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Falk, Douglas Madison, Sr. (1913-1989)
[Veteran] WW2, CPL, US Army, 1942-45, 329th AAF BU Europe [Cemetery] Oak Knoll Cemetery (A - 89 H3, 26 H3)
Bellville Times
30 November 1989
Funeral services for Mr. Douglas Fal, Sr., 76, of Bellville were held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 29 from the Chapel of the Etlinger Funeral Home in Bellville with Rev. Buford Finley officiating. Burial was in Oak Knoll Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Otto Falk, Jr., Richard Falk, Jon Falk, Curtis Beckham, Jeff Falk and David.
A flag folding ceremony was conducted at graveside by members of Bellville VFW Post 6522.
Mr. Falk died at 9-15 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 27, 1989 at Colonial Belle Nursing Home in Bellville following a lengthy illness.
He was born Aug. 12, 1913 in the Ives Creek Community, the son of Charles D. and Ida Shelburne Falk.
Mr. Falk was raised at Ives Creek, where he attended public school.
On Dec. 18, 1941, he was married to the former Marqurette Woodruff in Bay St. Louis, Miss.
Mr. Falk was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He worked for Exxon for 38 years, and was also a farmer and rancher.
He was a member of Bellville VFW Post 6522, the Bellville United Methodist Church, Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association and the Austin County Livestock Association. He was also a member of the Woodmen of the World.
Survivors include- daughter and son-in-law, Jane and Glenn Neutzler of Brenham; son and daughter-in-law, Douglas Jr. and Debra Falk of Bellville; sisters, Lalabell “Dolly†Kielberg of Bellville, Isabell Canter of Houston, Sally Beckham of Trinity and Kathleen Peters of Bryan; brothers, Otto J. Falk and T.D. Falk, both of Bellville; and five grandchildren, Dusty Falk, Dana Falk, Julie Falk and Kyle and Cody Nuetzler.
His wife preceded him in death on May 17, 1964.
Contributed by Kay Watt
Falk, Hettie Almyra (Washam) (1928-2014)
Maiden Name: Washam [Family] Father: John Washam, Mother: Alice, Spouse: Trenckman Dick "TD" Falk [Cemetery] Oak Knoll Cemetery (A - 26 I-5)
Bellville Times
Hettie Almyra Falk was born to John and Alice Washam on Aug. 5, 1928 in Buckhorn. She passed away on March 25, 2014.
She grew up in Buckhorn and attended Buckhorn Public School. She married Trenckman D. Falk on March 14, 1949 in Bellville. Hettie was a member of First Baptist Church - Bellville.
Hettie and Trenckman made their home in Bellville where she enjoyed being a homemaker and mom.
Hettie's children enjoy recalling her numerous attributes. They remember the way she loved and cared for them. They remember her green thumb and how she enjoyed taking care of her plants and flower beds. Some of the happy memories include singing with her and looking forward to the big Sunday dinners she prepared for them.
Hettie was an excellent seamstress and she used these skills in her profession, having worked outside the home in both the clothing and furniture industry. She also crocheted, did needlepoint and quilted. Each of her grandchildren received a baby quilt that was designed and quilted just for them.
Being blessed with a giving nature, she shared home cooked meals with neighbors that were lonely, in need, or in poor health. In her later years she enjoyed her weekly trips to the local nursing homes where she sang with a Gospel group. But mainly she cherished her time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. How she enjoyed watching and playing with them!
The memories shared with Hettie will live on in the hearts of all that knew her.
Hettie is preceded in death by her parents, John and Alice Washam; husband, Trenkman D. Falk; sister, Varnell Jasek, Louise Wietstruck, Hazel Holba and Charlene Cannon; and brothers, John Washam and Thomas Washam.
She is survived by her daughter, Susan Bolten and husband, Dusty D. of Brazoria ; sons, Jon C. Falk and wife, Kami of Bellville and Richard C. Falk of Bellville; sister, Marie Brune and husband, Herbert of Sealy; grandchildren, Kinnnon A. Falk and wife, Allison, Abigail Falk, Felicia Falk and husband, Nathan Hale, Erik Falk and wife, Tiffany, Chance Bolten and wife, Wendy, Dusty R. Bolten and wife, Cassie and Kristin Hinesley and husband, Jamie; and great-grandchildren, Norah Falk, Allysa Hale, Tyler Hale and Austin Hinesley.
Visitation was from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, March 28, 2014 at Knesek Bros. Funeral Chapel, 842 E. Main St., Bellvill.
Funeral Service was held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 29, 2014 at Knesek Bros. Funeral Chapel, 842 E. Main St., Bellville,.
Rev. Carl Williamson officiated.
Interment followed at Oak Knoll Cemetery, Bellville.
Memorial donations may be made to Hospice Brazos Valley, 1600 Joseph Drive, Bryan, Texas 77802.
Funeral arrangements under the direction of Knesek Bros. Funeral Chapel - Bellville.
Knesekfuneralhome.com
Posted by Joy Neely
Falk, Otto Julius, Sr. (1910-1998)
[Family] Father: Charles Falk, Mother: Ida Isabell Shelburne [Cemetery] Pilgrims Rest Cemetery #01
Bellville Times - 29 January 1998, p. 4
Funeral services for Otto J. Falk, Sr., 87, of Bellville, Texas were held on Saturday, January 17, 1998 at 2 p.m. from Knesek Bros./Etlinger Funeral Chapel in Bellville with Rev. Willie Rotter officiating. Interment was at the Pilgrims Rest Cemetery in Bellville.
Serving as pallbearers were Adam Falk, Jon C. Falk, Dusty Falk, Curtis L. Beckham, David C. Peters and Mike Rybarski.
He was born Otto Julius Falk on December 20, 1910 in the Ives Creek Community, Texas to parents Charles D. Falk and Ida Isabell Shelburne Falk. He was raised in Ives Creek and attended the Ives Creek public schools. On November 26, 1941 he married the former Miss Lottie Mewis in Bellville.
Mr. Falk worked as a carpenter, and a farmer and rancher. He also worked for the Texas Department of Public Transportation in road maintenance for 18 years. Mr. Falk was a member of the Woodmen of the World organization. Otto J. Falk, Sr. died Thursday, January 15, 1998 in Bellville, Texas.
He is survived by his wife, Lottie Falk of Bellville; daughters and sons-in-law, Ida and Rick Tenny of Wimberly, and Erma and Norman Coskey of Houston; sons and daughters-in-law, Otto and Lourene Falk, Jr. of Bellville, Larry and Shirley Falk of Industry, Jeff and Tess Falk of Bellville; step-son, Douglas Mewis and wife Cathy of Sugarland.
Grandchildren, Mike Rybarski of Wimberly, Shelly Hicks of Houston, Diana Coskey of Houston, Cindy Falk of Bellville, Suzanne Falk of Houston, Rachel Henderson of Pasadena, Becky Castillo of Sealy, Adam and Justin Falk, both of Bellville; step-grandchildren, Tamara Mewis of New York City, New York, and Bradley Mewis of New Haven, Connecticut- great-grandchildren, Camie Santana of Wimberly, Shelby Springs of Houston, Josh Oldag of Pasadena, and Jacob and Cecily Castillo of Sealy.
Sisters. Lollabelle Keilberg of Bellville, Sally Beckham of Trinity, and Kathleen Peters of Bryan; brother and sister-in-law T.D. and Hattie Falk of Bellville; and a number of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by parents, Charles and Ida Isabell (Shelburne) Falk; sister, Isabell Canter; brothers, Douglas Falk Sr. and Charles Falk Jr. and granddaughter Alisa Rybarski.
Funeral services were held under the direction of Knesek Bros./Etlinger Funeral Chapel in Bellville.
Contributed by- Kay Watt
Falk, Tess Marie (Dodge) (1958-2019)
Maiden Name: Dodge [Family] Father: Frank Elton Dodge, Mother: amilla Ann Benestante, Spouse: Jeffery L Falk [Cemetery] Atkinson Cemetery
TESS MARIE DODGE FALK, 60, of Brenham, Texas, formally of Bellville, passed away Friday, November 15, 2019, in Brenham.
She was born November 26, 1958, in Texas City, Texas, the daughter of Elton and Camilla (Benestante) Dodge. Tess grew up and attended schools in the Houston area, graduating from Dobie High School.
She (along with her first husband, Jeff Falk) were blessed with two boys, Adam Joseph and Justin Wayne. Tess was a very kind and caring person with a giving heart. Her love for helping and serving other was always above and beyond. She had a bright and loving smile that would light up a room. Tess had a love for children and as she worked in the school cafeterias and daycare centers, you would see the passion show in her work. She began her life with her best friend and husband, Jack Murphy on June 16, 2003. Tess enjoyed attended craft shows, and helping Jack with his horse art. She also enjoyed shopping with friends, talking on the phone and finding new restaurants all-around.
Tess is survived by her husband - Jack Murphy of Brenham; sons- Adam Falk of Columbus and Justin Falk of Bellville; sister- Gayle Ortize and her husband, Daniel, of Austin; brother- Wade Dodge and his wife, Denise, of The Villages, Leesburg, Florida; father of her boys- Jeff Falk of Bellville and numerous other dear family and friends.
Falk, Trenckman Dick "TD" (1921-1999)
Nickname: TD [Veteran] WW2, PVT, US Army Calvary States, 1942-43, Calvary Stateside [Family] Father: Charles Falk, Mother: Ida Shelburn, Spouse: Hettie Almyra Washam [Cemetery] Oak Knoll Cemetery (A - 26 I-5)
Bellville Times - 30 December 1999, p. 4
Funeral services for T. D. Falk, 78, of Bellville, Texas were held on Wednesday, December 22, 1999 at 2-00 p.m. from Knesek Bros. Funeral Chapel in Bellville with Rev. Carl Williamson officiating.
