Helen Evelyn Koennecke

Helen Evelyn Koennecke, 90, nee Spenrath, of Comfort, died Friday, Feb. 21, 2014.

Funeral services were held Saturday, March 1, at 2 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Comfort with the Rev. Shelley Simmont officiating.

Interment followed in the Comfort Cemetery.

Arrangements were under the direction of Fredericksburg Funeral Home where visitation was held Friday evening, Feb. 28.

Mrs. Koennecke, a retired school teacher, was born Jan. 11, 1924, in Comfort, the daughter of Eric Spenrath and Ella Schaefer Spenrath. She married Percy A. Koennecke on April 24, 1948, in Comfort. He preceded her in death.

She is survived by two daughters, Jane Danz of Kerrville, and Joy Faigen and her husband, Mitch, of Newport Beach, Calif.; 10 grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren.

Survivors also include a brother and sister-in-law, Harold and Gloria Ann Spenrath of Comfort.

In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Koennecke was preceded in death by a daughter, Judy Koennecke.

Pallbearers included Jeremy Danz, Jonathan Flora, Ruben Leonard, Justin Leonard, Paul Frantzen and Carl Frantzen.

Serving as honorary pallbearers were Jennifer Danz, Harrison Faigen, Malcom Faigen, Montgomery Faigen, Forrest Faigen and Steven Flora.

Memorials may be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church, Comfort Volunteer Fire Department, Hill Country Memorial Hospice or to the charity of choice.