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Radtke, Beverly (Moltz) (1952-2014)
Maiden Name: Moltz [Family] Father: Herman Moltz, Mother: Lorine Wesch ()
Bellville Times
Beverly Moltz Radtke, age 61 of Bellville, formerly of Marion, passed away on Feb. 23, 2014.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2014 from 5 to 7 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Friday, Feb. 28, 2014 at 10 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church in Marion with Rev. Eileen Spehr officiating. Interment will follow in Guadalupe Valley Memorial Park.
Beverly was born on July 24, 1952 in Seguin to Herman and Lorine (Wesch) Moltz. She was a 1970 graduate of Marion High School, longtime employee of Hild Bros. and a longtime member of St. John Lutheran Church.
She was a proud Aggie Mom and was a member of the Guadalupe County Aggie Mom's Club. Beverly loved cooking, dining out and dancing. She cherished the time spent with her family and friends.
Beverly is preceded in death by her parents.
Survivors include her son, Travis Radtke and wife Nicole; daughter, Beth Baker and husband Russell; granddaughters, Quinn Radtke, Claire Radtke, Brooke Baker and Lauren Baker; brother, Gerald Moltz and wife Judy; nephews, Eric Moltz and wife Tobie, Bradley Moltz and wife Lisa and Chase Moltz and wife Toni; numerous other loving family members and friends. Serving as pallbearers will be Eric, Bradley and Chase Moltz, Roger Reinhard, Fuzzy Wiederstein and Dennis Baker. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John Lutheran Church, 606 S. Center, Marion, Texas, 78124. You are invited to sign the guest book at www.treshewell.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912.
Posted by Joy Neely
Rainer, Dwayne Odis (1947-2011)
[Veteran] US Army Reserves, 5 yrs [Family] Father: Duey Rainer, Mother: Marjorie, Spouse: Lois Rudlof [Cemetery] Millheim Cemetery ()
Sealy News Online
Posted- Wednesday, June 8, 2011 6-01 pm.
Dwayne Odis Rainer, 64, was born Jan. 11, 1947, Shreveport, La. to Duey and Marjorie Rainer.
He grew up in Louisiana and attended school in Shreveport and Baker, graduating from Baker High School in 1965.
On Oct. 27, 1973, he married Lois Rudloff in Bellville at St. John Lutheran Church. Dwayne and Lois lived in Houston, Sealy and Bellville before making their home in Sealy.
Dwayne enjoyed fishing, hunting, coaching fast pitch softball and grilling. He was in the United States Army Reserves for five years. He also was a member of the Sealy Booster Club and on the board of directors for the Sealy Little League.
Dwayne passed away on Saturday, June 4, 2011, at his home in Sealy after a brave struggle with cancer. He was surrounded by his wife and three daughters when he passed away.
Dwayne is survived by his loving wife of 37 years Lois Rudloff Rainer; daughters Shannon Hanath and her husband Kevin, Laura Kaye and her husband Stephen and Myra Rainer and her fianc' Brian Doyle and grandchildren Kerstyn and Blaine Hanath, Cutter and Kenadie Kaye, and Chloe Doyle.
He is also survived by his sister Pennie Kelley; niece Jill Hien and her husband Dirk; nephew Adam Jackson; and other family and dear friends.
Dwayne also leaves behind a very special four legged companion, Precious, his dog that will miss him very much.
Dwayne was preceded in death by his parents Duey and Marjorie Rainer, brother Steve Rainer and father-in-law and mother-in-law Eugene and Ester Rudloff.
Pallbearers were Ronnie Muery, Lee Charles Goebel, Caleb McCrary, Ernest McCoslin, Cary Burnley and Ryan Eckelberg. Visitation was held on June 7, 2011, at the Schmidt Funeral Home in Bellville. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m., Wednesday, June 8, 2011, at the Schmidt Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Jennie Jones and Rev. Skip Stutts officiating.
Interment followed in the Millheim Cemetery in Millheim.
Friends who wish may make memorial gifts to the Hospice Brazos Valley, 302 East Blue Bell Road, Brenham, Texas 77833.
You can rest now, no more pain and suffering.
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Schmidt Funeral Home.
Posted by Joy Neely
Rainer, Myra Deannine (1984-2024)
[Family] Father: Dwayne Rainer, Mother: Lois [Cemetery] Millheim Cemetery ()
Myra Deannine Rainer, 39, of Sealy, Texas, passed away Wednesday, January 24, 2024, in Sealy Texas surrounded by her family.
