Clara Louise Ritter

Clara Louise Ritter, 101, of Bryan died Saturday, Oct. 15, 2016 in her home at Waldenbrook Estates in Bryan. A visitation was held at Hillier Funeral Home of Bryan on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2016 from 6 to 8 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 7 p.m. Graveside services were held Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2016, 11 a.m. at the La Grange City Cemetery in La Grange. Pastors Randy Bard and Lynn Stroud of Bethel Lutheran Church in Bryan officiated. Clara was born on Oct. 12, 1915 near La Grange. She moved to La Grange in 1920 and later moved to Bryan in 1978. She graduated from La Grange High School in 1933 and received her Bachelor of Arts Degree from Southwest State Teachers College, now Texas State University in San Marcos. After 34 years working for Texaco, which is now Chevron, she retired in 1977. She was a faithful member of Bethel Lutheran Church of Bryan. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to; Bethel Lutheran Church Building Fund, 4221 Boonville Rd., Bryan, Texas 77802. Visit Clara’s tribute page at www.hillierfuneralhome.com to share stories and memories. Hillier Funeral Home in Bryan was in charge of arrangements.