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Babin, Herman Francis (1924-2007)
[Veteran] WW2, US Army [Family] Father: Myron J. Babin, Mother: Adele Barrilleaux, Spouse: Shirley Bajon
Funeral Mass for Herman F. Babin, 83, of Bellville, was held Monday, Aug. 27, 2007 at 10 a.m. from Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Bellville with Fr. Tim Bucek officiating.
Graveside services were conducted at 3 p.m. Monday, Aug. 27, 2007 at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Groves, Texas. A Rosary was recited at 6 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 26, 2007 from the Knesek Bros. Funeral Chapel, Bellville. Pallbearers were; Matt Kent, Justin Babin, Stephen Babin, Allayne Babin, Jon Kram.
Born in Whitecastle, La., Herman was the son of Myron J. Babin and Adele (Barrilleaux) Babin. He was raised and attended school in Port Arthur. Herman was joined in marriage to Shirley Bajon on April 16,1950. He retired from the Texas Department of Transportation and served in the U.S. Army during WWII.
He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Port Arthur. and Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church Young at Heart Club.
Herman is survived by wife, Shirley Babin of Bellville, daughter, Debbie Kent and husband, Robert of Sealy, sons, Danny Babin and wife Margaret of Cypress, David Babin and wife Valerie of Bellville, sister-in-law Mary (Babin) Maurer of Houston, grandchildren, Robert, Jr., Angie and husband, Jon, Matt, Justin, Jennifer, KayLeigh, Stephen, Allayne and great grandchildren, Brooke and Blair.
Preceded in death by his parents Myron J. and Adele Babin; brothers, M. J. Babin, Curtis Babin and Ralph Babin.
Memorials may be made to the Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, P.O. Box 808, Bellville, Texas 77418.
Services under the direction of Knesek Family Funeral Chapels in Bellville.
Source: Bellville Times
Submitted by: Joy Neely
Babin, Shirley Rita (Bajon) (-1914)
Maiden Name: Bajon [Family] Father: Louis Omer Bajon, Mother: Maud Marie LeBlanc, Spouse: Herman Babin (no FG)
Bellville Times
Funeral Mass for Shirley Rita Babin, 87, of Bellville was held Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014 at 10 a.m. at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Bellville with Fr. Tim Bucek officiating.
Graveside services were conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014 at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Groves, Texas. Visitation was from 5-8 p.m. with a Rosary at 7 p.m. at the church on Friday, Nov. 21, 2014.
Pallbearers were Robert Kent Jr., Matt Kent, Justin Babin, Stephen Babin, Allayne Babin, Jon Kram and Dustin Walcik.
Born in Whitecastle, La. Her parents are Louis Omer Bajon and Maud Marie LeBlanc. She was raised and attended school in White Castle, La.
Shirley was joined in marriage to Herman Babin on April 16, 1950. Shirley was a director of a Nursery School, a homemaker and a wife. She loved to cook and fed us all well with her famous gumbo, potato salad and fudge candy. She was a long time member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church. She attended her beloved church faithfully. She enjoyed her family and most especially her grandchildren and her great grandchildren.
Shirley is survived by Debbie Kent and husband Robert of Sealy, sons, Danny Babin and wife Margaret of Cypress, David Babin and wife Valerie of Bellville. Brothers: Paul Cire Bajon of White Castle, La., Calvin James Bajon and wife Catherine of Baton Rouge, La. Half-sisters: Robin Bajon Edwards and family, Cheryl Bajon and family and Jean Bajon Weber and family of Louisiana. Grandchildren: Robert Kent Jr. and wife Daniela of Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., Angie Kram and husband Jon of Sealy, Matt Kent of Sealy, Justin Babin and wife Julie of Houston, Jennifer Babin of Cypress, Kayleigh Walcik and husband Dustin of Fayetteville, Stephen Babin of Bellville and Allayne Babin of Bellville. Great grandchildren: Brooke, Blair, Kara, and Karly Kram and Caleb Kent.
Preceded in death by husband Herman F. Babin, parents Louis Omer Bajon and Maud Marie LeBlanc, sister Mary Alice Bajon. Brothers: Louis Joseph (L.J.) Bajon and wife Carmelite Forte, Charlton Andrew Bajon, Sr. and wife Evelyn Sophie Forte and Edward Charles Bajon. Stepmother Alma Lacroix and half-sister Trudy M. Bajon.
Knesek Funeral Home in Bellville in charge of arrangements: www.knesekfuneralhome.com
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Bachmeyer, Florine (Pacher) (1927-2020)
Maiden Name: Pacher [Family] Father: Gustav Martin “Gus” Pacher, Mother: Adelheide Sens, Spouse: George Willie Bachmeyer [Cemetery] Sealy Cemetery , FG
Florine Bachmeyer, 92, passed away Monday, February 3, 2020. She is preceded in death by her parents, Gus and Adelheide Pacher. Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 72 years, George W. Bachmeyer; sons, Lonnie G. Bachmeyer and wife, Pat, Gary W. Bachmeyer; daughters, Marlene Smith and husband, P.J., Karen Locke and husband, Randy; sisters, Delores Cass and Addie Koy; eight grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren; and a host of other family and dear friends. Florine was born in Sealy Texas and graduated from Sealy High School. After graduation, she and her best friend Doris moved to Houston. Florine got her first job and shortly after met the love of her life at a dance in 1946. George and Florine married in 1947 and never left each other's side. She was a wonderful and caring wife, mother and sister. Florine believed strongly in all of her children learning to swim and walked them to lessons. She came from an era where it was extremely important to her that she cooked three hot meals a day for her family. Florine enjoyed gardening flowers and fresh vegetables. She was an accomplished seamstress and sewed many of her daughter's dresses and son's shirts. Florine cherished spending time with her family and loved when the family could get together for special events and the holidays. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Florine's honor to St. Helen Catholic Church to the attention of the School Education Building Fund. The visitation and Rosary for Florine will be held Sunday, February 9, 2020 at Clayton Funeral Home, 5530 W. Broadway, Pearland, Texas 77581. The visitation will be held from 2:00 until 5:00 pm with a Rosary to be recited at 3:00 pm. The Funeral Mass will take place Monday, February 10, 2020 at 10:30 am at St. Helen Catholic Church, 2209 Old Alvin Rd., Pearland, Texas 77581 with Father Jose Alonso officiating. Interment will take place at Sealy Cemetery in Sealy, Texas.
Clayton Funeral Home
Bachmeyer, George Willie (1923-2020)
[Family] Father: Jacob Bachmeyer, Mother: Mary Ann Herzog, Spouse: Florine Pacher [Cemetery] Sealy Cemetery , FG
George Willie Bachmeyer, 97, passed away Friday, June 5, 2020. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jacob and Mary Ann Bachmeyer; his loving wife of 72 years, Florine Bachmeyer; two brothers, and five sisters. Left to cherish his memory are his sons, Lonnie G. Bachmeyer and wife, Pat, Gary W. Bachmeyer; daughters, Marlene Smith and husband, P.J., Karen Locke and husband, Randy; eight grandchildren, seventeen great grandchildren and a host of other family and dear friends. George loved the outdoors and especially enjoyed fishing, mowing or tending to his garden. He was an excellent provider for his family and always worked hard. George did manage to find ways to play hard as well, especially when it came to fishing. It was his legacy of hard work that he instilled in his children and grandchildren. George loved spending time with his family and many great memories were shared around the dinner table. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you make donations in George's honor to the charity of your choice. Services for George will be held Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at St. Helen Catholic Church, 2209 Old Alvin Road, Pearland, Texas 77581. The visitation will be held from 11:00 am until 12:00 pm with the Rosary recited at 11:30 am. The Funeral Mass will follow begin at 12:00 pm with Father Jim Courville officiating. Interment will take place at Sealy Cemetery in Sealy, Texas.
Clayton Funeral Home
Bade, William (1834-)
[Veteran] CWCSA, PVT, Waul's Texas Legion
Farmer, married, enlisted July 1862 at Brenham, TX. Conscript for the war in company C. Captured at Yazoo City on July 14, 1863. Received at Camp Morton on Aug 14, 1863. Released on Oath Feb 2nd, 1865.
Bader, Kathleen Zela (Woolgar) (1923-2013)
Maiden Name: Woolgar [Veteran] WW2, Royal Army, 1942-51 ATS [Family] Spouse: Jack Bader [Cemetery] Oak Knoll Cemetery (A | 26 Z7)
Bellville Times
January 29, 1923 - August 26, 2013
Zela Bader died at the age of 90 as the result of a fall that occurred while she was tending the usual business of caring for her home. The subsequent hemorrhaging of her brain could not be stopped and she arrived by Life Flight at Methodist Hospital in Houston unconscious. Zela was surrounded by family from the beginning of this process until the end, eight days later, at Houston Hospice.
Kathleen Zela Woolgar followed her heart from Gosport, England to Bellville, Texas in 1946 to marry Jack Bader, the American soldier who had fallen in love with this beautiful British soldier while they were posted in London during World War II. Although Zela found herself a stranger in a strange and hotter-than-imagined land, she adapted and assimilated, eventually becoming one of Bellville's own.
Zela was an active member of St. Mary's Episcopal Church for over 60 years. She worked the voting polls, volunteered in an elementary school, led a swimming group, and spent many happy times traveling with bank-sponsored bus tours and returning to England with her children and grandchildren. In later years, before her vision declined, she took much pleasure in playing cards with her friends.