Interment was in the Oak Knoll Cemetery in Bellville. Serving as pallbearers were Eric Falk, Chance Bolten, Dusty Ryan Bolten, Kinnon Falk, Curtiss Beckham and Arlie Kendrick.
Born July 27, 1921 in the Ives Creek Community of Austin County, T.D. was the son of Charles and Ida Shelburne Falk. He was raised in the Ives Creek Community and attended Ives Creek Community public school. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Bellville. On March 14, 1949 he married Hettie Washam in Bellville, Texas.
T.D. worked as a pumper with HumbleOil and Exxon for many years. Mr. Falk died Monday December 20, 1999 in Bellville, Texas. He is survived by his wife, Hettie Falk of Bellville; daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Dusty Bolten of Bellville; sons and daughters-in-law, Jon and Kami Falk of Bellville, and Richard and Carol Falk of Bellville; three sisters Lala Belle Kiellburg of Bellville, Sally Beckham of Trinity, Texas, and Kathleen Peters of Bryan, Texas; grandchildren, Erik Colby Falk, Kinnon Falk, Chance Bolten, Dusty Ryan Bolten, Felicia Nicole Falk, Kristin Bolten and Abigail Falk.
He was preceded in death by his parents Charles and Ida Shelburne Falk, three brothers and one sister. Memorials can be made to the First Baptist Church of Bellville, 504 East Strauss Street, Bellville, Texas 77418.
Funeral services were under the direction of Knesek Family Funeral Chapels, 34 North Masonic, Bellville, Texas 77418 (409)865-3121.
Contributed by- Kay Watt
Fariss, Jean E. (1931-2003)
[Cemetery] Oak Knoll Cemetery (B)
Bellville Times
5-22-03
Funeral services for Jean E. Fariss were held at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 22, 2003 with Dr. William J. "Bill" Newcomb officiating. Graveside services and interment followed in Oak Knoll Cemetery in Bellville, Texas.
Mrs. Fariss was born Feb. 15, 1931 in Bellville, Texas. She graduated from Sam Houston State University with a Bachelors and Masters Degree in Art Education. As a dedicated teacher, Jean taught in Cypress Fairbanks I.S.D. until retirement during which time she encouraged many students and made many special friends. Jean was a dedicated friend.
Jean E. Fariss, 72, died Sunday, May 18. 2003.
A very special thank you to all those who supported her during her illness most especially, Elizabeth, Gabby, Alice and Betty her caregivers.
Posted by Joy Neely
Farley, Henry Forest (1790-1833)
[Family] Father: Archer James Farley, Mother: Nancy Ann Robertson, Spouse: Nancy H White , FS
File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by:
Virginia Crilley http://www.genrecords.net/emailregistry/vols/00003.html#0000642
September 21, 2007, 11:54 am
Author: Virginia Crilley
Henry Forrest Farley (?1790-1834) was probably the son of (Henry) Archer Farley (1766-1819) and his mother probably Ann Nancy Robertson married 29 Nov.1789 in Charlotte, Va. A descendant, Elmira Susan Grimes Day, passes along family lore that Archer served in the Revolutionary War and had his name tatooed on his arm.
Henry F. was probably the grandson of Forrest Farley (born 1717 or 1737) Bristol Parish, Henrico, Va. mar Mary Thompson. Forrest died April 1767 Chesterfield, Va)
The book "Charlotte County ... Rich Indeed" Published Charlotte County Board of Supervisors (1979) states Henry F. Farley was a deputy sheriff from 1811-1813 and an Ordinary .
Henry Forrest Farley married Nancy Ellen White Nov 2, 1814 Mecklenburg County VA.
Henry and Nancy Ellen had four daughters, two of which died in infancy. The two surviving daughters were Mary Ann Jane Farley (1818-Feb 1854 MS) and Elmira Susan "Myra" (July 15, 1820-Aug 19, 1889 Tx)
They must have both had adventurous spirits as they began their trek Westward to unsettled lands. Several other Virginia families probably moved along with them.
Alabama was just being settled at that time. Alabama was first included in the Territory of Mississippi 1798, Territory of Alabama 1817 and achieved statehood in 1819.
After leaving Virginia, they lived in Lawrence County Al and both daughters were born there.
After living in AL for about 13 years, the call for settlement of Texas and the availability of land caused them to head to Texas around 1831.
The story is that they left their eldest daughter, Mary Ann to attend school perhaps with relatives or friends. She would have been about 13. They took their younger daughter, Elmira (age 11 years old) with them.
Henry applied for a Texas Land Grant (1 league and 1 labor for families) in 1832, but died in 1834 before he could receive the title.
Mary Ann Jane Farley "eloped" with Thomas Harper Booth around 1833 (probably in Lawrence Co. AL). Thomas had previously been married to This couple moved around quite a bit, living in Itawamba County, MS (about 60 miles west of Lawrence, AL), and even in Texas, Austin Co. for short periods of time.
Family story, "Mary Ann cried for a whole year because they had no slaves to do the work in Texas."
Mary Ann and Thomas Harper had six sons and two daughters.
Elmira Susan married Frederick Miller Grimes of Washington Co. Tx on Jan 29, 1838, probably at the home of her mother, Nancy living in nearby Austin County. They settled on their farm on the county line of Washington/Austin.
Nancy Ellen White Farley, remarried around 1838 to Henry ? /Obadiah?/Josh Hudson. The court records show that Nancy appointed Isaac M. Pennington to pursue her husband's Texas Land Grant. The courts ruled in favor of the daughters, and Frederick M. Grimes proceeded with the land claim.
Family story: When Nancy Ellen died (aft 1838) her daughter Elmira Susan couldn't attend the funeral because of the high creeks due to heavy rains.
As "heirs of Henry Farley" the daughters received land in what is now Coryell County In 1850 when Fort Gates (later Gatesville) was set-up with soldiers to protect the settlers, Elmira and Frederick moved there.
In 1852 they sold this land to their son, Samuel, and moved to land in the southeast corner of Coryell County.
Several deeds are made with the joint signatures of Elmira and Mary Jane and their respective husbands.
http://www.usgwarchives.net/tx/austin/austoc.htm
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The 1820 Census for Alabama is a partial one, so we've not located them.
1830 United States Federal Census> Alabama> Lawrence image 77 Henry F. Farley
1 male 30-40 (1800-1810)
1 female 5-10 (1820-1825) Elmira Susan
1 female 10-15 (1815-1820) Mary Ann ? 1818
1 female 30-40 (1800-1810)
Additional Comments:
Family stories from Virginia Day Stevens.
Researchers:
Zelma Booth Beene
Becky Culpepper
Virginia Crilley
File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/tx/austin/bios/farley34gbs.txt
This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/txfiles/
Faterkowski, Bennie F. (1930-2003)
[Veteran] Korea, PFC, US Army, 1953-55 [Family] Father: Bruno Faterkowski, Mother: Stella Mazurkiewcz
Bellville Times
October 2003
Bennie Faterkowski, 73, passed away at his home in Chappell Hill Sunday morning, October 26, 2003.
Bennie was born on February 24, 1930 in Bellville to Bruno and Stella Mazurkiewcz Faterkowski. He was baptized at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church and attended Cochran school.
On November 14, 1953 he was married to Margaret Nowak in St. Stanislaus Catholic Church by Father John Weslik. Bennie then served in the U.S. Army from 1953-1955. He was currently retired.
He is survived by his wife Margaret Faterkowski; son Daniel Faterkowski of Bellville; daughter Shirley Sebesta of Rosenberg; 9 grandchildren Daniel, Jr., Darrell, Douglas and Travis Faterkowski, Brian Sebesta and his fiance' Dianne Wendt, and Lisa Pless and her husband David; brothers Bruno Faterkowski, Jr. and Max Faterkowski; sisters Helen Pawlowski, Nancy Jozwiak and Hattie Janczak; brother-in-law Leonard Nowak and wife Gertrude; sister-in-law Pauline Jacobs and husband Alton; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and he also leaves behind two beloved pets Pinta and Katie.
He was preceded in death by his parents and 9 brothers Leon, Adam, Wallace, Stanley, Joe, Steve and Frank Faterkowski and infant twin brothers.
A rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Tuesday, October 29, 2003 in Brenham Memorial Chapel led by Deacon Dan Nowak. The Funeral Mass was at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2003 in St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Father Eugene Shepard celebrant, burial followed in the church cemetery.
Pallbearers included Brian Sebesta, David Pless, Daniel Faterkowski, Jr., Darrell Faterkowski, David Nowak, Raymond Kwiatkowski, Harry Faterkowski and Dale Jozwiak.
Honorary pallbearers were Lisa Pless, Douglas Faterkowski, Travis Faterkowski, and Dianne Wendt.
Memorial may be given to St. Stanislaus Catholic Church.
Funeral arrangements were in the care of Brenham Memorial Chapel, Brenham, Texas.
Posted by Joy Neely
Faterkowski, Darrell (1985-2011)
[Veteran] Gulf, USMC, Iraq [Family] Father: Daniel Ray Faterkowski, Mother: Nancy Schreckenbach , FG
Darrell Faterkowski was born Aug. 14, 1985 in Houston to parents Daniel Faterkowski and Nancy Schreckenbach.
He was raised in Bellville and graduated from Bellville High School in 2003. Darrell served a tour of duty in Iraq in the United States Marine Corps. He worked at BAE as an assembly mechanic. Darrell loved to hunt and fish and to hang out with his friends and family.
Darrell Wayne Faterkowski passed away on Dec. 25, 2011 in Bellville.