Myra was born August 10, 1984, in Houston, Texas, the daughter of Dwayne and Lois Rainer. She grew up in Sealy and graduated from Sealy High School in May 2002. Myra was active in the High School Band and played volleyball and softball.
She had a very compassionate and caring soul. She enjoyed taking care of her nieces and nephews. She was the caregiver of Cutter and Kenadie Kaye for the first 9 months of their life. They would come home every day with a full report of what they ate and drank along with several pictures from an impromptu photoshoot. She took Kersytn Hanath to a mommy and me class but let it be known that she was not the mommy. She would watch Blaine Hanath from time to time. There was never a dull moment. She also enjoyed cooking, gardening, crafting, and fishing. Her passion was playing competitive travel softball.
Myra is survived by her mother- Lois Rainer of Sealy; sister- Shannon Hanath and her husband, Kevin, of Bellville; sister- Laura Kaye and her husband, Stephen, of Sealy; nieces and nephews- Kerstyn Hanath, Blaine Hanath, Cutter Kaye, Kenadie Kaye, Devin Kaye. Loving boyfriend- Justin Sturm; and her furbabies- Willie and Lola.
She is preceded in death by her father, Dwayne Rainer, aunt Pennie Kelley of Louisiana, uncle Steve Rainer of Louisiana, grandparents Eugene & Esther Rudloff of Bellville and Duey and Marjorie Rainer of Louisiana.
Pallbearers were Blaine Hanath, Cutter Kaye, Justin Sturm, Justin Cooper, Ryan Johnston, and Gerald Sturm. Honorary Pallbearers were Kerstyn Hanath, Kenadie Kaye, and Devin Kaye.
Friends who wish may make memorial gifts to-
Hospice Brazos Valley
302 East Blue Bell Road
Brenham, Texas 77833
https://www.schmidtfunerals.com/obituary/myra-rainer
Ramos, Maria (Medellin) (1962-2024)
Maiden Name: Medellin [Family] Father: Jesus Medellin, Mother: Juana, Spouse: Roberto Ramos, Children: Jose and Patricia [Cemetery] Guardian Angel Cemetery ()
Maria Ramos of Wallis, TX passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at the age of 62.
She was born August 14, 1962, in Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, Mexico, the daughter of Jesus and Juana Medellin. Maria was the youngest of 12 siblings. At the age of 15, she started working to help her mother since her father had passed. She worked for Sony wrapping cassette rolls.
She married the love of her life Roberto Ramos on March 23, 1985, and has been together for 39 years.
She had 2 children Jose and Patricia Ramos.
Maria was a server at heart and loved to help others in what she could. She would help in many things; all you had to do was call her and she would be there to help. She loved children, and with that being said she helped a lot of children with clothes and shoes and toys through an organization called Family Hope.
Maria was a very faithful person; she had a love for God. She helped at the Guardian Angel Bazaar, local organizations like Knights of Columbus, Catholic Daughters and Rosary Makers.
She is preceded in death by her parents, and son (Jose Ramos).
She is survived by her spouse Roberto Ramos and daughter Patricia Ramos.
We would like to thank all those who took care of her at her home and visited with her these past few months.
In memoriam legacy of her if you would like to make a donation to Family Hope to go towards children and elderly in need.
Ranly, Erwin Ray (1930-2019)
[Veteran] Korea, US Army, 1951-53 [Family] Father: Raymond Albert Ranly, Mother: Emma Adella Ordner, Spouse: Jane Margaret Savensky [Cemetery] Guardian Angel Cemetery () , FG
Erwin Ray Ranly, 88 of Wallis, Texas, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed from this life on February 2, 2019. Erwin was born in Corpus Christi, Texas on March 20, 1930 to Raymond and Emma (Ordner) Ranly.
Erwin is survived by his wife of 63 years, Jane Ranly; son, Malcom and his wife, Linda; grandchildren, Austin and Alisa; sisters, Margie Zgarba and Laverne Pousson; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Erwin is preceded in death by his son, Marcus, and his brother, Leon Ranly.
