Daphne Ruth Kettler

Daphne is preceeded in death by her loving husband, Leon William Kettler; her parents Ellis and Clara Roberts; sister, Ovella M. Wheeler, and brothers, Ellis W., Joe A., and Thomas S. Roberts.

She is survived by her daughter, Sharon Lee and husband, James Francis Meisetschlaeger; granddaughter, Amanda Ruth and husband, Dr. David Raymond Hill; grandson, John Francis Meisetschlaeger, and great-grandson, Zachary David Hill.

Daphne was born on June 18, 1927 in Port Lavaca, Texas to Ellis Melvin Roberts and Clara Wood Roberts. She graduated from Port Lavaca High School and then began working at the USO soda fountain in Port Lavaca during World War II. While on a vacation to visit her cousin in Dallas, Texas, she met her future husband, Leon. They were wed on March 4, 1946 at Grace Lutheran Church in Dallas, Texas. They spent the first years of their marriage living in Dallas, eventually settling in Houston, Texas, where they lived until their deaths.

Through the years, she devoted much of her spare time to crafts such as sewing, embroidery, and crochet. Her love of church was evident in the many hours spent volunteering in a variety of areas, as well as her faithful attendance every Sunday morning along with any and all church-sponsored activities.

She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was always ready for a family outing or get-together, even when only given a few minutes notice. She enjoyed spending as much time as possible with her family, including her many nieces, nephews, and other extended family. She will be missed by all whom knew her and her memory will live on in all of those whose lives she touched.

Visitation will be held at Heights Funeral Home on Sunday, March 17, 2013 from 6 pm to 8 pm. Funeral services will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 306 East 15th St., Houston, Texas 77008 on Monday, March 18, 2013 at 10 am with interment immediately following at Woodlawn Garden of Memories, 1101 Antoine Dr., Houston, Texas 77055.