Coufal

Erline Lillie (Graeter) Coufal, 90, of New Ulm, died Sunday, Aug. 28, 2016. Erline was born in Shelby on March 19, 1926 the daughter of Gotlieb and Bertha (Pfeiffer) Graeter. She married Lester Coufal on Feb. 19, 1946 in Shelby. Erline worked as a meat processor for Eckermann’s Meat Market and retired after 20 years of service. She was a member of the WECCO of Austin, St. Paul Lutheran ELCW and the Industry Volunteer Fire Department. She is survived by daughter, Beatrice Dudensing and husband, Edgar Dudensing, Jr. of Fayetteville; brother-in-law, and sister-in-law Alvinand, Verna Coufal, of Fayetteville; grandchildren: Duane Dudensing and wife, Judith; great grandchildren: Chasidy, Katelin, Courtney and Kacie Dudensing; numerous nieces and nephews; and special friend, Lori Raburn, of Bastrop. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Lester; grandson, Darren Dudensing, two brothers; four sisters-inlaw; one brother-in-law; mother- in-law and father-in-law. Visitation as held on Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Koenig & Strickland Zaskoda Chapel in Industry. Family received friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Funeral services were held at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Shelby at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016. Burial followed at Shelby Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church, 6814 Skull Creek, Fayetteville, Texas 78940, or, Hospice Compassus- Round Rock, 1717 North IH35, Ste. 130, Round Rock, Texas 78664. 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.