Having lost her parents at an early age, Zela's fondest wish was to have a family of her own. Zela was adept at creating something from nothing, and with little resources she created a home and began her family in 1947.
Zela is survived by her two children, Kathy Jackson of Houston and Ian Bader of Bellville, and their respective spouses, Andre and Becky; grandchildren Andrea, Reid, Will, and Catherine and spouses Barry, Melissa, and David; great grandchildren Gwendolyn, Jacob, and baby Jack; nieces Mary Anne Johnston and Sally Nergaard and husband, Kevin McCombs; and grandniece, Natalie Nergaard.
None of her family can imagine a life without her, but we pray for a restoration of sight and a glad reunion with those who preceded her in death, including Zela's parents, Jesse and Albert Woolgar; her sister, Marie Johnston, and husband, Walter; and her handsome soldier and husband, Jack Bader.
In death as in life, Zela did things her way. The essence of who we knew as Mama, Auntie, Nana, and Great Nana B did not arrive at Methodist Hospital, but the body she had so meticulously cared for throughout her life held on until the night before the birth of her newest great-grandson, Jack.
"This is how it ends? Of course not, no. This is how it begins.†-- S. Everett
May God bless and give peace to everyone who has shared this earthly journey with Zela.
Posted by Joy Neely
Bader, Max (1876-1967)
Notable person [Family] Father: Gotlieb Herman Bader, Mother: Henrietta Vogt, Spouse: Birdie Ervin [Cemetery] Oak Knoll Cemetery (A - 26 A5, 13 A5) , FG
Max Bader, the president of the Austin County State Bank, was born three miles east of the city of Bellville, December 7, 1876, and the years of his maturity have been identified almost entirely with the interests of this city. He was one of thirteen children, eight sons and five daughters, born to Gotlieb Herman and Henrietta (Vogt) Bader, natives of the Fatherland of Germany. Gotlieb H. Bader was sixteen years when he came to this country, and landing at Galveston, Texas, he came from there to Austin County and identified himself with its educational life. In fact, his entire life was devoted to the work of educating the young, continuing on in the profession until his death. He was married after coming to Galveston, and with his bride he made the trip to Austin County with an ox team.
Max Bader remained on the home farm in Austin County until eleven years of age, attending the district schools and the Bellville grade school, and after leaving the school room he was employed as a clerk for a short time in a drug store. He then entered the employ of Max Stern, a general merchant, and upon his death eight years later, in 1899, Mr. Bader bought the business of his late employer and moved the stock to McGregor. But after a short time, he sold his interests there and returned to Bellville in 1901, and he has since been engaged in general mercantile pursuits here, enjoying a large and remunerative trade. In October of 1909 he assisted in organizing the Austin County State Bank, which is capitalized at twenty-five thousand dollars, with a surplus of five thousand dollars, and Mr. Bader has served as the president of this bank since its organization. He is one of the representative citizens and businessmen of Austin county, and is particularly well known in banking circles.
In 1897 Mr. Bader was united in marriage with Birdie Irving, a daughter of Joseph Irving, deceased, and they have two sons, Leslie and Gillis. (Historical Review of South-East Texas and the Founders, Leaders and Representative Men, Vol 2, by Dermot Hardy and Maj. Ingham S. Robert, by The Lewis Publishing Company, Chicago, 1910
Bage, Ewald Willie (1924-2005)
[Veteran] WW1, US Army [Family] Father: William Bage, Mother: Selma Marburger, Spouse: Julia Judy Debartolo
Mr. Ewald Willie Bage, age 80 of Hempstead, died Thursday, January 27, 2005 at his residence.
He was born March 8, 1924 in Dime Box, TX, the son of William & Selma Marburger Bage.
Attended the Dime Box schools, graduated from Blinn College, and graduated from the Chicago Electronics School. A veteran of WWII serving in the U.S. Army. While in Brenham he was employed at the Navaratil Music House, in Hempstead by Schwarz's. He also owned and operated Ewald T.V. in Brenham. He sponsored the Girls Soft Ball Team. He had the first colored T.V. in Brenham. On April 19, 1947 he married Julia Judy Debartolo in
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Source: Bellville Times
Bage, Janie (Mahan) (1973-2005)
Maiden Name: Mahan [Family] Spouse: Fred Bage
Janie Bage, 48, of Bellville, died, Jan. 3, 2005, at her residence.
Mrs. Bage was born March 9, 1956, in Corpus Christi to Leo and Julia Elliot Mahan. She was a graduate of Navasota High School. Mrs. Bage was baptized in the Church of Christ.
In March of 1973 she was married to Fred Bage in Huntsville. Mrs. Bage was a restaurant worker and homemaker.
Survivors include her husband, Fred Bage of Bellville; daughters and sons-in-law, Freddie and Jeff Anastasi of Brenham, Shaye Bage of Bellville and Charlie and Jim Jones of Brenham; seven grandchildren; four brothers and three sisters.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
The family received visitors from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 5 in Memorial Oaks Chapel.
The funeral service was held on Jan. 6, 2005 at 2 p.m. in Memorial Oaks Chapel with Gene Polvado officiating. Burial was at Prairie Lea Cemetery in Brenham. Relatives and friends will serve as pallbearers.
Memorials may be given to Hospice Brazos Valley or M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Memorial Oaks Chapel, Brenham.
Source: Bellville Times
Submitted by: Joy Neely
Bailey, Bobby Bryan (1966-2005)
[Family] Father: Travis Bailey, Mother: Merle, Spouse: Gaye
January 7, 1966-April 1, 2005
Bobby Bryan Bailey was born January 7, 1966 to Travis and Merle Bailey. He died April 1, 2005.
He is survived by his wife, Gaye; a son, Bryan Blake Bailey; a brother, David Wayne Bailey; a sister, Kathleen Vande Sande; grandmother Eura Bailey; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Bobby Bryan was preceded in death by his parents, stepmother, Jo Ann Bailey, and stepsister, Melody Walker.
A memorial service will be held at the Church of Christ Bellville, Texas, 817 E. Wendt, St., at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 16th.
Source: Bellville Times
Submitted by: Joy Neely
Baker, Marcus Aubrey, Jr. (1937-2013)
[Family] Father: Marcus Aubrey Baker, Mother: Mattie Estelle, Spouse: Sue Miller, Children: Scott & Ross , FG
Bellville Times
On Sept. 13,2013, Marcus Aubrey Baker, Jr., fell into the arms of God while surrounded by friends and family.
Aubrey was born Dec. 24, 1937, to Marcus Aubrey and Mattie Estelle Baker in New Gulf.
Aubrey was a court reporter for Judges Paul Huser, Oliver Kitzman and Dan Beck, 155th Judicial District, Austin, Fayette and Waller Counties, but his real passion was fishing the bays of Matagorda.
He is predeceased by his beloved parents, sister, Cindy Baker, and brother, Gary Baker. In addition to untold number of friends, Aubrey leaves to cherish his memory his wife and soul mate. Sue Miller-Baker, son Scott Baker of Houston, son Ross Baker of La Grange, aunt Madell Dunlap of Temple, stepson lan Prather and wife Tina of Lake Jackson, stepdaughter Julie Schuster and husband Ricky of Lake Jackson and stepdaughter Connie Williford of Lake Jackson. He took great pride in his grandchildren, Zane Behn, Chase Yarboough, Tristan Williford, lan Schuster and Eric Schuster. He also leaves behind his beloved dog, Harley.
A celebration of Aubrey's life will be held at the Lake Jackson Civic Center on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2013, from 2-5 p.m. A meal will be provided, per one of his last wishes. The family wishes to extend their sincere thanks to Angie Rios, LVN, Mary Hunter, LVN, and Janice Watt, RN, for their compassionate care while Aubrey was cared for by A-MED Community Hospice. It was Aubrey's wish that no flowers be sent but that memorials be sent to A-MED Community Hospice in Texas City, Texas, St. Jude's Children's Hospital in Boulder, Colo., or the charity of your choice. Memorial online condolences may be sent to www.stroudfuneralhome.com.
Posted by Joy Neely
Baker, Marilyn Jo (Scrogin) (1940-2024)
Maiden Name: Scrogin [Family] Father: Bernard Gridley Scrogin, Mother: Bessie Stern, Spouse: Rex Baker [Cemetery] Wallis Cemetery
Marilyn Jo (Scrogin) Baker, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2024, in Cypress, Texas.
She was born on July 4, 1940, in Sealy, TX to parents Bernard Gridley and Bessie (Stern) Scrogin in Wallis, Texas. She graduated from Wallis High School in 1957 and attended business college in Houston, TX. She worked as a secretary for the Houston Post. Here she met her future husband, Rex Baker. They were married on August 24, 1963, and had two children, Jill (Baker) Guettler and William (Bill) Baker. Marilyn was a loving wife and mother. She was known for the many delicious baked goods she made. Her most requested desserts were chocolate meringue pie and cherry pie. Her homemade pie crust was the flakiest. Marilyn often had warm chocolate chip cookies when her children came home from school.
Marilyn was born with an eye condition that yielded her legally blind at a young age, but she did not let it slow her down. She was an active member of many Methodist Churches throughout her life: Wallis Methodist, Christ United Methodist, Hope Community United Methodist, and Lakewood Methodist. She was well known for her dedication to the church and church groups serving on many committees throughout the years. She was very active in United Methodist Women and assisted in organizing many bazaars and turkey dinners. Her amazing chocolate meringue pie sold out at every bake sale. Marilyn was a charter member of UMW at Wallis Methodist Church.
Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents Bernard Gridley and Bessie Scrogin, two sisters, Jacqueline Blazek and Betsy Lindsey, and husband of twenty-five years, Rex Baker.
She is survived by her daughter, Jill Guettler, and her husband Steven, her son, William Baker and his wife, Virginia, 4 grandsons, Adam Baker, Ian Guettler and his wife Chandler, Matthew Guettler and Jonathan Guettler and many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Funeral services and visitation will be held on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at Knesek and Sons Funeral Home located at 122 N. First Street, Wallis TX. 77485. Visitation is from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm, with service beginning at 2 pm. A light reception will immediately follow the interment at the Wallis Methodist Church located at 123 Birch St., Wallis TX. 77485.
The family would like to express our thanks for the wonderful help and care given by Parson’s House of Cypress, Texas. In lieu of flowers, friends may make memorial contributions to the Foundation Fighting Blindless https://donate.fightingblindness.org/donate or the Wallis Methodist Church by mail at 123 Birch St., Wallis TX. 77485.
https://www.knesekfuneralhome.com/obituary/marilyn-baker
Balke, Charles Herman, Sr. (1932-2003)
[Veteran] Korea, PFC, US Army, 1954-55, 204th QM Korea [Family] Father: Charles H. Balke, Mother: Annie Schramm, Spouse: Tillie [Cemetery] Immaculate Conception Cemetery (Industry) , FG
Bellville Times
August 2003
A Funeral Mass for Charles Herman Balke, Sr. was celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 16, 2003 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Father Tim Bucek, Celebrant.
Interment followed in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Jimmy Balke, Everett Schmidt, Leslie Behrens, Andy Acker, J.D. Rinn, Cornell Giese, Gerald Schovajsa and Ronnie Pilcik.
Honorary pallberaers were Jimmy Buenger, Paul Becker, Kermit Kolwes, Eddie Krause, Paul Burnside, Danny Poffenberger and Leland Maeckel.
A Vigil service was held at 8 p.m., Friday, Aug. 15, 2003 at the Schmidt Funeral Home Chapel in Bellville.
He was born Jan. 4, 1932 in Brenham to parents Charles H. and Annie Schramm Balke. He was baptized and confirmed in the Catholic faith. A 1950 graduate of Bellville High School, Charles served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict.
He was united in marriage with Tillie Pilcik on July 14, 1953 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Industry. They have made their home in Industry where they have been members of Immaculate Conception. Charles had been employed in the Engineering Department of the Texas Highway Department retiring after 32 years of service.
He was a Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus, a member of the West End Lions Club, Prairie Chapter Coastal Conservation Association, the Industry Volunteer Fire Department and the Austin County Cattlemen's Association.
He was also a meber of the Bellville and Round Top/Carmine Booster Clubs and the KJT Brenham Chapter. He enjoyed fishing, his Matagorda camphouse, hunting and sports. A devoted grandfather, he loved and cherished the time he spent with his grandchildren.
Charles Herman Balke, Sr. passed away Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2003 in Houston at the age of 71.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 50 years Tillie Balke of Industry, children Charles Balke, Jr. and his wife Pat of Industry, Sharon Behnke and her husband Freddie of Round Top and Linda Kettler and her husband Marcus of Brenham, grandchildren Nick Balke of Memphin, Tenn., Jeremy Balke of Industry, Byrn Behnke and Jill Behnke both of Round Top. He is also survived by his brothers Casper Balke of Bleiblerville, Otto Acker and his wife Peggy of Brenham; sister Jo Ann Kramer and her husband Billy Jo of Houston, brother-in-law Eddie Pilcik and his wife Alice of Industry, sisters-in-law Bessie Broz and her husband Jim and Evelyn Goeke and her husband Gilbert, all of Bleiblerville, numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his father Charles Balke and his mother Annie Balke Acker, step-father Otto Acker, Sr., father-in-law Eddie Pilcik, mother-in-law Mary Pilcik and his sister-in-law Celesta Balke.
Friends who wish may make memorial gifts to the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, P.O. Box 808, Bellville, Texas 77418 or to the Austin County Unit, American Cancer Society in care of Verna Lois Deere, P.O. Box 501, Bellville, Texas 77418.
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Schmidt Funeral Home, Bellville, Texas.
Posted by Joy Neely
Balke, Christian (1840-1906)
[Veteran] CWCSA, PVT, Waul's Texas Legion [Family] Spouse: Mary Schenck; Amanda Goebel [Cemetery] Millheim Cemetery , FG
Enlisted at age 21 in Bellville, TX with Capt. Voigt. Assigned to Co. C, 1st Battalion, Waul?s TX Legion. Assigned as cook to headquarters from July 23, 1862 until sometime in October 1862.
He shows on Co. C muster rolls from November 1862 to February 1863. He was reassigned as cook in headquarters when the bulk of WTL infantry was moved to Vicksburg.
Captured at Vicksburg while assigned to Commissary Dept, then paroled on July 9, 1863.
He returned to TX and was assigned to Co. K of Timmon?s Reg?t.
He was dropped from Regimental roll on April 30, 1864, but is shown present on Co. K muster roll for March & April~1865.
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Banse, Cecilia (Muras) (1944-2024)
Maiden Name: Muras [Family] Father: Vaclav Muras, Mother: Leona Janacek, Spouse: Leonard Banse [Cemetery] Guardian Angel Cemetery
Cecilia Muras Banse of Wallis passed away on October 4, 2024 at the age of 80.
She was born on February 11, 1944 in Fayette County to Vaclav and Leona (Janacek) Muras.
She grew up on her family’s farm in Hostyn, along with her older sister and three younger brothers. She completed a Junior Secretarial course through Nixon-Clay College in Austin in 1964, and received her GED in 1965. She worked as a secretary at the Board of Pardons and Paroles in Austin from February 1966 to May 1967.
Cecilia met her husband, Leonard Banse, at a dance and they married on May 6, 1967. They started their married life in Rosenberg and decided to purchase land in Wallis to raise their family along with cattle, pecan and fruit trees, row crops and chickens. They celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary in 2024.
After raising her children, she started an upholstery business, and then worked for several years at Ben’s Chuckwagon and Blessington Farms. She also really enjoyed helping with the summer crop harvest for her son and several local farmers by driving a milo auger cart and operating a cotton module builder.
Cecilia was happiest when she was working, busy and productive. She enjoyed being outdoors the most, taking care of her vegetable garden and farm animals and using the Gator utility vehicle to check on the cows. She lived an amazingly humble life, devoted to her family, faith and in constant service to others.
She was a devout member of Guardian Angel Catholic Church, a member of the Parish Council, planned and prepared the monthly Senior Luncheons and organized the peeling of potatoes for the church bazaar.
Cecilia was preceded in death by her parents, Vaclav and Leona Muras and her daughter, Sandra Banse Fuechec. She is survived by her husband, Leonard Banse, and her children: Michael (Patricia) Banse, Donna Parke, Janette (Brian) Demny, Brian Banse, and son-in-law Jody Fuechec, ten grandchildren and two great grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister Veronica Genzer and brothers Ivan Muras, Edwin Muras and Denis Muras.
A visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 from 5 – 7 PM at Guardian Angel Catholic Church, 5614 Demel Street, Wallis, TX, with a rosary recited at 7 PM. A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 11 AM at Guardian Angel Catholic Church.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in her honor may be made to Guardian Angel Catholic Church, PO Box 487, Wallis, TX 77485.
https://www.knesekfuneralhome.com/obituary/cecilia-banse
Baranowski, Irene Gladys (Taylor) (1917-2007)
Maiden Name: Taylor [Family] Father: Arthur Mason Taylor, Mother: Olga Janosky, Spouse: Theodore Paul Baranowski [Cemetery] Oak Knoll Cemetery (B - 42 E11) , FG
Irene Gladys Taylor Baranowski was born Oct. 10, 1917, in Bellville, the daughter of Arthur Mason and Olga Janosky Taylor.
She grew up and attended school in Bellville.
On April 14, 1937, Irene was united in marriage with Theodore Paul Baranowski. They made their home in Bellville.
During her working years, Irene was employed as a nurse's aide at the Brenham State School. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, needlework and fishing and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Bellville.
Irene passed away Tuesday, July 31, 2007 at the age of 89.
She is survived by her son Melvin Baranowski and his wife Ruth of Bellville; granddaughter Anna Giesberts and her husband Rene' of Woodbridge, Va.; great grandson Toine Giesberts of Woodbridge, Va. and many other dear friends and relatives.
Irene was preceded in death by her parents and both her husband, Theordore, and her son, David, in 2006.
Funeral service was 3 p.m., Friday, Aug. 3, 2007 at Schmidt Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Steve Olsen officiating. Interment was in Oak Knoll Cemetery. Pallbearers were Raymond Janosky, Dennis Janosky, Charlie Fitt and Bruce Mikeska.
In lieu of usual remembrances, friends who wish may make memorial gifts to the Parkinson's Association, 2700 Southwest Freeway, Suite 284, Houston, Texas 77098.
Schmidt Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements
Source: Bellville Times
Submitted by: Joy Neely
Baranowski, Melvin Roy (1940-2014)
[Veteran] Vietnam, US Navy R [Family] Father: Theodore Paul Baranowski, Mother: Irene Gladys Taylor, Spouse: Patricia Cales [Cemetery] Oak Knoll Cemetery (B) , FG
Bellville Times
Melvin Roy Baranowski, 73, passed away Friday, April 11, 2014, at his home in Bellville.