Erwin moved to Galveston, Texas in 1941 before moving to Danbury, Texas in 1947. In 1951, he was drafted in the Army and was stationed in Augsberg, Germany with the 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment where he was a tank mechanic and in command of his tank retrieval and recovery unit. In 1953, he was honorably discharged from the Army and went to work for a drilling company in the oilfield. In 1955, he married his beautiful wife, Jane. In 1956, he went to work at Duval Corp for 17 years in the sulpher field and as plant operator. In 1973, he went to work for WKM Valve Corporation an Oil Well Services Company which was later sold to Cooper Cameron where he retired in 1999 after 26 years of service. In his spare time, Erwin loved to do gardening and carpentry projects.
Erwin was a member of the Wallis American Legion Post 200, Wallis Knights of Columbus, and served as an usher at Guardian Angel Catholic Church. He was known by friends and family for his kindness and generosity to help others and he loved to spend time with his family.
Visitation and funeral mass will be held at Guardian Angel Catholic Church in Wallis. Visitation will be on Thursday, February 7, from 5-00 to 7-00 pm, followed by rosary service. The funeral mass will be on Friday, February 8, at 1-00 pm, with Rev. Thuy Quang Nguyen officiating, followed by interment at Guardian Angel Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Knesek Family Funeral Chapels, www.Knesekfuneralhome.com
Rapsilver, Janet Faye (1948-2024)
[Family] Father: Harvel Zaskoda, Mother: Dessie May Kollatschny, Spouse: Larry Rapsilver [Cemetery] Immaculate Conception Cemetery (Sealy) ()
Janet Faye (Zaskoda) Rapsilver was called home on August 13, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born on March 9, 1948, in Bellville, Texas, to Harvel and Dessie May (Kollatschny) Zaskoda.
Janet attended Immaculate Conception Catholic School until the 8th grade and then attended and graduated from Sealy High School in 1966. Janet was a very outgoing and funny lady. She and her girls - Margaret, Jeanette, and Joyce- shared many fun adventures during their years of friendship. One thing was the Chinese fire drills in the cool Sherbert green car that she drove. Janet often told her kids the story of how when she turned corners, the doors would fly open.
Janet Faye was also very persistent. How else do you think she got Larry Rapsilver to notice her? Larry worked for Diestel's Service Station, and Janet would frequently pass by so that she could wave at him. He finally noticed her, and the rest is history. They were married on June 24, 1967, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. They were blessed with two children, Carolyn and Charles. The young family resided in San Felipe on a piece of property that was a gift from Larry's father.
Janet was employed by First National Bank in Bellville and later by Farmers State Bank and Texas Premier Bank in Brookshire. In her many years in banking, she held many positions. The one at which she excelled was proof machine operator, keying in check numbers and sorting checks. She was the fastest 10-key touch lady around.
Janet was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, the American Legion Auxiliary, Catholic Daughters of the Americas, and the KJZT Society #80. Bingo was her favorite pastime, and she and her daughter often played five days a week.
Janet was a wife, daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend. She treasured her family and would do whatever needed to take care of them.
Janet is survived by her husband of 57 years, Larry Rapsilver, her daughter Carolyn Ritchey (Frank), her son Charles "Chuck" Rapsilver (Michelle), grandchildren Nicholas Rapsilver (Autumn), Andrew Rapsilver, Christopher Rapsilver, and Meredith Rapsilver, and great-grandchildren Birmingham and Beuchanan Rapsilver. She is also survived by sister Carolyn Zaskoda, brother and sister-in-law William and Marilyn Zaskoda, sister-in-law Mary Rossler, nephews Jon Rossler and Eric Zaskoda, niece and goddaughter Suzanne Zaskoda, aunt Lucille Quinones, and numerous cousins.
Janet was preceded in death by her parents, father and mother-in-law E.F. and Clara Rapsilver, brother-in-law Louis G. Rossler, and nephew Matthew David Rossler.
Pallbearers are Chuck Rapsilver, Nicholas Rapsilver, Andrew Rapsilver, Christopher Rapsilver, Jon Rossler, and Eric Zaskoda.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Brazos Valley Hospice: 302 E. Blue Bell Road, Brenham, Texas 77833.
https://www.knesekfuneralhome.com/obituary/janet-rapsilver
Raskey, Douglas Basil, Jr. (1959-2003)
[Veteran] CPL, USMC [Family] Father: Douglas B. Raskey, Sr., Mother: Delores Savage, Spouse: Vicki [Cemetery] Sealy Cemetery (B)
Bellville Times
5-22-03
Funeral services for Douglas B. Raskey, Jr., 43, of Sealy, Texas were held Friday, May 16, 2003 at 10-30 a.m. from Knesek Bros. Funeral Chapel in Sealy, Texas with Rev. Bernard Snock officiating. Interment was at Sealy Cemetery with Military Honors.
