Ella Simper

ELLA SIMPER
SHINER- Ella Simper. Age 91, passed away on Sunday, February 17, 2013.
She was born March 19, 1921 in Gonzales County to Joseph and Mary Volf Petras.
Ella was a devoted wife and mother. She enjoyed card playing and bowling, but most of all, preparing pastries and meals for her family and friends.
She was a member of St. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church and the Shiner Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary.
Survivors: daughter, JoAnn Simper Seifert of Victoria; son, Bernie J. Simper of Victoria; grandchildren, Ivy Seifert Whitener and husband Scott of Fredericksburg and SuEllen Seifert Perez and husband Aicel of New Braunfels; sister, Millie Migl and husband Frank of Shiner.
Preceded in death by: parents; husband, Bennie A. Simper; son-in-law, Harvey Seifert; brothers, Adolph Petras and Frank Petras and a sister, Mary Kridler.
Visitation 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday with rosary at 7 p.m. at Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home
Funeral Mass at 2 p.m. on Thursday, February 21, 2013 at St. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Shiner with Rev. Kirby Hlavaty officiating. Burial at St. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers: Calvin Simper, Troy Migl, Mark Hagens, Gene Kridler, Joseph Kridler and Paul Ullmann. Honorary pallbearers: Dr. Tim Wagner, Rosalie Hagens, Eva Maeker and Michael Caka.
Memorials may be given to Shiner Volunteer Fire Department, Shiner E.M.S., or donor's choice.
On-line guest book may be signed at www.thielecooper.com.
Arrangements by Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home in Yoakum, 361-293-5656.