Austin County, Texas

Military Veterans of Austin County, Texas

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- from the Texas Declaration of Independence, 2 March 1836

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Name Born - Died Notes
Tapley, Donald Ray25 Jul 1946 - 20 Nov 2008Veteran: Vietnam, USAF
Cemetery: San Felipe de Austin Cemetery
References: GenFolks
Sources: SN-11/26/2008
Taylor, James Lanier11 Nov 1944 - 23 Oct 1997Veteran: Vietnam, MMFN, US Navy
Cemetery: Sealy Cemetery (B)
References: GenFolks
Sources: BT-11/6/97 p4; tombstone
Taylor, Olen Louis, Jr.20 Jan 1952 - 4 Apr 2023Veteran: Vietnam, SGT/WO2, USMC
Family- Father: Olen Louis Taylor Sr, Mother: Dolly Dell Sibley, Spouse: #1 Melissa Faye Barnhill; #2 Louvenia A Jordan
Cemetery: Houston National Cemetery
References: FamilySearch, Findagrave, GenFolks
Sources: S# 450909331; VM
Teague, James Milton24 Feb 1925 - 5 Feb 2005Veteran: WW2,Korea,Vietnam, GM3, US Navy, 1944-80, VN Reserves
Cemetery: 1861 Pilgrim's Rest Cemetery
References: GenFolks
Sources: VM; VA; tombstone
Tenney, George William, Jr.7 Dec 1944 - 27 May 2012Veteran: Vietnam, SGT, US Army
Family- Father: George W Tenney Sr, Mother: Minnie Weed
Cemetery: Hartsville Cemetery
References: Findagrave, GenFolks
Sources: tombstone
Thielemann, George - Veteran: Vietnam, USMCR, 1956-60
References: GenFolks
Thomas, Larry W. - Veteran: Vietnam, US Army, 1967--71
References: GenFolks
Thompson, Robert Ray5 Jun 1944 - 27 Sep 2015Veteran: Vietnam, A3c, USAF
Cemetery: Immaculate Conception Cemetery (Sealy)
References: GenFolks
Sources: tombstone
Thornton, Michael - Veteran: Vietnam, SSGT, USAF, 1971-78
References: GenFolks
Toalson, David - Veteran: Vietnam, Army of the US, 1968-70
References: GenFolks
Touchette, B. L. - Veteran: Vietnam, USAF, USAF Vietnam 1967-68, Thialand 1971--72
References: GenFolks
Towns, Billy L - Veteran: Vietnam, USAF, 1962-66
References: GenFolks
Townsend, Robert T.6 Mar 1922 - 6 Jan 2013Veteran: WW2,Korea,Vietnam, COL
Family- Spouse: Ruth Fuller
References: GenFolks
Turner, Donald Lloyd4 Jul 1940 - 9 Aug 2023Veteran: Vietnam, SGT, US Army/USAR
Family- Father: Clarence Homer Turner, Mother: Ora Dean Welch, Spouse: Martha Jim Austin, Children: Scott Austin Turner
Cemetery: Dierks (AR) Cemetery
References: Findagrave, GenFolks
Sources: SchmidtFH-8/9/2023
Ueckert, Bruce Wayne10 Feb 1936 - 20 Mar 2009Veteran: Korea,Vietnam, Dr., US Navy Ready Reserves, 1953-61
Cemetery: Oak Knoll Cemetery (C)
References: GenFolks
Sources: VM; BT-3/26/2009 p6
Ueckert, Randall D. - Veteran: Vietnam, USMCR, 31 mos
References: GenFolks
Vasicek, William George6 Sep 1944 - 24 Sep 2018Veteran: Vietnam, USMC, 1964-67
Cemetery: Immaculate Conception Cemetery (Industry)
References: GenFolks
Sources: VM; SchFH-9/24/2018
Vesely, Daniel Sylvester9 Jan 1942 - 31 Jul 2014Veteran: Vietnam, SP4, US Army, 1968-69
Cemetery: Immaculate Conception Cemetery (Sealy)
References: GenFolks
Sources: Knesek Family Funeral Chapels-7/31/2014; tombstone
Villa, James17 Nov 1938 - 25 Feb 2024Veteran: Vietnam, USAF, 1961-65, 307 OMS B 47E's SAC
Family- Father: Manuel Villa, Mother: Jessie James
Cemetery: Danish Cem--Davey NE
