Bellville Times

Edward Herbert Necker, Sr. was born October 13, 1924 in Peters, the son of
Herbert Otto and California Siegert Necker. He grew up in Peters attending
school in Peters and Bellville, graduating from Bellville High School.
On April, 3, 1954, Edward was united in marriage with Annie Ruth Stanford in
China Springs. Edward and Ruth lived in Columbus, Sealy, Bellville, Cat
Spring and Brenham over the years.
During his working years, Edward was owner/operator of Necker Enterprises, a
construction and home remodeling business. He considered himself a skilled
craftsman in his trade and took great pride in quality workmanship.
He enjoyed gardening, fishing, hunting and taking care of his animals and
his grandchildren. Mr. Necker found great joy in seeing the fruits of his
labors.
A member of the Fellowship Baptist Church in Brenham and Baptist Men's
Organizations of the churches he attended, Edward loved the Lord, the Bible
and serving the Lord through mission's work. He took great joy in helping
with construction of the buildings for churches in Industry, Frelsburg, the
Rio Grande Valley and Mexico. He was also a member of the Cat Spring
Volunteer Fire Department.
Edward passed away Monday, November 1, 2004 in Brenham at the age of 80.
He is survived by his wife, Annie Ruth Necker of Brenham; and children: John
Mark and Rosie Necker of Sealy; Ed, Jr. and Lisa Necker of Marble Falls;
Cheryl and Bob Zeltzmann of North Platte, Nebraska; Mary and Tom Sheehan of
Bedford, Kentucky; Paul Necker of Hempstead; Dorcas and Doug Schroeder of
Brenham; Deborah and Ray Morgan of Bend, Oregon; and Rebecca and David Byers
of Washington. 
He is also survived by 17 grandchildren; his sisters, Ruth Ann Villeneuve of
Galveston, Shirley Phillips of Onalaska, and Mary Ellen Hodde of Houston;
and many other friends and relatives.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Dorothy Hutchins.
A memorial service was held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, 2004 at the First
Baptist Church in Sealy with the Rev. Merle Blado and the Rev. Darren
Donaldson officiating.
In lieu of usual remembrances, friends who wish may make memorial gifts to
the American Diabetes Association or to Miracle Farm of Brenham.
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Schmidt Funeral Home,
Bellville.

Posted by Joy Neely