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Kaase, LeRoy (1933-2019)
[Veteran] Korea, US Army [Family] Father: Walter Kaase, Mother: Ella Hohlt [Cemetery] Wesley Brethren Cemetery () , FG
LeRoy Kaase, 85, passed away on September 20, 2019 at St. Joseph Hospital in Bryan, Texas.
Visitation with the family will be held from 5-00 p.m. until 7-00 p.m., on Sunday, September 22, 2019, at Brenham Memorial Chapel. Funeral services will be at Welcome Lutheran Church at 10-00 a.m. on Monday, September 23, 2019, followed by interment at Wesley Brethren Church Cemetery. Pastor John R. Sutton, Jr. will officiate.
LeRoy was born in Welcome, Texas on October 25, 1933 to parents Walter and Ella (Hohlt) Kaase. LeRoy attended Welcome School and then West End school. He was confirmed at Welcome Lutheran Church on May 16, 1948. In 1954, LeRoy was drafted into the US Army and proudly served his country during the Korean War. After returning home in 1956, LeRoy graduated from Blinn College in Brenham.
LeRoy was very knowledgeable about farming and ranching, having spent his entire life working in agriculture and at one time was the largest hog producer in Austin County. He was hired as the manager and only employee of the Moorman Feed distribution warehouse in Brenham when it opened in 1962 and worked there until it was closed 30 years later. He then continued working as the outside sales representative for Colorado County until he retired in 1996. He remained active on the farm raising cattle until his death.
On April 23, 1966, LeRoy was united in marriage to Mary Ann (Mertz) Haverlah. They made their home near the Welcome/ Bleiblerville Communities. LeRoy enjoyed the outdoors, and always looked forward to having the opportunity to go fishing and spending time with his grandkids. He loved a game of dominoes, and was always eager to catch an Astros game, Little League Game, or an old western movie on TV. Although he was never a Boy Scout, he was a big supporter of the organization. LeRoy loved his family and his community and was a strong believer in honesty and hard work.
Loving surviving family includes wife of 53 years, Mary Ann (Mertz) Kaase; children, Kenneth (wife Juli) Kaase, Angeline Howard, and step-daughter Kathy (husband Keith) Robertson; grandchildren, Dustin (wife Katelyn) Howard, Bridget Howard, Amanda Kaase, Sarah Kaase, and Colton Kaase and step grandchildren James and Dawn Marie Pawlowski. LeRoy was looking forward to the arrival of his first great-grandchild, Jackson Barrett Howard this December. He is also survived by his sister Evelyn Geisler; brother-in-law Dan (wife Idell) Mertz; four nieces, and a host of great-nieces, great-nephews,cousins and wonderful friends.
LeRoy is preceded in death by his parents; his parents-in-law Ervin and Clara (Urbanosky) Mertz; and his daughter Angeline's longtime boyfriend Keenan Hale.
Serving as pallbearers will be- Dustin Howard, Colton Kaase, Daniel Mertz, Henry Schmidt III, Clemons Faist, Jr., Herbert Schomburg, Kevin Hutcherson, Mark Wittneben and Chuck Schomburg.
Honorary pallbearers will be- Paul Faist, Leonard Wittneben and Lawrence Eben.
If you would like to make a donation in memory of LeRoy, please consider the Bleiblerville Volunteer Fire Dept., 3342 FM 2502, Bleiblerville, Texas 78931or other charity of your choice.
Services are in the care of Brenham Memorial Chapel, 2300 Stringer St., Brenham, TX 77833. Tributes may be shared at www.BrenhamMemorialChapel.com.
Kaase, Ora Nell (Neumann) (1921-2013)
Maiden Name: Neumann ()
Bellville Times
Ora Nell Neumann Kaase age 91 of Brenham passed away Friday, Jan. 4, 2013 at Scott & White Hospital-Brenham.
Ora Nell was born on Aug. 14, 1921 in the Kenney community of Austin County, the daughter of Emil and Meta Voswinkel Neumann.
Ora Nell was baptized in St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Phillipsburg. She was confirmed at Salem Lutheran Church of Welcome by Pastor I.M. Mansur. On Dec. 30, 1939 she was married to Edgar Kaase in Salem Lutheran Church of Welcome, by Pastor I.M. Mansur.
Ora Nell was a homemaker who enjoyed caring for her family. She was employed as a house keeper at Trinity Memorial Hospital in Brenham, until her retirement. Her hobbies were sewing, cooking, reading, and visiting with her family. She especially enjoyed her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents Emil and Meta Voswinkel Neumann, husband Edgar Kaase, brothers Harry Neumann, Arthur Neumann, Theodore Neumann, Eddie Neumann, and sister Agnes Mewis.
She is survived by- one brother Wilfred Neumann; two daughters Idell Jean Kaase Mertz and husband Daniel Mertz and Peggy Joyce Kaase Schmidt and husband Delbert Schmidt; grandchildren DeAndra Brandt and husband Luke Brandt, Kim Ables and husband Chris Ables, and Keith Schmidt and wife Renee Schmidt; great-grandchildren Randa Braune, Chelsea Braune, Trevor Braune, Taylor Knode, Tanner Knode, and Kennedy Ables.
Special thanks to Brenham Nursing and Rehabilitation staff, Dr. Nathan Simons, Hospice Brazos Valley, and Scott & White Hospital-Brenham.
Visitation was Sunday, Jan. 6 in Brenham Memorial Chapel.
Funeral service was Monday, Jan. 7 in Welcome Lutheran Church with Rev. Michael Groseclose, officiating.
Burial followed in the church cemetery.
Pallbearers were Keith Schmidt, Kenneth Kaase, Trevor Braune, Luke Brandt, Bobby Neumann and Chris Ables. Honorary pallbearers were Leroy Kaase, Clarence Eben, Leslie Eben and Tanner Knode.
Memorials may be given to Welcome Lutheran Church or charity of choice.
Services in the care of Brenham Memorial Chapel, 2300 Stringer St., Brenham. 979.836.3611 To leave a tribute visit www.brenhammemorialchapel.com
Posted by Joy Neely
Kaatz, Alicia (1965-2024)
[Family] Father: William Smith, Mother: Patricia (Adamson) Teague, Spouse: Chris Kaatz ()
On Sunday, August 11, 2024, Alicia Ann Kaatz passed away at the age of 59 in Sealy, Texas.
