Tondre Wernette Obituary

Tondre Jack Wernette, of Castroville, Texas, passed away June 20, 2025 at the age of 100. He was born April 7, 1925 to Wilfred William Wernette and Hilda Hedwig Tondre Wernette of Castroville.
On March 30, 1964, Tondre Jack married Margaret "Peg" Denise Hebert in London, England. They were blessed with sixty years of marriage and one daughter, Denise Marie Wernette.
Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Denise Wernette and Michael Rudnick of Pittsford, New York; granddaughter, Margaret Rudnick; grandson, Thomas Rudnick; brother and sister-in-law, John Glyn and Cherryl Wernette of Castroville.
Jack was preceded in death by his parents; and his wife, Peg Wernette.
Jack was called up for WWII which interrupted his college education. After returning home he completed his degree and became an English and Drama teacher at London Central High School. His theater productions were legendary, and he is still beloved by his former students.
After living in London for over 50 years, Jack returned to Castroville. He was proud of his heritage and loved participating in the local historical societies. Jack was a native Alsatian speaker and was the first person from Castroville to travel back to Alsace to find family of the original settlers. He told this story at his recent 100th birthday celebration when he was made an honorary citizen of Bretten.
Visitation will be Tuesday, June 24, 2025 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 Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at St. Louis Catholic Church. Interment with Military Honors will follow at St. Louis Catholic Cemetery in Castroville, Texas.
Memorials may be made in Jack's memory to St. Louis Catholic School or to the charity of your choice.
Arrangements by Tondre-Guinn Funeral Home. www.tondre-guinn.com
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