Darrell is survived by his mother, Nancy Schreckenbach of Bellville; father, Daniel Faterkowski and fiancee', Mindy of Bellville; grandmother Margaret Faterkowski of Chappell Hill; sons, Braxton Faterkowski and Kayden Faterkowski; brothers, D.J. Faterkowski of Frydek, Doug Faterkowski of Bellville, Travis Faterkowski of Bellville, Christopher Keele of Bellville and Anthony Keele of Bellville; and nephew Gunner Faterkowski and his girlfriend, Jessica Reynolds of Houston along with other relatives and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Bennie Faterkowski, Harriet Pharmer and Albert Schreckenbach.
Serving as pallbearers are Douglas Faterkowski, Travis Faterkowski, Bralio Padron, Phillip Sutherland, Brandon "P-Nut" Lunsford, Kyle Cox, Callen Smith, Brad Barfield, David Heflin, Rob Reynolds, Steve Wilkinson, Brandon "Big Head" Pancherz, John Jasek and Jerry Kwiatkowski.
Visitation: Thursday, December 29, 2011, 5:00 P.M.-8:00 P.M. at Knesek Bros. Funeral Chapel. Rosary: Thursday, December 29, 2011, 7:00 P.M. at Knesek Bros. Funeral Chapel. Funeral Mass: Friday, December 30,2011, 11:00 A.M. at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church.
Knesek Funeral Home in Bellville is in charge of arrangements.
(published by Knesek Bros. Funeral Chapel, Bellville, Austin Co., TX, Dec., 2011. Provided by Find A Grave member, Carolyn Hebbe McLeod, 47384868, Feb. 10, 2015)
Feik, Ernest (1942-2024)
[Family] Father: Ernest Feik, Mother: Ann, Spouse: Joan Brast [Cemetery] Immaculate Conception Cemetery (Sealy)
Ernest Feik passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. He was born in Sealy, Texas on September 5, 1942, to parents Ernest and Ann Feik.
Ernest later attended Lamar High School in Rosenberg, Texas. After high school, he met the love of his life Joan Brast of Sealy. He often told people that after their first date, he knew she would be his last love. They were married in Sealy on July 25, 1965, until her death in 2007. Ernest and Joanie were both lifelong members of Sealy Immaculate Conception Church.
Ernest had a servant's heart and served in multiple organizations including the Sealy Volunteer Fire Department, Sealy Knights of Columbus, and Immaculate Conception Church. After her death, Ernest immersed himself in activities with the church and with the Sealy Knights of Columbus. Being a retired carpenter from Brown and Root gave him the skills to help with countless construction projects for both organizations. He and his crew of friends were never afraid to tackle any project needed.
Ernest also had a lifelong attraction for most outdoor activities, whether that be hunting fishing, or even water skiing, but the Texas coast was by far his most beloved spot. Ernest didn’t go fishing, he went catching. If anyone ever doubted that, he had the pictures to prove it.
Ernest is survived by his daughter Michelle and Bo Blazek, daughter Wendy Feik, and son Jason and Courtney Feik; and, grandchildren Hillarie and Kord Quintero, Jacob and Kayla Blazek, Hailey Feik, and Lillian Feik.
He is preceded in death by parents Ernest Feik and Ann Eben, brother Ron Malek, and wife Joanie Feik.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to the El Campo Hospice Inc. at hospicesupporinc.org or to the Alzheimer’s Association at ALZ.org.
https://www.knesekfuneralhome.com/obituary/ernest-feik
Felcman, Frank Leslie (1924-2024)
[Veteran] WW2, LT, US Navy/USNR [Family] Father: Frank Joe Felcman, Mother: Elsie Ferrell Fuller, Spouse: Shirley Newman [Cemetery] Sealy Cemetery
Frank Leslie Felcman passed away on May 10, 2024, two days after his 100th birthday. He was born May 8, 1924, to Elsie Ferrell Fuller Felcman and Frank Joe Felcman in Sealy, Texas where his father settled after emigrating from Prague, Czechoslovakia in the early 1900's.
After his father's death when Frank was 12, he worked with his mother and three sisters in the family bakery and confectionery. On graduation from Sealy High School Class of 1941, he attended Southwest Texas State Teacher's College in San Marcos for a year. He then worked with his sister, Leah, in Tulsa OK as a file clerk and mimeograph operator in the post office before enlisting in the U.S. Navy in December 1942.
He was called to active duty in June 1943 as an Aviation Cadet. He was based at the University of Texas facilities in Austin where he began ground school, flight training, and physical conditioning. Following earning his Naval Aviator wings (24 Oct 1944), he flew patrol missions over the Atlantic coast for the remainder of World War II. He was commissioned an Ensign, serving a total of 3 years. He also served 9.5 years in the Naval Reserves where he achieved the rank of Lieutenant.
After release from the Navy in December 1945, he attended the University of Texas at Austin graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in geology in 1949 and began working for a geophysical exploration company. In 1950, he married Shirley Newman, his college sweetheart, and continued his oil exploration work which took him to many small towns in Texas, the swamplands of Louisiana, and as far north as the Badlands in North Dakota.
In 1963, he was transferred to Perth, Western Australia for a period of two years to work for West Australian Petroleum Pty. Ltd. (WAPET), a division of Standard Oil of California. He was transferred from Perth back to Texas and resided in Houston until his death. On the return trip to the U.S. in 1965, he and his family toured parts of the Far East, Middle East, Europe, and England over 45 days.
Following an urge to work for himself, Frank researched franchises in various industries and chose to move into the printing industry in 1971 when he purchased Kwik Kopy Printing #47. In 1981, he purchased a second location in Austin. He sold both businesses to his daughters in the mid-1980s, then worked for a variety of other printers until his retirement.
He was a member of Temple Lodge #4 AF & AM and was installed as Worshipful Master on July 13, 1974. In retirement, he became very interested in genealogy tracing several families through several generations.
He was predeceased by his parents and his sisters Leah Mayeaux, Helen Tomlinson (Lloyd), and Doris Nastoupil (Carl Jr.).
He is survived by his wife, Geneva Felcman; 3 children, Kathleen Barkley, Frank L. Felcman Jr. (Katherine), and Leah Linney; grandchildren, Charlotte Felcman Whitaker (Robert) and Kimberly Felcman Hatcher (Adam), and great-grandchildren Emma Whitaker and J.J. Whitaker.
Feldt, Carl William (1934-2022)
[Veteran] Korea, USAF [Family] Father: Edward Feldt, Mother: Elizabeth Sekaney, Spouse: Joyce Anne Gifford [Cemetery] Prairie Lea Cemetery
CARL W. FELDT, 87, of Bellville, Texas, passed away Tuesday, February 8, 2022, in Bellville.
He was born May 31, 1934, in Antigo, Wisconsin, the son of Edward Louis and Elizabeth Frances (Sekaney) Feldt. Carl grew up and attended schools in the Wisconsin area. After high school, he enlisted in the United States Air Force and was honorably discharged in 1957. Carl was employed as a General Electric service technician in the electric appliance repair business.
Carl was united in marriage to Joyce Gifford, on March 22, 1958, in Pasadena, Texas. In his spare time, Carl enjoyed antique tractors and woodworking. Carl was an Austin County Election Judge for many years.
He is survived by his sons- Mark Feldt and his wife, Kimberly, and David Feldt and his wife, Elizabeth, all of Houston; grandsons- Scott Feldt and Max Feldt; and numerous other relatives and friends.
Carl was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Feldt, and parents, Edward and Elizabeth Feldt.
Pallbearers are Mark Feldt, David Feldt, Scott Feldt, Chris Burns, Gary Kaufman, and Carl King.
Feldt, Joyce Anne (Gifford) (1938-2020)
Maiden Name: Gifford [Family] Father: Henry Alfred Gifford, Mother: Grace Wisdom, Spouse: Carl W Feldt , FG
JOYCE ANNE (GIFFORD) FELDT, 82, of Bellville, Texas, passed away Monday, November 2, 2020, in Bellville.
She was born October 15, 1938, in San Juan, Texas, the daughter of Henry Alfred and Grace (Wisdom) Gifford. Joyce grew up and attended schools in the Galena Park area, graduating from Galena Park High School. She was employed as a district clerk for the Houston Independent School District for many years.
Joyce was united in marriage to Carl Feldt in Pasadena, Texas, on March 22, 1958. She enjoyed writing her own book, making calendars, and greeting cards. Joyce never got discouraged, loved being around all her friends and family, never met a stranger, and always loved cardinals.
Joyce was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Grace Gifford.
Fenner, Charles Edwin, Sr., M.D. "Doc - Chuck" (1931-2015)
Nickname: Doc - Chuck [Veteran] Vietnam, Dr. [Family] Father: William Bell Fenner, Mother: Lola Myers, Spouse: Camilla Cloud [Cemetery] Dr. Charles E. Fenner Grave
Bellville Times
Charles Edwin Fenner, M. D., "Doc" age 83, went to be with the Lord Friday, January 30, 2015, at his home in Houston, Texas. “Doc†was a part time resident of New Ulm for 48 years. He spent many of his happiest days on the ranch.
“Chuck†was born April 1, 1931, in Edna, Texas, to William Bell Fenner and Lola Myers Fenner. A graduate of Lamar High School in Houston, Texas, Chuck earned his baccalaureate degree from Texas A&M University, Class of 1954, where he was a member of the Corps of Cadets, serving as an officer of the acclaimed Ross Volunteers, Commanding Officer of Squadron 11, Class Treasurer, member of the Student Senate and member of the Welcoming Committee.
Chuck attended medical school at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas, and completed his residency in dermatology at the Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan, then served as Captain in the United States Air Force. He opened his medical practice in 1965 in Houston, and practiced dermatology for 38 years.
Chuck loved God, his family, his friends and patients, the ranch, and Texas A&M. He loved for family and friends to come to the ranch and especially enjoyed driving the grandchildren around in the pickup truck. His unfailing sense of humor will be greatly missed. To know Chuck for even one day was to love him, as evidenced by numerous messages received in the past few days. He was a beloved father figure to many.
Preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Delores Walthall, Chuck is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 60 years, Camilla Cloud Fenner; daughters, Libby Fenner Foster and husband Douglas Charles Foster, of Austin, Texas, and Laurie Fenner Reese and husband Brian William Reese, of Houston; sons, Charles Edwin (“Chipâ€) Fenner, Jr., and wife Sandra Lindley Fenner, of Katy, Texas, and Chet Allan Fenner and wife Molly McCracken Fenner, of Cypress, Texas; grandchildren, Rachel Fenner Guevara and her husband Richard Guevara, Rene Fenner, Regina Fenner, Will Lasner, Zack Lasner, Douglas Foster, Victoria Foster, Camille Reese, Charlie Fenner, Bridget Fenner; great grandson Gabriel Guevara; brother, William B. Fenner, Jr., and wife Margie Fenner; sister, Lola Annette Hains; numerous nieces and nephews, and beloved ranch manager, Luis Garay.
A memorial service will be held at 10-00 a.m. Friday, February 6, 2015, at Chapelwood United Methodist Church, 11140 Greenbay, Houston, Texas 77024, followed by a reception at the church. Interment will be at 3-00 p.m. at the Fenner family cemetery, 7691 Hoppe Sister Road, New Ulm, Texas 78950. All are invited to join the family at the ranch house for refreshments. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that any donations be made to Star of Hope, 6897 Ardmore, Houston, Texas 77054, or to the charity of your choice
Posted by Bruce White
Ferrell, John P. (1819-1892)
[Veteran] Early Wars/TEX REV/CWCSA, PVT [Cemetery] Thomas Cochran Cemetery , FG
JOHN P. FERRELL was born in Tennessee in 1819, and first came to Texas in January, 1836. He received 1/3rd of a league of land from the Washington County land Board on June 7, 1838. This came two years after he fought with the Texas Army at the Battle of San Jacinto. He was a member of Captain Isaac N. Moreland's Company, and received 640 acres of land for participating in the battle. His Service Record reveals that he served in the army from February 27 to June 4, 1836.
In 1874, Mr. Ferrell was living in McDade, Bastrop County, and passed away in 1892 in Austin County. He was buried in the Thomas Cochran Cemetery near Buckhorn.
He was a member of the Hubert Masonic Lodge No. 67 in Chapel Hill, Texas from 1855 to 1856, and also belonged to the Texas Veterans Association.
Feux, Linda Sue (Stromatt) (1942-2024)
Maiden Name: Stromatt [Family] Father: Jack Stromatt, Mother: Anne, Spouse: Tommy Feux [Cemetery] Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church
Linda Feux, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 30th. She was 81 years old.
Linda was born on August 20, 1942, in Houston, to Anne and Jack Stromatt, the third of four children. She grew up in Bellaire where she had great adventures with her siblings. As a Girl Scout leader and camp counselor at Camp Arnold, she was known for her ability to paddle a canoe and crack a bullwhip. Linda, a double major at Loyola University in New Orleans, met Tommy Feux at a watermelon party in City Park. He was a mediocre barkeep at the Key Club on Napoleon Ave and a fifth-year senior with irresistible charm. During her Senior year, Tommy pulled up to the library to surprise her, before he could get a word out, she said to him “You bought me a car,†and she was right. He bought her a red convertible MG as an engagement gift. She loved that car as much as she loved him.
Linda and Tommy married on August 8, 1964, in Bellaire and went on to have three girls, Stephanie, Susannah, and Jessica, who grew up to be three strong, independent women and raised amazing children of their own. Linda and Tommy were eventually blessed with 8 grandchildren who are the pride and joy of their lives.
When the girls were young, Linda tolerated Tommy's love of sailing as they traveled across the country to compete in regattas. They loved camping and logged thousands of miles squeezed into a VW Camper. Over the years, they had a rainbow of VW vans that could often be seen in the driveway on the corner of Mary Bates and Sharpcrest Lane.
Linda loved to play tennis and built lifelong friendships. She treasured her girlfriends and loved traveling with them. While the group slowly grew smaller and the trips were less frequent, those memories remained precious to her.
Linda's life was marked by her dedication to her family and her community. In 1990, when the youngest went off to college, Linda and Tommy left Houston for an old farmhouse in Austin County, where she invented Farmhouse Chic. The Farm was perfectly positioned for seeing bluebonnets, relaxing on the porch, and hosting hordes of children, grandchildren, and friends who were made to feel like family.
Linda had great style. She perfectly coordinated her outfit, the season, and her living room. In addition to inventing Farmhouse Chic, she perfected a Gulf Coast version of the “Coastal Grandmother†look. With her eye for interior design, a sewing machine, and a hammer, she created a home that drew her family and friends in like a warm hug and made them want to return again and again.
She lit up a room with her boundless energy and enthusiasm, championing social justice and civic causes throughout her life. She came to the country to relax, but never got around to it, instead spending her time leading efforts to preserve Austin County's heritage. She was a founding member of the Boys and Girls Club of Bellville, spearheaded the effort to restore the Bellville Turnverein, and was the driving force behind the Bellville Historical Society's Stephen F. Austin bust, among many other accomplishments.
She went to school at the old St. Agnes in Houston and graduated from Loyola with a degree in English Literature and History. She worked as an equal partner to Tommy in a variety of jobs including teaching Senior English at St. Agnes, teaching sewing at Foley's, and writing a couture sewing book. As the girls entered high school, she realized they needed to figure out how to pay for college. Legend has it, that after working part-time at National Petrographic Services she made an offer to buy the business, funding the down payment by selling her car and riding her bike to work. Years later, she was nominated to the top 100 female business owners and has served as a mentor for countless young entrepreneurial women.
Beyond her professional achievements, Linda's greatest joy was found in her role as a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved a party. When she died, she was surrounded by her husband, daughters, and her grandchildren who were all gathering at the Farm to celebrate the Easter holiday with her.
Linda's legacy of love and compassion will live on in the hearts of all who knew her. She leaves behind her beloved Tom Feux, her girls, Stephanie, Susannah, and Jessica, and their spouses John Araiza, Don Porr, and Ken Harris, grandchildren Madison Araiza, John Thomas Araiza, Sam Araiza, Liam Porr, Ella Porr, Thea Porr, Hayden Harris, and Nathan Harris as well as her siblings Elizabeth Szabo, Richard Stromatt, and David Stromatt. She leaves a host of other relatives and friends who will miss her dearly.
Though Linda is no longer with us in person, she is watching us celebrate her with great pride and more than a little bit of FOMO.
A reception at the Bellville Turnverein immediately following the service. Lunch will be served.
https://www.schmidtfunerals.com/obituary/linda-feux
Fick, Albert (1917-2003)
[Family] Father: William Fick Jr, Mother: Ella Schaefer [Cemetery] National Cemetery
Bellville Times
September 2003
Funeral services for Albert Fick, 86, of Bleiblerville, Texas were held on Tuesday, September 23, 2003 at 10 a.m. from Nelsonville Brethren Church with Rev. Michael Groseclose officiating. Interment was in the Nation Cemetery.
Serving as pallbearers were Troy Heinsohn, Robert O'Connor, Lane O'Connor, Danny Duron, John Susen, Jr., and Ronnie Geitsmann.
Honorary pallbearers were Craig Fick, Logan O'Connor, Landon O'Connor, Delton Fick, Durell Bernard, Larry Merkel and Mason Heinsohn.
Albert was born in Bleiblerville to parents Willie and Ella (Schaeffer) Fick. He was raised in Bleiblerville and attended school in Bleiblerville. Albert was confirmed and baptized in the Welcome Lutheran Church.
On July 2, 1936, Albert was joined in marriage to the former Miss Olga Susen with a ceremony held at Welcome Lutheran Church. Albert worked for Austin County Precinct Two for 34 years. He retired in 1983 and enjoyed gardening, working on his tractor, raising sheep and cattle but mostly loved his wife, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was a member of the Nelsonville Brethren Church, Bleiblerville Volunteer Fire Department and S.P.J.S.T. Lodge #201.
Albert Fick passed away Saturday, September 20, 2003 in Bellville.
He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Olga Susen Fick of Bleiblerville, one daughter Betty Fick Heinsohn of Fayetteville, one son, Leroy Rick and wife Grace of Bleiblerville, two grandsons, Troy Allen Heinsohn and wife Dee Dee of Fayetteville and Craig Wayne Fick of Brenham, two granddaughters Lori O'Connor and husband Robert of Bleiblerville and Tracey Geitsmann and husband Ronnie of Fayetteville, five great grandchildren, Lane, Lando, and Logan O'Connor of Bleiblerville and Mason and Haley Heinsohn of Fayetteville.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Ella Fick, two brothers, one sister, son-in-law Carl Heinsohn and great granddaughter Emily O'Connor. Memorial contributions may be made to Nelsonville Brethren Church, 332 Nelsonville Church Rd., Bellville, Texas, 77418 or Bleiblerville Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 151, Bleiblerville, Texas 78931.
Funeral arrangements under the direction of Knesek Family funeral Chapel, Bellville, Texas.
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Filip, Beatrice Marie "Bea" (Machala) (1943-2019)
Maiden Name: Machala, Nickname: Bea [Family] Father: Willie Louis Machala, Mother: Mary Kutra, Spouse: Victor Daniel Filip [Cemetery] Hartsville Cemetery , FG
Beatrice "Bea" Filip 75, of Wallis, Texas passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, in Wallis, Texas. It is with great sadness that the family of Beatrice Filip announces her passing after a long illness on March 20, 2019 at the age of 75. Bea was a longtime employee of the Brazos Independent School District for 24 years from which she retired in 2004, after which she became active in the Guardian Angel Catholic Church in Wallis where she enjoyed volunteering for Bingo each Wednesday.
