LaVerne Kunkel

LaVerne Eloise Sommer Kunkel of Giddings, Texas passed away on March 6, 2024, in Giddings, at the age of 91.

LaVerne was born on January 5, 1933 in Ledbetter to Ida Loewe Sommer and John Ernst Sommer. She was a graduate of Giddings High School and married Orville (Bubba) Kunkel on October 1, 1950 at Martin Luther Lutheran Church of Carmine, Texas.

LaVerne loved baking, cooking, dancing and gardening and had a love for the outdoors. She loved doing for others, especially the grandkids. She was a member of the Rebekah Group, a Lioness in the Lions Club, American Legion Ladies Auxiliary and SPJST Lodge 179 of Warrenton.

Preceding LaVerne in death were her parents, John and Ida Sommer; husband, Orville (Bubba); son-in-law, Bobby; granddaughter, Callie; two sisters, Dorothy and Joyce; and one brother J.E.

Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Brenda Callahan, Deborah and Randy Albert and Tawana and Donald Mueller; brother and sister-in-law, Lyndon and Betty Sommer; sister Gloria Reuter; grandchildren, Cory, Chad, Casey, Marisa, Chanda and Megan; 14 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

A visitation is scheduled for Friday, March 8, 2024, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Memorial Oaks Chapel, Brenham, Texas. Funeral services will be held at Martin Luther Lutheran Church of Carmine on Saturday, March 9, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor David Tinker officiating. Burial will follow the service at Loewe Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Chad Albert, Kelly Quinn, Terry Reuter, Lesley Sommer, Bryan Tucker and Aaron Wylie.

Memorial Contributions may be directed to Loewe Cemetery Association or Martin Luther Lutheran Church.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Oaks Chapel, 1306 West Main St., Brenham. To post a tribute to the family, please visit www.memorialoaks chapel.com