Elvera Limmer

Elvera Limmer, of Burton, TX, passed away on January 5, 2022 at the age of 95.

A visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Friday, January 7, 2022 at Memorial Oaks Chapel.

A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, January 8, 2022 at Martin Luther Lutheran Church of Carmine with pastor David Tinker officiating. Burial will follow at La Bahia Cemetery.

Elvera was born on June 18, 1926 in Burton, TX to Ed and Elsie Kokemor Rust. She was baptized July 25, 1926 at Frieden’s United Church of Christ and confirmed September 22, 1940 at St. John’s United Church of Christ.

She married Paul Limmer on October 30, 1949 in St. John’s United Church of Christ.

Elvera’s pride and joy were her grandchildren and great grandchildren.  She was known for those wonderful homemade sugar cookies.  She loved the outdoors and looked after her cattle as long as she could.

She is survived by her son, Jim Limmer of Ellinger, TX; daughter and son-in-law, Jane and Glenwood Hinze of Burton, TX; grandchildren, Brian and Kristi Hinze, Julie and Wade Tiemann, Judson and Morgan Limmer, and Josh and Meghan Limmer; great-grandchildren, Weston and Waylon Hinze, McKenzie and Ali Tiemann, and Jenna Limmer; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Paul Limmer, parents, sister, Doris Rinn; and brother, Wilfred Rust.

Serving as Pallbearers will be Brian Hinze, Josh Limmer, Judson Limmer, Wade Tiemann, Waylon Hinze, and Weston Hinze.

Serving as Honorary Pallbearers will be Bradley Rinn, Darrell Kieke, Ricky Kieke, and Dustyn Tiemann.

Special thanks to the care given by the staff of Baylor Scott & White Hospital-Brenham, nurses and staff at Brenham Nursing & Rehabilitation and Hospice Brazos Valley.

Memorials may be directed to Martin Luther Lutheran Church Rebecca Group or La Bahia Cemetery Association.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Memorial Oaks Chapel, 1306 West Main Street, Brenham, TX 77833.