Julia Krimmel, 89, of Beaumont, died Wednesday, April 18, 2007.
Raised in Eagle Pass, Texas, Mrs. Krimmel moved to Beaumont in 1945. She was an active volunteer in many of Beaumont’s local charities. Mrs. Krimmel spoke five languages and was particularly involved in international organization and newly arrived citizens.
Mrs. Krimmel was educated in San Antonio at Our Lady of the Lake and was an accomplished Equestrian and rancher. Her family left Greece and lived in Vera Cruz, Mexico before arriving in Eagle Pass and Del Rio. Her family was involved in the restaurant, hotel and ranching business.
Her husband of fifty-six years, E. C. Krimmel, Jr. preceded her in death.
Survivors include her sons, Peter Krimmel and his wife Joanne of Abilene and E. C. Krimmel III of Colorado Springs, Colorado; daughter, Frances Krimmel Pappas of Houston; sister-in-law, Kristal Krimmel of Beaumont; and sisters, Mrs. John Janes of Houston, Mrs. Gus Lines of Alpine and Mrs. Val Juve of Eagle Pass, Texas.
A graveside service will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, April 20, 2007 at Forest Lawn Memorial Park under the direction of Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin, Beaumont.
Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 440 North 18th Street, Beaumont, Texas 77707.