Bea will be fondly remembered by her husband of 56 years, Victor; and their children Nancy Urbish & Kim Clark of Wallis, along with their spouses, Frank Urbish and Darryl Clark Jr. She will also be fondly remembered by her four grandchildren, Ashley Clark of Houston, Candice Clark of Wallis, Cameron Clark of Richmond, Cassie Abbott of Katy, and great-grandchild, Hannah Abbott.
Honorary pallbearers- Sage Brandt, Paul Watts, Frank Urbish, Darryl Clark Jr., Tyler Buckley, and Cameron Clark.
Filip, Victor Daniel (1936-2019)
[Veteran] SP4, US Army, 1957-59 [Family] Father: Emil Jim Filip, Mother: Agnes Mikes, Spouse: Beatrice Marie Machala [Cemetery] Hartsville Cemetery , FG
It is with great sadness the family of Victor D. Filip announces his passing on August 2, 2019.
He leaves behind his daughters, Nancy Urbish and husband, Frank Urbish, of Wallis, Kim Clark and husband, Darryl Clark Jr., of Wallis; grandchildren, Cassie Abbott of Katy, Ashley Clark of Houston, Cameron Clark of Richmond, Candice Clark of Katy; & great-grandchild, Hannah Abbott; brothers, Bobby Filip and wife, Irene, of Wallis, and Fred Filip of Pasadena.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Beatrice; brother Johnny Filip of Wallis; sisters, Vlasta Toellner of East Bernard and Emily Butler of Wharton.
Victor was born on April 22, 1936 to Emil & Agnes Mikes Filip, the youngest of six children. He later joined the army where he served our country for 2 years. After discharge, he married his wife Beatrice of 57 years on June 2, 1962. His favorite hobbies were hunting, fishing and watching old westerns on tv. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
Visitation is scheduled for Tuesday, August 6, 2019, from 9-00 AM until 10-00 AM at Guardian Angel Catholic Church, 5518 Demel Street, Wallis, Texas. A rosary will begin at 10-00 AM, followed by funeral services at 10-30 AM. Burial will follow at the church cemetery.
Pallbearers- Frank Urbish, Darryl Clark Jr, Paul Watts, Cameron Clark, Aaron Brandt & Tyler Buckley.
Finch, Dottie Nell (Brast) (1931-2018)
Maiden Name: Brast [Family] Father: Erwin Heinrich Carl Brast, Mother: Lenora Hagen, Spouse: Buel Tomas Finch [Cemetery] Sealy Cemetery , FG
Dottie Nell Finch was born in Sealy, Texas on August 17, 1931. She attended Peters Hacienda and Sealy High Schools. Dottie married Buel Finch on March 24, 1948 and together they had three children. Dottie enjoyed working as a waitress at various local restaurants over the years. Dottie and Buel were also Founding members of, “Papa Buel's Roughriders, INC†a local trail rider group. Dottie enjoyed doing the cooking and bookkeeping for the Roughriders. She was also a lifelong member of the First United Methodist Church of Sealy, Texas. Surrounded by her family, Dottie went to be with the Lord on August 13, 2018 at the age of 86 and just 4 days shy of her 87th birthday.
Dottie is preceded in death by her husband, Buel T. Finch; her son, Rodney T. Finch; parents, Erwin and Lenora Brast; and brother, William Brast.
Dottie is survived by her daughters and their husbands, Carolyn and Henry Davis, and Wanda and Joe Kovar; grandchildren, Angelia Lofthouse, John Stanford, Jr., Matthew Kovar, Michelle Rapsilver, Amber Brackett; and numerous great-grandchildren (16) and one great-great grandchild.
Serving as pallbearers are John Stanford, Jonathan Lofthouse, Brandon Lofthouse, Matthew Kovar, Garrett Baker, and Nick Rapsilver. Honorary pallbearers were Austin Lofthouse, Evan Lofthouse, Thomas Kovar, Andrew Rapsilver, Chris Rapsilver, Cameron Stanford, and Blake Barron. Serving as ushers are David Lofthouse and Chuck Rapsilver.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 16, 2018, from 9-00 AM until 10-00 AM at First United Methodist Church, 200 Atchison St., Sealy, TX 77474. A funeral service will begin at 10-00 AM followed by burial at Sealy Cemetery, 768 Fourth St. in Sealy.
Findeisen, Rogers Otto (1924-2017)
[Veteran] WW2, GM3, US Navy [Family] Father: Willie Herman Findeisen, Mother: Emma Hedwig Elizabeth Ashorn, Spouse: Vernice Reuter , FG
Rogers Otto Findeisen, age 93 passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2017 in La Grange, Texas
Rogers was born on January 31, 1924 to Willie and Emma (Ashorn) Findeisen in New Ulm, Texas. He was baptized July 13, 1924 by Pastor A. Lindenburg in the New Ulm Lutheran Church. He was confirmed April 10, 1938 in the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Sealy, Texas by W.M.Schreiner.
Rogers fought in World War II in the South Pacific on a heavy Cruiser; The USS PORTLAND from February 10, 1943 until January 10, 1946. He served in the Navy as a GM3/C He was awarded 9 battle stars. He always said he was on the USS Portland 2 years, 10 months and 28 days.
He was married to Vernice Reuter on October 19, 1947 in Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Round Top, Texas. They celebrated 65 years of marriage prior to Vernice’s passing in 2013.
He and Vernice adopted 2 daughters and lived in Houston until he retired in 1982 and moved to he beloved farm in La Grange. He loved to grow watermelons and vegetables as well as raise cattle
He is survived by his 2 daughters; Becky Lynn Bohot and husband Calvin, Connie Sue Michalsky and Dave Caughman, 4 Grandchildren; Angela Aleman and husband, Marcos, Zabrina Karstedt and Michael Sloan, Crystal Richter and Chris Greater; and Tiffany Michalsky. He has 5 Great Grandchildren, Abigayle Karstedt, Mikayla Sloan, Nickolus Sloan, Aubree Graeter , Rebekka Aleman and Witten Graeter.
He was preceeded in death by his parents, 6 sisters, 2 brothers, his wife Vernice and 6 Brother inlaws and 3 sisters in law. He is survived by numerous nieces nephews and great nieces and nephews as well as family friends.
Memorials may be made to either Wounded Warrior Project
PO BOX 785516 Topeka, KS 66675
Or Alzheimer’s Asoociation
PO BOX 96011 Washinton, DC. 20090-6011 or the Charity of your choice
Visitation with family present from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. Friday, October 6, 2017 in the Fayette Memorial Funeral Home Chapel
Funeral service 2:30 p.m. Saturday, October 7, 2017 Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church,La Grange, Texas
Military graveside to follow in the Nassau Cemetery in Round Top, Texas
Finke, Edna (Blome) (1917-2015)
Maiden Name: Blome [Family] Father: William Blome, Mother: Bertha “Bettie” Meyer, Spouse: Jones G Finke [Cemetery] Sealy Cemetery , FG
Edna Blome Finke concluded her long life here on earth on November 24, 2015 at the age of a very young 98.
She is survived by her daughter, Joyce Park; her son, Jeryl Finke and wife, Linda; grandchildren, Shari Cleveland, Brenda Elliott, Scott Finke, and Robin Jones and husband, Blake; great-grandchildren, Paul Cleveland and wife, Jennifer, Mary Beth Krampitz and husband, Mark, Sarah and Emma Elliott; great-great-grandchildren, Jones, Annabelle, Cullen, and Archer Krampitz; and sister, Lora Quebe.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 72 years, Jones G. Finke, her parents, and ten of her eleven brothers and sisters.
She was born on the 4th of July, 1917 to parents William and Bertha Meyer Blome in the Sandy Hill community near Brenham, Texas. This fact gave her the right to boast that they always held parades ever year on her birthday.
She resided in Houston for twelve years in her earlier adult life and then became a fifty year plus resident of Sealy, Texas where she assisted her husband in the growth of their successful trucking and highway construction businesses. Her strong Christian belief, positive spirit and extremely dedicated work ethic allowed her to lead a very rewarding and healthy life throughout her long tenure. Even at age 98, she was very difficult to try to keep up with as she and her walker headed off down the hall to bingo, arts and crafts, or numerous other activities she enjoyed. Her family will sincerely miss, but never forget, the banana pudding, homemade cookies and pear pies she was famous for.
Funeral service will be at Knesek Bros. Funeral Home, 1140 Meyer Street (SH36), in Sealy, Texas at 1-30 pm on Saturday, November 28th, followed by interment at the Sealy Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, 402 Atchison Street, Sealy, TX 77474, or the charity of your choice. You can also visit the funeral home's web site, www.knesekfuneralhome.com to sign the guest book.
Finley, DeLong (Holiday) (1953-2013)
Maiden Name: Holiday [Family] Father: Beverley Faye Holiday, Mother: Kerry Lowe, Spouse: James Finley [Cemetery] San Felipe Community Cemetery
On February 13, 1953 in Sealy, Texas a baby girl was born to the late Beverley Faye Holiday and Kerry Lowe. They named her Delong Holiday. Delong attended school in Brenham, Texas. Delong was converted when she was young and united with St. John in Brenham and at Cole Chapel U.M.C in Sealy Texas where she spent her summers and holidays with Aunt Mae Nina Lewis. On October 10, 1970 Delong Holiday was united in Holy Matrimony with James Finley. This union was blessed with three children.
She was preceded in death by her mother Beverley Faye Holiday, father Kerry Lowe, grandparents General Lee and Artie Flenn Holiday, grandchildren Tasia Janee Finley and Keimond Embry.
