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On Wednesday, July 12, 2023, Wilfred Tegeler, loving husband, father, uncle, grandfather and great grandfather passed away at his home at the age of 93. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, July 15, 2023, visitation will be from 9:00 am to 10:00 am, and funeral services will be held at 10:00 am at St. James Lutheran Church in Ganado, Texas. Burial will be in the Ganado Cemetery. Wilfred was born in Ganado, Texas on Thursday, September 12, 1929. He was baptized on October 13, 1929 by Reverend A.C. Koeppe and confirmed on December 19, 1943. On September 21, 1950 he married Evelyn Frances Cernota at Faith American Church in Bellaire, Texas. He and his wife celebrated 69 years and 9 months of marriage. He was a Guardian Angel to his wife in her later years. Wilfred enjoyed visiting family and friends attending the cattle auction sales in Edna and El Campo. He was one of the last members of the Ganado Feed Store Coffee Club. As a devout member of St. James Lutheran Church, Wilfred offered his time and talents, serving Church Council and several committees. He was also an active member of the American Legion Hillyard-Yoast Post 346. He served on the Rifle Honor Guard. His favorite past time was raising cattle as a partner with Carl Zajicek and recently his son Rodney. he also enjoyed picking hundreds of oranges and sharing them with family and friends. He showed great love and compassion to his family and friends. Wilfred joined the armed forces and served as a Sergeant in the U.S. Army in Heilbronn, Germany. An article stated that, "Wilfred Tegeler graduated from the 112th infantry Regiment's Non-Commissioned Office Academy. He was selected to attend the school on the basis of his leadership, initiative, soldirerly knowledge, ability and military bearing. the Infantry Division of which the 112th Regiment was a part of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization force defending Western Europe. As assistant squad leader with Company K, Cpl. Tegeler entered the Army in February, 1951" Wilfred worked in many different jobs and occupations, including helping his dad on the farm, a "Soda Jerk" at Ratliff's Pharmacy. He was notorious for trying to pack a quart of ice cream into a pint container, according to the late Mrs. Ratliff. He was a "Rough Neck" at 17 working on Oil Drilling Derricks in East Texas. He worked at ALCOA in Point Comfort for a short time. Wilfred partnered with Carl Zajicek in owning and operating the Southside Gulf Service Station from 1958 to 1979. He served his loyal customers with pride, respect, and professionalism, Their business was the second largest Farm Bureau Tire Sales in Texas. He was preceded in death by his father Gus Tegeler, Sr., mother Ella Tegeler, his brother Harry tegeler, Sr., and niece Pat Tegeler Achley, brother Wilton Lee, and wife Jeanette, and their son Jay Tegeler, his brother Gus Tegeler, Jr. and brother-in-law Stanley Nelson, also his beloved wife Evelyn. Wilfred is survived by his three sons; Donnie, Rodney and his wife Ida, Harlan and his wife Analee. He is also survived by his six grandchildren, Clinton Tegeler, Krysta and her husband Jeremy Crist, Scott and his wife Brianna Tegeler, Stefany Schade, Shaye Walston, and Ashley and her husband Lloyd Kleiman; greatgrandchildren Colton and Abigail Tegeler, Westley Schade, and Brendyn, Dalten, and Lysette Walston, and Jacob and Samuel Kleiman, also survived by his sister Elverna Nelson, who lives in Rogers, Arkansas. He is also survived by 13 nieces and nephews and many great nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the members of St. James Lutheran Church, the women of the church (WELCA), members of the American Legion Post 346, the Legion and members of the Ganado community for their prayers, encouragement, and love shown to Wilfred and family. Pallbearers will be: Brad Browning, Jeremy Crist, Clinton Tegeler, Scott Tegeler, Coulton Tegeler and Harry "Bubba" Tegeler, Jr. Honorary Pallbearers will be Wilfred's Beloved grandchildren as well as his great-grandchildren: Clinton Tegeler, Krysta and Jeremy Crist, Scott and Briana Tegeler, Stefany Schade, Shaye Walston, and Ashley and Lloyd Kleiman. Coulton Tegeler, Abigail Tegeler, Westley Schade, Brendyn Walston, Dalten Walston, Lysette Walston, Jacob Kleiman and Samuel Kleiman. In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorial contributions be made to St. James Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 250 Ganado, TX 77962 Services have been entrusted to Russell Todish of Ganado Funeral Home, 800 S. Third St., Ganado, Texas 77962
