Valasta Agnes (Rek) Roesler

Valasta Agnes (Rek) Roesler, 93, of Ellinger, died Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2014 at St. Mark’s Medical Center in La Grange.

Valasta was born in the Brushy community near Ellinger on Feb. 7, 1921, the daughter of Joe and Amelia (Prihoda) Rek. She married Vernon J. Roesler in August of 1941, and lived her life in the Ellinger community until she moved to 

Monument Hill Nursing Center in La Grange. Valasta was a talented seamstress and quilter, gardener, and provider of delicious meals and baked goods for her family. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ellinger. She is survived by two sons: Vernon “Vic” Roesler and wife, Gladys, of Katy and Rocky Roesler and wife, Bonnie, of La Grange; daughter, Elleene “Ali” McDonald and husband, Adrian, of Bryan; sister-in-law, Rosalie Rek of Rockdale ; seven grandchildren: Kim Hebler and husband, Jeff, Kevin Roesler and special friend, Carrie Supak, Kyle Roesler and wife, Lisa, Arianne Wiese and husband, Steve Jacobs, Andi Wiese, Roxanne Brown and husband, David, and Rocky Roesler and wife, Lesley; seven great grandchildren, and one great-great grandson. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Vernon; brother and sister-inlaw, Joe Rek and wife, Edith; brother, Jerry Rek; sister, Leona Dybala; and grandson-in-law, John Wilson. Visitation was held on Monday, Dec. 1, 2014 from 12 to 7 p.m. at Koenig & Strickland Funeral Home. Family received friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church on St. Mary’s Church Road in Ellinger at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2014. A private burial will be at La Grange City Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Mary’s Catholic Church or to a charity of one’s choice. The family would like to thank the staff of St. Mark’s Medical Center for their compassionate care of Mrs. Roesler during her last days and to especially thank all the employees of Monument Hill Nursing Center for their kindness and care over the last many years. Family and friends can view and sign the guestbook online at www.lagrangefunerals.com. Koenig & Strickland Funeral Home in La Grange was in charge of arrangements.