Ted Nagel

Leroy F. "Ted" NAGEL, JR.  1938-2018

Husband, father, grandfather, rancher, soldier, rodeo president, company chairman, wild bronc rider, and dear friend to all who knew him, Leroy F "Ted" Nagel passed on to be with the Lord Jesus on July 23, 2018.

Ted was born along with his twin brother, William G. "Bill" Nagel, in Houston, Texas on April 20, 1938, to Leroy F. Nagel and Jessie E. Lemburg. He grew up in Houston, attended Poe and River Oaks Elementary schools, Lanier Junior High, and graduated from Lamar High School. He attended the University of Texas, studying mechanical engineering, and finished at the University of Houston. In 1967, for business reasons, he moved to Austin, Texas and remained there the rest of his life.
In 1960 Ted married Harriet Olsen of Austin, Texas. Out of the marriage came four children, Fred Nagel, Jennifer Berry, Laurie Zaza, and Elizabeth Schwartz, and eight grandchildren. After 35 years of wonderful marriage, Harriet died on March 15,1995. In April 1996, Ted met Jan Lentz of Ames, OK, and they married on May 25, 2002. Together they enjoyed traveling and football and had a wonderful life in retirement.

Services were held in Austin, Texas on July 28, 2018 at Northwest Hills United Methodist Church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ted and Harriet Nagel Scholarship Endowment fund, Rodeo Austin, 9100 Decker Lane, Austin, TX 78724. For a full obituary and to leave remembrances for the family, visit www.wcfish.com online.

Published in Houston Chronicle on July 29, 2018

Catherine Murphy Abercrombie

Catherine Abercrombie

Catherine Lee Murphy Abercrombie—1938-2018

Catherine Lee Murphy Abercrombie, age 79, passed away on Tuesday, July 17, 2018. She was born in Houston, Texas to the late Joseph Michael and Emma Lee Murphy on August 1, 1938. Catherine graduated from Lamar High School and then went on to attend The University of Texas at Austin.

Catherine was married to the late Joe Dick Abercrombie and they were members of First United Methodist Church in Kerrville, Texas. She was survived by her daughters Lindy Cardenas, Cathleen Marton, Caroline Beaty, and Christie Abercrombie. She was also survived by her grandchildren Brittany Marton, Ashton Beaty, Beau Beaty, Christopher Cardenas, Michael Cardenas, and Casey Cardenas.

Gigi is what her grandchildren called her. Gigi's happiest times were having all of her family at her house. She loved cooking big family dinners for all to enjoy. Catherine dedicated her life to loving and serving her family.

Catherine, beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, and grandmother, is now home with her heavenly father.

We want to thank all of the wonderful staff at Cedar Pointe Health and Wellness Center, along with our supportive friends and family. Her family will celebrate her life at a graveside service that Kerrville Funeral Home has been entrusted to arrange.

Published in Houston Chronicle on July 20, 2018