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Peden, John Monte (1935-2013)
[Family] Father: Clem Peden, Mother: Ruby Childress, Spouse: Joyce Muery ()
Bellville Times
John Monte Peden passed away on Wednesday, May 15, in Houston.
He was born to Clem and Ruby Childress Peden on Dec. 6, 1935 in Overton, Texas. Monte graduated from Marshall (Texas) High School in 1954, and he attended East Texas Baptist College in Marshall. He then moved to Houston and worked for Cameron Iron Works.
On Nov. 3, 1962, he married Joyce Muery at St. John Lutheran Church in Bellville.
Monte enjoyed watching football and playing cards and dominos. He loved traveling, going on cruises and visiting every capitol building in the United States with his wife.
He is survived by his wife, Joyce Muery Peden; son, Jay Peden of Lubbock; daughter and son-in-law, Joan and Hans Geiger and two grandsons Ryan and Aaron Geiger of San Antonio; sister and brother-in-law, Minnie Van and Hughie Hayes of Cat Spring, and brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Charles and Nancy Muery of Sulphur, La.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ruby Childress Peden and Clem Peden, and, his brother, Clem Henry Peden.
A memorial service was held at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at Holy Cross Lutheran Church; 7901 Westview; Houston, Texas 77055.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Holy Cross Lutheran Church
Posted by Joy Neely
Pedroza, Valerie Darcelle (Dujka) (1952-1996)
Maiden Name: Dujka [Family] Spouse: Mario Pedroza [Cemetery] Krasna Cemetery () , FG
Herald Coaster, January 15, 1996-
Funeral services for Valerie Dujka Pedroza, 43, of Fulshear, will be held Tuesday, Jan. 16, 1996, at 2 p.m. at Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Home in Rosenberg, with interment following at Krasna Cemetery in Wallis. Mr. Rocky Whitely will officiate the services.
She was born Dec. 13, 1952 in Houston and passed away Jan. 13, 1996 in Fulshear. She was employed with Amoco Production Company in Houston.
She is preceded in death by her son, Avery Harris.
She is survived by her husband, Mario Pedroza of Fulshear; son, Bradford Harris of Denver, Co.; father, J.P. Dujka and wife, Cinthya of Cedar Creek; mother, Billie Klein of Tacoma, Wa.; sister, Carla Deville of Casper, Wyo.; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and many friends.
Memorial contributions may be made to Krasna Cemetery Maintenance Fund, Rt. 1 Box 143, East Bernard, TX 77435 or American Cancer Society.
Friends may call after 3 p.m. Monday, Jan. 15, in the Chapel at Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Home, 3900 B.F. Terry (FM 2218 & Hwy. 59), Rosenberg. 342-8800.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Home in Rosenberg.
Perez, Oneida Dolores "Nena" (1926-2022)
Nickname: Nena [Family] Father: Ricardo Perez, Mother: Mercedes Rivas [Cemetery] Sealy Cemetery () , FG
Service was held for Mrs. Oneida Dolores Peres on Friday, August 5, 2022, at Miller-Josey Mortuary Chapel in Bellville, Texas. Burial followed in Sealy Cemetery. Mrs. Perez passed away on July 30, 2022 in Katy, Texas.
Oneida Dolores was born to Ricardo and Mercedes Rivas Perez on April 11, 1926 in Sao Arriba, Cuba. Her family and friends called her "Nena". She graduated from school and later received her certification as a seamstress. Oneida worked making and designing beautiful garments for her family and friends. Oneida especially designed and made both of her daughter's weddings dresses.
On February 8, 1966, her application and papers for her and her daughters were approved to come to the United States. The family settled in Elizabeth, New Jersey. The first major item that Oneida brought was a sewing machine where she continued to work as a seamstress supporting her family. She also passed her written driver license test on the third try. She then saved money and brought the family their first car. She also loved to dress fashionably and always made sure her curly hair was always in place.
In 2005 she moved to Texas with her daughter, Isabel and family, to be closer to her daughter, Felicia and family. Oneida enjoyed taking care of her granddaughters, reading the Bible, the magazine Watchtower and Awake, as well as attending church at the Kingdom Hall of the Jehovah Witness with her daughter, Isabel.
Oneida is preceded in death by her parents, Ricardo and Mercedes Rivas Perez, brothers and sisters, uncles and aunts
She leaves her precious memories to her two daughters, Isabel Almaguer and Felicita F. (Angel) Fernandez; two granddaughters, Christina (Francisco) Rojas, Maritza Mendez; two grandsons, Bobby (Margie) Fernandez, Angel (Courtney) Fernandez; seven great-grandchildren, Davi and Rylan B., Ava K. and Emily P Fernandez, Fayth and Camila Rojas, Lahnai Figueroa; two great-great-grandchildren, Leilani and Sofiee; two brothers, Marino Ibrain and Perez Rivas.
Family and friends may sign the online register book at www. millerjosey.com.
Peschel, Willroy "Tiny" (1934-2024)
Nickname: Tiny [Family] Father: Willie Peschel, Mother: Emilie Hegemeyer, Spouse: Peggy Joyce Maresh [Cemetery] National Cemetery ()
Willroy “Tiny” Peschel was born December 19, 1934, in Nelsonville, Texas, and was called by Our Heavenly Father to a grand homecoming celebration on July 18, 2024.
Willroy attended school in Nelsonville until 8th grade and then he decided it was time to go to work. He worked the home place in Nelsonville farming and taking care of the livestock. On September 4, 1960, he married the love of his life, Peggy Joyce (Maresh) Peschel, in Nelsonville at The Nelsonville Brethren Church with Reverend Henry Beseda officiating.
Willroy and Peggy made their first home in Bellville, Texas. They happily welcomed four children into this world. In 1979 they built their dream home in Oak Hill, Texas where they spent the rest of their lives devoted to the family they made that kept growing.
Their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren were their world, and they were always proud of their accomplishments no matter how big or small.
Willroy worked from sun up until sun down to provide for his family. His first job was at a gas station in Racoon Bend Texas. After marrying Peggy, he started at San Bernard Electric Cooperative. After, he would then go to his second job in the evenings and on weekends trimming trees. Willroy loved his time at San Bernard Electric and everyone he had the pleasure of working with for 40 years. This is where he received the nickname “Tiny.”
Willroy enjoyed dancing the night away with Peggy, gardening, canning his locally known and famous “Papa Tiny Pickles,” and coaching little league. He was very active in and attended Nelsonville Brethren Church where he served as an elder for many years. He also spent much time mowing, raking, and baling hay, helping his children raise show pigs, serving on the Austin County Fair Committee by working the Market Barrow Show every year on Wednesday and working the youth auction sale gate every year on Friday for many years at The Austin County Fair. He enjoyed with a passion attending his children and grandchildren’s school events, athletics, band, and whatever they were involved in, and still attended Bellville High School football games regularly.
