Friemel

Myrtle Lee (Kotrla) Friemel, 91, of La Grange, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024.

Myrtle was born in Columbus on June 16, 1933, to the late Ed and Minnie (Martinek) Kotrla.

She married the love of her life, Herbert F. Friemel Sr. on Oct. 19, 1952. They were married for 56 years until his death on May 1, 2008.

Myrtle worked as a teacher’s aide for La Grange High School, as a secretary with State Farm Insurance, and she managed Bills Dollar Store. Myrtle also volunteered her time working with St. Mark’s Auxiliary, St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, and with Second Chance.

Myrtle was a devout Christian and touched the hearts of all that she met. She instilled the values of faith, hard work, and the importance of loving one another to her family.

She is survived by her sons: Royce Friemel, and wife, JoAnn; Herbert Friemel, Jr., and wife, Elaine “Sissy” all of La Grange; five grandsons, one granddaughter, five great granddaughters, and two great grandsons, one great great grandson, and her sister, Jane Schneider of La Grange.

Myrtle was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Herbert Sr., two brothers: Alvin and Howard Kotrla; one sister, Bessie Parrish, and a brother-in-law, Glen Schneider.

A visitation was held prior to the funeral service at Koenig-Belvill Funeral Home & Cremations of La Grange on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024 from 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. with family present to receive friends. The Funeral Service followed at 11 a.m. After the chapel service, burial followed at the La Grange City Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, Hospice Brazos Valley, or to a charity of one’s choice.

Family and friends can view and sign the guestbook online at www.lagrangefunerals. com.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Koenig-Belvill Funeral Home & Cremations in La Grange.