She leaves to cherish her memory husband James Finley, sons Cardyl (Shelena) Finley, Ronald Finley, and Angel (Rajah) Davis, god-daughter Ariel Warrior, sister Neva Holiday Ray, grandchildren Tristan (Crystal) Embry, Delvin, Jazae, Dai'Kwan, Ashaundrick, MaeKenya, great grandchildren Taylen and Jaliyah and a host of relatives and friends.
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Bellville Times
DeLong Holiday Finley was Saturday Feb. 2, 2013 at 11 a.m. at Coles Chapel United Methodist Church, 438 San Felipe Rd Sealy, with the Rev. Sid Lafleur Pastor officiating.
Wake services were Friday from 6-9 p.m. at Coles Chapel U.M.C. under the Direction of Austin County Funeral Home. Viewing was from noon Friday until 4 p.m. at Austin County Funeral Home.
Mrs. Finley went home to be with the Lord Sunday Morning Jan. 27, 2013 at her residence.
She was a lifelong resident of Sealy to which she met and married her best friend Mr. James Finley Oct. 10, 1970.
They were lifelong partners to which they were blessed with three children.
Delong will be truly missed by her husband of 42 years James and her loving children, son Cardyl Finley( Shelena), Ronald Finley and Angel Davis (Rajah). Grandchildren Tristan, Delvin, Jazae, DaiKwan, Ashaundrick, MaeKenya, great grands Taylen and Jaliyah, sister Neva Holiday, God daughter Ariel Warrior and a host of other relatives and friends.
She will rest at San Felipe Community Cemetery under the Direction of Austin County Funeral Home 651 W. Meyer St.Bellville,Tx.77418..979-865-2193 . www.austincountyfuneral.com
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Fisher, Ada (Dippel) (1894-1976)
Maiden Name: Dippel [Family] Spouse: Henry Fisher , FG
Bellville Times, Thursday June 10, 1976.
Mrs. Fisher Funeral Rites
Funeral services for Mrs. Ada Dippel Fisher, formerly of Bellville, were held May 26, 1976 in Shawnee, Oklahoma.
At the time of her death Mrs. Fisher was survived by her husband, Rev. Henry Fisher of Shawnee; sister, Miss Luella A. Dippel of Needville, Texas; Brothers, H. W. Dippel of Ada, Oklahoma; and O. H. Dippel of Needville; nephew Roy W. Schmidt of Lake Jackson, Texas; Miss Edna Schmidt, Long Beach, California and Mrs. Esther Beard of Guy, Texas. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Roesch Brothers of Shawnee, Oklahoma.
One week after Mrs. Fisher's death her husband, Rev. Henry Fisher joined her in their eternal home on May 31, burial was in Shawnee on June 3, beside his wife in Resthaven Memorial Park. The Fishers were in gospel work for a number of years in several different states before they retired about fifteen years ago. Both were in failing health for a number of years before going to their eternal reward. The officiating minister for both services was Rev. Charles Smith of the Church of God in Shawnee.
Submitted by Verna W. McDowell
Fisher, Alma May (Stafford) (1895-1969)
Maiden Name: Stafford [Family] Father: Charles Stafford, Spouse: Leon Fisher [Cemetery] Oak Knoll Cemetery (A - 26 Z9) [COD] Heart attack
Bellville Times - Thursday, June 11, 1959 - p.1
Mrs. Leon Fisher Obituary-
Mrs. Leon Fisher, 64, widely known Bellville matron, died suddenly in the local hospital at 9-16 a. m. Monday, June 8, following a heart attack suffered the preceding Friday. She had felt bad that evening, but it was not until Sunday that she felt seriously ill, and was hospitalized.
Funeral rites were held at the chapel of the Pete E. Etlinger Funeral home at 4 p.m. Wednesday, June 10, with the Rev. Bill McDaniel officiating. Interment was at Oak Knoll.
A native of Sealy, Mrs. Fisher was born April 5, 1895. The former Miss Alma May Stafford, she was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stafford.
After attending school near Sealy, she married to Mr. Fisher January 29, 1916, in Bellville. She was a member of the First Baptist church of Bellville. Deeply devoted to her family and friends, Mrs. Fisher was universally loved and admired.
Survivors include her husband and two daughters, Mrs. T. M. King of Memphis, Tenn., and Mrs. Chester Low, who with her husband and children left New York April 3 for Lyon, France, where Mr. Low is in the diplomatic service. Also surviving are one sister, Mrs. Kathryn Fulgham of Temple; a brother, R. E. Stafford of Bellville, and six grandchildren
Fisher, Edna Wilhelmena (Ludwig) (1893-1984)
Maiden Name: Ludwig [Family] Father: Joseph Ludwig, Spouse: Grat Fisher [Cemetery] Oak Knoll Cemetery (A - 26 Z9)
Bellville Times February 2, 1984
Obituary Mrs. Grat (Edna) Fisher
Funeral services for Mrs. Edna Fisher, 90, of Bellville were held from the chapel of the Pete E. Etlinger Funeral Home in Bellville at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, February 1 with Rev. Harold Sellers officiating.
Burial was in the Oak Knoll Cemetery. Pallbearers were- T. L. Smith, James Poffenberger, Danny Poffenberger, Charles Murphey, Marion Ruggles and Gary Hohlt.
Mrs. Fisher died in the Bellville Sweetbriar Nursing Home at 8-35 a.m. on Monday, January 30, 1984. She had been in failing health for the past month.
Born in the Peters Community on November 29, 1893 she was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Ludwig. She was reared in Peters and attended the Peters Public School. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Bellville.
On September 27, 1914 the former Miss Edna Ludwig was married to Grat Fisher in ceremonies performed in Peters. Mr. Fisher died on March 1, 1970.
Survivors include- daughters, Mrs. Thomas (Laverne) Cook of Bellville and Mrs. Nell F. Woodwoard of Burton; son, James L. Fisher of Nacodoches; sisters, Mrs. Lillie Balke of Houston, Mrs. Edwin Frels of Houston and Mrs. Hattie Vornkahl of Bellville; brother Edwin Ludwig of Industry; 7 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, sister and one grandson, Larry.
Fisher, Grat (1893-1970)
[Family] Father: Gus Fisher, Spouse: Edna Ludwig [Cemetery] Oak Knoll Cemetery (A - 26 Z9)
Bellville Times
Thursday, March 5, 1970
Obituary Mr. Grat Fisher
City Commissioner Grat Fisher, 76, a native and life long resident of Bellville, died at Bellville Hospital Sunday, March 1, 1970, at 6-15 p.m., of a sudden heart attack.
The Rev. Alvis Bell officiated at funeral rites held from the chapel of the Pete E. Etlinger Funeral Home in Bellville at 2 p.m. Tuesday. Interment was at Oak Knoll.
Pallbearers were G. F. Bader, Paul McGee, T. L. Smith, Earl Meyers, H. M. Brouillette and Wilton Weige.
A son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Gus Fisher, he was born in Bellville March 19, 1893. He attended Bellville High School and was married to Miss Edna Ludwig September 27, 1914, at Peters.
For many years he was the operator of Fisher's Meat Market, until fire destroyed his business in 1962. Mr. Fisher was commonly known as "the watermelon king of Austin County," having developed this particular industry into a highly profitable endeavor for himself and many, many others.
He was a prominent member of the Bellville Lions Club, having attended the international convention in France, and was a member and past president of the Bellville School Board. Mr. Fisher was a devoted member of the First Baptist Church of Bellville, and was highly regarded by a host of friends and relatives.
Surviving are his wife- two daughters, Mrs. T. D. Cook of Bellville and Mrs. T. E. Woodward of Lake Jackson; a son, James L. Fisher of Corpus Christi; four sisters, Mrs. Nonie Schavrda of Houston, Mrs. Annie Belle Johnson of Lockport, Ill., Mrs. Blanche Mathes of Stillwater, Okla. And Mrs. Mattie Burch of Channelview- five brothers, Leon Fisher, Raymond Fisher, Lester Fisher and Paul Fisher of Bellville, and Chester Fisher of Oregon; seven grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.
Also preceding him in death was another brother, Clarence Fisher, who died in combat in World War II.
Fisher, Ina (Acock) (1923-1982)
Maiden Name: Acock [Family] Father: Robert Acock, Mother: Myrtle, Spouse: Paul Fisher [Cemetery] Oak Knoll Cemetery (C - 52 V7)
Bellville Times
May 20, 1982
Obituary Mrs. Paul (Ina) Fisher
Funeral services for Mrs. Ina Fisher, 59, of Bellville were held from the Chapel of the Pete E. Etlinger Funeral Home in Bellville at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 16 with Rev. Harold Sellers officiating. Burial was in the Oak Knoll Cemetery.
Pallbearers were- Todd Luedecke, William Pavlicek, Edwin Krupala, Melvin Pfeffer, Harry Luedecke and Garry Hohlt.
Mrs. Fisher died in a Houston Hospital at 2-10 p.m. on Friday, May 14, 1982. She had been in failing health for the past seven months.
Born in Buckhorn on March 12, 1923 she was the daughter of Robert and Myrtle Acock. She was reared in Buckhorn and attended the Buckhorn Public School. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Bellville.
The former Miss Ina Acock was married to Paul Fisher on April 7, 1940 in ceremonies performed in Buckhorn. Mr. Fisher died on September 7, 1973.
Survivors include- mother Mrs. Myrtle Fisher of Bellville; son and daughter-in-law, Paul D. and Tammy Fisher of Sealy- sisters, Mrs. Ruby Kokemor and Mrs. Clara Lu Lynn, both of Bellville; brother, Robert Acock, Jr. of Bellville; and two grandchildren, Bridget and Lindsey Fisher. She was preceded in death by her father and husband.