He was born on Oct. 24, 1940, in Houston, the son of Theodore and Irene Gladys (Taylor) Baranowski. He grew up and attended school in Bellville. After graduating from Bellville High School, he attended Blinn Jr. College and San Jacinto College.
Melvin was united in marriage to Patricia Cales, on Sept. 16, 1963, in Jacksonville, Fla. He served his country in the United States Navy Reserves and was honorably discharged in 1965. Melvin was employed with Alcatel Lucint as a telephone repairman retiring after 35 years of service. He enjoyed fishing and hunting, farming, and was a avid video poker player. He also enjoyed working in his winery.
Melvin is survived by his loving wife of over 50 years Patricia Baranowski of Bellville; daughter and son-in-law Anna and Rene Giesberts of Woodridge, Va. and grandson Toine Giesberts of Woodbridge, Va. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, David Baranowski.
Visitation, 6-8 p.m., Monday, April 14, 2014, Schmidt Funeral Home Bellville.
Funeral home, 10 a.m., Tuesday, April 15, 2014, Schmidt Funeral Home Chapel, Pastor Kevin Haug, officiating.
Interment, Oak Knoll Cemetery.
Pallbearers: Charles Fitt, Bobby Baker, Ed Baranowski, David Baranowski, Bruce Mikeska Gus Baker.
Friends who wish may make memorial gifts to: American Heart Association, P.O. Box 15186, Austin, Texas 78761; or to the: American Diabetes Association, 2499 Capital of Texas Highway South, Building A, #105, Austin, Texas 78746
Funeral arrangements under the direction of the Schmidt Funeral Home, P.O. Box 610, 12029 Hwy 36 South, Bellville, Texas 77418. (979)865-2424 - www.schmidtfunerals.com
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Barbisch, Earl Andrew "Andy" (1943-2005)
Nickname: Andy [Family] Father: Joseph William Barbisch, Mother: Alice Newman, Spouse: Sherry Ann Copeland [Cemetery] Pilgrims Rest Cemetery #01 , FG
Earl Andrew "Andy" Barbisch passed away Friday, Feb. 4, 2005 in Bellville.
Andy was born in Austin to Joseph William and Alice Newman Barbisch. He attended Lamar High School in Houston and Stephen F. Austin State University.
He left behind his wife of 39 years, Sherry Ann Copeland Barbisch, three sons and daughters-in-law and eight grandchildren, who knew him as "Poppy": Bart and Angela and children Amanda and Zachary of Cypress; Brett and Tammy and children Dillon, Avery, Braden and Casey of Cypress; Brad and Lisa and children, Lucy, and Linus of Brenham; older brother Bill Barbisch of Hawaii with children Michael of Austin and Austin of Los Angeles; sister and brother-in-law, Julie Barbisch Puckett and Robert of Houston with children Fleming and wife Wendy of Toronto, Canada; and Tanner of Houston; parents-in-law, Dreabon and Mae Copeland; brother and sisters-in-law, Jeff Copeland, Becky Grider, Rhonda Gracely, and Pam McGill and their families' all of Houston.
Andy retired from the building supply industry in 1991. Since his retirement, Andy has been involved in the antique and restaurant business, as well as enjoying ranching in Bellville.
Andy was also president of the Bellville Historical Society, member of the local Lions Club, and performed numerous civic volunteer jobs.
He will be remembered as a loving husband, devoted father and grandfather, and friend. He will be sorely missed by all.
Visitation was Monday, Feb. 7, from 5-8 p.m. at the Knesek Family Funeral Chapels, on FM 529, Bellville.
Funeral was Tuesday, Feb. 8 at the First Baptist Church Brenham, 304 Market St., in Brenham at 10 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your favorite charity in Andy's name.
Funeral services under the direction of Knesek Family Funeral Chapels in Bellville.
Source: Bellville Times
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Barler, Beatrice Frances (Ripple) (1918-2013)
Maiden Name: Ripple [Family] Father: Henry Adolph Ripple, Mother: Hermina Marie Uhrik, Spouse: Francis Marion Barler [Cemetery] Oak Knoll Cemetery , FG
Bellville Times
Beatrice Frances Ripple Barler died on July 1, 2013 in Tucson, Ariz.
She was born on Feb. 17, 1918, in Bellville, the daughter of Henry Adolph and Hermina Marie Ripple. She graduated from Bellville High School. She went on to receive a BBA from the University of Texas at Austin in 1939 and a Masters of Education from Prairie View A&M University of Texas in 1974.
She married Francis Marion Barler on Oc. 12, 1940, in Coldspring. They were married for 27 years.
She spent 16 of the post-World War II years in San Francisco raising a family before moving back to Texas. Later she taught 10 years, mainly in Richmond.
After she retired she moved back to Bellville. In 1997 she moved to Tucson to be closer to her eldest daughter.
She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and the Daughters of the King. She was an avid researcher, well known for her investigations and publications dealing with the nineteenth-century Czech migrations to Texas and the descendants of the earliest Czech-Texans.
She is survived by her three daughters, Dorothy Montgomery (Earl) of Tucson, Helen Ann Barler (Paul Flesher) of Everett, Wash., and Bette Barler (Gary La Belle) of Fort Worth. She also has a grandson, Jeremy La Belle of Fort Worth.
Funeral services were held at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Bellville at 10:30 a.m., Friday, July 19, 2013 with interment immediately afterward at Oak Knoll Cemetery with her parents.
Knesek Funeral Home in Bellville in charge of arrangements: www.knesekfuneralhome.com
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Baron, Louis Hugo (1874-1918)
[Family] Father: Louis Baron [Cemetery] Oak Knoll Cemetery (A - 89 J8 26 J8) , FG [COD] Suicide (Hanging)
The Bellville Times
June 20, 1918
Death of L. H. Baron
Shortly before eight o'clock this morning (Thursday) the shocking discovery was made that L. H. Baron had committed suicide, by hanging himself, in the barn, at his home in Bellville. No reason for the act can be imagined, except a sudden mental derangement. He had attended to his work around the place as usual this morning and the tragedy is as great a mystery to the grief stricken family as to any acquaintance of his The funeral will take place tomorrow, Friday, June 21at, at four o'clock p.m. at Oak Knoll. Rev. Sagebiel, a Lutheran minister of Brenham, and a former pupil of Mr. Baron, will officiate.
Mr. Baron was born in Bastrop on June 18, 1874, and resided there until seventeen years of age, when he began his career as a teacher, in Bastrop. He then attended the Normal Institute of Huntsville and later taught in Colorado and Lavaca counties, then five years in the Lutheran College at Brenham. Later he taught at New Wehdem, and then, after two years at Industry, was elected School Superintendent for Austin County, eight years ago. During his incumbency a great many improvements have been made in our rural schools, evincing the interest that he took in his work. Friends all over the county will be shocked at his untimely death and by them sympathy is felt for the family to whom he was a devoted husband and father.
He is survived by his widow, two young daughters and a little son, his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Baron of Bastrop, three sisters, Mrs. J. A. Smothers of Laverna, Texas, Mrs. Paula Polk of Bastrop, and Mrs. Will Meyer of Yoakum.
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Baros, George Thomas, II "Tommy" (1953-2013)
Nickname: Tommy [Family] Father: George Thomas Baros, Mother: Marjorie Lucy Crunk , FG
Bellville Times
George Thomas "Tommy" Baros, II, 59, of Gonzales, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013. He was born Nov. 30, 1953 in Cuero to George Thomas Baros and Marjorie Crunk Baros. Tommy had graduated from high school and received an associate's degree in college. He had married Martha Carolyn Gibson on July 23, 2011 in Gonzales.
Tommy was cowboy. He loved his dogs, horses and cooking. He adored his family and cherished spending time with them and certainly his love for his horses clearly made them the next thing to family. Tommy was always quick with a smile, a kind word and an encouraging expression. His heart was as big as Texas, the land that he loved. It could be said that Tommy was born 125 years to late, for he was a man with the grit and strength to take a herd of cattle cross country. He loved being outdoors, he reveled in the challenges Mother Nature provided in his work and found a great peace, sitting around a campfire and sharing stories with friends. Tommy felt that "cowboying†was the greatest job on the face of the earth and he enjoyed sharing stories about being a cowboy with its hardships and excitement to his children and grandchildren. Tommy was not an avid talker, he was a man of few words, but when he spoke there was honesty and integrity in his words. He loved music; dancing and singing, his children lovingly say he wasn't great at either, but he enjoyed both just the same as did his wife Carolyn as he held her in his arms. Of all his qualities, his greatest was his expression of love, his wife, children and grandchildren knew he loved them deeply and with out question, they all loved him just as passionately.
Tommy Baros, is survived by his wife, Carolyn Gibson Baros of Gonzales, daughters, Katie Morgan Silber and her husband Kyle of Allen, Rebecca Carolyn Pilcik and her husband Bronson of New Ulm, sons, Josh Loyd Baros and his wife Koi of Victoria, sister, Susan Karpel and husband Mark of Newton, brothers, Bruce Reaves and Patsy of Austin, Bill Reaves and Ann of Gonzales, uncle, Edwin Baros and Aunt Leona Caskey, great aunt, Aline Bryant, mother and father-in-law, Wayne and Betty Gibson, grandchildren, Bryant and Bethany Pilcik, Isaiah and Marley Silber and Makrae Baros and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Friday, March 1, 2013 in Seydler-Hill Funeral Home with Rev. Mike Robinson officiating. Interment will follow in the Westhoff Cemetery. Pallbearers: Charles Peterson, Malcolm Talley, Carl Weber, Hayne Hermes, Dave Kealing and Darby Beyer, honorary pallbearers: Leslie Ploeger, Charles Zella and Mel Hilbrich. Memorials may be made to the Gonzales 4H Club.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday evening in the funeral home. Services are under the care and direction of Seydler-Hill Funeral Home.