Alicia was born on February 17, 1965, in Houston, Texas to Patricia (Adamson) Teague and William Smith. She attended Sealy schools where she lived for the majority of her life. She was a stay-at-home mom to her 4 children and loved spending time with family and friends. Throughout her life, she enjoyed participating in bowling leagues, listening to music, and watching her favorite sports teams – especially the ones her children and grandchildren played for.
Her greatest joy in life was her family and she was happiest when she was surrounded by them. She loved family get-togethers and holidays when everyone was just laughing, playing games, and enjoying each other’s company.
She is survived by her loving husband, Chris Kaatz; her mother Patricia Teague (and husband Thomas); her 2 sons Brett Carter (and wife Brittany) and Wesley Goebel (and wife Katie), and twin daughters Julie Murray (and husband Kyle) and Jennifer Seabrook (and husband Pete); her 8 grandchildren Case and Crue Carter, Carter and Abbie Goebel, Cheyanne and Judd Murray, and Teddy and Arthur Seabrook; her 2 brothers Billy Smith (and wife Tammy) and Joe Smith (and wife Jennifer); as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.
She was preceded in death by her grandfather, John Seldon Adamson, grandmother, Margie Adamson and Uncle Johnny Adamson.
Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at Knesek Funeral Home in Bellville, Texas. Funeral service will follow from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to a GoFundMe set up
In Memory of Alicia Ann Smith Kaatz to assist in funeral expenses. https://gofund.me/e9f34e54
https://www.knesekfuneralhome.com/obituary/alicia-kaatz
Kainer, Lauren Elizabeth (1996-2023)
[Family] Father: John Kainer, Mother: Liz [Cemetery] Immaculate Conception Cemetery (Sealy) ()
Lauren Elizabeth Kainer, 26, of Sealy, was born to John and Liz Kainer on June 20, 1996, in Houston, Texas. She went to her heavenly home on February 1, 2023, two years to the day that her Grandmother Mary passed away.
Lauren was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Sealy, Texas, where she was baptized and shared receiving the sacrament of her First Holy Communion with her brother Jared and cousin Wyatt. A daily ritual for Lauren was listening and praying the rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet.
She attended Sealy schools and graduated in May of 2017. She was blessed with many excellent teachers, aides, therapists, coaches, and administrators who addressed her specialized learning needs. Due to Lauren's medical issues, she was also blessed to be able to have her Grandmother Patty assigned to be her personal classroom aide. They made many beautiful art projects together that she shared with family and friends. In addition, she was involved in Special Olympics for several of these years and one year was able to have her brother, Jared, as her coach and her cousin, Blaine as her assistant coach.
Lauren enjoyed music and was able to keep the rhythm by moving her thumb or ringing her bells. She loved being in the middle of her loud cousins and brother, who was her superhero (especially when he dressed up as Spiderman). Celebrating her birthdays with family at the skating rink was always a treat, particularly when her cousins would take turns pushing her around the rink in her wheelchair. Attending movies with all the bright lights and loud noises and participating in adaptive bowling were other activities she loved.
Sharing time watching football, especially the Cowboys, and dancing with her dad, John, were her favorite moments. She was most responsive when she heard male voices; the most memorable time was when she was hospitalized with multiple tubes taped to her, but when her grandfather, Lawrence, came in to see her, she immediately turned her head all around to look at him when she heard his voice. She was also blessed with and enjoyed the home care provided by many excellent nurses over the years.
The family prays that no one doubts that Lauren had a purpose on this earth. Lauren had a special gift of touching others' hearts with just her presence. Her family called her “an Angel on earth.†When Lauren was 11 months old and very ill in the hospital, her mother was praying the rosary and had a vision of the Virgin Mary holding Lauren, blessing her, and putting her down to run back to her mother. The priest told Liz that the Virgin Mary was sharing Lauren with us. The family felt blessed to be able to care for her. After a lot of praying, it was revealed that she was not the one who needed to be healed and needed to be loved just the way she was. She healed many in her own special way from her bed and wheelchair without even saying a word. So, the family has no doubt that Lauren has completed “her mission†here on earth and is now in the royal court of her Heavenly mother, Mary, the Queen of Heaven, and her Beloved Son Jesus, as a princess wearing her Crown of Glory. She is dressed today, ready to play the part
She is preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Mary Elizabeth Kwiatkowski, and her paternal grandfather, Lawrence Alfred Kainer.
She is survived by her mother, Liz Kainer, father John Kainer and wife, Mandy; brother, Jared Kainer and stepsisters, Sailor and Scarlett Goebel; maternal grandfather, Alphonse Kwiatkowski; paternal grandmother, Patty Kainer; aunts and uncles, John Kwiatkowski Kathryn and Demetrio Tamez, Lori and Dennis Gruwell, Annette and Leslie Little, James Kainer, Jason and Kellie Kainer, Allison and Kevin Cargile, Justin and Timberly Kainer, Sara Kainer, and Ronnie Thrasher; 23 cousins and numerous friends who loved her.
Pallbearers- Blaine Tamez, Joshua Gruwell, Tanner Little, Jacob Kainer, David Kainer, Liam Cargile, and Wyatt Mazac
Honorary Pallbearers- Lucas Little, Ethan Kainer, Ronnie Thrasher II, Dylan Cargile, and Blake Cargile
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Memory of Lauren E. Kainer to the following foundations.
Epilepsy Foundation Ronald McDonald House Houston
2401 Fountain View 1907 Holcombe Blvd.
Houston, Texas 7757 Houston, Texas 77030
https-//www.knesekfuneralhome.com/obituary/lauren-kainer
Kalinowski, Annie Mae (Svoboda) (1941-2023)
Maiden Name: Svoboda [Family] Father: Adolph Svoboda, Mother: Annie Rose Sliva, Spouse: Martin R. Kalinowsk ()
Annie Mae Kalinowski, 81, of East Bernard, Texas passed away peacefully, Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Sugar Land, Texas. She was born in Krasna, Texas on September 1, 1941 to Adolph Svoboda and Annie Rose (Sliva) Svoboda. She attended Guardian Angel School in Wallis. Annie later married Martin R. Kalinowski on June 26, 1965, in Wallis. Annie worked for twenty-five years at Gayla Kite Factory in East Bernard. She loved to cook, garden, and tend to her beautiful flowers. She was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church in East Bernard.
Annie is survived by her sons Martin R. Kalinowski, Jr. and wife Beth of Wharton, Jody Kalinowski of East Bernard, and grandsons Bobby Glenn of East Bernard and Brian Glenn of El Campo. Sisters-in-law Sandy Sanders (Ron) and Eileen Wuthrich (Delvin) all of Wharton, Texas, LaNell Kalinowski of Rosenberg, and Emily Svoboda of East Bernard. Brother-in-law Daniel Kalinowski of Rosenberg, Texas as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her very special friends Jeanette Michalcik and Lucy Speciale.
