Lois Appelt Hartman, 81, of Victoria passed away Sunday, June 5, 2016. She was born June 10, 1934 in Hallettsville to the late Alvin and Julia Appelt. Lois married the love of her life, Ralph August Hartman, Jr. on Feb. 28, 1954 in Hallettsville. Lois loved spending time wither her family, dancing, and was a wonderful cook.
She is survived by her daughter, Julie Hartman McCan (Robert) of Victoria; son, Ralph August Hartman III (Nan); grandchildren, Jessica Hartman of Houston, Hannah Hartman of Cuero, Forrest Hartman of Honolulu, “Augie” Robert August McCan of McFaddin, Mary Isabel McCan of Denver.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Ralph; sister, Dorothy Appelt Love; brother, Forrest Appelt.
Visitation will be held Thursday, June 9 at Freund Funeral Home from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Services will be held Friday June 10 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church with a Rosary beginning at 9:30 a.m., services to begin at 10 a.m. with Father David Berger officiating. Interment to follow at Hillside Cemetery.
Pallbearers are Mike Davis, Billy Hartman, Leslie Love, Henry Hartman, Jr., Marilyn Cheatham and Freemain Mains.
Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Michael’s Catholic School and Hospice of South Texas.
You may sign the guest book or send condolences at www.freundfuneralhome.com.
Freund Funeral Home, 361-275-2343.