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Barry, Eugene Winston "Tucky, Slim" (1922-2003)
Nickname: Tucky, Slim [Veteran] WW2, PFC, US Army, HQ CO 1 BN 164 INF, S. & Asiatic Pacific [Family] Father: Claude M. Barry, Mother: Maggie May Glenn [Cemetery] Oak Knoll Cemetery
Bellville Times
September 2003
A private graveside service for Eugene "Tucky" Barry of San Angelo was held Thursday, September 25, 2003 at Oak Knoll Cemetery in Bellville, Texas.
He was born in Bellville, Texas, September 28, 1922 and graduated from Bellville High School in 1940.
In school he enjoyed football, basketball, track and baseball. He was a member of the Methodist Church in Bellville. He served for three years in the Army Infantry at the South Pacific during World War II. After the war, he was a car-man for the Santa Fe Railroad in Bellville. He married Virginia "Ginna" Dare Eastman in 1946 and they lived and began raising their children in their "little brown house" and later moved to the L.A. Machemehl house in Bellville, where they resided for eight years. After the recession in 1961, the family moved to San Angelo, Texas and Mr. Barry "Slim" worked for Alexander construction until his retirement in 1985.
"Honee," as his children and grandchildren lovingly called Tucky, was a quiet, Christian man who derived much pleasure and love from his home and family. His wonderful sense of humor and his loving kindness and gentleness will endure forever in the hearts and memories of his friends and family.
Eugene "Tucky" Barry died Sunday, September 21, 2003 at his home surrounded by his family.
Survivors include his beloved wife of 57 years, Ginna, children, Nola Gene Barry Straughn and husband Fred, Claudia Barry Bellemore, and Nathan Paul Barry and former wife Dee Duggan Barry, grandchildren Monica Straughn Swinford and husband Tim, Jason Straughn, Erica Straughn, A'ndrea Bellemore McAdams and husband, Lacy, John Parker Barry and Paul Tanner Barry, one great granddaughter, Grace Estelle McAdams, a brother James Steck Barry, loving sisters and brother-in-law, cousins, nieces, nephews, including cherished nephew Paul Stephen Little and special friends.
Preceding him in death were an infant nephew, Jame David Barry, his parents C.M. Barry and wife Maggie Glenn Barry, sisters and brother Margaret Barry Wilson Grube, Ruth Barry and Claude K. Barry, two sisters-in-law and two brothers-in-law including sister-in-law Nola Belle Eastman Barry and his 22 year old daughter Holly Barry Howard.
Memorial contributions may be made to Vista Care Family Hospice, 940 B. Arroyo Dr., San Angelo, Texas 76903 or your favorite charity.
Services were arranged by Robert Massie Funeral Home of San Angelo, Texas.
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Barta, Jerome Joseph (1928-2022)
[Veteran] Korea, PFC, US Army [Family] Father: Alfonse Barta, Mother: Mary, Spouse: Elizabeth Orsak
Jerome Barta, 93, of Houston passed away Wednesday, May 4th, 2022. He was born in Wallis, Texas on September 21, 1928 to Alfonse and Mary Barta.
He met his wife Elizabeth Orsak at a Sunday Country Dance in Sealy, Texas. They married in 1953 and have been happily married for 69 years. They had two children, a son Stephen and a daughter, Cynthia.
Following high school Jerome attended Wharton County Junior College for 2 years where he studied accounting. He was drafted in the Army where he served stateside for 2 years during the Korean War as a bookkeeper. He had a career in accounting and worked for Texfan as their CFO for 20 years. Later, he continued working as a consultant for various companies until his retirement. He was a member of St. Justin Martyr Catholic church and a KJT. A Czech Catholic Organization.
Jerome was a hardworking man whose goal was to provide for his family. He was dedicated to his career, family and faith. He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing and hunting. Jerome had a selfless, caring spirit and put his family and others first.
He was preceded in death by his parents Alfonse and Mary Barta, Brother, Johnny and beloved son Stephen Barta.
Jerome will be sorely missed, more than any words could express. He will be forever in our hearts, until we meet again.
A rosary service will be held at 4:30pm at Forest Park Westheimer Chapel, 12800 Westheimer Rd, Houston, Tx 77077, followed by a visitation from 5:00pm to 6:00pm.
A funeral service will be held at 10:30am at St. Justin Martyr Catholic Church, 13350 Ashford Point Dr., Houston, Tx 77082, followed by a committal service at Forest Park Westheimer Cemetery.
Bartay, Abbie Magdeleine "Maggie" (Spence) (1871-1931)
Maiden Name: Spence, Nickname: Maggie [Family] Spouse: Benjamin Bernhard Bartay [Cemetery] Oak Knoll Cemetery , FG [COD] Failed health
Bellville Times
Friday, May 22, 1931
Obituary Mrs. Maggie Bartay
After having been in failing health for several years, Mrs. Maggie Bartay died at her home here Monday, May 18th, at 10 p.m., aged 59 years, 8 months, 2 days. She had been seriously ill since Thursday of last week. Funeral services, largely attended, were held at the family home Wednesday at 3 p.m. and interment made at Oak Knoll, with the Rev. George Cook, a Baptist minister from Brenham, officiating. Favorite hymns were sung by a mixed choir, and the grave was covered with a profusion of beautiful flowers.
Decedent, who was Miss Abbie Magdeleine Spence was married Jan. 31, 1889, to Ben Bartay, who died about three years ago. She is survived by seven daughters and four sons—Mrs. Ed. Kirpatrick of Bellville, Ben Bartay of Brenham, Mrs. A. L. Lyth, Bellville, Tony Bartay, Bastrop, Mrs. Ed. Carlisle, Chapel Hill, Mrs. Jim Jackson, Lamesa, Mrs. Henry Phillips, Bellville, Mrs. Benno Foehner, Winslow, Ariz.,Mrs. Jack Wacey, Fort Worth, and Arthur and Chester Bartay, Bellville, and by 17 grandchildren. There are also two surviving sisters, Mrs. Mary Lee of Los Angeles, Cal., and Mrs. Lou Bell of Muldoon, Texas, and four brothers, Ed. Spence of Houston, John Foster of Cameron, Jean Foster of Winters, and John Spence of Muldoon.
All of the children and most of the grandchildren were present at the funeral, as was also Mrs. Tony Bartay of Bastrop, Ed Carlisle of Chapel Hill, Jim Jackson of Lamesa, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Bartlett of Fort Worth, and Mr. and Mrs. John Foster of Cameron.
Bartnik, Genowefa Regina (Maczka) (1930-2013)
Maiden Name: Maczka [Family] Father: Wojciech Maczka, Mother: Marianna Zareba, Spouse: Jan "Jerry" Bartnik
Bellville Times
Genowefa Regina Bartnik, 82, of Bellville, Texas passed away at her residence with her family by her side. Genowefa was born on April 27, 1930, in Zakrzew, Poland to Wojciech Maczka and Marianna (Zareba) Maczka. She married Jan Bartnik on December 22, 1949 in Zakrzew, Poland. She completed school in Poland and worked at farming most of her life.
She is survived by her daughter Krystyna Krol and her husband Jerry of Bellville, Texas; son Wieslaw Bartnik and his wife Halinda; brothers Josef Maczka and Edward Maczka and his wife Irena; grandchildren Bogdan Bartnik, Angnieszka Bartnik, Regina Krol, Peter Krol and Michael Krol and cousin Zbigniew Krason.
Genowefa was predeceased by her parents and her husband Jan Bartnik.
A Funeral Mass celebrating her life was held in the Targowisko Catholic Church and burial followed in the Targowisko Cemetery in Poland.
The family expresses special thanks to Ft. Tim Bucek and Parish members of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Bellville, Texas, Dr. Welton E. Hill, M.D., Bellville Hospital nurses and staff and staff from Hospice of Brazos Valley, friends of the Krol family and Knesek Bros Funeral Chapel for all of their help.
Memorials may be made in Genowefa's name to Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, P.O. Box 808, Bellville, Texas 77418.
Knesek Funeral Home in Bellville in charge of arrangements: www.knesekfuneralhome.com and at www.facebook.com/knesekfuneralhome
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Barton, Richard Lee, Sr. (1925-2003)
[Veteran] WW2, US Army, 1943-? 82nd Airborne [Family] Father: James Homer Barton, Mother: Lillie Mae Cross, Spouse: Nelda Killgore , FG
325th Glider Infantry as a pathfinder and was part of the battle coded as "Market Garden" in the area regarding the "Bridge Too Far" in Holland.
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Bellville Times
Thursday, July 03, 2003
Funeral services for Richard L. Barton, Sr, 78, owner and former editor/publisher of The Fayette County Record were held Tuesday, June 24, 2003 at 10 a.m. from St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church in La Grange.
He was born in Hominy Osage County, Oklahoma on April 23, 1925, the son of Lillie Mae Cross and James Homer Barton. He attended school in Hominy graduating in 1943 and then entered the army in the fall. He became a member of the 82nd Airborne, 325th Glider Infantry as a pathfinder and was part of the battle coded as "Market Garden" in the area regarding the "Bridge Too Far" in Holland.
