Henrietta Meurer

Henrietta Kracmer Meurer, 77, of West, passed away Thursday afternoon, January 10, 2008 at West Rest Haven. A rosary will be recited 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Aderhold Funeral Home by Janice Kaluza. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 1:30 p.m. Sunday at St. Mary's Catholic Church of the Assumption, with Rev. Ed Karasek as celebrant. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery. Henrietta was born on October 4, 1930 in West, the daughter of Toby and Flora (Berckenhoff) Kracmer. She attended West schools and graduated from West High School in 1948 before attending 4-C Business College in Waco. On September 17, 1955, she was united in marriage to George Meurer in West. Henrietta was best known as the librarian for the West Public Library since 1985. She was very instrumental in getting the new library built and received many librarian awards. Henrietta enjoyed reading, gardening, attending her grandchildren's activities, and spending time with family and friends. She was very involved in community service. She was a breast cancer survivor and a great supporter of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. She also served as Eucharistic minister at the rest home and to shut-ins. Henrietta was a member of the West Fair and Rodeo Association; West Longhorn Club; and K.J.Z.T. Society #11 where she served as financial secretary and treasurer for 26 years and was Fraternalist of the Year in 2006. She also served as a Cub Scout and Girl Scout leader and was named Woman of Distinction by the Blue Bonnet Council for her many years of service. Henrietta received the Citizen of the Year Award in 2000 by the West Chamber of Commerce and was also given the Honorary Lone Star Farmer Degree. She was a charter member and active member of West Fraternal Auditorium. She was also a member of the Texan Library Association, Czech Heritage Society, Catholic Daughter of America Court No. 829, the 50-50 Club, the Diocesan Council of Catholic Women Northern Deanery, St. Anne's Altar Society, and a lifelong member of St. Mary's Catholic Church of the Assumption. She is preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Jimmy Kracmer; and a son-in-law, Bobby Clements. Survivors include her beloved husband of 52 years, George Meurer of West; three sons, Dennis Meurer, M.D. of Huntington, WV, Anthony Meurer and wife Debbie, and Thomas Meurer, D.V.M. and wife Jaye, all of West; two daughters, Diana Blakley and husband Joe of Gatesville, and Mary Scott and special friend, Russell Brackeen of West; one brother Frankie Kracmer and wife Donna of Midlothian; sister-in-law, Chris Kracmer of Grand Prairie; two sisters, Agnes Ondrey and husband Joe of Houston and Martha Dach and husband Fred of Temple; twelve grandchildren, Micaela Meurer, Jerod, Dalton and Jolee Meurer, Tiffany Clements, Tara Schulze and husband Matt, Kally Blakley, Dylan, Garrett, and Colton Meurer, Lauren and Truett Scott; one great-grandson, Brendon Blackburn; many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Active pallbearers will be Kenneth Kubala, Toby Dach, Kenneth Kracmer, Bobby Ondrey, John Ondrey, Johnny Matthews, Joe Kracmer and David Ondrey. Honorary pallbearers will be the West Public Library Board. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to West Public Library Association, West Volunteer Ambulance Association, or the charity of your choice.