Willroy loved his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, which if you attended the Four County Auction Sale on Tuesdays you’d often see him and his little herd of grandchildren there with him because they all wanted to go to the auction with “Papa Tiny.”
Willroy worked hard all of his life and never skipped a beat. He loved his family with that same passion and will be greatly missed by anyone who ever had the pleasure of knowing him. Willroy is survived by his children, William Roy Peschel and wife Bonnie, Wayne Allen Peschel and wife Karen, Susan Beth Peschel and Shelley Ann Peschel Harkey.
Grandchildren, Rebecca Lea (Peschel) Luedke and husband Brandon, Sarah Jo (Peschel) Zapalac and husband Mark, Hunter Lee Macik, Brittany Beth Macik and fiance Cody Bennett, Rebecca Noska, Kaylynn Ann Harkey and fiance Garrett Kunetka, Maggie Jae Harkey, Kyle Allen Peschel, Carson Wayne Peschel, Joshua Ryan Peschel and Cody James Harkey.
Great-grandchildren, Darcy Grace Luedke, Chloe Ann Luedke, Brylee Jo Zapalac and Tripp William Zapalac.
Sister, Lenora (Peschel) Zander Sister and brother-in-law, Pearlie & Dennis Filipp Cousins in-law, Otto & Hope Maresh and Otis & Shirley Maresh
Along with many nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents Willie & Emilie (Hegemeyer) Peschel, 4 sisters and 1 brother, great-granddaughter Elizabeth Kathryn Luedke and his loving wife Peggy Joyce (Maresh) Peschel.
Pallbearers are Rebecca Luedke, Sarah Zapalac, Hunter Macik, Brittany Macik, Rebecca Noska, Kaylynn Harkey, Maggie Harkey, Kyle Peschel, Carson Peschel, Joshua Peschel, Cody Harkey, Darcy Luedke, Chloe Luedke, Brylee Zapalac, Tripp Zapalac, Brandon Luedke, Mark Zapalac, Cody Bennett, Aaron Haney, Garrett Kunetka, Avery Oliver, Catherine Sampey and Jack Wise Honorary pallbearers are Dennis Filipp, Otto Maresh, Otis Maresh, Phil Taylor and AC Pacher
He went to Heaven and was greeted with a big smile from the love of his life, Peggy. Although he will be deeply missed, the family finds comfort and serene joy knowing they are together again.
Donations can be made to The Nelsonville Brethren Church.
https://www.knesekfuneralhome.com/obituary/willroy-tiny-peschel
Peters, Mathalda Johanna (Vasut) (1905-2003)
Maiden Name: Vasut [Family] Father: Frank Vasut, Mother: Johanna Chovanec, Spouse: Joe Henry Peters [Cemetery] Immaculate Conception Cemetery (Sealy) () , FG
Banner Press, Columbus, Texas, June 5, 2003-
Services for Mathalda Peters, 98, of Sealy were held May 28 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Sealy with the Rev. Octavios Muguerza officiating. Burial followed at Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Sealy.
Peters died May 26 in Katy. She was born in Fayetteville, the daughter of Frank and Johanna Chovanec Vasut. She was raised in Fayetteville and attended the Fayetteville Catholic School.
Peters was united in marriage with Joe Peters on Sept. 6, 1926, in Fayetteville. The Peters lived in Amarillo, Gruen and then Sealy, where they raised their family. They later moved to Katyville. She was a homemaker and member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and Sealy KJZT.
Peters was preceded in death by her husband and parents; six sisters, Millie Zapalac, Frances Shula, Sophie Kollaja, Julie Supak, Mary Appelt, and Claudia Jurecka; and five brothers, Frank, Joe, Charles, Emil, and Henry Vasut.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Lorine and Jim Kirkham of Houston; son and daughter-in-law, Joe Jr. and Vessie Peters of Houston; five grandchildren, Kathryn, Steve, Kevin, Rick, and Tim Peters; four great-grandchildren, Cecilia, Christopher, Andrew, and Jake Peters; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were Rick, Steve, Kevin and Tim Peters, Zachary Bucci, George Petter and Charles Vasut.
Knesek Family Funeral Chapel, Sealy, Texas
Pfeffer, Arno Henry (1899-1992)
[Family] Father: Charles Fritz Pfeffer, Mother: Johanna Dahse, Spouse: Emmie Wernl [Cemetery] Oak Knoll Cemetery (B - 42 D19)
Bellvile Times
February 27, 1992 page 13
Funeral services for Mr. Arno Pfeffer, 92, of Bellville, formerly of Hempstead, were held at 2-00 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 23 from the Knesek Bros./Etlinger Funeral Chapel in Bellville with Rev. Donald H. Little officiating. Interment was in Oak Knoll Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Leroy Peters, Robert Schultz, B. Y. Lynn, Mike Iselt, David Pfeffer, and Mark Pfeffer. Honorary pallbearers were George Allen, Edward Marchman, Elmo Iselt, and Louis Vacek.
Mr. Pfeffer died at 4-35 p.m. on Friday Feb. 21, 1992 in a local nursing facility.
He was born Dec. 21, 1899 in Kenney to parents Charles Fritz Pfeffer and Johanna (Dahse) Pfeffer. He was raised and attended school in Kenney.
On April 8, 1926 he was married to Miss Emmie Wernli at his home in Kenney. They resided in the Kenney area until 1948, when they moved to Hempstead, where they resided until 1991.
Mr. Pfeffer worked in the maintenance department of the Texas State Highway Department for 25 years.
He was a charter member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Hempstead, where he was very active in church work. On Nov. 10, 1991, he was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Mrs. Emmie Wernli Pfeffer.
Survivors include- son, Eugene W. Pfeffer and wife Fay of Bellville; sisters Clara Wiktorik of Bellville and Martha Dahse of Kenney; brothers, Jake Pfeffer of Bellville, John Pfeffer and wife Frances , also of Bellville, and Phillip Pfeffer of Kenney; grandchildren, Mark A. Pfeffer and wife Wendy of Houston and David W. Pfeffer and wife Pearl of Bellville; great grandchildren, Justin and Dustin Pfeffer, Steven and Cassie Baker and Tiffany and Megan Pfeffer; sisters-in-law, Rosie Pfeffer and Manilla Pfeffer; a number of nieces and nephews and a host of friends
He is preceded in death by his parents, wife, son, Demos Pfeffer, Brothers, Walter, Eddie, Charlie and Oscar Pfeiffer, and a sister, Ella Schaare.
Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church in Hempstead.
Posted by Joy Neely
Pfeffer, Carl (1838-)
[Veteran] CWCSA, PVT, Waul's Texas Legion, Voigt's Co TX Inf. ()
Captured at Yazoo City on July 14, 1863.
Received at Camp Morton, IN on Aug 14, 1863.
Transferred for exchange Feb 21, 1865
Transferred for exchange July [unreadable]
Pfeffer, Cecelia Augusta Tesse (Rinegener) (1897-1994)
Maiden Name: Rinegener [Family] Father: Charles Rinegener, Mother: Emelie Graf, Spouse: Herbert Pfeffer [Cemetery] Oak Knoll Cemetery (C - 26 C8)
Bellville Times
April 14, 1994 page 3
Funeral Services for Mrs. Cecelia A. Pfeffer, 96, of Bellville were held at 2-00 p.m. on Sunday, April 10, 1994 from the Kneseck Bros./Etlinger Funeral Chapel in Bellville with the Rev. Ann Dwelle Ward officiating. Interment was in Oak Knoll Cemetery in Bellville.
Pallbearers were David Patterson, Joe Craig, John Pfeffer, Dennis Pfeffer, Ray Friend and Russell Gutowski.
The former Miss Cecelia Augusta Tesse Rinegener* was born October 21, 1897 in Bellville to parents, Charles and Emelie (Graf) Rinegener. She attended school in Bellville.
On July 24, 1924, Cecelia married Herbert Pfeffer at the Lutheran Church in Bellville. Mrs. Pfeffer took great pride in keeping a spotless home, a neat yard and taking loving care of her family. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Bellville.
Mrs. Pfeffer died Friday, April 8, 1994 in a local nursing home.
She is survived by her sons Arthur L. Pfeffer and wife Betty, Robert L. Pfeffer, Herbert F. Pfeffer and wife Ruth, all of Houston; sisters-in-law, Alma Pfeffer and Annie Friend, also of Houston, ten (10) grandchildren; and fourteen (14) great-grandchildren.
She was preceeded in death by her parents, Charles and Emelie; her husband Herbert; her son Winston, and three (3) sisters.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. Pfeffer's name to St. John Lutheran Church in Bellville.
Funeral services were under the direction of Knesek Bros./Etlinger Funeral Chapel of Bellville.
Note- Believe correct spelling is Ringener
Posted by Joy Neely
Pfeffer, Frances (Ryan) (1910-1996)
Maiden Name: Ryan [Family] Father: William Ryan, Mother: Marie Spencer, Spouse: John Phillip Pfeffer [Cemetery] Oak Knoll Cemetery (B - 31 C8)
Bellville Times page 11 June 16, 1996
Graveside services for Frances Pfeffer, 85, of Bellville, Texas, were held at 5 p.m. Monday, June 9, 1996 at Oak Knoll Cemetery in Bellville with the Rev. Ann Ward officiating. Interment was in the Oak Knoll Cemetery.
The former Miss Frances Ryan was born on Nov. 5, 1910 in McLennan County, near Waco, Texas. She was the daughter of William and Marie Spencer Ryan. She was raised in Bloomington, Mo. and graduated from a Houston high school and Sam Houston State Teachers College.
On Oct. 23, 1953 she married Mr. John Phillip Pfeffer in Houston, Texas. Frances Pfeffer was a member of the Houston Presbyterian Church, taught Sunday school there and was a life-long homemaker.
Frances Pfeffer died Sunday, June 9, 1996 at her home in Bellville.
She is survived by her husband John Phillip Pfeffer of Bellville, sisters-in-law Martha Dahse of Kenney and Manilla Pfeffer of Bellville, brother-in-law, Jacob Pfeffer, also of Bellville, and close friend Helen Kostas of Houston.
She was preceded in death by her parents William and Marie Spencer Ryan and her first husband, Walter Loose.
Graveside services were held under the direction of Knesek Bros./Etlinger Funeral Chapel in Bellville.
Posted by Joy Neely
Pfeffer, Friedrich J. "Fritz" (1836-1922)
Nickname: Fritz [Veteran] CWCSA, PVT, Waul's Texas Legion [Family] Spouse: Marie [Cemetery] Pfeffer Cemetery () , FG
Kept a diary held by his descendants
Captured at Yazoo City on July 14, 1863.
Received at Camp Morton, IN on Aug 14, 1863.
Transferred to Fort Delaware M_ [unreadable]
Pfeffer, Herbert F., Jr. (1931-1999)
[Family] Father: Herbert F Pfeffer Sr., Mother: Cecelia A. T. Ringer, Spouse: Ruth M ()
Bellville Times September 22, 1999 page 4
Herbert Pfeffer, Jr., 67, died July 13, 1999.
He was born Aug. 26, 1931 in Bellville to Herbert and Cecelia (Ringener) Pfeffer.
He was preceded in death by his wife Ruth M. Pfeffer, infant son and granddaughter, brother Winston Pfeffer and his parents.
Survivors include- Children and spouses John and Rhonda Pfeffer, Cyndy Ham, Susan Ashwood and Ava and Russsell Gutowski; 8 grandchildren; brothers and sister-in-law Arthur and Bettie Pfeffer and Robert Pfeffer of Houston.
A rosary was held at 7 p.m. July 15, 1999 at Assumption Church, Houston with rite of committal at Houston National Cemetery.
Earthman North, 5100 North Freeway, was in charge of arrangements.
Posted by Joy Neely
Pfeffer, Jacob Robert "Jake" (1913-1996)
Nickname: Jake [Family] Father: Charles F. Pfeffer, Mother: Johanna Dahse [Cemetery] Oak Knoll Cemetery (B - 31 C6)
Bellville Times page 12 July 18, 1996
Funeral services for Jacob (Jake) Robert Pfeffer were held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 10, 1996 from the Schmidt Funeral Home Chapel of Bellville with Pastor Willie Rotter officiating. Burial was in the Oak Knoll Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Darrell Pfeffer, Darren Pfeffer, Brent Pfeffer, J. D. Loesch, Lawrence Pfeffer and Bennie Dahse.
Jake Pfeffer was born on May 14, 1913 in Kenney, Texas, the son of Charles F. and Johanna (Dahse) Pfeffer. He attended school in Kenney and was baptized and confirmed in the St. Paul Lutheran Church of Phillipsburg.
For 24 years he worked for the Santa Fe railroad in the maintenance department. He loved to hunt, fish and spend time with his grandchildren.
