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Michael Kasper, son of Classmate Daniel Kasper, passed away Decdember 5, 2024.  This is especially distressing since Daniels wife, Adeline, passed less than a week prior on Novermber 30, 2024.  Correspondence may be sent to Daniel at 1311 Eveline St., 77437-3117.  Donations to help defray funeral expenses may be sent to this address.  

https://www.triskafuneralhome.com/obituaries/Michael-Kasper-5/#!/Obituary

Obituary for Michael Wayne Kasper

Michael Wayne Kasper, 48, of El Campo, Texas passed away December 5, 2024. He was born on June 2, 1976 in Wharton, Texas to the late Adeline Ott Kasper and Daniel Kasper.

Michael lived his entire life in El Campo. He attended El Campo public schools and graduated from El Campo High School in 1994. He was an active member of 4-H from third grade through high school and an active member of FFA during high school. He was a member of the El Campo Elks Lodge #1749, the Garwood Volunteer Fire Department, and former Board of Directors of Wharton County Youth Fair. Michael owned and operated MAK Services providing general construction and remodeling services. Michael was an avid craftsman – if you had a building project idea, Michael could build it. Michael loved to play dominos – he could easily be found playing dominos on Saturday nights with his dad, uncles, and friends. If he wasn’t playing dominos, he could also be found hunting with friends.

He is survived by his father, Daniel Kasper; sisters, Denise Dorotik and husband Brian, and Sara Weathers and husband Jeremy; nieces, Brianna Dorotik, Bridget Dorotik and Hannah Weathers; and aunts and uncles, Godmother Karen Jedlicka and husband Jimmie, Debbie Long and husband Boyed, Anthony Ott, Daniel Ott and wife Ann and Stanley Ott and wife Carrie. He is also survived by multiple cousins. He leaves behinds man’s best friend – his dog Colt.

Michael was preceded in death by his mother, Adeline Ott Kasper; maternal grandparents, Martha and Frankey Ott; paternal grandparents, Lidia and Joe Kasper and uncle and Godfather, Eugene Ott.

Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday, December 14 at Grace Point Community Church, 820 West Loop, El Campo, Texas. The memorial service will follow at 11 a.m. and burial immediately after services at Holy Cross Memorial Park, El Campo. Pastor Mike Smith will conduct the services.

Pallbearers will be Clayton Brandes, Trent Dorotik, Clint Hlavaty, Garrett Hunter, Michael Kunz, Phillip Leopold, and Kwinton Urban. Honorary pallbearers will be his cousins.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made in memory of Michael to the Elks Lodge, Garwood Volunteer Fire Department or to the family to defray funeral expenses.

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Adeline Ott Kasper, wife of Classmate Daniel Kasper, passed away November 30, 2024.  Correspondence may be sent to Daniel at 1311 Eveline St., EC. 77437-3117.  Condolences to Daniel and the Family of Adeline.

https://www.triskafuneralhome.com/obituaries/Adeline-Kasper/#!/Obituary

Obituary for Adeline Marie Ott Kasper

Adeline Marie Ott Kasper, 74, of El Campo, passed away November 30, 2024. She was born on June 30, 1950 in El Campo to the late Martha and Frankey Ott. She attended St. Philip’s Catholic School and was a graduate of El Campo High School in 1968. Adeline worked as Administrative Secretary for the Texas Rehabilitation Commission for 41 years before retiring. Adeline enjoyed spending time with her three cherished granddaughters who called her Grammy. Grammy could be found at every event that her granddaughters participated in. She loved to attend the girls cheer competitions, her favorite being the Cheer Power Nationals in San Antonio. Adeline loved to take pictures of everything no matter the event and has many albums of pictures at home. At every family event, a family picture was taken before eating. She loved to travel the world through books. She had a passion for reading and could often be found reading two books at a time. Adeline was a club manager of the Hillje-Louise 4-H for many years and raised all three of her children in 4-H. She also watched her three granddaughters raise animal projects through 4-H and FFA. She loved to hear stories of the girls' projects and how they were doing with them. Most of all, Adeline was a faithful servant of the Lord as a member of St. Philip’s Catholic Church. Through all of the years, Adeline’s faith in the Lord never wavered and she shared God’s goodness with everyone who crossed her path.

