Jeanette A. Chumchal

Jeanette A. Chumchal, of Gonzales, entered the gates of heaven on Monday, July 15, 2024, in Victoria, Texas. She was born on July 4, 1938, to her parents, Willie “Bill” Boedeker and Gertrude Hoerig Boedeker on their family farm in Gonzales County.

Jeanette met Felix James Chumchal while attending school in Shiner, being country kids, they rode on the same school bus. They would go on to see each other at  local dance halls, it was at this time they became official and married thereafter on July 25, 1954, in Hallettsville, Texas. They were later blessed with 5 wonderful children.

Jeanette and Felix were huge Dallas Cowboys fans, every football season, Sunday was dedicated to them watching the game while eating homemade chicken noodle soup, pigs in a blanket and sweet rice and pies. They even got to attend a few games themselves. Together, Jeanette and Felix shared 58 blissful years of marriage before his passing in 2013.

Jeanette worked for the Gonzales Senior Citizens Center, where she served the community for 22 years. She kept the center going, helping with serving and delivering meals to homebound seniors, creating programs and games that helped everyone enjoy the day. Jeanette was also a charter member of the Catholic Daughters of Gonzales #2140, she helped with meetings, fundraisers, and meals, especially working together with the Knights of Columbus on a lot of church projects.

Apart from being active in her community, she loved gardening, reading, playing dominoes and scrabble. She attended her children’s games and programs and later did the same for her grandchildren. Last but not least, she loved Christmas and being with all of her family.

Jeanette was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents Jon and Rebekah Boedeker, her maternal grandparents Arthur and Sophie Hoerig, her parents Willie and Gertrude Boedeker, her son Felix Michael Chumchal who passed away as a stillborn, her grand-daughter Ali Beal and her beloved husband Felix James Chumchal.

She is survived by her children Linda Beal (Mark), Robert Dale Chumchal (Janice), Kenneth Chumchal (Sandra), Debra Villa (Ray), and Rebecca Villa (Sammy). Her 18 grandchildren Bobby Cowan (Melanie), Jason Cowan (Teresa), Brady Beal (Kacie), Matt Beal (Erin), Candace Chumchal, Eric Chumchal, Jodie Randall (Mike), Janna Driskell (Daniel), Martha Willever (Chris), Emily Chumchal, Troy Chumchal, Allyson Chumchal, Brendan Villa (Amy), Lauren Villa, Cameron Villa, Alexander Villa, Samantha Villa, Nicholas Villa, and also 17 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her siblings Irene Fiedler, LeeRoy Boedeker, Willie Boedeker, Bernice Jalufka, Carolyn Edwards, Marvin Boedeker, and Arlen Boedeker.

A visitation will take place on Thursday, July 18, 2024, where we will welcome friends and family from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, with a rosary following at 7:00pm. A Mass of the Resurrection will take place on Friday, July 19, 2024, at St. James Catholic Church at 10:00am. Interment will follow at Shiner Catholic Cemetery.

Pallbearers include Brady Beal, Emily Chumchal, Troy Chumchal, Allyson Chumchal, Lauren Villa, Cameron Villa, Alexander Villa, and Nicholas Villa. Honorary pallbearers will include her 18 grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made out to the Catholic Daughters of Gonzales.

Friends and family may leave their condolences online by visiting www.seydlerhillfuneralhome.com

All services are under the care and direction of Seydler – Hill Funeral Home.