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It is with heavy hearts that out families announce the passing of our beloved Vickie Venglar Thompson. She went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, September 5, 2023 after a short battle with cancer. Vickie was born on Friday, November 5, 1954 in Jackson County to Jasper and Lydia Matejek Venglar. She was a 1973 graduate of Industrial High School and had the opportunity to represent her hometown of LaSalle in the 1972 Jackson County Fair Queen Pageant. Vickie was a homemaker and loved to garden, to which she left strict instructions to take care of her flower beds. She also loved taking care of her animals (All of them), and we are almost certain that she has kept Big Red in business!! What she loved most of all in her life was her children and grandchildren, whether she was sailing, canoeing, or swimming with them, or teaching them how to play cards, dominoes, or other games. She soaked up every moment she could with them. Vickie was an avid reader and loved the beach and being outdoors. Her smile and laughter were contagious and she was very serious about her card games. Whether she was playing with her siblings or with nieces and nephews, Vickie was probably the most successful at winning out of the whole Venglar bunch. She also, always, kept score, and if you dared to question her score taking ability, she would gladly let you take over the job. Vickie's speciality desert was banana pudding and no one could hold a candle to hers! There wasn't a single family function that we had that it wasn't a shining beacon on the desert table. If you didn't get a serving before fixing your food plate, chances were you wouldn't get any at all. She is survived by her companion of 30 years, Brice Knight of LaSalle, sons; Michael Thompson of Victoria, Randy and Isabela Thompson of Fox, Oklahoma, step-daughter; Dawn Knight of Galveston, step-son; Brice Knight of Texas City, sisters; Sandy and Allan Knapp of Edna and Mary and Andy Yarborough of Vanderbilt, brothers; Leonard Venglar of Sweeny and Andy Venglar of LaSalle. and her beloved grandchildren; Krystal, Tyler, Dylan, Joseph "Joe Joe", Destiny, Andy, Ali, Bella, Rahynie, Wylie Rose, Brice Lynn and Georgia, and one great-grandson, James Shelby. Vickie is also survived by many nieces and nephews that loved her dearly. She has been preceded in death by her parents, her beautiful daughter, Crystal Renae; brothers; Carl Venglar, Johnnie Venglar and Freddie Lilly, nephews; Cody Ellison, and niece; Sheryl Herring. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to St. Theresa Catholic Church in LaSalle. Service will be held on Sunday, September 17, 2023 at St. Theresa Catholic Church in LaSalle. Visitation will be from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm with Rosary being recited at 1:30 pm, and Funeral Mass will begin at 2:00 pm. Interment will follow at St. Theresa Catholic Cemetery along with her brother, Johnnie Venglar's, ashes. Services have been entrusted to Russell Todish of Slavik Funeral Home, 209 N. Allen St. Edna, TX 77957, 361-782-2152.
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Bessie LaVerne Todd, 97 died March 12,2024, in The Morada Assisted Living Facility in Victoria, Texas. LaVerne was born February 16,1927 in Edna, Texas, daughter of Albert Joseph Randall and Bessie Lee Singleton Randall. She grew up on the Randall farm prior to marrying James Lowery Tipton on Oct 11,1946. From this union were born two children Dorothy Ann McKinney and Louis Randall Tipton. This union lasted 28 years. She had three grandchildren, Kelly Lynn Bordelon (husband Darren), Brian David Tipton (wife Sarah) and Adam Terrell Tipton (wife Stephanie). Laverne had 13 great grandchildren. On Nov 26,1983 she married Foy A Todd and relocated to Beeville. She was blessed with three stepchildren, David A Todd (wife Darlene), Linda Fay Koop (husband Francis), and Susan Ann Griffith (husband Glenn). There are seven step grandchildren and nine step great grandchildren. Foy passed away on March 18,1985. LaVerne was baptized into Christ at the age of 12 and remained a faithful member of the Lord’s Church (The Church of Christ). LaVerne was active being a good servant doing good works. She worked with the 4-H clubs and cub scouts. LaVerne taught children’s bible classes and the ladies adults’ classes. She loved people and opened up her home for visiting evangelist teaching in gospel meetings and lectureships. LaVerne sewed for those in need. (family, struggling members, those in rest homes and the needy) The sewing includes the “Bear Program” and mother delivered many bears to hospitals, emergency services and doctor’s offices. The bears all had bible verses attached and calmed many children and parents. Pallbearers will be David Todd, Michael Todd, Randy Tipton, Adam Tipton, Dale Fowler, and Scott DeDear. Services will be held on Friday, March 15, 2024, in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel in Edna, Texas. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m.to 2:00 p.m. with the Funeral service beginning at 2:00 p.m. Interment to follow in Memory Gardens Cemetery in Edna, Texas. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in LaVerne's name to Cherokee Home for Children, PO Box 295, Cherokee, Texas 76832-9989 or to the charity of your choice.
Arrangements are under the direction
of Oaklawn Funeral Home in Edna. 361-782-2221.
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