She was predeceased by her parents, son Billy Glenn, brothers Victor (Agnes), Adolph (Emma), and Bennie Svoboda, and brothers-in-law Marion and James (Pam) Kalinowski.
Pallbearers- Martin Kalinowski, Bobby Glenn, Steven Harp, Billy Benton, John Kalinowski, and James Watson.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hungerford Community Center P. O. Box 396, Hungerford, Tx 77448, or to the charity of your choice, in memory of Annie Kalinowski.
https-//www.knesekfuneralhome.com/obituary/annie-kalinowski
Kaliszewski, Margaret (Mewis) (1920-2003)
Maiden Name: Mewis [Family] Father: Richard W. Mewis, Mother: Adele Brockmann, Spouse: Max Kaliszewski [Cemetery] Oak Knoll Cemetery (B)
Bellville Times
5-15-03
Funeral service for Margaret Kaliszewski, 82, of Smithville, Texas were held Wednesday, May 7, 2003 at 2 p.m. from Knesek Bros. Funeral Chapel in Bellville with Rev. Bob Gribble officiating. Interment was at Oak Knoll Cemetery in Bellville.
Serving as pallbearers were Jason Mays, Wes Dempsey, Charles Dempsey, David Kaliszewski, Pete Hicks, Ed Hoff and Gary Carver.
Born in Bellville, Texas, Margaret was the daughter of Richard and Adelle (Brockman) Mewis. She lived and grew up in Bellville where she attended school. Margaret Mewis married Max Kaliszewski with ceremony held in Tyler, Texas on Oct. 28, 1944. She was of Episcopal faith and was a lifelong homemaker and worked as a seamstress.
Margaret Kaliszewski died Sunday, May 4, 2003.
Survivors are daughter Margie Dempsey and husband Charles of Smithville, son Bill Kaliszewski and wife Judy of Bellville, grandson Wes Dempsey and wife Rhonda of Katy, great grandchild Leea Dempsey, sisters-in-law Mary Mewis, Willie Hintzel, Pauline Bienek, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by parents Richard and Adelle Mewis, husband Max Kaliszewski, siblings Norma Frank, Roland Mewis, Roman Mewis, Della Bender, Elda Hoff, Delmus Mewis, Brock Mewis, Lottie Falk, Marvin Mewis and Rubin Mewis and sister-in-law Bessie Mewis.
Funeral services under the direction of Knesek Bros. Funeral Chapel in Bellville, Texas.
Posted by Joy Neely
Kamas, Hattie J. (Cernoch) (1930-2014)
Maiden Name: Cernoch [Family] Father: Vinc (Jim) Cernoch, Mother: Jenovefa Krecmer, Spouse: Lawrence Winkler ()
Bellville Times
Hattie J Kamas was born in Weimar on April 5, 1930 to parents Vinc (Jim) and Jenovefa Krecmer Cernoch.
She was the youngest of 8 children all of whom preceded her in death.
She grew up on a farm in Weimar and attended elementary school at Wildwood. She married Lawrence Winkler of Schulenburg in October of 1953. They started their married life in Weimar and moved to Rosenberg shortly thereafter.
Both were employed with the Lamar Consolidated School District. Hattie started as a cook in the high school cafeteria and after earning her GED continued in a management position.
Lawrence died in July of 1967 and Hattie continued to live alone in Rosenberg until she married Edwin Kamas on Feb. 14, 1975 and moved to Nelsonville. She lived there until his death in February, 1983. She then moved to Bellville and continued her career as a cafeteria manager at O'Bryant Elementary School until her retirement in 2000.
Hattie was a faithful member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Bellville, member of the Hospitality Committee, and Council of Catholic Women.
Visitation was Wednesday, Oct. 29 at Sts. Peter and Paul Church and the funeral Mass was at 10 Thursday, Oct. 30 at the church in Bellville. Burial was in St. Michael Cemetery in Weimar.
Hattie enjoyed visiting with neighbors, friends and relatives and occasional gambling trips to Louisiana. Her biggest asset was love for family; her special day was Easter Sunday when she prepared a wonderful meal yearly for 39 years. Her greatest enjoyment was watching the little ones expression as she announced that she saw the Easter bunny's tail as he left the eggs in the yard.
After a short and courageous battle with cancer and other complications, Hattie passed away on Oct. 25 at 5-23 p.m. in Bryan. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends because she truly was a special lady.
Hattie is survived by 2 sisters-in-law, 14 nieces and nephews and numerous great nieces and nephews. One nephew preceded her in death.
Serving as pallbearers were Dennis Hudec, Kenneth Rabel, Gary Cernoch, Philip Lycka, Charles Dibala and William Dibala.
Honorary pallbearers were Eugene Matura and Jimmy Cejka.
Her extended family would like to thank everyone for all prayers and acts of kindness shown to Hattie.
Memorials may be made to Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Bellville, American Cancer Society c/o Vernice Luhn, 1710 Meissner Rd, Bellville, Texas 77418 or a charity of choice.
Posted by Bruce White
Kamas, Landis Lambert (1935-2003)
[Veteran] USNR [Family] Father: Kamas, John Paul, Mother: Jurchak, Hermina, Spouse: Joan Pieper [Cemetery] National Cemetery ()
Bellville Times
September 2003
The funeral service for Landis Lanbert Kamas was held on Monday morning, September 1, 2003 at 10 oÄ…clock in the Nelsonville Brethren Church with Pastor Michael Groseclose officiating. Burial followed in the National Cemetery in Nelsonville.
Serving as pallbearers were Billie Pieper, Roy Pieper, Kenneth Pieper, Lynn Pieper, Sydney Jurchak, Tommy Kamas and Wilroy Peschel.
Landis Kamas, 68, of Brenham died on Friday afternoon, August 29, 2003 in a Giddings, Texas nursing home.
Born in the home of his parents, John Paul and Hermina (Jurchak) Kamas in the Nelsonville community of Austin County, Texas on February 20, 1935, Landis was baptized and confirmed in the Nelsonville Brethren Church and attended school in Bellville, graduating from the Bellville High School.
On January 4, 1958, Landis and Joan Pieper were married by Rev. Joseph Barton in the Nelsonville Brethren Church.