He was wounded and received the Purple Heart and Bronze Service Arrowhead. After his discharge from the Army, he attended Oklahoma A&M University at Stillwater, OK., Oklahoma A&M University Branch School at Okmulgee, OK., Phillips University at Enid, OK., the University of Oklahoma at Norman, OK., and Draughans' Business College in Oklahoma City. He received a bachelor of arts degree in journalism from the University of Oklahoma in 1949.
He married Nelda Killgore in Hominy on Dec. 24, 1946 at the First Christian Church. He has worked on newspapers in Frederick, OK., Seagraves, TX., Hugoton, KN., Enid, OK., Portageville, MO., and in Rosenberg/Richmond where he worked as advertising manager/editor and publisher. He purchased The Fayette County Record in March 1976, and was managing editor/publisher until he retired in 1988 at which time he appointed Richard L. Barton, Jr. to fill the position of editor/publisher.
While living in Rosenberg he served on the church board for Central Christian Church, was president and served in other capacities. He was a member of the Rotary Club for over 45 years and served as president in Rosenberg. He also served two terms as president of the Chamber of Commerce in Rosenberg.
Mr. Barton is survived by his wife of 56 years, one son, Richard L. "Dickie" Barton, Jr. and wife Nonnie, one daughter, Regina Keilers and husband Armin, and six grandchildren, Stacy and Richard L. "Trey" Barton III, and Tanya, Tara, Toni and Todd Keilers and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and two sisters. He had been a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church since moving to La Grange.
The family requests that memorials be made to the St. Mark's Foundation, 485 N. Jefferson, Suite 5, La Grange, Texas 78945 or the charity of your choice.
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Bass, Wylie Judson (1924-2003)
[Veteran] WW2, CPL, USMC [Family] Father: Gambel Judson Bass , FG
Bellville Times
October 2003
Funeral services for Wylie Judson Bass will be conducted Thursday, October 2, 2003 at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Hayes Funeral Home with Revered John Kappe officiating with a vigil service being conducted at 7 p.m. Wednesday, October 1 with Sister Mary Anne Hollmann officiating.
Interment will follow at Grace Memorial Park Cemetery with military honors provided by the U.S. Marine Corps.
Casketbarers will be Doug Bass, Jud Bass, Wade Hunt, Jr., Greg Mattes, Jr., Heath Wiktonk and Randy Womack.
He was born July 23, 1924 in Texarkana. Mr. Bass had spent most of his life in the Galveston County area before moving to Bellville 1 1/2 years ago. He had been a mail carrier in Galveston with the United States Postal Service for 35 years, a member of U.S. Postal Carriers Union and served his country as a U.S. Marine during WWII. Mr. Bass loved being a cowboy and enjoyed reunions with his Marine Corps mates.
Mr. Wylie Judson Bass passed from this life Saturday morning, September 27, 2003.
Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law Wylie G. and Sissy Bass of Brenham, daughter and son-in-law Cynthia J. and John Zorn of Bellville, grandchildren Greg Mattes, Jr., Melissa Flentge, Doug Bass, Brandi Bass, Jud Bass, great grandchildren Cullen Bass and John Wylie Flentge. He was preceded in death by his wife Gerelene Cecilia Hunt Bass.
Those who wish may make memorials in the form of donations to the charity of their choice.
Services were conducted by Hayes Funeral Home.
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Bastian, Esther (Eckermann; Robinette) (1909-2003)
Maiden Name: Eckermann; Robinette [Family] Father: Herman Charles Eckermann, Mother: Emilie Luetge, Spouse: Barnett Robinette; Joe Bastian [Cemetery] Pilgrims Rest Cemetery #2 , FG
Bellville Times
Monday, July 14, 2003
Funeral services for Esther Bastian, 94, were held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 5, 2003 from First United Methodist Church in Industry, Texas with Rev. Patricia Newcomer officiating. Burial followed in the Pilgrims Rest Cemetery in Industry.
She was born May 20, 1909 to Herman and Emilie Eckermann in Austin County, Texas. Esther's family moved to Houston, Texas when she was quite young.
She graduated from Reagan High School in Houston. While traveling with the Women's Auxiliary of the Houston Police Department Sharp Shooters, she was featured in an article in the publication Field and Stream. Also, during this period, Esther won several prestigious medals for her sharp shooting.
Esther married Barnett Robinette on April 12, 1952 and resided in Houston a number of years. Barnett Robinette died on November 19, 1967 and Esther moved to Brenham. Esther remarried in Round Top on May 16, 1981 to Joe Bastian of New Ulm. Joe died November 10, 1987 in Bohne Hospital in Brenham.
Esther Bastian died Tuesday, July 1, 2003 in Kruse Memorial Lutheran Village.
Esther is survived by stepdaughter Virginia Galyean of Houston, stepson Lee Allen Bastian and wife Betty of New Ulm, stepdaughter-in-law Mary Robinette of Bryan, Texas, sister-in-law Ida Wendler of Bellville, grandchildren Terri Green and husband Scott of Keller, Texas, Vicky Galyean of Houston, Texas, Billy Robinette of Austin, Texas, Kathy Howard and husband Rick of College Station, Texas, John Robinette and wife Michelle of Madison, Georgia and several cousins and great grandchildren.
Memorial may be given to First United Methodist Church of Industry. Funeral services were in the care of Brenham Memorial Chapel, Brenham, Texas.
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Bastian, Jacob (1837-1863)
[Veteran] CWCSA, PVT, Waul's Texas Legion , FG [COD] Chronic diarrhea
From Russia, married. Captured at Yazoo City on July 14, 1863. Received at Camp Morton on Aug 14, 1863 where he died.
Batla, Thomas, Jr. (1850-1911)
[Family] Father: Thomas Batla Sr, Mother: Rosa Drevojanková, Spouse: Mary Schlapota [Cemetery] Schlapota Cemetery , FG
b: 14 Mar 1851?
Baumgart, Fay (Magill) (1902-2001)
Maiden Name: Magill [Family] Father: M. Bart Magill, Mother: Maggie B. Pickle, Spouse: Ernest Hohlt Baumgart Sr [Cemetery] New Ulm Cemetery , FG
The Eagle Lake Highlight, May 31, 2001:
Fay Magill Baumgart, 98, of New Ulm, passed away Tuesday, May 22, 2001. Born September 10, 1902 in Florence, Texas, she was the daughter of M.B. and Margaret Magill. Later in life, she moved to Georgetown.
A graduate of Southwestern University in 1923, she moved to Brenham where she taught school. Later, she taught in Frelsburg and was a substitute at New Ulm.
She was a real Grand Daughter of the Shropshire-Upton Chapter #361 of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, a member of the Industry Lioness Club, past active member of the New Ulm Parent Teachers Association, a member of St. John's Episcopal Church of Columbus, and the St. John's Altar Guild.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 47 years, Ernest H. Baumgart Sr. (1973); and two sisters, Merle Magill and Louise Newberry.
Survivors include a son, Ernest H. Baumgart Jr. and wife, Elrose; grandchildren, Susan Margaret and and husband, John Glithero, all of Columbus, Sandra Fay and husband, Bryan Ottmers, of Boerne, Ernest H. Baumgart III of San Antonio, and Henry Todd Baumgart of Dallas; two great-grandchildren, Jillian Lee Glithero and Caroline Lee Glithero of Columbus; three nephews, Allan Newberry Jr. of Dallas, Fred Ruland Jr. of Katy, and Norman Baumgart of Bay City.
Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Friday, May 25, from St. John's Episcopal Church in Columbus, with Rev. Joseph Spitler officiating. Interment followed in the New Ulm Cemetery. Henneke Funeral Home in Columbus was in charge of arrangements.
Pallbearers were Ernest H. Baumgart III, Henry Todd Baumgart, John Glithero, Bryan Ottmers, Lew Ellyn Gross, and Leander Reichle Jr.
The family requests memorials be made to St. John's Episcopal Church in Columbus or a charity of your choice.
Sympathy is extended to the family in their loss.
Bear, James Howard (1928-2024)
[Family] Father: F. E. Bear, Mother: Francis Idell, Spouse: Mildred Lee Meyer [Cemetery] Sealy Cemetery
James Howard Bear, 96 of Sealy passed away Friday, November 29, 2024, at Colonial Living and Rehabilitation in Sealy.
Howard, better known as Papa Bear by those who knew and loved him, was born March 26, 1928, in Daisetta, TX, the son of F. E. and Francis Idell Bear. Howard grew up and attended schools in the Austin County area. He was employed with numerous jobs but his primary employment was with W-K-M Industries in Missouri City where he advanced to be a General Foreman until his retirement in the late 80’s. During his retirement, he enjoyed fishing, hunting, and camping. Wanting to keep busy, he found employment with Little B’s and Bill’s Supermarket. His generosity included being a volunteer at the Sealy Food Pantry and many years with the Sealy Volunteer Fire Dept. Dominoes and cards were a favorite pastime which was a special time to spend with his family. If he wasn’t watching Gunsmoke or any other Western, you could be sure he was tuned into the Houston Astros or the Dallas Cowboys.
Howard met the love of his life, Mildred Lee Meyer while attending Sealy High School. Their marriage started with an elopement on October 15, 1945, which was an everlasting love of 56 years. During this time, they were blessed with 4 daughters and 1 son. They made their home in Sealy surrounded by family, living next door to Mildred’s parents, Lillie and Frank Meyer and only blocks away from his sister-in-law Esther Lou Thornton and brother-in-law Kinch Meyer.
