Erma Beal

Erma Julie Beal, 89, of El Campo, died Tuesday, April 8, 2008.

She was born on March 29, 1919 to Frank and Julie Hagger Miksch in Holman. She was a long-time cook for the El Campo Rotary Club.

Survivors include her son, Donald Beal and wife Emily of El Campo; daughters-in-law, Sharon Beal of El Campo and Marian Beal of Victoria; grandchildren, Shelly Parker and husband Keith, Melody Beal, Holly Kowall and husband Jon Mike, Kevin Beal, Keith Beal and wife Brandy, Anthony Beal Jr., Angela Dunbar and husband Jeff, and Audrey Webernick and husband Clayton; 15 greatgrandchildren, two step greatgrandchildren; and one greatgreat grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ben J. Beal; sons, Kenneth Beal and Anthony Beal Sr.; brothers, Frank and Johnny Miksch; and sisters, Millie Kosler, Ann Townsend, Mildred Langston, Florence Payne and Rose Nelon.

Visitation will begin today, Wednesday, April 9 at 4 p.m. at Triska Funeral Home. A rosary will follow today at 7 p.m. at the funeral home.

Funeral services will be on Thursday, April 10 at 10 a.m. at St. Robert's Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Holy Cross Memorial Park. Arrangements are under the direction of Triska Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Kevin Beal, Keith Beal, Gary Ladewig, Jon Mike Kowall, James Mazoch and Keith Parker.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Robert's Catholic Church or Hospice Support, Inc.