For over forty years Landis ran the accounting department of Palmer Paper Company in Houston, missing only three days of work during the entire time. He was an active member of the Houston Brethren Church and was a member of the United States Naval Reserve. An avid reader, Mr. Kamas enjoyed carpentry, beekeeping, raising fruit trees and attending Bluegrass music festivals. Landis was an expert barbecue artist and his family contends that his Å‚secretË› sauce was the best ever formulated.
Mr. Kamas is survived by his wife, Joan; his son, Jonathan Paul Kamas of Houston; his daughters and sons-in-law- Rebecca Gale and Michael Weilmuenster of Midvale, Utah and Pamela Kay and Steven E. Mossbarger of Brenham. He is further survived by his grandchildren- Lucian, Summer and Barak Mossbarger, all of Brenham, and by a sister-in-law, Hattie Kamas of Bellville.
Landis is preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Edwin Kamas.
The family suggests that memorials be given to either Hospice-Brenham or to the Nelsonville Brethren Church.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of Memorial Oaks Chapel; Brenham, Texas.
Posted by Joy Neely
Kaminski, Emilian John (1931-2021)
[Veteran] Korea, US Army, 1953-55 [Family] Father: John B Kaminski, Mother: Mary Ann Koteras, Spouse: Darlien Oridell Ekarius [Cemetery] Sealy Cemetery () , FG
Emilian John Kaminski was born to Mary Koteras and John Kaminski on October 29, 1931 in Chappell Hill Texas. He passed away peacefully in his sleep on February 11, 2021 in Bellville Texas. Emilian spent his last three years suffering from dementia at Colonial Belle Nursing Home in Bellville. Due to Covid-19 restrictions the family was not able to be with him during his last hours.
In 1953, Emilian was drafted into the United States Army to serve his country until 1959 when he received an Honorable Discharge. After the army, he married Darlien Ordell Ekarius of Sealy and became a rancher. They both love to attend local dances. He worked for Superior Furniture Company making furniture and worked there until the business closed. While working there he made many life-long friends and earned the nickname "E.K". Then he went to work at Bellville Tube until his retirement. After retirement, he continued to ranch, his true passion. He and his son did custom hay baling for many customers in the Sealy area. You would see him cutting or raking hay with that Kubota tractor. Some of his favorite places to support were the Austin County Fair and the Austin County Farm Bureau. Every year in October, he would shut down his operation for a week and go to the fair every day. When the Farm Bureau had their annual convention, he would look forward to that for several weeks because there would be a meal and fellowship.
Emilian was predeceased in death by his wife, Darlien Ordell Kaminski; his brother, Leonard Kaminski; his sister, Florence Faterkowski.
Emilian is survived by his son, Allen Kaminski, wife, Becky of Sealy; sister, Angeline Nowak; sister-in-law, Vernell, and brother-in-law, Kermit Dittert; granddaughters, Courtney Hutson, husband, Jimmy, of Alvin, Misty Howell, husband, Billy, of Santa Fe; great-grandchildren, Brittany Watkins of Clearlake, Chloe and Kaitlyn Mcleod of Alvin, C.J. Hutson of Katy, Saddie, Gann and Lane Howell, of Santa Fe.
Pallbearers are Billy Howell, Jimmy Hutson, Bruce Dittert, Billy Palm, Daniel Nowak, Greg Schomburg.
Visitation is scheduled for Thursday, February 18, 2021, from 5-00 PM until 7-00 PM at Knesek Bros. Funeral Chapel, 1140 Meyer Street, Sealy, Texas. A funeral service will be held at 2-00 PM on Friday, February 19, 2021, at St. John Lutheran Church of Bellville, 520 North Holland in Bellville, Texas. Burial will be at Sealy Cemetery. Due to Covid restrictions, masks and social distancing required.
Kaminski, Gary Glenn (1955-2014)
[Family] Father: Joe Kaminski, Mother: Margaret [Cemetery] Immaculate Conception Cemetery (Sealy) ()
Bellville Times
Gary Glenn Kaminski was born to Joe and Margaret Kaminski in Houston, on June 9, 1955. He passed away on Jan. 20, 2014.
Gary graduated from Katy High School in 1973 and graduated from HBU (Houston Baptist University) with a degree in Counseling. He worked in the field at Exxon for 25+ years and at Bass Pro Shop in Katy after he retired from Exxon.
Gary is preceded in death by his Father, Joe Kaminski.
He is survived by his mother; G. Margaret Kaminski; Sister, Barbara Kaminski; Brother, Jerry Kaminski and wife, Kelly; Nephews, John Fisher and Colton Kaminski; Nieces, Janet Mikeska and Kenna Kaminski and numerous cousins and friends.
Visitation was from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2014 at Knesek Bros. Funeral Chapel, 842 E. Main St., Bellville.
Funeral Service was at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2014 at Knesek Bros. Funeral Chapel, 842 E. Main St., Bellville, Texas.
Interment followed Immaculate Conception Catholic Cemetery, Sealy.
Fr. Tim Bucek officiated.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hospice Brazos Valley, 302 E. Blue Bell Road, Brenham, TX 77833.
Funeral arrangements under the direction of Knesek Bros. Funeral Chapel - Bellville.
www.Knesekfuneralhome.com
Posted by Joy Neely
Kanak, Benjamin Jerry "Bennie" (1931-2019)
Nickname: Bennie [Veteran] Korea, US Army, 32nd Inf. 7th Div.9 1955-7-57 Reserve to 1961 [Family] Father: Edward Kanak, Mother: Albina Bertha Hranicky, Spouse: Stella Marie Liescheski & Mary Albare [Cemetery] Guardian Angel Cemetery () , FG
Bennie Jerry Kanak, age 87, of Wallis, Texas, passed away peacefully at his home on April 2, 2019. Bennie was born in Wallis, Texas to Edward and Albina (Hranicky) Kanak on August 21, 1931 and was the oldest of six children. Bennie married the love of his life, Mary Albares, on December 3, 1965 and together made their home in Wallis with their two children, Wanda and Bennie, Jr.
In 1955, Bennie enlisted in the United States Army and served two years of active duty as a light weapons infantryman and another four years with the Texas National Guard and Army Reserve as a Track Vehicle Mechanic. He worked at Duval Sulphur in Orchard, Texas as a roughneck and retired as an independent carpenter in the late 1980s.
Bennie loved to fish, build things and looked forward to his morning coffee at D & M Texaco where he visited with his friends before making his rounds to his farm. He was a good story teller and loved to eat steak. Although he liked to give his grandkids a hard time, he most enjoyed spending time with them and telling them stories about his time in the Army.
