Lloyd Erich Bielefeld (b. October 10, 1939) passed away on May 13, 2017, at home surrounded by family. Lloyd was born and raised on the Southeast side of San Antonio, and was a San Antonio Firefighter for over 30 years.

Lloyd's parents, Eckert and Elsa (Traeger) Bielefeld, were the children of German immigrants who settled in Wilson County (Floresville/Poth area) in the 1880s. Lloyd was born and raised on the Southeast Side of San Antonio, and graduated from Brackenridge High School in 1958. He joined the Army in 1958, and actively served until 1960, and served an additional 4 years in the Reserves. In 1967, he joined the San Antonio Fire Department where he served for 30 years, rising to the rank of Captain.

In his spare time, Lloyd enjoyed gardening, fishing and hunting. He was also an excellent mechanic and could fix almost anything around the house.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Eckert and Elsa (Traeger) Bielefeld; his wife, Ann C. Bielefeld; and his beloved Dachshund companion, Kelsey. He is survived by his three children, Phillip Bielefeld, of San Antonio, TX; Dawn Melendez, and husband Joseph Melendez, of San Antonio, TX; Kimberly Bielefeld, of Austin, TX.

During his life, he was blessed with loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren, whom he dearly loved and with whom he was able to spend many joyful days: Tabitha Bielefeld, and children, Geneveive Bielefeld and Dominic Jackson; Stephanie Greene and Ashley Greene; and honorary granddaughter, Janessa Melendez.

He also is survived by his brothers, Alvin Bielefeld, and wife, Donna; and Leonard Bielefeld, and wife Billie Rae; his cousin, Karl Traeger, and wife, Lucy; as well as numerous other cousins, nieces and nephews.

Additionally, he is survived by his little dog, Suey, who misses him dearly.