He passed away Monday, July 8, 1996 in a Bellville nursing facility at the age of 83 years, 1 month and 24 days.
Survivors include two sons, Melvin and wife Darlene Pfeffer and Delano and wife Jean Pfeffer all of Bellville; grandchildren, Darrell and wife Janis Pfeffer of New Ulm, Darren Pfeffer of Bellville, Marla and husband Kevin Kulow of Sealy, Brent Pfeffer of Bellville and Michelle Pfeffer of Houston. Also four great grandchildren- Kayla Kari and Jason Pfeffer and Justin Reynolds. He is also survived by his brother John P. Pfeffer of Bellville, sister Mrs. Ben Dahse of Kenney and one sister-in-law Mrs. Oscar Pfeffer of Bellville numerous other relatives and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Walter, Edward, Oscar, Arnold, Charles, Phillip and 2 sisters, Ella Schaare and Clara Wiktorik.
Funeral services were under the direction of the Schmidt Funeral Home of Bellville.
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Pfeffer, Jacqueline Marie "Jackie" (Whidden) (1962-2023)
Maiden Name: Whidden, Nickname: Jackie [Family] Father: Larry Whidden, Mother: Thelma Grantham, Spouse: David Pfeffer, Children: Derrick Jones; Jennifer Middleton; Joseph Vanwagenen; Andrew Pfeffer; Tiffany Allen; Megan Sandoval [Cemetery] Millheim Cemetery ()
JACQUELINE MARIE “Jackie†PFEFFER, 60, of Bellville, Texas, passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family.
She was born July 19, 1962, in Arcadia, Florida, and soon became the adopted daughter of Larry R. and Thelma Grantham Whidden, who treated her and her brothers as if they were blood. Jackie grew up and attended schools in the Arcadia area. She was united in marriage to David Pfeffer in 1999 in Bellville, Texas. In her spare time, she enjoyed shopping, crocheting, watching movies, and going to concerts.
Jackie is survived by her husband- David Pfeffer of Bellville; children- Derrick Jones and his wife, Audrey, of Bellville, Jennifer Middleton and her husband, Jack, of San Antonio, Joseph Vanwagenen of Arizona and Andrew Pfeffer of Bellville; stepdaughters- Tiffany Allen and her husband, Dennis, of Charleston, South Carolina and Megan Sandoval and her husband, Blake, of Elgin; grandchildren- Lydia and Amelia Jones, Emma and Conner Allen; mother- Thelma Whidden; sisters- Christina Hatcher and her husband, Nathan, of Katy, and Pearl Albrecht and her husband, Richard, of Katy; brothers- Lucas Whidden and his girlfriend, Debra, of Kenney, Mark Whidden and his wife, Cynthia, of Brenham, Clifford Jones of Bellville and Jimmy Jones; and other dear family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her father- Larry R. Whidden; grandparents- William and Pearl Whidden; uncles- David Whidden, Robert Grantham, and Russell Whidden; and aunts- Laretha Logue and Mary Weeks.
Pallbearers were her sons Derrick, Andrew, and Joseph, brother Lucas, and nephews Phillip and Corey Jackson.
https-//www.schmidtfunerals.com/obituary/jacqueline-jackie-pfeffer
Pfeffer, Jimmie Lee "Jim" (1929-2021)
Nickname: Jim [Veteran] Korea/Vietnam, CMSGT, USAF [Family] Father: Edward Joe Pfeffer, Mother: Rosie Louise Brast, Spouse: Helen Geneva Whitted () , FG , FS
CMSGT US Air Force
World War II, Korea, Vietnam
Jimmie L. Pfeffer, age 92, passed away at his home in San Antonio, Texas on Tuesday, November 2, 2021, with his children at his side, in his room, in his bed calling the shots; it was his way. Yes, he loved Sinatra's music, and Jim was always doing it his way.
A German share cropper's son from Blyberville, Texas, to a man in constant motion, traveling the world in his planes, he lived the American Dream and loved every minute of it. From Presidents of countries to the insurance agency he led, 2800 agents spread across all 50 states and 13 countries; everyone looked forward to seeing, as many called him "Mr. P". It was a full life.
Born June 8, 1929 in Blyberville, Texas Jim Enlisted in the Army Air Corps at 17 to get into WWII and missed it. He transferred to the newly formed Air Force and then saw action in Korea as a forward air controller, squadron leader and was recognized with the Bronze Star & Distinguished Service Medal. Jim served and saw action in Vietnam as well doing exemplary intelligence work to expose the Russian involvement. During his tour of duty in the Far East which stretched over 5 years, he became a scratch golfer, a 33rd degree mason of the Philippine Masonic Lodge, as well as a Shriner and finished up doing intelligence work for the NSA.
He truly enjoyed living all over the world; the Far East, Europe, Japan.
He retired from the Air Force at 38 as a Chief Master Sargent at Kelly AFB in San Antonio.
Then "Mr. P", took on the task of growing and making the Non Commissioned Officers Association the best it could be, when he started at the NCOA there were 10,000 members and when he handed off the reins to Jim Duncan there were over 150,000 members which eventually grew to over 350,000. He strongly believed in the NCOA motto Strength in Unity and worked at it every day.
He then took on the task of growing the companies that provided the benefits to the NCOA members Ammest Services and Academy Life insurance company, which grew tremendously with him and his partners at the helm.
Hold them close while they are here it goes too fast . . .
He is preceded in death by parents, Edward and Rosie Louise Pfeffer. Helen Geneva Pfeffer (Wife) Steven Michael Pfeffer (Son), Nancy Sue Coffman Pfeffer (Daughter in law), and Michelle Denise Pfeffer (wife).
He is survived by his brother children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, other relatives and many friends.
Pfeffer, Lawrence Herbert (1921-2000)
[Veteran] WW2, PFC, US Army, Europe Purple Heart [Family] Father: Oscar F. Pfeffer, Mother: Manila Chernosky, Spouse: Erna Huebner [Cemetery] Pilgrims Rest Cemetery #01 ()
Bellville Times
3-9-2000 PAGE 4
Bellville VFW post #6522 Devotional Service was held for Lawrence Pfeffer at 7-00 p.m., Thursday, March 2, 2000 at the Schmidt Funeral Home Chapel in Bellville.
Funeral Service was held at 2-00 p.m. Friday, March 3, 2000 at the St. John Lutheran Church in Bellville with Pastor Willie Rotter and Pastor Ann D. ward officiating. Interment followed in the Pilgrims Rest Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Jim Godwin, Pat Naff, Bubby Barrett, Duwayne Pfeffer, Jerry Cochran and Kenny Richardson.
