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Caroline Lena Nolte

Caroline Lena Nolte (known as Lena) 97, passed away peacefully in Lockhart on July 10, 2009. Lena was born September 22, 1911 in Uhland, Texas to Otto and Anna Germer Pfefferkorn. She married Hugo Frederick Nolte October 1, 1930. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hugo; daughters, Darlene and Nancy Ann and sisters, Ninnie Koehler and Ida Chastian. Lena is survived by her son Daniel Nolte and wife Linda Nolte; Grandchildren; Deborah Taylor and husband Thom, Keith Wilson and wife Diane, Danny Nolte and wife Tracy, Sheryl Groppe and husband Robert, Steve Nolte and wife Jodi; eight great- grandchildren and three great great great-grandchildren.
In her earlier married life, Lena spent many hours working on the farm with her husband, Hugo. They made their farm life a success and were able to support their family. She spent many hours gardening, and canning. Lena also spent many hours quilting. She made all of her grandchildren and great grandchildren a quilt. She did a lot of volunteer work for the church until she was no longer able to do so.
Lena’s greatest joy was cooking. She spent many hours in the kitchen cooking up delicious meals. She was well known for her wonderful coffee cake rolls. At Christmas time or any other occasion, she would pass out delicious coffee cake rolls. She will be missed by her family and friends.
A visitation was held from 6:00 p.m. till 8:00 p.m. at the Eeds Funeral Home Chapel where family and friends were in attendance. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. at Eeds Funeral Home with Rev. Carolyn Rosenbalm officiating. Serving as the pallbearers were: Keith Wilson, Thomas Blackwell, Danny Nolte, Aaron Nolte, Steve Nolte, and David Martinez. Serving as the honorary pallbearers were: Thom Taylor, Robert Groppe, and Shane Gragg. Burial followed at Memory Lawn Memorial Park in Martindale, Texas. All arrangements with Eeds Funeral Home, 408 South Main Street, Lockhart, Texas 78644. (512) 398-2343

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