Larry Ray Burell, of Castroville, passed away October 23, 2024 at the age of 88. He was born January 25, 1936 in Castroville, Texas to Daniel Richard Burell and Mary Alice Tschirhart Burell.

In 1953, Larry graduated from St. Louis Catholic School. He worked many jobs while in school, including butchering at Dan's Meat Market for his father, delivering papers for the San Antonio Light newspaper, selling popcorn at the newly built Rainbow Theater, and at Bourquin's Service Station. After high school, he got a job at the Hondo Air Base TAI as an aircraft mechanic. In 1957, Larry went to work for City Public Service and retired in 1991 after thirty-three years of dedicated service. After he retired, he spent fifteen years in the ranching business.

On August 14, 1955, Larry married Charlotte Ann Seekatz at St. Louis Catholic Church in Castroville. They were blessed with sixty-nine years of marriage and four children. Larry was a member of the St. Louis Catholic Church, St. Louis Men's Society for over seventy years and was also a member of the Quihi Gun Club. He enjoyed woodworking, hunting, fishing, and gambling.

Survivors include his wife, Charlotte Burell of Castroville; children, Richard Burell of Rio Medina, Michael Burell of Castroville, Cynthia Mechler (Gary) of College Station, and Patrick Burell (Joy) of Devine; grandchildren, Brenden Burell, Dustin Burell (Alma), Cassandra Conger (Chris), Courtney Poulsen (Jake), Chelsea Amelang (Travis), Jesse Stuart (Holley), Ashley Stuart, and Casey Chiles; twenty great-grandchildren; sister, Dorothy Boehme; brothers, Gerald P. Burell (Brenda) and Glenn Burell (Marcine); sisters-in-law, Jane Bourquin and Joan Seekatz; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Melvin Burell (Mary Louise), sister, Leatrice Hans (Maurice); and brothers-in-law, Jack Boehme, Tommy Seekatz, and A.J. Bourquin.

Visitation will be Monday, November 4, 2024 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Tondre-Guinn Funeral Home with the Holy Rosary recited at 5:30 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at St. Louis Catholic Church. Interment will follow at St. Louis Catholic Cemetery in Castroville, Texas.

Memorials may be made in Larry's memory to St. Louis Catholic School or to the charity of your choice.

Arrangements by Tondre-Guinn Funeral Home. Visit www.tondre-guinn.com