Grete Luise Burrell

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Grete Luise Burrell, a resident of New Braunfels, passed away on Saturday evening, December 15, 2018 at Eden Home in New Braunfels at the age of 81. Grete was born on February 28, 1937 in Prosit, East Prussia to the late Herman Sadowski and Luise Ritter Sadowski. She later married her husband, Alan Paul Burrell on April 18, 1981 in San Antonio. Grete served her country proudly in the United States Army for 10 years, which included serving during the Vietnam Conflict. She later served her country in the United States Air Force Reserves, retiring after an additional 10 years of service. While serving in the US Army, Grete worked as an enlisted licensed vocational nurse in many areas throughout the Army hospital. Afterwards, while serving in the US Air Force Reserve, she mostly assisted doctors in giving physicals to the flying personnel. Grete was preceded in death by her parents, Herman and Luise Sadowski, and by her brother, Kurt Sadowski. Survivors include her husband of 37 years, Alan Burrell, and her sister, Anna Lang. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Sunday, December 23, 2018 at the Lux Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services are scheduled for 11:30 AM on Monday, December 24, 2018 at the funeral home with burial to follow with military honors at 1:45 PM at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery.

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  1. I will always have you in my heart, and one day if its the Lords will, I will see you again. You are a shining light.


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