He was preceded in death by his parents F.E. and Francis Idell Bear, loving wife Mildred whom he lost in 2001, 4 brothers, 2 sisters, wife Josephine Bear who passed away in 2018, daughter Lynda Schneider, and infant great grandson, Dakota Duron.
Howard is survived by his daughter, Kathy Lou and husband Roy Mewis of Bellville, son Bubba Bear and wife Mary of San Antonio, daughter Alice Moore of Bellville, daughter Jayne and husband Larry Cantu of Navasota, son-in-law Edmund Schneider and 2 step daughters, Pat Kennedy and Cherri Bell. He was blessed with 15 grandchildren; Dawn Clifton, Edmund Schneider, Jr., Jon Schneider, Sherri Crum, Ron Mewis, Steven Mewis, Kristin Davis, Karin Hall, James Joseph Bear, Jacob Bear, Daniel Bear, Ammie Duron, Nikki Karakos, Genny Hall, and Larry Cantu III. In addition, he had 28 great-grandchildren, 6 great, great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Howard is also survived by a special sister-in-law, Joyce Meyer.
Pallbearers are grandsons Ron Mewis, Steven Mewis, Jacob Bear, Daniel Bear, Edmund Schneider, Jr. and great-grandson Joel Mewis. Honorary pallbearer is grandson James Joseph Bear.
In Lieu of flowers, friends and family may make memorial donations to: Trinity Lutheran Church 402 Atchison St. Sealy, TX 77474
https://www.knesekfuneralhome.com/obituary/james-bear
Beathard, Ruby (Schiller) (1926-2007)
Maiden Name: Schiller [Family] Father: Frank Schiller, Mother: Louise Janecek, Spouse: Julius Toman (-1979) & Lloyd Beathard (-2004)
Funeral services for Ruby Schiller Toman Beathard, 81, of Bellville, were held Wednesday, March 21, 2007 at 2:00 pm from Knesek Bros. Funeral Chapel in Bellville with Rev. David Henske officiating. Interment was in Pilgrims Rest Cemetery in Bellville. Serving as pallbearers were her grandsons, John Jasek, Jason Druckhammer and Drew Toman, nephews, Larry Schneider and Mark Schiller and Rob Bailey, Jacquelyn Toman and the rest of Ruby's neices and nephews.
Born in Sealy, Ruby was the daughter of Frank and Louise (Janecek) Schiller. She was raised in Sealy and attended Sealy schools. Ruby Louise Schiller was joined in marriage to Mr. Julius Toman in Wallis on July 14, 1946. Mr. Toman died on March 5, 1979. Ruby married Mr. Lloyd Beathard in Bellville on March 17, 1984. Mr. Beathard died on January 2, 2004. Ruby was a wonderful mom, grandmother and great grandmother who enjoyed takin care of all her family. Ruby loved gardening, fishing, hunting and playing poker. Ruby Schiller Toman Beathard died Sunday, MArch 18, 2007 in Bellville.
Ruby is survived by her daughter, Karen Heinlen and husband Russell of Bellville, Glenda Druckhammer and husband Gilbert of Navasota, Kim Miranda and husband Mike of Brenham, sons, Glen Toman and Janice Kokemor of Bellville, Dale Toman and wife Kathryn of Bellville, Allen Toman of Bellville and Julius J. Toman, Jr., of Shelby, sister Alma Mewis and Alma's son John of Bellville, grandchildren, John Jasek, Melissa Burke and husband Paul, Mandy Bailey and husband Rob, Jason Druckhammer, Jacquelyn Toman, Drew Toman and Chris Toman, eleven great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by her parents Frank and Louise Schiller, husbands Julius Toman and Lloyd Beathard, son Gary Wayne Toman, sister, Aldine Schiller, brothers, Edmund, Dennis and Aldon Schiller.
Memorial contributions may be made to HOA Meals on Wheels, 510 2nd Street, Sealy, Texas 77474, Bellville General Hospital, PO Box 977, Bellville, Texas 77418 or charity of choice.
Services under the direction of Knesek Family Funeral Chapels, 842 East Main, Bellville, TX (979)865-3121.
Source: Bellville Times
Submitted by: Joy Neely
Beck, Daniel Raymond (1945-2015)
[Family] Father: John J. Beck Sr, Mother: Glynnie Juanita "Polly" Young, Spouse: Angela Flores [COD] Lou Gehrig's disease
Bellville Times
Daniel Raymond Beck passed away on Divine Mercy Sunday, April 12, 2015, at his home surrounded by his family, from Lou Gehrig's disease. Daniel Raymond Beck was born in Shiner, Lavaca County, Texas on Feb. 18, 1945 to John J. Beck, Sr. and Glynnie Juanita "Polly" (Young) Beck, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Anton and Annie (Burket) Beck, and his maternal grandparents, Ancil and Anna (Kelly) Young and infant grandson, Casson Wayne Laake.
He was a life-long resident of Fayette County, a place he called "God's country" He is survived by his wife, Angela Flores Beck, his son, Saxon Vaughn Beck and daughter-in-law, Lorry D. Beck, his daughter, Amber Ray Beck Laake and son-in-law, Clayton Laake, all of Muldoon, Texas, and his son, John Francis Beck of Dallas, Texas, and girlfriend, Molly Hill of Fort Worth, Texas. He is also survived by his granddaughter, Raven and Dustin Behrens and their children Kynzie Deeann and Dawsyn Paige, grandson, Saxon Vaughn Beck, Jr. "Tad" and fianc`e, Jesi Navia, and their children, Jaxon Slade Beck and Paycen Jerald Beck, grandson, Jeffery Lyn Surman and girlfriend, Lauren Schmidt, and granddaughters Sayla Ray Surman, Cassidy Rayne Laake, and Laramie Lathe Laake. He is also survived by his brother, John J. Beck, Jr. and his wife, Amelia, his brother, Ronald E. Beck, Sr. and his wife Mollie, and his uncle, Bobby F. Young and wife, Ann, of Greenville, Texas. He is also survived by numerous nephews, nieces and other relatives and friends, including his devoted friend and "third son" Dan Bell.
Dan was a pioneer of early childhood education when he attended first grade in Bauersville, down the road between Komensky and Moulton. He grew up in Cistern, where he attended elementary school under the watchful eye and tutelage, of his mother and father, and graduated from Flatonia High School in 1962. Growing up, he was active in Little League, 4H, High School sports, FFA, Student Body Government and was Senior Class President. He received degrees from Southwest Texas State College (B.A. Government) in 1965 and the University of Texas School of Law (Doctor of Jurisprudence) in 1968. Throughout college and law school, he worked 40 hours per week and was active in campus government and politics, having served as President of Young Democrats at SWT. He was a member of social sciences honor society.
Dan practiced law in the Flatonia and La Grange areas from 1969 to 1981, where his law practice consisted of a cross-section of legal work, including trial experience in both criminal and civil matters. He was elected and served as Justice of the Peace, Flatonia, Fayette County, Precinct 3, from 1970 to 1972, as County Attorney for Fayette County, from 1973 to 1979, during which time he helped defend Sheriff Jim Flournoy during the "Chicken Ranch" saga, as County Judge for Fayette County, from 1983-1990, District Judge of the 155th Judicial District Court for Fayette, Austin and Waller counties from 1991 until his retirement on December 31, 2010. Throughout his service to his county, he sought to improve the lives of all people. While District Judge, he was instrumental in establishing a mental health program for those accused of crimes who were suffering from mental illness.
He was active throughout his life in youth sports programs, especially baseball, from T-Ball to little league, to Babe Ruth and select baseball, Chamber of Commerce activities and many civic organizations, including the organizing of the first Czhilispiel in Flatonia. He was a proud of his management and coaching of the South Central Texas Amateur League Wildcats in the 1970s and 1980s and the Gold Sox and Woodpeckers select baseball teams from 2000 to 2005. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in La Grange and participated in the Knights of Columbus in both the Flatonia and La Grange councils.
Throughout his life, he owned or co-owned a number of businesses, including the Flatonia Argus and the La Grange Journal.
Dan's hobbies included collecting, designing and sometimes making walking sticks, collecting Houston Astros baseball cards, and backyard carpentry. He was passionate about family, baseball through which he sought to teach young people about life, and politics. He was proud to have been a life-long Democrat.
This exceptional patriot, Democrat, Lawyer, Judge, Carpenter, Well Digger, lover of history, fairness and respect for all people and their dignity, son, husband, father, brother, grandpa and great- grandpa will be missed by all of his family and his many friends and all those whose lives he touched. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Flatonia American Legion Baseball Field at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 2, 2015, with a reception to follow in the American Legion Hall.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to the Flatonia Little League, 1426 Flatonia Airfield Road, Flatonia, Texas 78941, the La Grange Little League, P. O. Box 734, La Grange, Texas 78945, the ALS Association South Texas Chapter, 8705 Shoal Creek Blvd., #114, Austin, Texas 78757, or a charity of one's choice.
Posted by Bruce White
Beckendorff, Darlene Julia "Dee Dee" (Vykoukal) (1947-2005)
Maiden Name: Vykoukal, Nickname: Dee Dee [Family] Father: Julius Louis, Mother: Viola :prraine Kenter, Spouse: Milton Beckendorff [Cemetery] Sealy Cemetery , FG
Funeral services for Darlene "Dee Dee" Julia Beckendorff, 57, of Sealy, were held Saturday, July 30, at 2 p.m. from Knesek Bros. Hwy 36, Chapel in Sealy with the Rev. John Tyler officiating. Interment was at Sealy Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Doug and Bobby Browne, Ronnie Thrasher, John Kainer, Darin Pacher and Mike Rossi.