References: GenFolks
Sources: BT-6/27/63 p5; VM
Walley, Gary Lynn "Sonny"6 Jul 1944 - 18 Mar 1999Veteran: Vietnam, ADR3, US Navy, 1963-67
Cemetery: New Ulm Cemetery
References: GenFolks
Sources: BT-4/1/99 p4; VM; US Vet Gravesites
Walton, Paul Calvin23 Aug 1944 - 18 Jul 1996Veteran: Vietnam, US Army Reserves, 8 yrs
Cemetery: Oak Knoll Cemetery (A - 26 F3)
References: GenFolks
Sources: BT-7/25/96 p15
Waltrip, James McMurry30 Jul 1943 - 12 May 2008Veteran: Vietnam, 1LT, US Army
Cemetery: National Cemetery
References: GenFolks
Sources: HC-5/15/08; BT-5/22/2008 p4
Watterson, Lewis Andrew - Veteran: WW2,Korea,Vietnam, LTC, USAF, 1948-75
Cemetery: Ft Sam Houston Natl Cem-San Antonio
References: GenFolks
Sources: VM; DC, VA; US Vet Gravesites
Weige, Carl E. - Veteran: Vietnam, SGT, USAF, 1965-66
References: GenFolks
Werner, John Rolf28 Jan 1949 - 11 Apr 1981Veteran: Vietnam, SGT, USMC, 1968-72
Cemetery: Oak Knoll Cemetery
References: GenFolks
Sources: UDC; VM; VA death file
Whitcomb, Charles Ray10 Jan 1936 - 31 Dec 2022Veteran: Vietnam
Family- Father: Benjamin Olney Whitcomb, Mother: Marsaline Summers, Spouse: Agustine Joann “Auggie” Snider
Cemetery: Sealy Cemetery
References: Findagrave, GenFolks
Wible, Donald Pfarr "Bud"1945 - 5 Sep 2022Veteran: Vietnam, USMC
Family- Father: Donald Wible, Mother: Virginia, Spouse: #1 Janet Dale Coe; #2 Ellen Reichardt
Cemetery: Ashes Scattered on Wible Ranch Cat Spring
References: Findagrave, GenFolks
Sources: SN-9/29/2022 pp. 2, 12
Wied, Carl R - Veteran: Vietnam, SGT, USMC, 1971-75
References: GenFolks
Wienecke, Floyd Ray9 May 1947 - 18 May 2005Veteran: Vietnam, SP5, US Army, 1967-69
Cemetery: 1861 Pilgrim's Rest Cemetery
References: GenFolks
Sources: BT-5/26/2005 p3; tombstone
Wienecke, Lee Roy1 Jul 1944 - 23 Apr 2020Veteran: Vietnam, SP5, US Army, 1963-66
Cemetery: 1861 Pilgrim's Rest Cemetery
References: GenFolks
Sources: VM; KnesekFH-4/30/2020
Wietstruck, Gene - Veteran: Vietnam, SP4, US Army, 1968-69
References: GenFolks
Wietstruck, Larry Gale13 Sep 1944 - 10 Feb 2022Veteran: Vietnam, US Army, 1966-68, 123 Sig Bt 3 I H F Germany
Family- Father: Melvin L Wietstruck, Mother: Louise Washam
Cemetery: 1861 Pilgrim's Rest Cemetery
References: Findagrave, GenFolks
Sources: VM; KnesekFH-2/10/2022 obit
Wiktorik, Joseph Arnold, Jr.6 Dec 1939 - 6 Dec 2004Veteran: Vietnam, PFC, US Army, 1963-65
Cemetery: 1861 Pilgrim's Rest Cemetery
References: GenFolks
Sources: BT-12/16/2004 p5; tombstone
Wiktorik, Terry O. - Veteran: Vietnam, US Army ERA, 1969-1971
References: GenFolks
Wilke, Virginia Ann1 Jan 1941 - 3 Jan 2009Veteran: Vietnam, US Navy, 1963-74
Cemetery: Oak Knoll Cemetery
References: GenFolks
Sources: VA death file; tombstone; Discharge Records
Williams, C. F - Veteran: Vietnam, CWO, USMC, 1956-78, VMCJ VMAQ
References: GenFolks
Williams, Don - Veteran: Vietnam, CPL, USMC, 1958-64, 35& 11th Marines
References: GenFolks
Willoughby, Jim "Wahoo"16 Oct 1927 - 9 Jan 1995Veteran: WW2,Korea,Vietnam, SSGT, US Army/USAF, 1948-70
Family- Father: Ella Cannie Willoughby, Mother: Mattie Van Kersey, Spouse: Linda Gayle Francisco; Nettie Jean “Meredith” Janecek
Cemetery: Sealy Cemetery (D)