Bennie was a member of the Guardian Angel Catholic Church and a member of the Wallis Knights of Columbus and KJT.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Mary; daughter, Wanda and husband, Kenneth Kovar; son, Bennie Junior and wife, Lisa; grandchildren, Savanah Kovar, Sierra Kovar, Travis Kovar, and Ethan Kanak.
Visitation is scheduled for Sunday, April 7, 2019, from 3-00 PM to 5-00 PM at Guardian Angel Catholic Church, 5518 Demel Street, Wallis, Texas. A Rosary will begin at 5-00 PM. A funeral mass will be held at Guardian Angel Catholic Church at 9-30 AM on Monday, April 8, 2019. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Karas, Edith Marie (Nentwig) (1927-2013)
Maiden Name: Nentwig [Family] Father: Robert Nentwig Nentwig, Mother: Edith Rexford [Cemetery] Immaculate Conception Cemetery (Sealy) ()
Bellville Times
Funeral Services for Edith Karas, 86, of Sealy were held at 11 a.m., Monday, April 1, 2013 from Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Sealy with Rev. Eric Pitre celebrating the Funeral Mass and rite of committal. Interment in the Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Sealy.
Edith Marie Nentwig was born on Jan. 29, 1927 in Alton, Ill. to parents Robert Nentwig and Edith Rexford Nentwig.
She attended ICC School in Illinois and graduated from Sealy High School and the University of Houston.
Edith worked for Shell Oil in the Refinery division. She was a member of ICC Church and Sealy Catholic Daughters.
Edith Karas passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2013 in a Katy Hospital.
Survivors include her son, Kevin Stasny and wife Jill of Katy, sister, Freda Jemela of Sealy, grandchildren, Beriah Stasny and wife Shealyn of Katy, Kirk Weathers of Sealy, Melisa Kloss and husband Karl of Brookshire and Ryan Stasny and wife Jennifer of Pattison, great grandchildren, Asher Keith Stasny, Kaitlyn Marie Kloss and Rylan John Stasny.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Edith Nentwig, sisters, Frances Reitz, Roberta Fiore and Sharyn Weathers and son, Keith Stasny.
Knesek Funeral Home in Sealy in charge of arrangements- www.knesekfuneralhome.
Posted by Joy Neely
Karwick, Lydia "Irene" (Herschbach) (1933-2005)
Maiden Name: Herschbach, Nickname: Irene [Family] Father: Raymond A. Herschbach, Mother: Lydia L. Gerlach, Spouse: Donald Glenn Karwick [Cemetery] Pilgrims Rest Cemetery #01 () , FG
Post-Tribune, July 17, 2005-
Lydia "Irene" Karwick, Houston, TX, formerly Portage, Indiana, age 72, of Bellville, TX, born March 16, 1933 in Chester, Illinois, passed away Thursday, July 14, 2005 at Memorial City Hospital, Houston, Texas. She was the daughter of Raymond Herschbach and Lydia Gerlach.
Irene graduated from Highland High School, Highland, Illinois in 1951. She married Maynard Clayton on November 17, 1951 in Highland and had 8 children. They lived in Illinois for a short time and relocated to Gary, Indiana seeking work at the Gary steel mills. They moved to Portage where they resided for many years with their children. Irene was involved in many activities throughout her life, keeping very busy raising 7 children, working and volunteering. She was a substitute teacher, secretary, Realtor, Tupperware Sales Associate, Boy Scout and Girl Scout leader and enjoyed furthering her education. She worked in many fields over the years but was most rewarded from her positions as secretary to the Chief Ranger and as a Lands Acquisition Officer for the National Park Service in Chesterton, Indiana for over 25 years.
She was remarried on May 3, 1980 to Donald Karwick in Michigan City, Indiana where they resided for many years until after they both retired. They relocated in 1996 to Bellville, Texas where they have lived happily enjoying the warm weather and retirement. She loved to Polka and spent many years dancing with her loving husband. She enjoyed being a member of the Bellville Hospital Auxiliary, the American Legion, the VFW, AARP, Professional Business Women's Association, and attended Garden Club meetings as well as many other activities when she was able.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Lydia Herschbach; her brother, David Herschbach; and a daughter, Kathleen Clayton. She is survived by her husband, Donald Karwick; 3 sons, Gary Clayton of Silverlakes, IN, Randy Clayton of Salyersville, KY, David Clayton of Chesterton, IN; and 4 daughters, Laurie Lanko of Las Vegas, NV, Patricia Montgomery of Salyersville, KY, Angela Franks of Bellville, TX, and Marjorie BruBaker of Portage, IN. She also has 10 siblings, Dorothy Koopman, Delores Janey, Frances Wegner, Raymond Herschbach, Thelma Szymcek, Marjorie Becker, Albert Herschbach, James Herschbach, Donna Grim and Richard Herschbach, all of IL. She was blessed with 17 grandchildren, Cathleen Clayton, Venessa Clayton, Michael Clayton, Christopher Clayton, Danny Clayton, Victoria Lanko, Tashia Campbell, Renee Edwards, Brandy Montgomery, Matthew Franks, Brian Franks, Sonya BruBaker, Dennis Brubaker, Michael Clayton, David Clayton, Charlotte Patterson, Ashley Karwick; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Matthew and Brian Franks, Dennis Brubaker, David Clayton, Scott Shannon, and Paul Dean Koopman.
Memorials may be made to Bellville Hospital Auxiliary and American Cancer Society.
Funeral services for Lydia "Irene" Karwick will be held Monday, July 18, 2005, at 12 noon from Knesek Bros. Funeral Chapel in Bellville, TX, with Rev. Wayne Middleton officiating. Interment will be at the Oak Knoll Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday, July 17, 2005 from 4-00 to 6-00 p.m. at Knesek Bros. Funeral Chapel, 842 E. Main, Bellville, TX, 77418
Kasper, Johann C. (1845-1863)
[Veteran] CWCSA, PVT, Waul's Texas Legion () [COD] Illness
Enlisted on June 30, 1862 at Camp Waul, and in July was listed as a substitute for H. Weigand, who was then discharged. One could serve as a substitute only if he was not subject to conscription.
Because Johann was seventeen, he was a year younger than draft age.
He died June 25, 1863 at Yazoo City of illness.
He was a Wend and his death is recorded in the St. Paul?s Lutheran Church Death Register at Serbin.
