Bonnie Sue Casmer

Bonnie Sue Kennell Casmer, age 73 of Troy, Texas passed from this life Friday, September 5, 2025. Services will be held at Cathedral Oaks Events Center in Belton, on Monday, September 15, 2025, with a visitation starting at 8 am, funeral service at 9 am, and reception immediately following at 10 am.

Bonnie was born on July 14, 1952, in Peoria, Illinois, to Lucille Metz and Floyd Kennell. In 1971, she married Ronald William Casmer. She went on to earn a Master of Education and dedicated her career to serving school districts throughout Texas, including Northwest ISD, Midway ISD, Rogers ISD, and Temple ISD.

Bonnie was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She was heavily involved in supporting and loving on Gold Star Wives. She loved Jesus, listened to sermons, and attended Bible Study on a regular basis. Her kids and grandkids were the apple of her eye. She went to many functions, games, celebrations and vacations with them and made special memories.

I am from synagogues and blue collars, from Nebraska and Illinois. I’m from broken traditions and hidden love, producing the most incredible father- my dad. I’m from a loving couple who held hands throughout their life. Seeped in a love of family encircling that couple like a wedding ring. From sadness to joy to “Don’t grieve for me, Bonnie. I’ve had a wonderful life.” A sea of lost faces produced an ocean of love. – Bonnie

Words from a dear friend: Bonnie was a legend. A life-time educator. Lived out giving the shirt off her back. All are always welcome. She was my place. She found the joy and wonder in the ordinary and mundane. She lived 73 years but didn’t ever become 73. If Bonnie was near, you knew. You would definitely be laughing and most likely trying to avoid some sort of innocent trouble. She fought for kids and had a creative and innovative spirit. She was blessed with a mental and physical energy that did circles around me. She could be serious and deep about hard spiritual things and loved Jesus. Always bringing Jesus to the center of the conversation. The hole she is leaving can be filled with what she has given to us. Bonnie’s work of love will continue.

Bonnie was preceded by her parents, Floyd and Lucille Kennell. Survivors include her beloved husband, Ronald Casmer; brothers, Joseph Kennell (Pat), and William Kennell (Judy); children, Holly Wagner (Heath), Heather Presley (Justin), Hope Gereghty (Steven), and Benjamin Casmer (Jamie); grandchildren, Logan Wagner, Bailey Wagner Wood (Taylor), Benjamin Presley, Dylan Presley, Tanner Presley, Israel Overturf, Estelle Overturf, Lucille Gereghty, Mac Gereghty, Dean Gereghty, Kennedy Casmer, Avery Casmer, Landry Casmer, and Caleb Casmer.

Memorials/in lieu of flowers, please donate to Faith Comes by Hearing.

The family would like to express a heartfelt thank you to Bill Killian, Todd Cheseboro, Steven Gereghty, and Bobbi Seger (Water Street Waffle Co).