Honorary pallbearers were Ryan and Kyle Pfeffer, and members of the Bellville VFW Post #6522.
Lawrence Herbert Pfeffer was born May 26, 1921 in Kenney, Texas, the son of Oscar and Manila (Chernosky) Pfeffer. He grew up in Kenney where he attended the Travis School and graduated from Bellville High School. He then attended Blinn College in Brenham.
He served his country in the U. S. Army during World War II in France and Germany and was awarded the Purple Heart before his honorable discharge on December 12, 1945.
Lawrence was united in marriage with Erna Huebner on January 20, 1951 at the St. John Lutheran Church in Bellville. They have made their home in Bellville where they have been members of St. John's.
Lawrence had been employed in road maintenance for the Texas Highway Department retiring after 31 years of service. He had also been employed by Austin County Farmers Mutual Fire Association, Inc.
A charter member of the Bellville VFW Post #6522 he was also a member of the American Cattlemen's Association. He cherished the time he spent with his grandsons, Ryan and Kyle, and especially enjoyed following their sports. He also enjoyed hunting, gardening and working his cattle.
Lawrence passed away suddenly Tuesday, February 29, 2000 in Bellville at the age of 78 years, 9 months and 3 days.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Erna Pfeffer; son, Arleigh Pfeffer; grandsons, Ryan and Kyle Pfeffer, all of Bellville' sister, Lorene Hegar and her husband, Frank, of Hockley; sisters-in-law, Gloria Pfeffer of Bellville, Ruby Potts of Angleton and Osie Lock and her husband, Everett, of Bellville; brother-in-law, Clarence Young of Brenham, numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Woodrow Pfeffer.
In lieu of usual remembrances, friends who wish may make memorial gifts to the St. John Lutheran Scholarship Fund.
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Schmidt Funeral Home in Bellville.
Posted by Joy Neely
Pfeffer, Milton Lee (1932-2013)
[Veteran] Korea, CPL, US Army [Family] Father: Wesley Pfeffer, Mother: Erline Brast [Cemetery] Pilgrims Rest Cemetery #01 () , FG
Bellville Times
Milton Lee Pfeffer was born to Wesley William Pfeffer and Eline Brast Pfeffer on May 20, 1932, on the Pfeffer homestead in Bellville. Following work, the family later moved to both Simonton and Rosenberg, before they returned to Bellville and settled near the old homestead.
Milton was baptized with his brother, Wilford, at St. John Lutheran Church in Bellville by Pastor A. W. Weber on March 16, 1946. He was a member at St. John Lutheran where he had served as an usher in his younger years. He attended both the Bradbury and Piney Schools before attending Bellville High School. Six months prior to graduation, Milton, growing evermore unimpressed that Bellville High School did not compensate students to attend, quit and found various handyman and construction related jobs. However, he never considered high school a total waste. It was there he found his high school sweetheart, Carole Jane Brandt, who he married on June 24, 1951, at St. John Lutheran Church. He carried her Senior picture in his wallet until the day he died.
Milton was drafted into the United States Army and stationed at Fort Bliss, El Paso as the Korean War drew to an end. Milton and Carole lived in El Paso throughout Milton's service in the Army. He quickly made the rank of Corporal, by ensuring communications were functioning properly, racing hot rods, and fighting the “Battle of El Paso,†as he and friends would joke.
After his time in the service, Milton and Carole returned to Bellville to live with his brother, Wilford and wife, Gloria, while the two built their home on South Oak Street. Milton resumed work in construction and completed his GED. In his spare time, he attended Blinn Junior College where he learned the skills necessary to become both a licensed electrician and Bellville's City Electrician.
Milton later branched out and started his own company, Pfeffer Electric. He could fix or wire just about anything. Milton never had much of a need for the modern luxuries of fancy meters to check voltage. He always believed a wet finger with some spit on it was a far more reliable method of telling whether a wire was hot. His projects ranged from the Christmas lights on the city's water tower and court house to Barry Galloway's (later Red Adair's) dance hall and saloon to countless homes across Bellville. In fact, the lights we are all sitting under in this building today are a shining example of Milton's quality of work. What is less evident is the steep discount he gave a young family starting out, which shows his passion for helping his family and others.
Milton loved hunting, fishing and the outdoors. Family fishing trips to Matagorda in a station wagon or the old Scout International inspired in his youngest daughter, Jan, a lifelong passion for fishing. Sunday drives looking for deer and other animals, inspired a love of hunting in his oldest daughter, Donna.
Some of both Milton's and his grandson's fondest memories were made as he taught them to hunt, fish and camp at the “Pasture.†To his grandsons “Popo†was one of the toughest men they have ever met, but there is no question he had a soft spot in his heart for them. Popo would often put his own work second, because nothing was more important to him than making sure his grandsons knew how to properly ride on the bumper of his pickup or feed the catfish. He also never thought twice about giving the squirrel he planned on eating a proper burial to stop their tears or watching the big buck's tail flag as it crossed the fence because the boys thought they needed a better look at him than he did. But, he also loved reminding them of those two times long into their adult lives.
Milton enjoyed drinking beer and playing dominos at the Burleigh Store, cooking stews, frying fish, and, for a number of years, cooking at the Sheriff's BBQ for law enforcement officers. He loved to hate his cattle, while he had them, and liked shooting pool with the Wednesday Night group in Brookshire, but could somehow only remember the games he won.
The final 4½ years of Milton's life he lived in Brookshire with his daughter Donna, and her husband, Wayne. He loved their dogs and cats, and they loved him, but only fed them because “someone had to.†He also loved getting to know his four great grandsons and was more proud of them than he was his Smith & Wesson .44 magnum.
Milton is preceded in death by his parents, Wesley William Pfeffer and Eline Brast Pfeffer, his wife of 58 years, Carole, his son-in-law, Steve Schmidt, and sister-in-law, Linda Brandt.
He is survived by his daughters Donna Schmidt Fricke and husband, Wayne, of Brookshire, Jan Barnett and husband, Jack, of La Porte; grandsons Steven Schmidt and wife, Dawn, of Weatherford, OK, Ryan Schmidt and wife, Jessica, of San Antonio; great grandsons Tyler Schmidt, Blake Schmidt, Cade Schmidt and Hudson Schmidt; brother Wilford Pfeffer and wife, Gloria, of Bellville; aunt Gladys Pfeffer of Bellville; sister-in-law- Jewel Fay Fontenot of Bellville; brother-in-law Glenn Brandt and wife, Jeannie, of Bellville, and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Family received friends 5-7 p.m.., Tuesday, October 8, 2013, at the Schmidt Funeral Home Chapel in Bellville.
