Friedel

Leroy R. Friedel, Jr., Jennifer M. Rutherford Friedel, and Leroy “L.J.” Rutherford Friedel died on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016. Leroy, Jr. and Jennifer were married on Sept. 7, 2002 at New Ulm and resided in Bastrop. Leroy, Jr. was born on May 16, 1975 to the late Leroy R. Friedel, Sr. and Suzanne Hurt. Jennifer was born on May 25, 1984 to the late James B. Rutherford and Diane Polasek Rutherford. L.J. was born on Jan. 20, 2013 to Leroy R. Friedel, Jr. and Jennifer Rutherford Friedel. Leroy, Jr. is survived by his mother, Suzanne Hurt; brothers, Nathan and Forrest Friedel; sisters, Lonna Friedel and Gina Friedel; lifelong friends, John, Sherry, and Joe; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Jennifer is survived by her mother, Diane Rutherford; stepfather, Tony Grafe; sister, Jaimie Rutherford; and Godparents Margie and Ray Stancik; as well as numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. L.J. is survived by his grandparents, Diane Rutherford and Tony Grafe; Suzanne Hurt; aunts and uncles, Jaimie Rutherford, Nathan, Forrest, Lonna, and Gina Friedel. As well as numerous great aunts, great uncles, and cousins. They leave behind families that are devastated by their loss. Funeral services were held on Monday, Sept. 26, 2016 at 10 a.m. at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Columbus with Father Wayne Wilkerson officiating. Rosary was recited at 9:30 a.m. prior to Mass. Memorials can be made to St. Anthony Catholic School Capital Campaign Fund, P.O. Box 669, Columbus, Texas 78934; or PUPS of Cat Spring, 1884 Bostik Rd., Cat Spring, Texas 78933; or Friends of Bastrop County Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 2219, Bastrop, Texas 78602; or an organization of your choice. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.hennekefuneralhome.com. Henneke Funeral Home, Columbus in Columbus was in charge of arrangements.