Remembering Elvera Rudloff

We mourn with the family and friends of Elvera Rudloff.  She died after a brief illness.  Elvera had moved to Houston several years ago to live with relatives.  See her obituary below.  The service will be at MLLC on Saturday, February 27, at 1 p.m.  The family will be present in the half hour to hour before the service.  Visitors can also go to the Memorial Oak Chapel funeral home on Friday for a viewing and to sign the mourner register.  The family does not plan to be present at the viewing on Friday.

October 11, 1932 ~ February 22, 2021

Elvera Rudloff was born on June 15, 1932 at her childhood home in Burton, Texas to parents Louis and Annie Braun and entered into eternal peace with the Lord on Monday, February 22, 2021 in Houston, Texas at the age of 88. She grew up with her five siblings: Annie Mae, M.C., James, Reuben, and Arthur on the family farm in Burton, Texas. She attended public schools and graduated from Burton High School.

She was a member of Martin Luther Lutheran Church of Carmine. Elvera was a member of the Ladies Aid. She was baptized by Pastor Walton on November 30, 1932, at St. John Evangelical and Reformed Church in Burton.  She was confirmed by Pastor Leo Simon at Martin Luther Lutheran Church of Carmine on Palm Sunday, April 14, 1946. Her Confirmation Bible verse was Matthew 28:20, “And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” Elvera was married to Perry Rudloff on October 11, 1980 at St. Paul Lutheran Church of Rehburg, by Pastor John D. Kueker.

Elvera participated in the Ladies Aid of Martin Luther Lutheran Church.  She was involved with the Senior Citizens Combined Community Action of Carmine.  As part of this program, she drove the bus for participants to go to appointments and special events.

Elvera is survived by several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. She is preceded in death by her husband, parents, brothers, M.C., Reuben, James, and Arthur; and sister, Annie Mae Hilburn.

Memorial donations may be given to Martin Luther Lutheran Church, P O Box 362, Carmine, TX 78932 or the charity of one’s choice.