Janyce Marie Kanz Dreibrodt, lovingly known as “Meme,” passed away peacefully on September 3, 2025 at the age of 73, surrounded by her beloved family.
Born on December 20, 1951, in Fredericksburg, Texas, Janyce grew up in New Braunfels, where she created a life filled with love, resilience, and quiet strength. Janyce married the love of her life, Allan Dreibrodt, and together they made their home in Seguin, Texas. She lovingly cared for Allan during his battle with ALS, embodying the true meaning of selfless devotion and enduring love until his passing. Her steadfast support and faith during that time were a testament to the vows she held sacred and the strength of her character.
She devoted much of her professional life to serving others with dedication and grace, working for 28 years as Executive Assistant to President and CEO Clyde Selig at CMC, and later as Environmental Services Supervisor at GRMC for 10 years. After retiring, she embraced her favorite role yet—full-time caregiver and proud Meme to her cherished great-grandson, a calling she fulfilled with joy and devotion.
Janyce was a two-time breast cancer survivor whose strength and courage were an inspiration to all who knew her. Janyce could sing every Elvis song created, and asked that no one interrupt any of them as she listened. She loved her a slot machine and a good glass of Chardonnay. She found her greatest joy in spending time with her family, in whom she instilled the values of love, faith, and resilience. She was a nurturing presence, a pillar of strength, and a faithful servant of God. Janyce was the heart of every gathering, and kissed everyone’s cheeks at any chance she had.
Janyce has gone onto greener pastures to meet up with her beloved husband of 50 years, Allan Dreibrodt. She is preceded in death by her father, Alcot Kanz, brother Dwight Kanz, mother in law and father in law Roy and Juanita Dreibrodt, niece Amanda Klaehn, and great nephew Cash Scott.
She is survived by her daughter, Dalena Krueger, and husband Troy; her son, Brannon Dreibrodt, and wife Julia; grandchildren Cambry Terry and husband Cory, Caide Krueger and fiancée Sara Grace, and Harper Dreibrodt; and great-grandchildren Carter and Callan Terry; mother, Alyce Kanz; sister, Donna Kiser; brother, David Kanz; sisters-in-law, Susan Kanz, Faye Reinhard and husband Allen, Connie Owen and husband Bill, and Dawn Burnett and husband Kurt; aunt, Joyce Dreibrodt; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other loving family members and a host of friends. Her legacy of love and faith will live on through each of them.
Her warmth, wit, and unwavering love will be deeply missed by all who were fortunate to know her.
A celebration of Janyce’s life will be held at Cross Church on Monday September 8, 2025 at 10AM, with a service led by Pastor Jim Price. A burial will be held at Lone Oak Cemetery after services followed by a gathering at Friedens Church Activity Center. A viewing will be held at Tres Hewell Mortuary on Sunday September 7, 2025 from 3-5PM.
For those whom desire the services may be livestreamed on the Cross Church Facebook Page. https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=cross%20church%20-%20seguin%2C%20tx
The family invites all who knew her to join in honoring her life and the God she so faithfully served.
“Well done, good and faithful servant.” – Matthew 25:23
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to The Allan Dreibrodt Memorial Foundation, 1660 Sagebiel Road, Seguin, Texas, 78155, or to Cross Church, 814 N. Bauer, Seguin, Texas, 78155.
You are invited to sign the guest book at www.treshewell.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912.