Alva Louise Arndt, age 95, passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2023.   She was born on January 21, 1928 to John Leubert Jr. and Mary Kuecker Leubert in her parent's home in the Lindenau community and delivered by her maternal grandmother, Dorothea Kuecker.  She was baptized on March 25, 1928 and confirmed on September 7, 1941 at St. John Lutheran Church in Lindenau.  She graduated from Cuero High School.

Alva married the love of her life, Clarence Ralph Arndt on November 23, 1947 in Lindenau at St. John Lutheran Church.  They were married 71 years until his passing in 2019.  They were blessed with three children. Alva embraced being a wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.  She chose to stay at home and be very active in the daily operation of farming and ranching alongside her husband while raising her children in the Christian faith. She served her church in many roles, but especially enjoyed singing, playing the piano and organ until her severe hearing impairment hindered that joy.  Alva enthusiastically attended her sons and grandsons many ball games. She genuinely loved all animals, a very hot cup of coffee, the simple things of country life and the outdoor beauty of nature.

She is survived by her children, Denise Afflerbach (W.A.) of Victoria, Randall Arndt (Kathy Long) of Seguin, and Michael (Nancy) Arndt of Cuero; grandsons, Blake Afflerbach (Jamie) and Tyler Arndt (Joade); great-grandchildren, Temperence and Reed Afflerbach and Ace Arndt and one sister-in-law, Dorothy Arndt.

Alva was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and siblings, John David Leubert and Joyce Leubert/Buchhorn.

The family is very appreciative of the compassionate caregivers that helped care for Alva over her last years and for the love and support of Hospice of South Texas.

Visitation will be held   Monday, March 13, 2023 from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM at Freund Funeral Home in Cuero.  The funeral service will be Tuesday, March 14, 2023, 11:00 AM at St. John Lutheran Church – Lindenau with Pastor Jan Russell Putnam officiating.  Interment will follow at Lindenau Community Cemetery.

Pallbearers include grandsons, Blake Afflerbach and Tyler Arndt, nephews, Oscar Wolter, Ronnie Wolter, Brett Smith and Douglas Leubert.

Honorary pallbearers are nieces, Diane Leubert, Barbara Hartman and Gayle Smith as well as her nephews, David Arndt and Jerry Tietz.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. John Lutheran Church, Lindenau Community Cemetery, Pet Adoptions of Cuero or Hospice of South Texas.

You may sign the guestbook or send condolences at www.freundfuneralhome.com .

Freund Funeral Home, 361.275.2343.