A Funeral Service was held 11 a.m., Wednesday, October 9, 2013, at the Schmidt Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Bill Schwertlich officiating.
Pallbearers were Steven Schmidt, Ryan Schmidt, Kenneth Wayne Fricke, Jack Barnett, Matt Waak and Bernie Boecker. Honorary pallbearers were Tyler Schmidt, Blake Schmidt, Cade Schmidt and Hudson Schmidt.
Interment followed in the Pilgrims Rest Cemetery.
Friends who wish may make Memorial Gifts to the Austin County Unit of the American Cancer Society, 1710 Meissner Rd., Bellville, TX 77418.
Schmidt Funeral Home, 12029 Hwy 36 S., P.O. Box 610, Bellville, TX 77418 - 979-865-2424, www.schmidtfunerals.com
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Pfeffer, Phillip William (1909-1995)
[Veteran] WW2, PFC, US Army, BTRY C 441 AAA BN; Infantry European 3 yrs [Family] Father: Charles F. Pfeffer, Mother: Johanna Dahse, Spouse: Elizabeth Louise Schultz [Cemetery] Oak Knoll Cemetery (B - 31 C6)
Bellville Times
April 13, 1995 page 16
Funeral services for Phillip W. Pfeffer, 85, of Kenney, formerly of Fulshear, Texas, were held at 2-00 p.m. Saturday, April 8, 1995 from the Knesek Bros./Etlinger Funeral Chapel in Bellville with Rev. Ann Dwelle Ward officiating. Interment was in the Oak Knoll Cemetery.
Serving as pallbearers for the service were Joe Wiktorik, Melvin Pfeffer, Bennie Dahse, Delano Pfeffer, Bo Stafford and Thomas Johnson, Jr.
Born on December 9, 1909 in Kenney, Texas, Phillip was the son of Charles F. and Johanna (Dahse) Pfeffer. Raised in Kenney, he attended Kenney Public School. Mr. Pfeffer and the former Miss Elizabeth Louise Schultz were united in marriage on November 11, 1941 in Bellville. Phillip served his country during World War II in the Batter C 441st Anti-Aircraft Artillery Battalion of the U. S. Army from June, 1942 to July, 1945 and received a Purple Heart. He was employed with Fort Bend County as a crawler operator in the maintenance department until he retired. He loved to grow flowers and trees and to build things. Phillip W. Pfeffer died Wednesday, April 5, 1995 in a Bellville Nursing Home.
He is survived by his daughters and son-in-law, Darlene Venable of Hockley, Diane and James Persky of Katy, sons and daughters-in-law, Lloyd and Ann Pfeffer of Fulshear, Phillip, Jr. and Carolyn Pfeffer of Bedford, Bill and Dominga Pfeffer of Fulshear, Herbert Pfeffer of Katy, sister, Martha Dahse of Katy, brothers and sister-in-law, Jake Pfeffer of Bellville, John and Frances Pfeffer of Bellville, sister-in-law, Manilla Pfeffer also of Bellville, seven grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in Death by his parents, his wife Elizabeth and his sisters Ella Schaare and Clara Wiltorik, his brothers Walter, Eddie, Charlie, Oscar and Arno and his grandson Sean Pfeffer and son-in-law Bob Venable.
Funeral services were under the direction of the Knesek Bros./Etlinger Funeral Chapel of Bellville.
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Pfeffer, Rosie (Brast) (1910-1992)
Maiden Name: Brast [Family] Father: Ben Bras, Mother: Mary ()
Bellville Times
Dec. 10, 1992 page13
Memorial services for Rosie Pfeffer, 82, of San Antonio, and formerly of Bellville, were held November 30, 1992 from the Knesek Bros. /Etlinger Funeral Chapel in Bellville, with Rev. Bob Grimes officiating.
Mrs. Pfeffer was born October 4, 1910 in Austin County to Ben and Mary Brast and attended school in the Bellville area. She worked various domestic jobs, including restaurant and cafe work for Gus Reinecker for a number of years. She was also a member of the Lutheran Church.
She died November 25 in San Antonio.
Survivors include her two sons, Jim Pfeffer of San Antonio and Bobby Pfeffer of Killeen; three sisters, Violet Saggie of Dallas, Ruby Rohdes of Bastrop and Mary Duncan of Franklin, La.; two brothers, Bernard and Hubert Brast; seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Services were held under the direction of Knesek Bros./Etlinger Funeral Chapel in Bellville,
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Phillips, James Robert "Bobby" (1944-2024)
Nickname: Bobby [Family] Father: Leon Phillips, Mother: Vera Mae, Spouse: Deanna Kuchara [Cemetery] Sealy Cemetery ()
James Robert “Bobby†Phillips,79, of Sealy, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on March 21, 2024. He was born in Sealy, Texas, on December 4, 1944, to the late Leon and Vera Mae Phillips.
Bobby was long time resident of Sealy. He graduated from Seay High School in 1963 and Sam Houston State University in Huntsville in 1968. He married his high school sweetheart and neighbor, Deanna Kuchara, on August 21, 1965, and they had two daughters, Nancy LeJeune and Kimberly Pekar.
Bobby belonged to various organizations and First United Methodist Church. He retired from General Welding in Houston. His greatest joys were his “girlsâ€, grandchildren and cattle. He grew up on a horse, breaking many in his lifetime, with Dee being his favorite. He spent countless hours working cattle and tending to his farms. He always said- “I'm going to the bottom to check cows.â€
Bobby enjoyed being outside. He enjoyed fishing, BBQing the best chicken EVER on his homemade washing machine BBQ pit, and hunting with his dear friend Jerry Hanson. He attended as many cattle auctions as he could. He was never one to sit still. Every morning, he would visit the “guys†at Riverside Tire Center, and every evening, he would enjoy an ice-cold beer or two, sometimes with his buddy Rudy Fotajsek.
He and Deanna were members of the Peter's Western Dance Club and loved to get together with a special group of friends and dance all night in their younger years. They also enjoyed going to the casinos in Louisiana, taking road trips and family get-togethers.