On August 8, 1970, Adeline married the love of her life Daniel Kasper. Adeline and Daniel were married for 54 years; during this time, they had three wonderful children and three granddaughters. Adeline is survived by her husband Daniel Kasper; daughters, Denise Dorotik and husband Brian and Sara Weathers and husband Jeremy; son, Michael Kasper; granddaughters, Brianna Dorotik, Bridget Dorotik and Hannah Weathers; siblings, Karen Jedlicka and husband Jimmie, Debbie Long and husband Boyed, Anthony Ott, Daniel Ott and wife Ann, Stanley Ott and wife Carrie and numerous nieces and nephews. A special word of thanks to our caregiver, Kathy Bassinet.

Adeline was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Eugene Ott.

Visitation will begin at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, December 3 at Triska Funeral Home with a Rosary recited at 6:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will begin at 10 a.m. Wednesday, December 4 at St. Philip Catholic Church with the Rev. Collins Yaw Twum officiating. Burial will follow at Holy Cross Memorial Park in El Campo.

Pallbearers will be Keith Jedlicka, Randy Jedlicka, Rodney Jedlicka, Chad Ott, A.J. Ott, Stephen Long and Clayton Ott. Honorary pallbearers will be her brothers and brothers-in-law.

Memorial donations may be made to ECISD Life Skills (checks payable to ECISD, memo “Life Skills”) or St. Philip School in her honor.

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Carol Sanders, Sister of Classmate Susan Nelson Duke, passed away November 22, 2024.  Correspondence may be sent to Susan at PO Box 42, Louise, TX.   77455.  Condolences to Susan and the Family of Carol.  A link to the obituary is below as well as the obituary.

https://www.triskafuneralhome.com/obituaries/Carol-Sanders-8/#!/Obituary

Obituary for Carol Lynn Sanders

Carol Lynn Nelson Sanders of El Campo passed away November 22, 2024 at the age of 78. She was born August 6, 1946 in Wharton to Harlen and Lola Inez Cox Nelson. She met her husband, Jimmy Sanders, on a blind date on December 11, 1965. They were married on September 2, 1966, and together they had two sons.
Carol graduated from Wharton County Junior College and the University of Houston-Victoria where she earned her teaching and ESL certifications. She worked as a real estate broker and owned the Century 21 office in El Campo. She sold her business and went on to teach in Needville and Wharton elementary schools. Because of her love for eagles, she was fondly known by her students as “Eagle Momma.” She retired after 20 years in education.
She was a member of First Baptist Church of El Campo. Throughout her life, Carol was an active member of her community serving in Pilot Club of El Campo where she was a past president, a director of the El Campo Chamber of Commerce, a Boy Scout leader, a member of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, Rainbow Girls leader, Beta Sigma Phi and Delta Kappa Gamma sororities, and numerous other organizations.
Carol is survived by her son Steven Sanders and wife Kalynn; daughter in law Denise Sanders; sister Susan Duke and husband Frank; sister in law Diana Foshee; seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren and numerous nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her beloved husband Jimmy Sanders, son James Sanders and brother in law Carl Foshee.
Visitation with the family will be 9:00 am to 11 am on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at Triska Funeral Home. Private graveside services will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park.
Memorial donations in memory of Carol Sanders may be made to the First Baptist Church of El Campo.

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A luncheon was held January 23, 2019 at El Campo Seafood & Grill. Click on "Class Photos" on left hand panel.   You can then view photos of the luncheon or other event photos posted.

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Hello All - The photos from the reunion held September 23, 2017 are available to view.  Go to "Class Photos" in the left hand panel.  When you click on that link a new page will open with different galleries to view.  Click the gallery you wish to view.  Click on the first photo and a slide show will open with the photo changing every 12 seconds.  If anyone has additional photos to share send them to me at cfw3662@live.com and I can add them to the gallery.  Be sure and send them "full size".  Thanks.

Chris Wendel