Duddlesten Funeral Home

Vernon Emil Swanberg was called home to be with our Lord on November 27, 2024, peacefully passing away at his residence in Raymondville, Texas. Born on January 7, 1934, he arrived into a lively household as one of identical twins, the sixth of eight children born to Hildegarde and Emil Theodore Swanberg. During his 90 years, Vernon was known as a beloved son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. Vernon was preceded in death by his parents and the following siblings and their spouses: Orion (Lil) Swanberg, Gladys (Bill) King, Carol (Col. Charles) Critchfield, Ellen (Melvin) Pohlmeyer, Luella Busse, and Norman (Sheri) Swanberg; his sister-in-law Carolyn...

Edmond Daniel Lefner passed peacefully from this life, surrounded by his family on September 17, 2024, at the age of 87. He was always the light in the room and will be incredibly missed by his friends and family. Born on September 9, 1937 in Georgetown, TX, Daniel spent his early years in the Granger area on a family farm before his family relocated to Lyford, Texas in 1943 to pursue farming opportunities. He attended Lyford High School and later the University of A & I in Kingsville, TX, where he earned his Bachelors of Business Administration. He proudly served his country by enlisting in the US Army in 1960, where he received an award for marksmanship. Daniel's love for...

Bonnie was born on February 6, 1929, to Ida Pearl Ellison Wilson and Alton Sanford Wilson in Haskell, Texas. She and her family moved to Raymondville, Texas, in 1936. She graduated from Raymondville High School in 1947 and then married Otha Barnett Holland in 1947. They had two children, Rita Pearl Griffith and Kay Frances (E.J.) Biskup. They were married for 60 wonderful years. Bonnie was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Otha, her daughter, Rita, and numerous brothers, sisters, in-laws, and friends. Bonnie was the 7th of 10 children and the last surviving member of her family. She is survived by her daughter Kay and three sisters-in-law, Lulabelle (Jerry) Judson, Edie...

Ronald Gail Wittenbach was born in Harlingen, TX on November 10, 1947 and entered into eternal rest on September 11, 2024 at his home outside of Raymondville, TX. Ron was preceded in death by his father Tommy A. Wittenbach, mother Katherine (Prenzler) Duddlesten, step-father Roy E. Duddlesten along with many other family members who he dearly loved. Ron graduated from Harlingen High School in 1966, then continued his education at South West Texas State University graduating with a Degree in Criminal Justice in 1970 with his sights set on being a Pharmacist he attended the University of Texas in Austin and graduated in 1974 with a degree in Pharmacy. He definitely had learned "work ethic"...