Harry Lee Treybig, a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, mentor, friend and disciple of Christ, was born on May 16, 1931, to Milton and Gladys Treybig of Bay City, TX. He passed into the arms of our Lord and God on October 19, 2014. He received a bachelors degree in Agriculture from Texas A & I University and later went on to receive a masters in Biology from Texas Southern University. He married the love of his life, Gloria Marie Cerny, on March 3, 1957, and together they shared 57 wonderful years of marriage having five children, Michael, Brenda, Marie, Sheila and Theresa.
Harry Treybig touched many lives as an educator and coach. His career began in Palacios, TX, then brought him to Houston, TX, where he taught and coached at Strake Jesuit High School, Marian/Marian Christian High School and Galveston O'Connell High School, all within the Catholic school system. His passion for coaching is unsurpassed as he took great pride in molding the lives of students and players into becoming respectful adults. He was a mentor and father image to those in need. He extended his kindness and genuine care and concern to all throughout the years of his career.
He is preceded in death by his parents Milton and Gladys Treybig, his sister Margaret Martin, and brother-in-law Bill Martin. He is survived by his true and loving wife, Gloria Treybig, his adoring children Michael Treybig and wife Jil , Brenda Porras and husband Andrew, Marie Guarino and husband Dan, Sheila Neel and husband Mark, and Theresa Wade and husband Trent. His pride and joy were his eleven grandchildren, Jayme Girndt (Jordan Girndt), Jessica Treybig, Jenna Treybig, Trey Porras, Bradley Porras, David Guarino (Jennifer Guarino), Brian Guarino, Kody Neel, Katee Neel, Koryn Wade, and Kristian Wade, as well as his two great grandchildren Jace and Jeret Girndt. We are all blessed to have known and loved such a fine and honorable man. He will be greatly missed and eternally loved, a simple country boy.
Visitation will be held at Garmany and Carden Funeral Chapel, 1201 4th Street, Rosenberg, TX 77471, Wednesday, October 22nd, from 5:00 - 7:00 PM, with the Rosary being prayed at 7:00 PM.
The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 AM, Thursday, October 23rd, at Saint Michael's the Archangel Catholic Church, 9214 Main St., Needville, TX 77461.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Harry's name may be made to Saint Michael's Catholic Cemetery Fund.
Condolence messages may be written for the Treybig family at www.garmanycarden.com.
Services are under the direction of Garmany & Carden Funeral Directors, 1201 Fourth Street, Rosenberg, TX 77471 (281)342-4671.