Viola Ida Scheffer, 91, of Hallettsville, passed away Oct. 23, 2014. She was born on July 16, 1923 to Emil & Emma (Apts) Stratmann in Hallettsville, TX. She was baptized on February 3, 1924 at St. John Lutheran Church in Shiloh, TX, by Rev. A.D. Rode (sponsors – Emil & Ida Fertsch and Mrs. Richard (Ida) Spies)). Viola was confirmed on April 17, 1938 by Rev. A.D. Klages at St. Peter Lutheran Church of Hallettsville. She married Winfred E. Scheffer on June 23, 1945 at St. Peter Lutheran Church by Rev. A.D. Klages.

Viola went to Pleasant Grove School. Her hobbies was; Quilting, playing dominoes, crocheting and cooking. She was a member of V.F.W. 2368, St. Peter Lutheran Church, German Club, American Legion Post 230, Appelts Hill Gun Club, and Disabled American Veterans.

Viola is survived by: 3 children, Arnold Scheffer & wife Betty of San Marcos, Doris Weltzbarker of Richmond, and Joan Autry of San Antonio; grandchildren, Tesha Topper & husband Dan, Stephen V. Weltzbarker & wife Chrissy, Katrina Shows & husband Devon, and Brad Autry; step-grandchildren, Lee Ann O'Neil & husband Brian, and Zac Zamora & wife Natalie; great grandchildren; Alexis Weltzbarker, Caden Topper, and Colten Topper; step great grandchildren, Evan O'Neil, Adela O'Neil, Hyla Zamora, Lauryn Galatoire, and Christopher Galatoire; and nieces & nephews, Wayne Scheffer, Travis Scheffer, Kenneth Scheffer, Faye Carroll, Judy Knocke, Bobby Stratmann, and Carol Sue Dusek.

Viola was preceded in death by: husband Winfred; parents; brother Arthur Stratmann; grandson Christopher Autry; sister-in-laws, Leona Scheffer, Elvera Stratmann Workman, and Esther Miles; brother-in-laws, Milton Scheffer and Alvin Miles; niece Sandra Sue Scheffer; and nephew Norman A. Miles.

Funeral Service: 2 pm Tuesday, October 28, 2014, at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Hallettsville. Visitation: 11 am, Tuesday, at St. Peter Lutheran Church. Officiant: Rev. Andy Taylor. Pallbearers: Vance Weltzbarker, Brad Autry, Zac Zamora, Kenneth Scheffer, Wayne Scheffer, Travis Scheffer, and Bobby Stratmann. Burial: Hallettsville City Cemetery. Memorials: St. Peter Lutheran Church or Donor's Choice.