He was preceded in death by his parents, mother-in-law and father-in-law, Louise and Harold “Kuch†Kuchara. Bobby is survived by his wife of almost 59 years, Deanna Phillips, daughters Nancy LeJeune and husband Jay and Kimberly Pekar and husband Joey, grandson Ryan Strauss all of Sealy and granddaughter Hannah Pekar of San Marcos. He is also survived by sister-in-law Bonnie Smith and husband Ronnie of Sealy. Niece Kristi Malone and husband Rodney, along with their children Harley, Harper, and Hudson of Ft Worth.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church of Sealy, Texas.
https://www.knesekfuneralhome.com/obituary/james-p
Phillips, John, III (1936-2013)
[Family] Father: John E, Phillips Jr., Mother: Patricia Caldwell, Spouse: Patricia Jackoskie Jones ()
Bellville Times
John Phillips III went to heaven April 14, 2013 in Houston, Texas, after a brief battle with liver cancer. John was born July 27, 1936 to John E, Phillips Jr. and Patricia Caldwell Phillips. He was born in Waco, Texas, where as a young man he enjoyed car racing and competing in the Regional Golden Glove Boxing Tournaments. He graduated from Sunset High School in Dallas and earned a B.S. in Finance and Marketing from Baylor University. John started his career with Crawford & Company in Houston and was there for nine years before being transferred to the Virgin Islands. He eventually opened his own firm, “Caribbean Claims Services.†John enjoyed 22 exciting years of island life. His love of people and animals and his sense of humor was know island wide, and his love of the water had him sailing from island to island on the weekends on his boat, Papillion. John worked just as hard as he played. He was a true entrepreneur with an industrious, hard working spirit. He even rebuilt his home overlooking Magen's Bay after surviving Hurricane Hugo in 1989. But after Hurricane Hortense in 1991, he gave up island life for country life, and bought a farm in Bellville, Texas to be closer to his sons and grandchildren. He began helping other victims of hurricanes and natural disasters through his work at FEMA. Transitioning from island life to country life in Bellville proved easy enough, as he enjoyed growing a garden, cutting hay, and being a part of the Historical Society's Friday night socials. John appreciated living his last years in the Bellville Community.
John loved his life on the pavement as much as he did the water. Harley Davidsons and old cars were his favorite. He enjoyed riding motorcycles and going to car shows with his sons and taking his grandchildren for rides in his 1932 Ford Roadster. He was a member of the Houston Roadsters Hot Rod Club. John loved anything with wheels.
Whether on the water, the pavement, the ski slopes, or in the air flying planes, John's adventurous spirit, quick wit and charming blue eyes will be remembered by the many friends he collected throughout his life.
John is preceded in death by his son, John Emery, affectionately known as “Little John,†brother, E.B. (Butch), and his parents.
He is survived by his ex-wife Patricia Jackoskie Jones, son William (Bill) T. Phillips and grandchildren, Travis, Tara and Dianna Phillips. “Papa John†loved them very much.
“Johnny†will be greatly missed by his friend of more than 40 years and his loving companion for more than 20, Amy Linton. He will be lovingly remembered by his extended family, Delaney, Darcey, Lynn and Donny Holender and feel blessed and honored for the loving role he played in their lives.
A Memorial Service celebrating John's life was held at Waltrip Funeral Directors, 1415 Campbell Road, Houston, Texas 77055 on Saturday, April 20th, 2013 at 10 a.m.
In lieu of flowers please consider a donation in the name of John E. Phillips
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Pier, James Bradford (1813-1888)
Notable person [Veteran] Early Wars/Tex Rev/CWCSA, Army, Kukendall's Company at San Jacinto [Family] Father: Ira Pier, Mother: Sarah A. Bradford, Spouse: Lucy Merry [Cemetery] Travis Cemetery ()
James Bradford Pier, the son of Dr. Ira and Sarah A. (Bradford) Pier, was born in Circleville, Ohio on the 23rd day of November, 1813. Mr. Pier came to Texas in 1835 with his wife, Lucy (Merry) and settled near the site of the early Texas town of Travis, in Austin County. James B. Pier was a merchant and druggist in Velasco, Texas, prior to moving to Travis.
Pier served as a member of the Texas Army during the war for independence. He was detailed as a rear guard at the camp opposite Harrisburg during the Battle of San Jacinto. In later years, he was a farmer, stock raiser, teacher, and merchant. He served as Justice of the Peace of Austin County and was the first postmaster of the Travis community. The State of Texas erected a monument to his memory at the intersection of Travis Street or old SH 36 and Nelsonville Road, in Austin County.
Pier, Samuel Bradford (1844-1914)
[Veteran] CWCSA, McDade's Co Waller's Bn [Cemetery] Thomas Cochran Cemetery () , FG
Served the Confederate States of America in Co. G (Bolling's Rifles), 9th Regt. (Nichol's) Texas Infantry during 1861-1862 at Galveston and in McDade's Co. C, Waller's 13th Texas Cavalry from 1862-1865 in Louisiana.
Birth location should read- Travis Community, Republic of Texas.
Obituary-
The Temple Daily Telegram (Temple, Tex.), vol. 7, no. 124, ed. 1, Tuesday, 24 March 1914, page 3
Brenham
Died from Injuries
Brenham, March 23 - Capt. S. B. Pier, father of Dr. T. J. Pier of this place, died at his home in Bellville Sunday at the age of 74 years. He is survived by a wife and four children as follows- Dr. T. J. Pier of Brenham, Kinch Pier of Hempstead, Mrs. Anna Biggs of Bellville, and Miss Leila Pier of Bellville. About ten days ago Capt. Pier was seriously injured while attempting to stop a runaway team of mules that had been left unhitched on the streets of Bellville. He was run over and several ribs broken, and internal injuries received that caused his death. Capt. Pier served through the civil war, and was at one time president of Green's Brigade Association.
(Note- a son, Norris Pier of Brookshire was omitted from this obit)
Pierantozzi, Frank Anthony, Jr. (1933-2014)
[Veteran] [Family] Father: Francisco Pierantozzi, Mother: Anna Marie Abbradanza, Spouse: Reba G. Frank [Cemetery] Oak Knoll Cemetery ()
Bellville Times
Frank Anthony Pierantozzi, 80, of Bellville, passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2014, at Methodist West Houston Hospital.
Frank was born Nov. 6, 1933, in Follansbee, W. VA., to parents Francisco and Anna Marie (Abbradanza) Pierantozzi.
He grew up and attended the Follansbee schools until his enlistment in the United States Air Force at 17. During his enlistment he earned his GED. He loved to travel and the Air Force provided him with the opportunity to see most of Europe including Italy where he was able to visit his paternal grandparents.
After his honorable discharge, Frank worked at Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel and as a railroad conductor for Intramill Railroad. After his retirement from Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel, he lived in New Mexico, Ohio and Texas. In his later years, he enjoyed traveling throughout the United States.
