October 8, 1940 -
December 24, 2009
Fred Erck was a passionate and highly regarded banker who acquired numerous banks throughout South Texas, where he formed and sold several bank holding companies. One such holding company sold to First City, and his last holding company, Texas Bancshares, sold to Wells Fargo in 2000. But his commitment was to community banking. Even in the closing days of his life, Fred expressed concern that banks were not doing enough to create more jobs for Americans by being more aggressive in their lending. He always took pride in the role banking played in building communities. He was a lifelong rancher in South Texas and the Texas Hill Country and spent most of his retired time at the ranch in London, Texas, where he graded the roads himself and kept the ranch in impeccable condition. He and his family also enjoyed summers in Carmel, California. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Ann McGill Erck. Inseparable since high school, they had a wonderful life together. Shortly after his death on Christmas Eve, the family gathered at his home to remember him. His granddaughter remarked "You picked a good one." Ann replied, "I picked a good one, and I picked early." He is remembered as a strong leader who always had a definite opinion but was always willing to listen to others and encouraged them to rise to their full potential. He was a nurturing mentor and loyal friend to many. He is also survived by his mother, Marie Erck, age 94; son, Jefferson; son, Christopher and wife, Georgia; grandchildren, Eliot and Muriel; brother, Jim and wife, Kay: brother, David and wife, JoNell: numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Wilbur Erck of Agua Dulce, Texas. True to himself and his family, Fred lived his life with purpose, integrity and peace of mind. A private tribute will be held at the family ranch when the Texas wildflowers are in full bloom.
Published in Express-News on Dec. 28, 2009
December 24, 2009
Fred Erck was a passionate and highly regarded banker who acquired numerous banks throughout South Texas, where he formed and sold several bank holding companies. One such holding company sold to First City, and his last holding company, Texas Bancshares, sold to Wells Fargo in 2000. But his commitment was to community banking. Even in the closing days of his life, Fred expressed concern that banks were not doing enough to create more jobs for Americans by being more aggressive in their lending. He always took pride in the role banking played in building communities. He was a lifelong rancher in South Texas and the Texas Hill Country and spent most of his retired time at the ranch in London, Texas, where he graded the roads himself and kept the ranch in impeccable condition. He and his family also enjoyed summers in Carmel, California. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Ann McGill Erck. Inseparable since high school, they had a wonderful life together. Shortly after his death on Christmas Eve, the family gathered at his home to remember him. His granddaughter remarked "You picked a good one." Ann replied, "I picked a good one, and I picked early." He is remembered as a strong leader who always had a definite opinion but was always willing to listen to others and encouraged them to rise to their full potential. He was a nurturing mentor and loyal friend to many. He is also survived by his mother, Marie Erck, age 94; son, Jefferson; son, Christopher and wife, Georgia; grandchildren, Eliot and Muriel; brother, Jim and wife, Kay: brother, David and wife, JoNell: numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Wilbur Erck of Agua Dulce, Texas. True to himself and his family, Fred lived his life with purpose, integrity and peace of mind. A private tribute will be held at the family ranch when the Texas wildflowers are in full bloom.
Published in Express-News on Dec. 28, 2009
October 8, 1940 -
December 24, 2009
Fred Erck was a passionate and highly regarded banker who acquired numerous banks throughout South Texas, where he formed and sold several bank holding companies. One such holding company sold to First City, and his last holding company, Texas Bancshares, sold to Wells Fargo in 2000. But his commitment was to community banking. Even in the closing days of his life, Fred expressed concern that banks were not doing enough to create more jobs for Americans by being more aggressive in their lending. He always took pride in the role banking played in building communities. He was a lifelong rancher in South Texas and the Texas Hill Country and spent most of his retired time at the ranch in London, Texas, where he graded the roads himself and kept the ranch in impeccable condition. He and his family also enjoyed summers in Carmel, California. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Ann McGill Erck. Inseparable since high school, they had a wonderful life together. Shortly after his death on Christmas Eve, the family gathered at his home to remember him. His granddaughter remarked "You picked a good one." Ann replied, "I picked a good one, and I picked early." He is remembered as a strong leader who always had a definite opinion but was always willing to listen to others and encouraged them to rise to their full potential. He was a nurturing mentor and loyal friend to many. He is also survived by his mother, Marie Erck, age 94; son, Jefferson; son, Christopher and wife, Georgia; grandchildren, Eliot and Muriel; brother, Jim and wife, Kay: brother, David and wife, JoNell: numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Wilbur Erck of Agua Dulce, Texas. True to himself and his family, Fred lived his life with purpose, integrity and peace of mind. A private tribute will be held at the family ranch when the Texas wildflowers are in full bloom.
Published in Express-News on Dec. 28, 2009
December 24, 2009
Fred Erck was a passionate and highly regarded banker who acquired numerous banks throughout South Texas, where he formed and sold several bank holding companies. One such holding company sold to First City, and his last holding company, Texas Bancshares, sold to Wells Fargo in 2000. But his commitment was to community banking. Even in the closing days of his life, Fred expressed concern that banks were not doing enough to create more jobs for Americans by being more aggressive in their lending. He always took pride in the role banking played in building communities. He was a lifelong rancher in South Texas and the Texas Hill Country and spent most of his retired time at the ranch in London, Texas, where he graded the roads himself and kept the ranch in impeccable condition. He and his family also enjoyed summers in Carmel, California. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Ann McGill Erck. Inseparable since high school, they had a wonderful life together. Shortly after his death on Christmas Eve, the family gathered at his home to remember him. His granddaughter remarked "You picked a good one." Ann replied, "I picked a good one, and I picked early." He is remembered as a strong leader who always had a definite opinion but was always willing to listen to others and encouraged them to rise to their full potential. He was a nurturing mentor and loyal friend to many. He is also survived by his mother, Marie Erck, age 94; son, Jefferson; son, Christopher and wife, Georgia; grandchildren, Eliot and Muriel; brother, Jim and wife, Kay: brother, David and wife, JoNell: numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Wilbur Erck of Agua Dulce, Texas. True to himself and his family, Fred lived his life with purpose, integrity and peace of mind. A private tribute will be held at the family ranch when the Texas wildflowers are in full bloom.
Published in Express-News on Dec. 28, 2009
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