Fisher, Lena (Boekelman) (1897-1978)
Maiden Name: Boekelman [Family] Father: Charles Boekelman, Spouse: Raymond Fisher [Cemetery] Oak Knoll Cemetery (C - MAU) [COD] Heart attack
Bellville Times Thursday, December 7, 1978
Obituary Mrs. Raymond (Lena) Fisher
Funeral services for Mrs. Lena Fisher, 81, of Bellville were held from the Chapel of the Pete E. Etlinger funeral home in Bellville at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, December 6, with Rev. Alvis Bell officiating. Entombment was in the Oak Knoll Mausoleum. Pallbearers were- Joe McCourt, Mark McCourt, Gary Hohlt, Tommie Cook, Marian Ruggles and T. D. Falk. Mrs. Fisher passed away at her home in Bellville at 8-10 a.m. on Monday, December 4, 1978 having attained the age of 81 years, 8 months and 7 days. She had been in failing health for the past two years although cause of death was given as a heart attack.
Born in Houston on March 27, 1897 she was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Boekelman. She was reared in Houston and attended the Houston Public School. She also attended Massey Business College. The former Miss Lena Boekelman was married to Raymond Fisher on September 15, 1926 in ceremonies performed in Houston. Mrs. Fisher was a member of the First Baptist Church.
Survivors include- husband, Raymond Fisher of Bellville; and a number of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters and three brothers.
Fisher, Leon (1895-1976)
[Family] Father: Gus Fisher, Spouse: Alma May Stafford [Cemetery] Oak Knoll Cemetery (A - 26 Z9) [COD] Heart attack
Leon Fisher Obituary
Funeral services for Leon Fisher, 81, of Bellville were held from the Chapel of the Pete E. Etlinger Funeral Home in Bellville at 2 p. m. on Thursday, May 20, with Rev. Alvis Bell officiating. Interment was in the Oak Knoll Cemetery. Graveside services were under the direction of the local Masonic Lodge of Bellville presided over by Maurice Tucker.
Pallbearers were members of the Masonic Lodge, Leroy Sterling, W. R. Crick, Jimmie Stewart, senior warden, Harold Buckley, junior warden, Billie Johnson, two year warden, W. J. Goodman and Bible carrier Fritz Roensch.
Mr. Fisher passed away at his home on Tuesday, May 18, at 1 p. m. having attained the age of 81 years, 1 month and 9 days. He died suddenly from a heart attack.
Born in Bellville on April 9, 1895 he was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Gus Fisher. He was reared in Bellville and attended the Bellville Public School. A member of the Baptist Church, Mr. Fisher was employed as a boiler maker for the Santa Fe Railroad from 1922 until his retirement in 1967. He was a member of the Bellville Masonic Lodge.
On January 29, 1916 he was married to the former Miss Alma Mae Stafford in ceremonies performed in Bellville. Mrs. Fisher passed away on June 8, 1959.
Survivors include- daughters, Mrs. Ruth King of Winston-Salem, North Carolina and Mrs. C. F. (Helen) Low of Middleburg, Virginia; sisters, Mrs. Clarence Johnson of Joliet, Illinois, Mrs. Nonie Schrader of Houston, Mrs. Blanche Mathis of Stillwater, Oklahoma, and Mrs. Mattie Raver of Bay City; brother, Raymond Fisher of Bellville; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, four brothers and one granddaughter.
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A MASONIC GIANT DIES
Leon Fisher died Tuesday, May 18, peacefully, in his sleep.
If anyone in Texas can be called a Masonic giant, it would be he. During his 81 years of life he instructed countless dozens of young and aspiring members of the Ancient and Accepted Order of Masonry. He lived by the many precepts and examples of the Order and was never too busy to give good and wholesome instruction to others.
Because he lived a full and fruitful life, it is hard to grieve at his death, yet all of us who knew him for his great character and devotion, cannot help feeling a deep sense of loss. But if there is a Heaven, I am quite sure that this great gentleman is there.
He will be sorely missed, yet his influence on the lives of so many, many people, will endure as long as history.
Yes, Leon was a true giant in the field of Masonry, and in many other fields. I loved the fellow, quite as I love his survivors. May the grace of God be with him and his family, now and always. -FWZ-
Fisher, Lester (1906-1974)
[Family] Father: August Fisher, Spouse: Edit Wolcik [Cemetery] Oak Knoll Cemetery (C - 52 V7)
Bellville Times
Thursday, December 12, 1974
Obituary Mr. Lester Fisher
Funeral services for Lester Fisher of Bellville were held from the Chapel of the Pete F. Etlinger Funeral Home in Bellville at 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 7, with Rev. Alvis Bell officiating. Interment was in the Oak Knoll Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Archie Gray, Andrew Gray, Paul Krupala, H. A. Bradshaw, Robert Acock, Jr., and Arthur Tarber.
Mr. Fisher passed away in the Bellville Hospital at 2-30 p.m. on Thursday, December 5, 1974, having attained the age of 67 years 11 months and 6 days. He had been in failing health for the past month.
Born in Bellville on December 29, 1906, he was the son of Mr. and Mrs. August Fisher. He was reared in Bellville and attended the public school here. A member of the Baptist Church, Mr. Fisher was engaged in raising watermelons, cattle and farming.
Mr. Fisher was married to the former Miss Edit Wolcik in 1926 in ceremonies performed in Sealy.
Survivors include- daughter, Mrs Mildred Lee Blingham; sisters, Mrs. Nonnie Schavrda of Houston, Mrs. Annie Belle Johnson of Rockport, Illinois, Mrs Blanche Mathis of Stillwater, Oklahoma and Mrs. Mattie Ellen Tarber of Channelview; brothers, Leon and Raymond Fisher of Bellville and Chester Fisher of San Francisco, California; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and three brothers, Clarence, Paul and Grat Fisher.
Fisher, Martha Ann (Spence) (1847-1945)
Maiden Name: Spence [Family] Father: John Spence, Spouse: Gratus Fisher [Cemetery] Oak Knoll Cemetery (A - 26 L4)
Bellville Times
Thursday, March 20, 1941
INTERESTING OLD TIMERS
At 93 years, Mrs. Grat Fisher, Sr., known to her friends as "Aunt Mat," has a vivid memory of earlier days and can tell many interesting stories of slaves, Indians and the times when Bellville was a small settlement of six or seven families.
She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Spence and was born in Sumpter County, Ala., on April 7, 1847.
According to Mrs. Fisher, her father was a circuit rider and received his calling to the ministry in this way- Mr. Spence had been trapped by a pack of wolves and sought refuge in a tree. He remained up in the branches of the tree several hours and it was only after a sincere promise to his Lord to become a preacher that the wolves left and he climbed down and went home. From that time on he was a Methodist preacher and a teacher.
At the age of eight, Martha Ann Spence and her family left Alabama for Smith County, Texas. She says she remembers when the Indians would bring baskets of corn and potatoes around to sell to settlers. When she was about 13 years old her family moved to Harris county and lived for a short time at San Jacinto, then they moved on into Austin county.
It was during the Civil war that she met Grat Fisher. One of her five brothers, John, brought the rosy-cheeked young Dutchman home with him on a furlough. He had been wounded the arm. It was a case of love at first sight.
They became engaged and after the war rode horseback to Frelsburg where they were married by a Catholic priest. Martha Ann Fisher was not much of a housewife as a young bride of 18 because she had been cared for by slaves, but with the help of a Negro and his wife she soon learned to spin and accomplish the many other tasks necessary in those days.
Mr. Fisher had had his hogs and cattle stolen during the war and during Reconstruction days he farmed and started another herd of cattle and built a log cabin for his bride.
It was at this time that he began a business that is still in the family in Bellville. He, with the help of several Negroes, butchered and sold his meat from house to house by ox-cart. Later his son, Ben Fisher, became owner of the meat market he started.
Eight children grew to manhood and womanhood. They are Ben, Gertrude, (Mrs. A. P. Sutton), Gus, Roxanna (Mrs. Luther Butler), Ellen, (Mrs. W. J. Ralph), Belle (Mrs. Louis Butler), Will and Edgar.
The Fishers bought Judge Crump's house, which later became known as the Fisher home. Grat Fisher died at the age of 72.
Among the many things this fine lady cherises is a postoak (overcup) grown from an acorn which her sweetheart, Grat, brought here from Waller County. This is now a huge tree growing on the premises where Aunt Mat built her home some years ago after he former home was destroyed by fire.
Aunt Mat is active for her age and her eyes are bright and mischievous as she sings "The Yellow Rose of Texas" or tells a tale that will delight her listener. More remarkable yet is the story that this old lady, who will be 94 in April, may be found on a bright sunny day down at the ranch with a fishing pole and hook cast in the water. fishing away!
Fisher, Mary (Hutchins) (1856-1935)
Maiden Name: Hutchins [Family] Mother: Amanda Maxwell, Spouse: Anton Fisher [Cemetery] Oak Knoll Cemetery , FG
Bellville Times
March 8, 1935
Obituary Mrs. Mary Fisher
Mrs. Mary Fisher, aged 75 years, died at her home west of Bellville Wednesday, March 6th, at 1-50 a.m., after an illness of about three weeks.
Funeral services were held at the home March 6th at 3-30 p.m. with Rev. A. L. Conner of the Methodist church officiating, and a number of favorite old hymns sung by the Methodist choir. Interment was made at Oak Knoll cemetery.
Mrs. Fisher, who before her marriage was Miss Mary Hutchins, was a native of this county, and has lived her entire life here, where she was known as a good wife, mother and neighbor. She is survived by 4 sons, Henry, Ben, Emmett and John Fisher; 3 daughters, Mrs. Ewald Schultz, Mrs. H. O. Newman, and Mrs. Felix Ferguson, and 19 grandchildren.
