Ella Tegeler

Ella Lueck Tegeler, 95, widow of LeRoy Frank Tegeler, passed away April 15, 2016 in Brenham.

A Funeral Service is scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at Memorial Oaks Chapel, with Pastor Brianna Merkle officiating. Visitation will be from 5 until 7 p.m. Monday evening at Memorial Oaks Chapel. Burial will be in Prairie Lea Cemetery.

Ella Tegeler was born in Gay Hill on June 6, 1920 to Herman and Martha Hold Lueck. Baptized August 29, 1920 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church of Gay Hill, she was confirmed April 14, 1935 at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Brenham. On June 29, 1941, she married LeRoy Tegeler in Houston.

Mrs. Tegeler enjoyed bridge and dancing, and was a member of the Top Cats Dancing Club. She enjoyed eating out on Fridays, and spending time with her grandchildren.

Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, LeRoy F. Jr. and Lottie Tegeler of Brenham; grandchildren: Carl Tegeler and wife Sarah, and Dana Tegeler. A great-grandchild will be born in July of 2016. She is predeceased by her parents, her husband, and a sister, Lillie Krupka.

Memorials may be directed to the Building Fund of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Brenham.

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