He and his wife, Waneta, had most recently made their home in Bellville, where Frank volunteered extensively (over 1,285 hours) at the Bellville hospital making popcorn two days a week. Frank was also an active member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church and the Bellville Knights of Columbus Council #9268, and a 4th degree with Sealy Knights of Columbus #3313.
He leaves behind his wife Waneta Alvis Pierantozzi of Bellville; the mother of his children Pauline Pierantozzi of Follansbee, W. Va.; daughter Elaine Licata and her husband, Michael, of Weirton, W. Va.; sons Gary Pierantozzi of Follansbee, W. Va., Paul Pierantozzi and his wife, Diane, of Bellville, Frank Pierantozzi and his wife, Cathy, of The Woodlands; stepson John Alvis and his wife, Mary, of Follansbee, W. Va.; six grandchildren; two sisters Jeanette Hale and Maryann Lee, both of Ohio; and many other dear friends and relatives.
Visitation was held Sunday, April 27, 2014, from 5-7 p.m., at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church where Rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Mass of the Resurrection was celebrated at 10 a.m., Monday, April 28, 2014, at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Father Timothy Bucek, Celebrant.
Interment followed in the Oak Knoll Cemetery. The Bellville Knights of Columbus Council #9268 served as pallbearers. Friends who wish may make memorial gifts to the Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 808, Bellville, TX 77418, or to the charity of their choice.
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Schmidt Funeral Home, 12029 Hwy. 36 S., P.O. Box 610, Bellville, TX 77418 - (979) 865-2424 - www.schmidtfunerals.com
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Pierce, Lola (Davis; Washington) (1907-2002)
Maiden Name: Davis; Washington [Family] Father: Henry Davis, Mother: Stacey Cleveland, Spouse: Booker T. Washington Sr. & Lester Pierce [Cemetery] Kenney Cemetery ()
Homegoing Celebration For
Lola Davis Washington Pierce
Sunrise- September 2, 1907
Sunset- July 19, 2002
Lola Davis was born September 2, 1907 in Austin Co., Texas to Henry Davis and Stacey Cleveland. She attended public school in Rocky Creek. Lola had professed Christ in her life at an early age.
She married Booker T. Washington Sr. on April 19, 1924 and to this union there were five children, Goldie, Booker T., John Henry, Matthew and Ermadene.
Early life she attended Smith Chapel A.M.E. Church in Rosenberg, Tx. Then she later moved to Kansas. When she returned home she moved to Kenny, Tx. Where she met and married Lester Pierce.
As she made her life in Kenny she attended Jackson Chapel A.M.E. Church and was a faithful member and also served on the Steward and Stewardess Board.
As her age progressed she eventually moved to Rosenberg, Tx with her eldest daughter, Goldie Preston.
Only July 19, 2002, God called her name and Lola said, "I'm ready." Lola departed this life at Polly Ryon Memorial Hospital in Richmond, Tx.
She was proceded in death by her parents, two spouses Booker T. and Lester, and two sons- Booker T., Jr. and Matthew.
She leaves to cherish her memories- two daughters, Goldie Washington Preston, of Rosenberg, Tx and Ermadene Washington McClure of Wellington, Kansas and one son John Henry Washington (Ruthie) of Wellington, Kansas. One daughter-in-law, Mayvella Washington. Three step-children- Bessie, Frankie and Maxine. Twenty-five grandchildren, Sixty great grandchildren and and Fifty-nine great-great grandchildren who will all miss her dearly.
Funeral Service- Wednesday, July 24, 2002, 11-00 a.m., Jackson Chapel A.M.E., Kenny, Texas, Pastor Dixie Lyons, officiating, Rev. Kevin Bullock, eulogy.
Active Pallbearers- Booker T. Washington, III, John H. Washington, Jr., Eric Lamont Washington, Wilbert Preston, Sr., Bruce Washington, and Lawrence H. Washington.
Honorary Pallbearers- John H. Washington, Sr., Floyd Preston, Steven Anderson, Robert Preston, Michael W. Washington, Leslie Washington, Ennis "Poppie" Mayberry, and Quinn Preston.
Interment- Kenny Cemetery, Kenny, Texas
Final Arrangements Entrusted to- Diggs, Bellville, Texas
Programs by Denise, 832-247-2176
Pike, Amalia "Molly" (Flores) (1938-2022)
Maiden Name: Flores, Nickname: Molly [Family] Mother: Maria Helena Trevino, Spouse: James Donald Ivey & Harry Edward Pike [Cemetery] Sealy Cemetery () , FG
Amalia "Molly" Pike, 84, of Sealy, Texas, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, July 21, 2022. Amalia, one of seven children, was born in San Antonio, Texas, on January 9, 1938. She married James Donald Ivey in 1958. They raised their four children with love, kindness, and laughter.
Amalia was a fun, strong, and loving Christian wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend. As her children grew, she channeled her creative energy and began a career in floral design. Her family moved to Sealy, Texas, in 1975 where she worked as a florist for local flower shops serving Austin and Colorado Counties.
After the passing of her first husband, James Donald Ivey, in 1983, Amalia married Harry Edward Pike in 1986. During their 30-year marriage, Amaila and Ed adored one another and found happiness traveling and spending time with their children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and extended family.
She was the coolest, Elvis-obsessed grandma to her 15 grandchildren and often jokingly referred to Elvis as their real grandpa. She found joy in hand-making oversized, gorgeous homecoming mums for her granddaughters each year. She was proud of her home and enjoyed cooking for family and friends. She had a strong faith in the Lord. She was involved in her community church groups through fellowship, volunteering, and outings. She stayed active, walking, bowling, taking road trips, and having adventures with the ones she loved. Her smile and laughter was contagious. She is deeply missed.
Amalia is survived in death by three of her children, Edward Allen Ivey and wife, Melinda, of Kannapolis, North Carolina, Christina Janet Oldag and husband, James, of Sealy, Texas, son, Carlos Flores and wife, Lori, of Houston, Texas; daughter-in-law, Kimberly Ivey of Kannapolis, North Carolina; brothers, Joe T. Flores of San Antonio, Texas and Jesus T. Flores of San Antonio, Texas; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Jesus and Maria Trevino Flores; late husbands, James Donald Ivey and Harry Edward Pike; brothers, Eliseo and Willie Flores; sisters, Anastacia Trevino and Francisca Trevino; son, James Donald Ivey, Jr.; and grandchildren, Edward Allen Ivey, Jr. and Aaron Scott Oldag.
Visitation and funeral services will be held at the First Wallis Baptist Church on Friday, August 5, 2022, beginning at 3 pm, followed by a burial service at Sealy Cemetery. The Oldag family invites you to a reception and Celebration of Life at their Sealy residence after the burial.
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