Charles Edward Niswanger

Charles Edward Niswanger, age 72 died Saturday, December 3, 2011 in Mineola, Texas. He was born on Thursday, February 16, 1939 in McLennan County, Texas to the late Lee Franklin and Mattie Niswanger. He was a business owner and the Mayor of Prosper, Texas in Collin County for seven years.

He is preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers Bill and Ted Niswanger.

He is survived by his wife of xx years, Mary Ann Niswanger of Mineola; a son, William Niswanger of Mineola; a daughter, Sherry Ragsdale and husband Hugh of Alba, Texas; an adopted son Chief Kirk McFarlin and wife Desiree; a brother Fred Niswanger of Teague, Texas; a brother in law, Jim Koerth; a sister, Betty Fletcher of Burleson, Texas; and six grandchildren, Ethen Ragsdale, Charles Ragsdale, Koerth Ragsdale, Natalyn Niswanger and friend Joseph, Jaylyn Niswanger and Greer Niswanger.

Visitation for Mr. Niswanger will be held on Tuesday, December 6, 2011 at Beaty Funeral Home in Mineola from 6 - 8 PM.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, December 7, 2011 at Beaty Funeral Home Memorial Chapel with Bro. Larry Mitchell, Rev. Arlon Ragsdale officiating.