Mary Ola Volpert

Mary Ola Kruger Volpert, age 90, of West, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on August 8, 2016 in Waco. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, August 11, 2016 at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel in West, with Rev. Paul Fiske officiating. Mary was born August 21, 1925 in Meridian, the daughter of Marion and Della (Wheeler) Bell. She had two brothers and two sisters. Mary married John Kruger on February 2, 1946 and together they raised seven children, lived in Waco and practiced the Lutheran faith. John preceded her in death on August 16 1972. Mary then married Julius Volpert on December 15, 1974 and together they settled in Elm Mott and later moved to West. Julius passed away on December 31, 1997. During her life, Mary could be found taking care of her numerous grandchildren, whom she loved and was dearly devoted. She enjoyed cooking for her family and harvested her own chickens, fruits and vegetables. Mary is taking her place in heaven alongside her parents; husbands; a son, Johnny Mack Kruger; daughters, Della "Rea" Gilman and Connie Hanley; brothers, Wheeler Bell and Clifford Bell; a sister, Gladys Boatman; and grandchildren, Chuck Gilman and Dawanna Lamas. Survivors include daughters, Peggy Kacal of West; Sharon Pilgrim and her husband Thomas of Ross and Mary Fagan and her husband Travis Sr. of West; a son, Ronnie Henry Kruger of West; sons-in-law, Charles Gilman and Denis Hanley Sr.; a sister, Ophelia "Bea" Wade; grandchildren, Johnny Gilman and wife Janice, Richard Conway and wife Tommie, Thomas Pilgrim Jr., Sean Conway, Wendy Kendrick and husband Clint, Craig Pilgrim, Denis Hanley and wife Ronda, Travis Fagan Jr. and wife Stacy, Angela Hanley, Justin Conway and Brett Gilman; 28 great grandchildren; 16 great great grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Pallbearers are her sons-in-law and grandsons. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the charity of your choice.