From Fayette County
Katerbow, Albertine (Lamprecht) (1837-1915)
Maiden Name: Lamprecht [Cemetery] Germania Cemetery (J2) , FG
Contributed by Kay Parker McCary-
The Bellville Times, March 11, 1915, Issue 10, page 1
H. F. Brandt and son Ernst of near Kenney were among Saturday's callers at the TIMES office. Mr. Brandt gave the information that Mrs. Katerbow died at the home of her grandson, John Goeke, in the Travis community, on Wednesday evening of last week, at the age of 78 years. She was buried at the Germania Cemetery on Thursday evening, Rev. Poelmann of the New Wehdem settlement officiating at the grave. She leaves two married daughters and a number of grandchildren.
Kaufmann, Clementine "Tina" (Pereyra) (1935-2013)
Maiden Name: Pereyra, Nickname: Tina [Family] Father: Ysidro Pereyra, Mother: Angelina ()
Bellville Times
Clementine (Tina) Pereyra Kaufmann passed away December 10 in Houston, Texas, at the age of 78. She was born November 23, 1935 to Ysidro and Angelina Pereyra.
Tina was raised in the Kenney/Bellville area. She attended Kenney grade school and Bellville High School in the early to middle 1950s, and was a member of the Bellville High School Band.
Tina was preceded in death by her parents, Ysidro and Angelina Pereyra, and sister Mary Munoz. She is survived by her daughter, Carol Santoya; four grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; Sisters, Amalia Castro of Houston and Margaret Novacek of Lincoln, Nebraska; Brother Pelar Marones of Houston, Raymond (Sam) Pereyra of Pearland and Max Pereyra of Bellville.
Interment was at Forest Park Lawndale, in Houston on December 13, 2013. God Bless you Tina.
Posted by Joy Neely
Keaton, Leroy Norman (1936-2017)
[Veteran] Korea, PFC, US Army, 11/4/54-8/23/56, European Theater [Family] Father: Robert Franklin Keaton, Mother: Ruby Lucinda Lambeth [Cemetery] Industry Brethren Cemetery () , FG
Leroy Keaton, 80, of Bellville, Texas, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2017, at his home.
Leroy was born October 19, 1936, in Bloodland, Missouri, the son of Robert F. and Ruby L. Lambeth Keaton. He attended school at Licking, Missouri School District.
Leroy was drafted on November 4, 1954 into the United States Army and trained at Fort Chaffe, Arkansas and Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. He served twelve months in Germany and six months in France. Leroy was honorably discharged on August 23, 1956.
Leroy worked as a heavy equipment operator in the construction business after his discharge from military service, and in the 1960's went into the cattle business, was a cattle buyer for multiple companies and later started Keaton Cattle Company in Sealy, Texas, which is being carried on today by the second and third generation of cattle buyers, his son and grandson, which Leroy was very proud of.
His hobbies included driving around in his truck or Polaris checking on fences and cattle. He also enjoyed hunting quail and dove with his dogs, playing cards and spending time with his family and friends.
Leroy is survived by his wife of twenty nine years, Carolyn Keaton of Bellville, Texas; daughter, Kim Waldrop and her husband, Rick, of San Felipe, Texas; sons- Todd Lee Keaton and his wife, Beth, of Sealy, Texas, and Ty Lee Keaton of Dallas, Texas; granddaughter, KaryAnn Keaton of Sealy, Texas; grandson, Jon Waldrop and his wife, Erica, of San Felipe, Texas, and Troy Lee Keaton, of Sealy, Texas and fiancé Katelyn McDonald of Bryan, Texas; one great- granddaughter; and brother, Larry Keaton and his wife, Jackie, of Licking, Missouri. Also surviving Leroy is Gladys Keaton of Bellville, Texas, and special friend and caretaker- Guadalupe Navarro and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Kerry Keaton and his brother, Bob Keaton.
Visitation was held 5-00 PM - 7-00 PM, Tuesday, February 7, 2017, at the Schmidt Funeral Home in Bellville. Funeral Service was held at 10-00 AM Wednesday, February 8, 2017, at the Industry Brethren Church with Reverend Mike Smith officiating. Interment followed in the Industry Brethren Cemetery. Pallbearers were Bobby Lange, John Ashcraft, Troy Byler, Charles Short, Clyde Townsend, Larry Schott, Robert Navarro and Dr. Don Bosse. Honorary Pallbearers are grandsons, Jon Waldrop and Troy Lee Keaton, and Roger Krueger, Durward McDuffie, Ricky Huff, Ronnie Woodley, Dr. James Harle, Bob Clark, Charlie Fitzgerald, Allen Fitzgerald and Billy Schwertner.
Kehlenbeck, Cornelia Rose (Mainz) (1924-2003)
Maiden Name: Mainz [Family] Father: William E. Mainz, Mother: Edna Gillmore, Spouse: John Kehlenbeck ()
Bellville Times
Wednesday, May 28, 2003
A memorial service and interment for Cornelia Rose Mainz Kehlenbeck of Bellville was held in New York State.
She was born February 25, 1924 in Flushing, New York, the daughter of William E. and Edna Gillmore Mainz.
In 1946 she was united in marriage with John Kehlenbeck in Cuddebackvile, New York. John preceded Cornelia in death in 1998. A loving wife, mother and grandmother, Cornelia has made her home in Bellville for the past four years.
Cornelia Rose Mainz Kehlenbeck passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2003 in a Bryan Hospital at the age of 79 years.
She is survived by her son David Wayne Kehlenbeck of Bellville, John R. Kehlenbeck of Cuddebackvile, New York, 4 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild and twin sister Helen Bishop.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband.
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Schmidt Funeral Home in Bellville, Texas.
Posted by Joy Neely
Kendrick, Aletha Lee (Burk) (1942-2023)
Maiden Name: Burk [Family] Father: Carl Burk, Mother: Marie, Spouse: Darrell Kendrick, Children: Lisa Johnson, Michael Ryan Kendrick [Cemetery] Oak Knoll Cemetery ()
Aletha Lee Kendrick, 80, left this life and entered into Glory on March 15, 2023, after a short, yet courageous battle with cancer.
Aletha was born October 31, 1942, to Carl and Marie Burk in Houston. She was baptized, raised, and confirmed in the Lutheran church. Aletha graduated from Cy-Fair High School, in Cypress, Tx in 1960 and went on to attend college at Texas Woman's University in Denton and The University of Texas in Austin. She and Darrell met on a blind date at a Valentine's dance and got engaged six months later. They were married at Concordia Lutheran Church in Houston on Leap Year, February 29, 1964. Their love and marriage have been an inspiration to all that know them.
