in the Army and served as a Sergeant during the Korean War Conflict, a testament to his dedication and service. In 1955, he returned to McAllen and joined his father at Moschel Realty, a business founded in 1946. Bill worked there until his passing, building a successful career in real estate. A passionate advocate for the people of the Valley, Bill worked diligently for the community, serving on the Hidalgo County Water District #3 for over 25 years. As a real estate broker for 70 years, Bill specialized in buying, selling, and leasing farm and ranch lands, often working with large growers and produce operators. Throughout his career, Bill negotiated successfully with major companies, including Frost Bank, Texas State Bank, Conoco, Gulf Oil Corporation, and chain stores such as H.E.B Grocery Stores and Woolworths.Bill is survived by the love of his life and wife of almost 37 years, Kathleen Moschel, and his stepchildren: stepdaughter Judy Burns (Robert) and stepsons Allen Kemp (Denise) and Thomas Shepherd (Kathryn). His step-grandchildren include David Burns, Julia Daugherty (Patrick), Jennifer Shepherd, Corinne Shepherd, and Christopher Shepherd.He was preceded in death by his dear sister, Irene Moschel Brooke and is also survived by his two nephews, John William Brooke and William Arthur Brooke (Sherry), his niece Darlene Hoyns (Roy), his great-niece Lauren Hoyns Dressendorfer (Joshua), and his great-nephew Johnathon Hoyns.Bill’s extended family include step-daughters: Deborah Roerig (Jim), Sherry Davis (Dale), and Brenda Fiscus Dickens, also step-son Douglass Cameron. Step grandchildren include Vanessa Roerig Ruschhaupt (Travis), Cameron Roerig, Logan Roerig, Lauren Davis Martin, Justin Davis, Danika Cameron, Cody Fiscus, and Kaylon Fiscus. His step great grandchildren include: London, Sicily, Briggston and Brasher Ruschhaupt. A Celebration of Life will be held at the McAllen County Club, 615 Wichita Avenue, McAllen, Texas on March 14, 2025 from 10am to 12pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in William Moschel’s name to the charity of your choice. The family would like to especially thank Dr. Federico Azapura MD, Emilio Gonzalez, Randy Rojas, and Javier Gutierrez for their thoughtful and kind care for Bill in his last days.

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William (Bill) Donald Moschel

March 5, 2025