Carolyn ‘Tootie’ Steinmann Hunter

Carolyn “Tootie” Steinmann Hunter, age 94, of Hallettsville passed away peacefully on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024. 
She was born on Aug.  7, 1930 in DeWitt County to Edwin and Erna Steinmann.
She was the Assistant Manager at the Continental Airlines Credit Union for 24 years, and before that she was a housewife.  She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Weimar.
She was serious about crocheting sweaters and afghans. She also enjoyed sewing and even upholstering furniture. Outdoors she enjoyed working in her flower beds, along with hunting and fishing with family and friends.
Survivors include her son, Dan Hunter (Robert Plaster) of Hallettsville; daughter, Jeanette Hunter Wild of Hallettsville; grandchildren, Jeanette Joy Harris (Scott Finkler) of Houston, Julie Ann Smith (Adam Smith) of Spring, Hunter Wild (Mariah) of Hutto, and Brandon Wild of Austin; great-grandchildren, Adalie Smith, Anna Smith, and Alexandra Smith; sisters, Joyce Lassig (Billy Lassig) of Lyford, and Barbara Otto of Shiner.
She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Sandra Bea Harris and son-in-law, Walter Harris, Jr.; sisters, Delta Muenich, Velma Matthew, and Thelma Stockton; brothers, Leonard Steinmann, Wilmon Steinmann, and Tilford Steinmann.
Visitation began at 5 p.m. and continued until 7 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 9 at Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home in Yoakum.
Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 10 at Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home with Pastor Herb Beyer officiating. 
Burial followed  in Pilot Grove Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Hunter Wild, Brandon Wild, Adam Smith, Dennis Stockton, Jerrel Hunter, Daryl Lassig, and Kelly Lassig. 
Honorary pallbearer was Mike Lassig. 
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Faith Lutheran Church, Weimar, Texas or Hospice of South Texas.
On-line guest book may be signed at www.thielecooper.com
Arrangements were entrusted to Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home, Yoakum.