After college, she worked as a Legal Secretary for a well-known personal injury attorney Joe Jamail until the birth of her daughter in February 1967. It was right then and there that she knew she wanted to be a full-time stay-at-home mom and enjoy the blessings she was given. Four years later they were blessed with the birth of their son Ryan.
Aletha was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Dickinson, TX since 1967. They lived and raised their children in San Leon, TX right on Galveston Bay where she loved to watch her husband and son fish, the children and their friends swim and play for countless hours and watch the most amazing sunsets from their pier.
She blessed her husband, children, and her children's friends with more love and support than anyone else in the world could. She had a passion for reading, painting, gardening, shopping on a "girls-day" with her daughter, playing the piano, volunteering at her church, and volunteering at her children's school when they were young. Aletha and Darrell also have a great love for the Texas Hill Country where they loved to spend as much time as possible at their various properties over the course of their marriage. They both enjoyed their nightly margaritas, sitting outside in the country, taking in the beauty, and listening to absolutely nothing. In recent years she was blessed to discover she had a biological half-sister and developed a beautiful relationship with her.
Aletha is survived by the love of her life, her devoted husband of 59 years Darrell Kendrick of Bellville, TX, daughter Lisa Johnson, and fiance Anthony Gast of Santa Fe, TX, grandson Ryan Johnson of Santa Fe, TX, biological sister Janet Nelson of Illinois, best friends Charlene Norvell of Bedias, TX, Margaret Frazier of Friendswood, TX and Bekki Lammert (cousin) of Austin, TX, the three girls that proudly call her their “Other Mother†Donna Catron Graham of Galveston, TX, Angie Chalk van der Meer of Villa De La Orotava, Canary Islands, Spain, Lana Blair of San Leon, TX and numerous cousins and friends.
She is preceded in death by her 12-year-old son Michael Ryan Kendrick, her parents Carl and Marie Burk, and her in-laws Nolte and Verbeline Kendrick.
Aletha was a friend and "mother" to all that knew her. But she is most known for her kindness, never forgetting a birthday or anniversary. She always had a smile that could outshine any darkness and a kind word for all she met. There are no words for how much she will be missed by all who know her.
Pallbearers- Randy Krumrey, Trent Bolin, Wade Norvell, Corky Trlica, Arlie Kendrick, and Dusty Kendrick
https-//www.knesekfuneralhome.com/obituary/aletha-kendrick
Kendrick, Mary Jane "Janie" (Smith) (1912-2003)
Maiden Name: Smith, Nickname: Janie [Family] Father: James H. Smith, Mother: Lula O. James, Spouse: W.H. "Ham" Kendrick [Cemetery] Buckhorn Cemetery ()
Bellville Times
4-17-03
Funeral services for Janie Kendrick, 90, of Buckhorn, Texas were held Sunday, April 13, 2003 at 2 p.m. from Knesek Bros. Funeral Chapel in Bellville with Rev. Jeff English officiating.
Interment was at the Buckhorn Cemetery in Buckhorn, Texas.
Serving as pallbearers were Jeb Snell, Lee Snell, Kit Scruggs, Ray Killian, Billy Killian and Bob Fox.
Mary Jane "Janie" Kendrick was the 10th child of 11 born in Pittsburg, Texas to parents James H. and Lula O. (James) Smith. She was raised in Pittsburg, Texas and attended Pittsburg Public School.
Her mother died when she was young and she moved with her father and brothers that were still at home to Houston. There she lived with one of her sisters. By doing this she was able to finish her schooling and graduated from San Jacinto High School in 1933.
After graduation she went to work for her sister, who owned the Pig Stand at Main and Leeland. While working there she met her future husband, W.H. "Ham" Kendrick whom she married in Houston, January 10, 1939. She was a homemaker and very faithful to her church.
Mary Jane "Janie" Kendrick died April 11, 2003 in Kenney, Texas.
Her survivors are daughter Beverly Snell and husband James of Buckhorn, Sisters-in-law Mae Virginia Gindorf of Houston, Violet Andres of Paris, Arkansas, grandchildren Lee Wyly Snell of Brenham, Jeb Kendrick Snell of Buckhorn, and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents James H. and Lula O. Smith, husband W.H. "Ham" Kendrick, six brothers and four sisters.
Memorial contributions may be made to Buckhorn Cemetery Fund 7155 FM 1456, Bellville, Texas.
Funeral services under the direction of Knesek Family Funeral Chapels, Bellville, Texas.
Posted by Joy Neely
Kenney, Mariah Estill (McHenry) (1801-1875)
Maiden Name: McHenry [Veteran] [Family] Father: Barnabas McHenry, Mother: Sarah [Cemetery] Old Travis Cemetery () , FG
Mariah was the daughter of Barnabas and Sarah McHenry. She married Rev. John Wesley Kenney. They lost a daughter to cholera at the same time her mother and father died with cholera. They went to Texas, accompanied by her sister, Lydia Anne McHenry. They traveled in a wagon train and arrived at the chosen destination in south Texas on Christmas Eve, 1833.
Kenter, Eva Loraine (Rasmussen) (1916-2003)
Maiden Name: Rasmussen [Family] Father: Carl Rasmussen, Mother: Annie Kate Bennetsen, Spouse: Leslie F. Kenter [Cemetery] Oak Knoll Cemetery (B)
Bellville Times
Eva Loraine Rasmussen Kenter was born June 7, 1916 in Pierce, Texas, the daughter of Carl and Annie Kate Bennetsen Rasmussen. She grew up and attended school in the Pierce-El Campo-Wharton area. After graduating from high school, she moved to Galveston to work.
She was united in marriage with Leslie Fred Kenter on July 16, 1939 in Galveston. They made their home in Galveston for 1 year before moving to Bellville where they were members of St. John Lutheran Church. Leslie preceded Eva in death in November 1975.
An excellent cook, Eva took great pride in the fact that
Keough, James Francis "Jimmy" (1964-2013)
Nickname: Jimmy [Family] Father: John Keough, Mother: Adelaide Higgins, Spouse: Kathleen Barbour () [COD] Cancer
Bellville Times
James Francis "Jimmy" Keough, (49), an inquisitive, fun-loving, free spirit died of cancer on Oct. 5, 2013 at home surrounded by his devoted and loving wife, Kathleen "Katie" Barbour, and young daughter, Erin.
Jimmy, formerly of District Heights, MD was the son of the late John and Adelaide (Higgins) Keough and son-in-law of Keith and Mary Etta Barbour.
