Eugene August Hunger

Eugene August Hunger, 85, of La Grange, passed away on Monday, Oct. 30, 2023, at Harbor Hospice in Houston.

Eugene was born in La Grange on April 19, 1938. He was the son of the late August and Olga (Albrecht) Hunger. He attended La Grange High School where he graduated on May 21, 1956. He met the love of his life, Carolyn Schuetze, and they were married on Oct. 21, 1962 at Zion Lutheran Church in Schulenburg. They raised two daughters, Brenda and Marsha, and a son, Darrell. Eugene and Carolyn loved to waltz across Texas, going to dances any time they could.

He joined the U.S. Army on May 9, 1958, and served as a cook. After his release from active duty, on Nov. 17, 1958, he went to serve in the Army Reserve until he was honorably discharged on May 8, 1964. He was self-employed doing custom farm work, such as building fences and baling hay.

Eugene was a member of Black Jack Church, and later St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church in La Grange. He loved fishing, hunting, camping, gardening and playing 42 dominoes. Eugene and Carolyn would also do catering with a group of friends for weddings and other special occasions. Within the past few years, he could always be found working in his word search book. His granddaughters and great-grandsons always had a special place in his heart.

He is survived by his daughters, Brenda Ahlschlager and husband Dennis, and Marsha Pietsch and husband Larry, all of La Grange; son, Darrell Hunger of La Grange; grandchildren, Brittni Keilers and husband Arlin Lee, and Brianna Janda and husband Ryan; great-grandchildren, Camden and Calin Keilers; sister-in-law, Peggy Hunger; and nephew, Heath Hunger.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Hunger; parents, August and Olga (Albrecht) Hunger; and brother, Harold Hunger.

Visitation was held on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Koenig-Belvill Funeral Home & Cremations, 208 W. Pearl, La Grange. The family received friends from 5 to 7 p.m.

Funeral services were held at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church in La Grange at 10 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023. Burial followed at La Grange City Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, P.O. 567, La Grange, TX 78945.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Koenig-Belvill Funeral Home & Cremations, 208 W. Pearl, La Grange. Family and friends can view and sign the guestbook online at www.lagrangefunerals.com.