References: Findagrave, GenFolks
Sources: BT-1/19/95 p6; tombstone
Witte, William Charles, Jr.16 May 1942 - 10 May 2016Veteran: Vietnam, SP4, US Army
Cemetery: Sealy Cemetery
References: GenFolks
Sources: Knesek Family Funeral Chapels-5/10/2016
Woodrick, Victor Henry12 Oct 1917 - 25 Mar 2006Veteran: WW2,Korea,Vietnam, LTC, USAAF Res, 1941-1977
Family- Father: Albert L Woodrich, Mother: Amanda Amelia Prillwitz, Spouse: Ora Nell Krumrey
Cemetery: Oak Knoll Cemetery (B - 42 C13)
References: GenFolks
Sources: VM; VA death file; tombstone
Worst, C. R., Jr. - Veteran: Vietnam, US Army, 1970-72
References: GenFolks
Yoist, Hubert - Veteran: Vietnam, SGT, USMC, 1963-67
References: GenFolks
Young, Donald Curtis28 Dec 1949 - 20 May 2010Veteran: Vietnam, SP4, US Army, 1970-73, 1st Army 36th Infantry
Cemetery: 1861 Pilgrim's Rest Cemetery
References: GenFolks
Sources: BT-5/27/2010 p6; VA; tombstone
Zachary, Donald Cliston, Sr.3 Jul 1945 - 1 Oct 2001Veteran: Vietnam, USAF
Cemetery: Hartsville Cemetery
References: GenFolks
Zajicek, Larry W. - Veteran: Vietnam, US Army, 1968-69, IV Corps
References: GenFolks
Zanek, Kerby Joe8 Oct 1934 - 12 Aug 2009Veteran: Vietnam, SP4, US Army, 10-1961/ 8-1967, July, 1957 July 1959
Cemetery: Millheim Cemetery
References: GenFolks
Sources: VM; BT-8/20/2009 p6; tombstone
Zapalac, Edith Rosalie "Edi" (Vecera)28 Aug 1930 - 19 Apr 2022Veteran: Vietnam
Family- Father: Klement Martin Vecera, Mother: Anna Marik, Spouse: Willie Pete Zapalac, Children: Danny and Yvonne
Cemetery: Immaculate Conception Cemetery (Sealy)
References: Findagrave, GenFolks
Zapalac, Gene E. - Veteran: Vietnam, US Army, 10/25/72-Jul 1973, Ft. in La and Korea
References: GenFolks
Zbranek, James Harley5 Nov 1934 - 7 Jun 2012Veteran: Vietnam, SP4, US Army, 1958-60, 13 Cav. Germany
Cemetery: Immaculate Conception Cemetery (Industry)
References: GenFolks
Sources: KSFH-6/7/2012; tombstone
Zbranek, Julius Jerome16 Dec 1932 - 5 Aug 2023Veteran: Korea,Vietnam, CW3, US Army, 1953-75
Family- Father: Jerome Joe Zbranek, Mother: Annie Zaskoda, Spouse: Yoshi Sato
Cemetery: Tahoma Natl Cem-Kent WA
References: GenFolks
Sources: BT-5/7/70 p3; VM
Zernicek, Alois D.9 Nov 1927 - Veteran: Korea,Vietnam, SSGT, US Army
Cemetery: St Joseph Cath Cem-Petersburg VA
References: GenFolks
Sources: VA death file; tombstone
Ziemer, Dennis Edward19 Nov 1942 - 5 Jul 2021Veteran: Vietnam, USAF
Family- Father: Edwin Louis Ziemer Sr, Mother: Barbara Violet Gilmore, Spouse: Melodee Lynne Penner
Cemetery: Houston National Cemetery
References: Findagrave, GenFolks
Sources: MJFH-7/5/2021
Zientek, Dominick Aloysius29 Apr 1938 - 22 Jul 2022Veteran: Vietnam, US Army, 1961-63; Berlin Crisis
Family- Father: Joe Zientek, Mother: Mary, Spouse: Lillian Ondruch, Children: Steven; Carol Bonaccorso
Cemetery: Frydek Catholic Cemetery
References: GenFolks
Sources: discharge record; SN-11/2015 p36
Zubicek, Edwin Jesse16 Apr 1935 - 13 Sep 2022Veteran: Vietnam, US Army
Family- Father: Sam Zubicek, Mother: Bertha Geistmann, Spouse: Sharon Sue Davidson
Cemetery: Saint John Lutheran Church Cemetery
References: Findagrave, GenFolks
Sources: KnesekFH-9/13/2022
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