Verlene Zbranek, 85, of Hallettsville, passed away January 1, 2022.  She was born on February 27, 1936, to Barney A. & Viola Citzler Schultz, in La Grange, TX.  She married Lad Zbranek on November 28, 1954, in Hostyn, TX.  She was a member of the St. Peter Lutheran Church of Hallettsville.

Verlene is survived by:  2 daughters, Michele Kolos of Hallettsville and Marise Adams of La Grange; brother David Schultz; sister Karen Wendler; 5 grandchildren; and 7 great grandchildren.

Verlene was preceded in death by her husband and parents.

Graveside Service: 2 pm, Wednesday, January 5, 2021, at La Grange City Cemetery. Memorials: St. Peter Lutheran Church of Hallettsville or Donor's Choice.