Lucille 'Lou' (Arendt) Voth

Mrs. Lucille “Lou” (Arendt) Voth of Muenster was 95 years old. She passed away on September 5, 2023, after a brief hospital stay. Services for Lou were Rosary and Vigil on Friday, September 8, 2023, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Muenster. The Rosary was led by son-in-law and grandson, Mark & Kyle Fuhrmann. Mass of Christian Burial for Lou Voth was held on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Father Ken Robinson officiated, with assistance from Deacon Gary Endres. Interment was at Sacred Heart Cemetery, where Lou was laid to rest next to her husband, Ray. Lou was one of 16 children, and was the last surviving child. Lou was also the last to survive among Ray and his Voth siblings and their spouses. Providing readings during the funeral Mass were granddaughters Dee Ann Atchley and Melissa Huckaby. Presentation of offertory gifts were by granddaughters Jennifer Warren, Rebecca Gantt and Kennedy Tate. Granddaughter Debra Sicking read the eulogy. The pallbearers were her 11 grandsons: Dr. Paul Ford, Matthew Fuhrmann, Kyle Fuhrmann, Dominic Fuhrmann, Michael Voth, Chris Fuhrmann, Clint Fuhrmann, David Walterscheid, Jeff Tate, Jeremy Tate, Ben Walterscheid. Lou was born to Paul and Susie Neu Arendt on February 11, 1928, in Lindsay, Texas on the “old Pulte place”. On November 18, 1948, she married Raymond Voth in Lindsay at St. Peter’s Catholic Church and they began their life together. Ray and Lou met on a blind date and were married for 60 years until Ray’s death in 2009. For 57 years, Lou was happy to call the house on the Voth farm south of Muenster, Texas, home. Ray and Lou built the house for their family in April 1966. They were blessed with eight children., 22 grandchildren and 38 great-grandchildren. Lou is survived by seven of her children: Mona and husband Stan Ford of Crowley, Linda and husband Mark Fuhrmann of Muenster, Danny and wife Janet Voth of Muenster, Brenda and husband Stephen Fuhrmann of Lindsay, Sharon and husband Garland Tate of Fort Worth, Jeannene and husband Randy Haden of Denton, Craig and wife Sharon Voth of Valley View; son-in-law: Doug Gantt of Gainesville; grandchildren: Jennifer (Brenton) Warren, Sarah (Tom) Tjarks, Sister M. Lucy (Stephanie) Gantt, Dr. Paul (Kara) Ford, Matthew (Leah) Fuhrmann, Andrea (Justin) Luster, Debra (Jason) Sicking, Dee Ann (Michael) Atchley, Rebecca Gantt, Kyle Fuhrmann, Dominic (Becca) Fuhrmann, Michael (Carlee) Voth, Christopher (Dana) Fuhrmann, Clint (Maggie) Fuhrmann, Melissa (Brandon) Huckaby, David (Kelly) Walterscheid, Jeff (Amanda) Tate, Jeremy (Kelsey) Tate, Benjamin (Taylor) Walterscheid, Maddie (Ethan) Fox, Kennedy Tate, and Cooper Voth; great grandchildren: Lane Warren, Alexis Tjarks, Raegan Warren, Samantha Tjarks, Ashlyn Luster, Alyssa Tate, Natalie Fuhrmann, Carter Sicking, Faith Sicking, Kayleigh Tjarks, Hayden Sicking, Taylor Sicking, Keaton Luster, Liam Fuhrmann, Axtyn Ferguson, Kohen Atchley, Turner Luster, Luke Fuhrmann, Cason Atchley, Ember Huckaby, Aubry Fuhrmann, Mason Fuhrmann, Nathan Fuhrmann, Brooke Fuhrmann, Finley Huckaby, Nash Atchley, Livie Fuhrmann, Wesley Fuhrmann, Owen Fuhrmann, Jodie Lou Fox, Lakelyn Huckaby, Levi Fuhrmann, Henry Walterscheid, Emersyn Lou Tate, Leo Fuhrmann, Claire Voth, Magnolia Walterscheid, and Max Fuhrmann; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents: Paul and Susie Arendt; husband: Ray Voth; daughter: Val Gantt; granddaughter: Kate Sepanski Voth; sisters: Elizabeth Hoberer, Marie Herr, Ann Herr, Lou’s twin who passed at birth, LuElla Zimmerer, Flo Walterscheid, Joanie Bauer; and brothers: Ernest Arendt, Ulrich Arendt, Andrew Arendt, Aloys Arendt, Paul Arendt, Arthur Arendt, Johnnie Arendt, and Patrick Arendt. Lou attended school in Lindsay. She was a homemaker and enjoyed raising her 8 children and sewing for them, including practically all of their clothes. Lou was also an avid quilter. She was well known for her pieced quilts and hand quilting. At 95, she continued quilting and blessed many with her beautiful work, including lap quilts created by Lou for several priests in the diocese who celebrated their ordination anniversary this past May. She has donated many quilts to charitable events including the Muenster Volunteer Fire Department and Sacred Heart Parish for fundraiser raffles. She has created over 200 quilts for herself, children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and other family members and friends. In the eulogy, Debra Sicking reminded all Lou’s “family and friends who need one last hug from mom, or grandma or GG, to just grab a quilt that she hand-stitched and wrap it around you. You will definitely get that needed hug!” Her quilts will be cherished remembrances of Lou for years and generations to come. Once Ray passed, Lou found she had extra time on her hands and became a voracious reader and enjoyed visits to the Muenster Library. Lou also enjoyed dominoes and games with Muenster SNAP and her friends at the Muenster Museum where she volunteered for many years. Lou was a faithful member of Sacred Heart Parish, and member and officer of VFW Auxiliary. We are all blessed to have known, loved and been loved by Lou Voth, our mom, grandma, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She and Ray created memories of love and respect that will last for generations to come, and our lives are all so much better for having shared life with them. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to Sacred Heart Alumni and Supporters with “Ray and Lou Voth Scholarship Fund” in the memo line. Checks may be mailed to Sacred Heart Alumni and Supporters at PO Box 97, Muenster, TX 76252.

Lucille 'Lou' (Arendt) Voth

February 11, 1928 - September 5, 2023