Richard James Hoelscher

Richard James Hoelscher, 83, of La Grange, died Wednesday, March 16, 2016. Richard was born in Violet on May 22, 1932, the son of Herbert and Regina (Beimer) Hoelscher. He married Ella Cecilia Lange on May 22, 1954. He worked as a refinery electrician for Sun Oil and Koch Industries and retired after 35 years of service. He is survived by son, Larry Hoelscher and wife, Patricia, of El Campo; daughter, Denise Hilberling and husband, Michael, of Caldwell; son, Richard Anthony Hoelscher and wife, Sandra, of San Antonio; brother, Raymond Hoelscher and wife Judy of Corpus Christi; three sisters: Mary Louise Johnson of Jacksonville, Fla.; Rose Lee Hoelscher of Violet; and Geraldine Fredette and husband, John, of New River, Ariz.; eight grandchildren: Jason and Matthew Hoelscher; Samantha Evans and Robert Hilberling; Danny, James and Erin Rose Hoelscher; six-great grandchildren: Madison, McKamey, Cordilia, Beck, Louise and John Wiley. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife, Ella; granddaughter, Christina Louise Hoelscher; five brothers: Walter,Jerome, William, Francis, Edgar, four sisters: Floy Lee Hoelscher; Dorothy Corcoran, Leona Hoelscher and Clementina Mac- Adam. Visitation was held on Sunday, March 20, 2016 from 4 to6 p.m. at Queen of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 936 FM 2436 in Hostyn. A rosary was recited at 6 p.m. Funeral services were held at Queen of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 21, 2016. Burial followed at Hostyn Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Habitat for Humanity (www.fayettecountyhabitat.org) or Hospice Brazos Valley, 1048 N. Jefferson, La Grange, Texas 78945 (www.hospicebrazosvalley.org). 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.