Obituary Notice for LaVerne Kunkel
We grieve and we give thanks for the life and ministry of LaVerne Kunkel. She died on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, after a recent decline of her health. LaVerne was a lifelong member of MLLC, having been baptized in the same year of her birth, 1933, at the church.
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. A memorial luncheon will be back at the church following the committal service. All are welcome at all events.
Information about memorial contributions is on this page after the obituary. Please consider supporting these organizations with monetary gifts in memory of LaVerne.
THE OBITUARY
LaVerne Eloise Sommer Kunkel
January 5, 1933 – March 6, 2024
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 baptized on June 4, 1933, and confirmed on March 21, 1948, both at Martin Luther Lutheran Church of Carmine. Her confirmation Bible Verse was Hebrews 13:5, which reads: “Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have; for he has said, “I will never fail you nor forsake you.”” 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.
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
PO Box 362
Carmine, TX 78932
979-278-3388
Online Giving Web Site: https://mllccarmine.com/online-giving/
After going to the secure giving link, use the line “Memorial Gifts” for you gift designation. Remember to note, “LaVerne Kunkel” on the memo line, so the gift will be passed along to the right committee.
Martin Luther Lutheran Church 