Garner

Dorothy Mae (Ruckert) Garner, 78, of La Grange, died Tuesday, March 6, 2018. Dorothy was born in La Grange on Nov. 27, 1939, the daughter of William F. Ruckert and Albina Frances (Polasek) Ruckert. She married Huey Garner in 1975 in La Grange. Dorothy was a loving and caring wife to Huey for 43 years. Dorothy worked as a waitress at the Bon Ton Restaurant and then worked for Weikel’s Bakery for over 50 years. She is survived by her husband, Huey; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; and one brother. Visitation was held on Friday, March 9, 2018 from 12 to 2 p.m. at Koenig & Strickland Funeral Home. Funeral services followed at the funeral home beginning at 2 p.m. Burial followed at La Grange City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Gardenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter, 240 Svoboda Lane, La Grange, TX 78945. 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.