Raymond H. Wernecke, 77, of Bellville, formerly of Lufkin, died Friday Feb. 6, 2004, in Bellville.

Born in Blue, Texas, on Nov. 25, 1926, he was the son of Herbert Wernecke and Mary Meyer Wernecke.

His parents preceded him in death as did his wife, Velma A. Wernecke on Aug. 9, 1998, one son, James Ray Wernecke; brother, Bobby Wernecke and his wife, Hattie; and brother-in-law, Al Frels.

He is survived by his son, Gerald Wernecke and wife Pat; two daughters, Deborah K. Biehle and husband Martin and Patricia A. Jayroe and husband William; daughter-in-law Conneene Wernecke Woodworth; his brother Vernon Wernecke and his wife Frances; his sister Juanita Frels; nine grandchildren, James Dale Wernecke, Travis Matthew Wernecke, Brian Garcia, Stacy Garcia, Corey Ray Wernecke, David James Biehle, Allen Paul Biehle, Tappan Lee Jayroe, William Trent Jayroe and their families which include 5 great grandchildren.

Friends may paid their respects on Sunday, Feb. 8 from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. and until service time at the Cook-Walden/Capital Parks Funeral Home in Pflugerville.

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 9, 2004 at the Memorial Chapel of Cook-Walden/Capital Parks Funeral Home with Pastor Milroy Gregor of St. John Lutheran Church in Bellville officiating.

Interment followed at the Cook-Walden/Capital Parks Cemetery.

For those desiring, memorials are suggested to St. John Lutheran Church, 520 N. Holland, Bellville, Texas, 77418.

Arrangements by Cook-Walden/Capital Parks Funeral Home in Pflugerville.

Posted by Joy Neely