He is survived by his siblings and in-laws John (Kelly) Keough; Anne (the late Kevin) Keehn; Maryellen (Chas) Griffiths; Peggy (David) Bartay of Texas; and Chris (Sarah Pulcher) Barbour, as well as, 9 nieces and nephews and a big Irish family. Because Jimmy never forgot a friend - old or new, near or far - he will be missed by many, especially his lifelong Mt. Calvary buddies.
Jimmy taught us that cancer cannot cripple love, shatter hope, corrode faith, destroy confidence, silence courage or reduce eternal life. His life on earth was short but his memory, for those he touched and shared his journey with, will never be forgotten. Jimmy leaves a legacy of his faith, strength, courage and unconditional love for his precious daughter, Erin, loving wife, Katie, his siblings, family and friends.
Viewing and life celebration services will be held on Friday, Oct. 11, 2013 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home in Edgewater, MD from 5-8 p.m. followed by a Catholic mass and reception on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013 at Our Lady of the Fields Catholic Church, Millersville, MD at 11 a.m. Dress cheerfully! In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Erin Keough Education Fund.
Posted by Joy Neely
Kerr, James (1790-1850)
SFA Old 300, Notable person [Veteran] Early Wars/CWCSA, Dr. [Family] Father: James Kerr Jr, Mother: Patience Wells, Spouse: #1 Angeline Caldwell; #2 Sarah Grace Fulton () , FS
In May 1827 Kerr signed a treaty with the Karankawa Indians. The same month, as one of the Old Three Hundred, he received title to a league now in Jackson County.
ExternalWebsite; TSHA; ; https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/kerr-james
Kerr, Peter (1795-1861)
SFA Old 300, Notable person [Veteran] [Family] Father: Andrew Kerr, Mother: Elizabeth Phillips () , FG , FS
With his partner, William Kerr, he received title to a league of land now in Washington County on August 10, 1824.
ExternalWebsite; TSHA; ; https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/kerr-peter
Kerr, William Penn (1814-1901)
SFA Old 300, Notable person [Veteran] [Family] Father: Hugh P. Kerr, Mother: Lucy Fontaine Thomson, Spouse: Elizabeth Louisa Anna Hill () , FG , FS
William Kerr served as a private in early March and engaged in the Battle of San Jacinto under the command of Major Robert McNutt.
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November 20, 1863, he enlisted in a company of mounted exempts from Washington County commanded by Captain James R. Hines.
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William Kerr was a partner of Peter Kerr.
Peter Kerr received title to a sitio in what is now Washington County on August 10, 1824.
ExternalWebsite; TSHA; ; https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/kerr-william-penn
Kesee, Don E. (1943-2015)
[Family] Father: Lionel Kesee, Mother: Ossie Phillips ()
Bellville Times
Funeral Services for Don E. Kesee 71 of Bellville will be held Saturday Jan. 17, 2015 at Louisville Baptist Church, 802 Miller St. Bellville. Burial to follow in Kenney Cemetery.
Mr. Kesee passed Jan. 7, 2015 at Herman Hospital in Houston.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. - noon on Saturday at the Church.
Don Edward Kesee was born on Jan. 29, 1943 to Ossie and Lionel Kesee. He had a gift for playing the guitar and he shared his gift with the world. Don started playing around age 9 and perfected his craft as a lead guitar player and singer.
Don Kesee and the Soul Masters was the way he was introduced before he wowed the crowd with his unique musical antics such as playing the guitar with his teeth or behind his back and then bellowing out a blues hit that made you dance in your seat.
Don was a kind individual that met you with a big smile and a tall tale or two. He could hold the attention of any crowd with his stories and have every one laughing within minutes. He loved good food and knew his way around a kitchen.
Besides playing the blues, Don completed the course at the Law Enforcement Academy at Texas A&M University in Bryan/College Stationin. After graduation he worked with the Prairie View Police Department and later retired from Bellville Tools.
He spent his retirement years doing what he loved…Playing the blues. He could be found at Shakespeare's Pub on Memorial Drive in Houston and various other clubs, cafes, and juke joints from Sealy, to Brookshire, Bellville, Brenham, Chappell Hill, Navasota and so on, playing his guitar, singing and entertaining the crowd.
Don was preceded in death by his mother, Ossie Phillips; father, Lionel Kesee; son, Don E Prince; grandchild, Derrick Barnes; and great-grandchild Cierran Prince.
Posted by Bruce White
Kesee, Floyd (1943-2024)
[Family] Father: Richard Kesee, Mother: Nina Mae Adams, Spouse: Jacquelyn Louise Moore, Children: Pamela Kesee, Regina Kesee, Floyd Kesee, Jr [Cemetery] Kenney Cemetery () , FG
On November 6, 1943, in Kenney, Austin County, Texas, a baby was born to the late Richard and Nina Mae Kesee, they named him Floyd.
Floyd grew up and attended school in Kenney, Texas. From his youth, he acquired several nick names, to his family and friends, he was known as Beady, Log Man, and Wolf Man, however, he and his wife affectionately called each other, "Sweet".
As a youth, his ambition was to get an education, but unfortunately at the age of 15, he had to leave school and assume the responsibility of nurturer and provider to his family after his mother's death and father's injury. Although Floyd had many storms and a few setbacks in his life, he refused to give up on his dreams. On April 7, 1992, Floyd completed The Texas A&M University System's Electronic Control Courses.
On September 11, 1966, he married the love of his life, Ms. Jacquelyn Louise Moore. Three children were blessed to the union.
Floyd was an accomplished carpenter, home builder and a machine repair mechanic.
He was filled with the Holy Ghost and baptized in the name of Jesus in February of 1989 at Apostolic Faith Church in Brenham, Texas. His work in ministry began at Faith Temple of Brenham, Texas in 1999. He became an ordained and licensed minister at New Beginnings Church Inc. of Navasota, Texas on September 4, 2005. He was the pastor at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church of Caldwell, Texas for six years. He joined Back to God Revival Holiness of Bellville, Texas in 2022.
Floyd was preceded in death by his parents; Richard Kesee and Nina Mae Adams Kesee, four brothers; Robert Kesee, Wilbert Kesee, Jefferson "Shay" Kesee and Norris Kesee.
He leaves to cherish his loving memories, his wife; Jacquelyn Kesee, two daughters; Pamela Kesee, Regina Kesee, one son; Floyd Kesee Jr., two sisters; Patricia Harris, Carolyn Battles, one brother; Leon Watts, two grandchildren; Arian Benard, Stephen Josiah Galaviz and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other loving family and friends.
https://www.millerjosey.com/obituaries/Floyd-Kesee?obId=30563962#/obituaryInfo
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