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Edward Willrodt Obituary

EDWARD WILLIAM WILLRODT, 72, passed away February 3, 2007. He was a 4th degree member of The Knights of Columbus. He was a proud U. T. Alumni, and he spent his entire career working for Exxon. He is survived by his wife, Diane Simoneau Willrodt; children, Ken Willrodt, Dan Willrodt and wife Rocio, Cathy Kupstas and husband Jeff, Andy Willrodt and wife Jackie, Tom Willrodt and wife Susan; step-children, Anne Witter and husband Bret; Mary Simoneau; grandchildren, Tom, Jennifer, Christina, Jessica, Mitchell, McCall, Sumner, Evan, Kevin, Mark, Matt, Danica, Brynn, Zane; sisters, Joyce Gordy, Helen Reedy, Elvera Kahlich; brother, Joe Willrodt, and many other loving relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Nancy Willrodt, and his brother, A.J. Willrodt. Visitation will be from 5-9 p.m., Monday, February 5, 2007, at Rosewood Funeral Home, with a rosary to be held at 7:00 p.m. in the chapel. A funeral mass will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 6, 2007, at St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church, 527 S. Houston Ave, and a graveside service will be held the same day at 4:00 p.m., at Odd Fellows Rest Cemetery in Columbus, Tx. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to: St. Mary Magdalene Catholic School, 527 S. Houston Ave., Humble, Tx. 77396, or Atascocita Public Library, 19520 Pinehurst Trail Dr., Humble, Tx. 77346.

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Feb. 5, 2007.

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Lauren Yoes-Davidson

February 17, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Christina Nunez

February 6, 2007

My family and I express the greatest sympathy in your time of grief.

Nikki Noble

February 5, 2007

Diane and Family

So sorry to hear of Ed's death. My sympathy and prayers to all of you.

Gwen and Paul Naquin

February 5, 2007

Dear Diane and family,

Paul and I are deeply sorry to hear of Ed's passing. We will keep him and you in our prayers.

Gwen and Paul Naquin

Claudia Winters

February 5, 2007

Diane and Family, I am shocked and saddened to hear of Ed's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Fondly, claudia

Bill Willrodt

February 5, 2007

To the Willrodt and Simoneau familes:
Our heart felt sympathy to all. There are so few words that can help you with the grief you're going through. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We keep the faith that there truly is a master plan after we leave the earth and we trust that Uncle Ed was needed more in Heaven than on earth. Just think of Ed and A.J. up there making Peace!
William Frank (Bill) & Sara Willrodt

kathie simoneau

February 5, 2007

Dear Diane and family, We are so sorry to hear about Ed. He was just such a super guy. Our prayers to all of you.
Kathie and Jon

John & Mary Willrodt

February 5, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Rosalie Simoneau

February 5, 2007

Diane and family,
I just talked to Rosemary - I'm so sorry about Ed. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Rosalie

Jamie & Mark Miller

February 5, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Tim Nash

February 5, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time of grief.

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