Fisher, Paul (1916-1973)
[Family] Father: August Fisher, Spouse: Ina Acock [Cemetery] Oak Knoll Cemetery (C - 52 V7)
Bellville Times
Thursday, September 13, 1973
Obituary Mr. Paul Fisher
Paul Fisher, prominent businessman and rancher, passed away in the Santa Fe Hospital in Temple at 9-30 a.m. on Friday, September 7, 1973. He had been in failing health for the past three years.
Funeral services for Mr. Fisher were held from the Chapel of the Pete E. Etlinger Funeral Home in Bellville at 4 p m. on Sunday , September 9, with Pastor Alvis Bell officiating. Interment was in the Oak Knoll Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Joe Wharton, Robert Abel, Donald Abel, Charlie Johnson, Eddie Montgomery, Red Gollmer and Carl Bradley.
Mr. Fisher was born in Bellville on January 25, 1916, the son of Mr. and Mrs. August Fisher. He was reared in Bellville and attended the Bellville Public School and also Blinn College.
Mr. Fisher operated Fisher's Grocery and Market here for many years. He was also employed by the Santa Fe Railroad and was prominent in the ranching field. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Bellville and also of the Sons of Herman Lodge.
On April 7, 1940, Mr. Fisher was married to the former Ina Acock in ceremonies performed in Bellville.
Survivors include- wife, Mrs. Ina Fisher of Bellville; son, Doug Fisher of Bellville; sisters, Mrs. Nonnie Schavrda of Houston, Mrs. Annie Bell Johnson of Chicago, Illinois; Mrs. Blanche Mathews of Sillwater, Oklahoma, and Mrs. Bob Tarver of Houston; brothers, Leon, Raymond and Lester Fisher, all of Bellville, and Chester Fisher of San Francisco, California; and a number of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers.
Fisher, Raymond (1902-1980)
[Family] Father: Gus Fisher, Spouse: Lena Boekelman [Cemetery] Oak Knoll Cemetery (C - MAU)
Bellville Times
Thursday, December 11, 1980
Page 16
Obituary Mr. Raymond Fisher
Funeral services for Raymond Fisher, 78, of Bellville were held from the chapel of the Pete E. Etlinger Funeral Home in Bellville at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, December 10th with Rev. Alvis Bell officiating. Entombment was in the Oak Knoll Mausoleum.
Pallbearers were- Mark McCourt, Joe McCourt, T. D. Falk, Gary Hohlt, Paul D. Fisher and Marion Ruggles.
Mr. Fisher passed away in a Houston hospital at 1 a.m. on Monday, December 8, 1980. He had been in failing health for the past six months.
Born in Bellville on July 6, 1902 he was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Gus Fisher. He was reared in Bellville and attended the Bellville Public School. Mr. Fisher was a member of the First Baptist Church of Bellville. He was employed as a crane operator for many years.
On September 23, 1925 he was married to the former Lena Boeckelmann in ceremonies performed in Houston. Mrs. Fisher passed away on December 4, 1978.
Survivors include- sisters, Mrs. Annie Bell Johnson of Illinois, Mrs. Nonie Schavrda of Houston, Mrs. Blanche Mathews of Colorado and Mrs. Mattie Traver of Channelview; brother, Chester Fisher of California; and a number of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and five brothers
Fisk, Edith (Kovar) (1918-2011)
Maiden Name: Kovar [Cemetery] Krasna Cemetery , FG
Edith Fisk, 92, of Orange, Texas, died Monday, February 14, 2011, at Baptist Hospital in Orange.
Edith was born in Tavener, Texas on April 27, 1918, the daughter of Annie and Paul Kovar.
She moved to Orange in 1972 and became a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. She was also a member of the Orange County Senior Citizen Group and was a volunteer with Friends Helping Friends for 18 years.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, James Fisk; five sisters and three brothers.
Edith is survived by her sister, Lou Wells; brother, Ray Kovar and many nieces and nephews.
Burial- Krasna Cemetery, Wallis, Texas
Claybar Funeral Home Orange, Texas
Fitzgerald, David (-1832)
SFA Old 300, Notable person [Veteran] Early Wars [Family] Children: Sarah
The plot of land now sits in modern Fort Bend County. Fitzgerald died in 1832 and willed the land to his daughter Sarah. She would later sell the entire property to Johnathan Dawson Waters.
Flentge, Leona (Peschel) (1920-2014)
Maiden Name: Peschel [Family] Father: Willie Peschel, Mother: Emilie Hegemeyer, Spouse: Alvin John Flentge
Bellville Times
Leona Peschel FLentge was born on August 6, 1920 to Willie & Emilie (Hegemeyer) Peschel in Star Hill Community. She was baptized on November 21, 1920 and confirmed on April 5, 1936 at St. John Lutheran Church of Bellville. Leona married Alvin John Flentge on November 25, 1937 also at St. John Lutheran Church, Bellville.
Leona was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who spent her life doing for her family. She worked in her garden every day raising all kinds of vegetables and fruits. She canned her produce, made jams and jellies, and baked delicious bread, cakes, pies and cookies to share with her family. For holidays she made her delicious sugar cookies frosted with egg white frosting and covered with sprinkles or pecans. She was also known for her famous Angel Food Cake that she decorated with pineapple slices and cherries. She knew all of her children and grandchildren's favorite dishes and baked goods and always had those items prepared for the family gatherings. Another favorite of all the grandchildren were her strawberries which she covered with fresh cream and sugar. She also loved flowers and had beautiful flowers of many colors growing everywhere. In the spring we would be blessed with hundreds of butterflies because of those flowers.
Leona was a member of St. John Lutheran Church and of the Rachel Circle. She was an inspiration to all with her unfailing faith in God. She lived by example going to church every Sunday and with her daily reading of her Bible. She would read aloud to her children while they doing their chores after dinner. She always had a smile and kind word for everyone she met. She truly believed in the saying “If you don't have anything nice to say then don't say anything at all†and shared that with everyone daily. Every day she made decisions based on what would Jesus want her do to and how would it glorify his name. She also loved singing her hymns while working.
Leona went home to be with her Father in heaven on Wednesday, March 12, 2014.
She is survived by Daughters- Lavina Oevermann and husband Travis of Houston; Elvina Loehr of Needville; Ona Lea Goodnight and husband James of Bellville; Leonalee Alexander of Houston; Emilie Brooks of Houston. Sons- Melvinlee Flentge and Leon Flentge both of Bellville. Grandchildren- Sheryl Malinowski; Darrel Oevermann and wife Susan; James Oevermann and wife Karen; Deborah Pike and husband Scott; Susan Schuelke and husband Tommy; Patrician Novak; John Loehr and wife Suzanne, Cynthia Teykl; Vickie Funderburk and husband Keith; Robin Donaldson; Brenda Stewart and husband Tony; Dee Ann Poorman and husband Steven; Brian Flentge and wife Jennifer; Jeanie Logan; Misty Craig and husband Daniel; Brett Flentge; Brittany Flentge, Holly Monk and husband Tommy; Laura Wieprecht and husband Brent; Archie Bane, Jr. and wife Kim; Bobby Joe Alexander and wife Meredith; Tana Migit and husband Jeff; Brandon Brooks; Shawn Brooks; John Flentge; Carol New and husband Ben, James Michael Goodnight and wife Brenda. Great Grandchildren- Wendy Pustejovsky and husband Leon; Edwin Malinowski III and wife Cassie; Mendy Shipley and husband Cole; Emilie Loeblein and husband Jim; Cendy Duch and husband Clint; Sherry Malinowski; Lydia, Micah, Matthew and Lauren Oevermann; Tanner and Gretchen Pike; Brandon and Bailey Schuelke; Dylan and Dalton Novak; Ryan, Braeden, and Keigan Loehr; Kyler & Keeli Teykl); Lauren and Austin Funderburk; Erin and Clayton Donaldson; Justin and Sonny Williams; Shelby, Joshua and John Poorman; Tyler Logan; Abby and Adam Craig; Cade Flentge; Brittany, Allison and Katie Bane; Hayden Stallings, Camden Gardner, Carter and Parker Monk; Anna & Leah Wieprecht; Payton Migit; John Wiley Flentge; James Dustin Goodnight; Brent New; Brandon New and wife Ashley; Cori McCreary and husband Josh; Blake New. Great Great Grandchildren- Austin and Tyler Pustejovsky; Layne, Levi and Luke Malinowski; Hunter and Remington Shipley; Kaylee and Wesley Anderson; Joshua McCreary. Sisters- Gardinal Pfeffer and husband Owen, Lenora Zander. Brothers- Wilroy Peschel and wife Peggy; Leo Peschel. Sisters-in-law- Christina Bentke; Loren Bohannon. Brothers-in-law- Jode Shunka. Many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends
She is preceded in death by her Husband Alvin John Flentge; Son- Alvinlee Flentge; Grandchild- Kylie Michelle Flentge; Parents- Willie & Emilie (Hegemeyer) Peschel; Father and Mother-in-law- Albert and Hattie (Schultz) Flentge; Sisters- Cinata Slacik; Verdine Shunka; Sisters & Brothers-in-law- Edith Peschel; Alfred Slacik; Harry Zander; Willie and Laverne Flentge; James Bohannon; James and Romona Bohannon; Melvin Bentke
Pall Bearers- Darrell Oevermann, John Loehr, Keith Funderburk, Brian Flentge, Bobby Joe Alexander; Tommy Monk, Brandon Brooks, John Wiley Flentge
Honorary Pall Bearers- All the grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren
In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations may be made to St. John Lutheran Church, 520 N. Holland, Bellville, TX 77418.
Funeral arrangements under the direction of Knesek Bros. Funeral Chapel - Bellville.
Knesekfuneralhome.com
Posted by Joy Neely
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