Darlene Julia Beckendorff was born in Sealy, the daughter of Julius and Viola (Kenter) Vykoukal. She lived her life in Sealy attending Sealy Immaculate Conception Catholic School through 8th grade, graduating from Sealy High School in 1965. Dee Dee and Milton beckendorff began their 40 years of marriage on may 1, 1965 and were blessed and three sons, Jimmy Allen, Stewart Travis and Bradley Gene Beckendorff.
Dee Dee's main passion was her family, where she was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Her next passion was collecting, refurbishing and selling American antiques. This included her antique business, Country Antiques, serving the Sealy community for over 25 years. As a partner in her marriage, she was also a partner in the family rice farming operation and cattle business.
Dee Dee had a strong commitment to the community, and the preservation of its history. Past associations included the Austin County and Sealy Historical Societies, the Sealy Chamber of Commerce and the Sealy Football Booster Club. Dee Dee's greatest contribution to the Sealy Community was the preservation and restoration of the Preibisch Building, formerly "My Place," which received a historical marker from the Texas Historical Commission. She was also a managing partner in D&M Cattle Co. and was an active member in the Texas and Southwest Cattle Raisers Assoc. De Dee Beckendorff passed away Thursday, July 28 at her home in Sealy.
Survived by her husband Milton Beckendorff of Sealy; Sons: Jimmy Beckendorff; Brad Beckendorff; Travis and wife, Beverly Beckendorff; grandchildren: Mattie, Jake, Trenton and Brendon Beckendorff. Also survived by her sisters and brothers-in-law: Rosie and David Krueger, Patsy and Billy Browne; brother-in-law and sister-in-law: Malcolm and Charlene Beckendorff; nieces: Kelley Sommer and Christina Krueger; Nephews: Chris Beckendorff, Bobby Browne, Doug Browne and Steve Browne; as well as many cousins.
Preceded in death by her parents: Julius and Viola Vykoukal.
Memorial Contributions may be made to: The ALS Association, 27001Agoura Road, Suite 150, Calabassas Hills, CA 91301-5104.
Services under the direction of Knesek Family Funeral Chapels, Sealy.
Source: Bellville Times
Submitted by: Joy Neely
Bednar, Eugene David (1932-2024)
[Veteran] Korea, ET3, US Navy, USS Bennington radio operator [Family] Father: Frank Matej Bednar, Mother: Angelina Baron, Spouse: Julia Marie Hueske, Children: Barry, Robert, Susan, James, and Linda , FG
Eugene David Bednar died peacefully surrounded by his family in Austin on February 19, 2024. After a long, full, life of wandering and returning home, Gene will return home one last time to Latium, Texas, Saturday, March 2, to be buried at Sacred Heart Cemetery after a 9am ceremony at Sacred Heart Church.
Gene grew up on the Bednar family ranch near Latium with his two younger sisters Cornelia and Beatrice, his father Frank Bednar, and his mother Angelina Baron Bednar, also known as Mrs. Frank Bednar, author for 40 years of the weekly "Latium Gardening" column in the Banner-Press.
Gene went to the one-room County Line School, then Bellville High, before graduating from Brenham High School in 1950. A month later, he enlisted in the Navy, where he served as a radio operator on the aircraft carrier USS Bennington for the duration of the Korean War.
The wanderer then returned for the first time, using his G. I. benefits to be the first in his family to go to college, earning an Associate Degree at Blinn College and then an Electrical Engineering Degree at UT-Austin in 1959.
From there, he followed the jobs to Houston, landing at Shell Oil, where he designed seismic equipment for oil exploration for the next 30 years. Making sure that equipment worked in the field sent him across the Americas, Europe, and Africa.
Houston is also where he met Julia Marie Hueske, who grew up in Philadelphia, but whose father, Ernest Hueske, was from Brenham. Gene and Julia married on November 23, 1963, the day after JFK was assassinated.
Gene and Julia were devoted to their five children (Barry, Robert, Susan, James, and Linda) and were deeply involved in the community of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church and School and multitudes of child- and community-related activities.
As their children left home one by one, Gene and Julia pursued their careers until 2000, when they retired and moved to Austin to be closer to the first of what would become ten grandchildren.
In retirement, they were active grandparents, traveled the world together, and became integral members of LAMP at UT-Austin, where members cherished the 1,000s of photos Gene took documenting activities.
Gene was a lifelong organic gardener and advocate for fine craftsmanship and scratch-made whole foods. He reveled in teaching anyone who was interested how things work and shared freely of the things he made, including his famous Czech Lager from his homemade kegerator.
After suffering a heart attack in 2022, he concentrated on his family even more. He was delighted when family gathered from far and wide to celebrate his 60th wedding anniversary and his 91st Christmas, even cooking the beef tenderloin at the center of the meal.
In his final moments, Gene placed his family first, summoning the strength to share individual moments with many of those who loved him. He even managed to give Julia one last kiss before saying goodbye.
The family is grateful to Ascension Seton Hospital and Compassus Hospice for the loving care they provided during Gene's final days.
Memorial donations may be made to the Cockrell School of Engineering Area of Greatest Need Fund at UT-Austin.
Beebe, William Edward, Jr. "Billy" (1970-2003)
Nickname: Billy [Veteran] Korea, SRA, USAF, 1992-97 [Family] Father: William Edward Beebe Sr., Mother: Linda Peters, Spouse: Ramona Ortiz , FG [COD] Cancer
Bellville Times
July 2003
Funeral services for William E. Beebe, Jr., 33, of Bellville were held Wednesday, July 30, 2003 at 10 a.m. from Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Bellville with Rev. James Burkhart celebrating the Funeral Mass and Rite of Committal. Interment was in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Hempstead.
Serving as pallbearers were Joe Ortiz, Jr., Billy Ortiz, Mitchell Curlee, Jason Minor, Paul Bales and Daniel Youngs.
Billy was born in Mariemont, Ohio to parents William Beebe, Sr. and Linda Peters Beebe. He was raised in Bellville and graduated from Bellville High School in 1988.
During his school days Billy had a love for Freestyling. Performing on his bike was his passion, he spent more time on his bike than on his feet. Shortly after graduating he served his country in the United States Air Force for 6 years. Billy was a Tactical Aircraft Maintenance Specialist while he was in the Air Force. During his years in the Air Force, Billy found another passion, Hockey.
He enjoyed being a Hockey coach to young children, though his bike was never far behind. Billy had his bike shipped to him while stationed in South Korea. He returned to Bellville in 1997 and was united with his high school sweetheart Ramona Ortiz on September 16, 1998.
After their marriage Billy and Ramona made their home in Bellville. He was a loving husband and father to his family. Billy was initiated into the Catholic faith and received his Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Eucharist. Billy and his family worshiped at St. Katherine Drexel Catholic Church in Hempstead. His faith in God brought him peace and comfort during his journey.
William E. Beebe, Jr. passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on July 26, 2003.
He is survived by his wife Ramona Beebe of Bellville, daughter Amy Marie Beebe of Bellville, father Bill Beebe and wife Donna of Kentucky, mother Linda Beebe of Coshatte, step son, Robert Joe Rodriguez of Bellville, step daughter Patricia Ann Rodriguez of Waller, mother-in-law andfather-in-law, Jose and Modesta Ortiz of Bellville, and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and many loved family members.
William E. Beebe, Jr. passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on July 26, 2003.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Katherine Drexel Catholic Church, 604 14th Street, Hempstead, Texas 77445.
Funeral services under the direction of Knesek Family Funeral Chapel, Bellville, Texas.
Posted by Joy Neely
Beery, Thomas Parker (1943-2014)
[Family] Father: Paul Dwight Beery, Mother: Rona Mathieson, Spouse: Faye Klentzman
Bellville Times
Thomas Parker Beery was born May 26, 1943 to Paul Dwight Beery, Sr. and Rona Mathieson Beery.
He passed away Feb. 24, 2014 at the age of 70 years.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Faye Klentzman Beery, 2 children, Alicia Beery Nuessle and her husband James Nuessle, and Thomas Patrick Beery and his wife Eunice Ryu Beery and one grandchild, Kegan Graves, all of Bellville.
He is also survived by a sister, Sallie Watts, of Houston, 2 brothers, Dr. Paul Dwight Beery Jr., and his wife Karen of Fort Worth, and David Beery and his wife Cynthia of Houston. He is also survived by several nephews, a niece and several great nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.
Mr. Beery was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church. He was a member of the Texas State Bar Association, and was licensed to practice before the U.S. Court of Appeals, 5th Circuit, and the Supreme Court of the United States. He spent the majority of his career as a Federal Prosecutor in Houston and in West Texas where he was Chief of the Midland-Pecos Division of the U.S. Attorney's office.
Memorial service will be held March 8th at 10:30 a.m. at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church.
Posted by Joy Neely
Behrens, F. (1841-)
[Veteran] CWCSA, PVT, Waul's Texas Legion
Possibly John
Captured at Yazoo City on July 14, 1863.
Received at Camp Morton on Aug 14, 1863.
Transferred for Exchange Feb 26, 1865.
Behrmann, Henry G. B. (-1863)
[Veteran] CWCSA, 2LT, Waul's Texas Legion [COD] Small pox
Accompanied Voigt to Vicksburg due to illness in February-March 1863. He was hospitalized with small pox and left behind by Voigt (when he returned to Company C at Fort Pemberton). He died there in March 1863. Married.
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