Roger Charles Gonnet, age 82, passed away at his home at Hondo, the evening of Saturday, July 27, 2007. He was born in France March 5, 1925, the son of Ernest and Yvonne (Allemand) Gonnet. He was a veteran of WWII, having fought in the French Underground in his late teens. He married his sweetheart, Paulette Madeleine Seaux, in 1946. Wanting to make a better life for his family, he, his wife and daughter left war-torn Europe, following his parents to Illinois, and moving to Texas in 1950. He took his first job, as construction worker, the same week they arrived in their new country. He and his wife worked many years as laborers in a sweater factory, while maintaining a small farm. Later, they owned three washaterias while he worked for the South San Antonio school district as athletic director, retiring at age 65. He and his family proudly became naturalized citizens of the United States in 1962, learning more about U.S. government than most folks. His greatest joy was being on the farm, tilling the soil, and tending to his animals, which he loved. He is preceded in death by his parents, who had returned to France; one sister; and his beloved wife of 50 years whom he had taken care of for many years. He is survived by his sister, Marcelle of France; daughter and son-in-law, Evelyne and Ron Barbutti of Hondo; nephews and nieces; and good friend, Blanca Tailes. Funeral service was held at Guinn-Horger Chapel on Wednesday, Aug. 1, at 10:30 a.m., with Pastor David Mayer of St. Paul Lutheran Church officiating. Casket bearers were Clayborne Boehle, Russell Boehle, David Boehme, Bill Butler, Walt Conklin and Jose Najera. Honorary bearers were Chuck Boehle, Ramon Garcia and Eddie Meier. Interment was at Hondo Cemetery, Oakwood Section.