Norma “Jean” Hudler, 83, of Victoria passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011. Jean was born on July 2, 1928 in Victoria to the late E.N. “Booby” Koch and Frankie Grimsinger Koch. Jean was a graduate of Nazareth Academy and attended Victoria Jr. College. She was a former active member of Victoria Jaycees and Riverside Golf Association.

Survivors: husband, Robert L. Hudler of Victoria; daughters, Cindy Hudler of San Antonio, Susan Hudler (Steve Bell) of Port O’Connor; sons, Wayne Hudler of Austin and Tommy Hudler of Victoria; sister, JoAnn Pickering and husband George “Budda” of Victoria, and their children, George and Mark; brother, John Koch and wife Janelle of Port O’Connor; and their children, Robert and Jamie; and grandchildren, Taylor and Alyssa Hudler of Austin.

A memorial Mass was celebrated Sept. 10 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, with Rev. Gregory Dean officiating.  Memorial: Alzheimer’s Assoc. Words of comfort may be left to the family at colonialfuneralhomevictoria.com.