Louise Lou Petru Bronikowski

Louise Lou Petru Bronikowski, 84, of Sugar Land, TX walked into the arms of Jesus on September 4, 2013. Lou, daughter of Florian and Julia Petru, was born in Sweet Home, TX on December 19, 1928. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Max Bronikowski, and children, David Bronikowski and Deborah McKee. She is survived by her daughters, Kathryn LeRoy and husband Gene, Marti Bronikowski, Kim Bronikowski, and Christen Bronikowski. Lou is also survived by her grandchildren, Juliane Crocker and husband Reid, Gregory and Andrew LeRoy, Daniel Bronikowski and wife Sara, and Joseph Bronikowski and wife Joyce. Three special great-grandchildren always brought a smile to her face, Emily and Dexter Crocker and Zoë Bronikowski. Louise was one of four daughters. She and her three sisters Viola Muelker, Augusta Sciba deceased, and Florence Schmidt shared a very special closeness. Their devotion and commitment to their parents and each other taught all of us the importance of family. As we were growing up, their spouses and children 20 gathered for holidays and special occasions where there was always lots of great food and laughter. Louise began working in the insurance industry in 1950. She worked as a casualty underwriter for 50 years. Her professional career included several agencies including Cravens Dargan, St. Paul, American General, and Ranger. She loved her work and her friends. As Louise gained experience and expertise in her field, she trained many agents and taught them how to be successful. Louise received numerous recognitions during her career and continuously sought further education to be the best in her field. In 2000, she decided to pass on that work to a new generation of insurance professionals to pursue her other past times and spend time with Max, her children, and grandchildren. One of her greatest talents and passions was singing. Louise, who had an incredible soprano voice, performed in high school and sang in choirs throughout her lifetime. She devoted 40 years to the St. Theresa's Catholic Church Choir in Sugar Land. Louise was selected for the diocesan choir for special occasions, but every Wednesday night, her favorite place was in the choir room preparing for the Sunday liturgy and sacred holidays. In addition to the choir, Louise was an active member of KJZT, Catholic Daughters, and the adult education ministry. She and Max were active in the annual bazaar where she ran booths, collected tickets, co-chaired the kitchen, created crafts, and baked cakes. She even dressed as a clown one year and made balloon animals to entertain the children. In 1979, Louise received the Diocesan Medal of Recognition for outstanding service to her parish. Lou's sense of humor and generosity touched many during her lifetime. In her high school yearbook, she was selected as the most jovial, and she took that characteristic with her up to her last hours. In spite of the ravaging effects of Alzheimer's, she continued to joke, cut up, and cause a little mischief. Without a doubt, she always gave more than she received; loved more than expected; and, maintained an unwavering faith that carried her through the joys and sorrows of life. She lived fully, without reservation, and with a strength that few achieve. The family warmly thanks the staff and caregivers at Autumn Leaves of The Woodlands and LifePointe Hospice for their loving care, respect, and giving dignity to "Mama Lou's" final years and moments. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Lou's name to the Alzheimer's Association, 2242 W. Holcombe Blvd., Houston, TX 77030. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Sunday, with a Rosary at 7 p.m., Sunday, September 8, 2013 at Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Chapel in Rosenberg. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m., Monday, September 9, 2013 at St. Theresa Catholic Church in Sugar Land, Texas. Interment will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Rosenberg.

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Louise Lou Petru Bronikowski

December 19, 1928 - September 4, 2013