Serving as pallbearers were retired Marines.
Born in Weisbanden, Germany, Douglas B. Raskey, Jr., was the son of Douglas B. Raskey, Sr. and Delores (Savage) Raskey.
Douglas was raised on many military bases due to his father's military career. He graduated in 1976 from Pacific High School in San Bernadino, California.
He served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps. While in the Marines he attended community college in Germany where he attained an associates degree. Upon his discharge he began working for the FAA as a computer specialist and he was also an EMT. On January 21, 1995, Douglas was joined in marriage to the former Miss Vicki Svoboda with a ceremony held in Houston.
Douglas B. Raskey Jr. died Tuesday, May 13, 2003 in Sealy, Texas.
He is survived by his wife Vicki Raskey of Sealy, father Douglas B. Raskey, Sr. of Nesbit, Tennessee, daughter, Heather Raskey of Houston, stepson Colton Kaminski of Sealy, sisters Debbie and Cathy Raskey and father-in-law and mother- in-law Charlie and Jeanette Svoboda, brother-in-law and sister-in-law Michael and Julie Svoboda and niece and nephew Danielle and Donovan Svoboda.
Preceded in death by his mother Delores Raskey and his grandparents.
Funeral services under the direction of Knesek Family Funeral Chapels, Sealy, Texas.
Posted by Joy Neely
Raube, F. (1846-)
[Veteran] CWCSA, PVT, Waul's Texas Legion, Misician ()
Shown as private in April 1862 muster roll, then musician in July 1862 muster roll.
Fell behind during retreat to Grenada from Rocky Ford.
May be buried in Pilgrim's Rest Cemetery.
Reamos, Sherwood Young (1812-1887)
[Veteran] Early Wars/Tex Rev, Army [Cemetery] Buckhorn Cemetery ()
Battle of San Jacinto. detailed to guard the baggage at Harrisburg Apr. 21, 1836 & M. Glenn (Reams) Buckhorn Stone erected by St. of TX 1936.
Reddick, Clifford Arthur "Kip" (1923-2016)
Nickname: Kip [Veteran] WW2, CPL, USMC, 1940-46, P.I. AS. PAC. POW 3 1/2 yrs Japan [Family] Father: Lee Roy Reddick, Mother: Mary August, Spouse: Ida Mae Hegemeyer [Cemetery] Star Hill Cemetery () , FG
Clifford Arthur "Kip" Reddick passed away on November 18, 2016 in Bellville, Texas at Colonial Bell Rehab Center at the age of 93.
He was born to Lee Roy and Mary August Reddick in Houston, Texas on March 22, 1923. At the age of 17, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. After basic training, he was sent to the Philippine Islands. He was taken prisoner of war by Japan at the fall of Corregidor on May 6, 1942 and held prisoner for 3 ½ years in a number of different prisoner camps. At the end of the War, he raised an American Flag that he and some of fellow Marines made out of scrap material. After discharge, he followed his father and grandfathers' line of work in construction as a cement mason of local 681.
On November 4, 1946, he married Ida Mae Hegemeyer. After retiring and moving to New Ulm, Texas in 1987, he spent his time raising cattle and making furniture out of cedar wood. He was a member of XPOW and VFW.
Survived by wife of 70 years and 14 days, Ida Mae; one daughter, Dorothy Sanders and husband, Doyle; one son, Wilbur "Bill" and wife, Marilyn Reddick; and 4 grandchildren, Ronnie Greenhouse Jr., Celece Blackburn, Sunnie Sidera, and Cliff Reddick; four great-grandchildren; sister, Johnnie Faye Ramsden of Huffman; brother and sister-in-law, Kermit and Verlien Kolwes.
Preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Dorothy Lipp and Lula Mae Elam; brothers, Wilbur Raymond Reddick who was killed in The Battle of Okinawa, Gus W. Reddick, and Charlie H. Reddick.
Special thank you to Marilyn King and Novella King for their assistance they provided for his care at home for 2 years, Pastor Glenn Hohlt of St. John Lutheran Church New Ulm, Texas for his wonderful fairwell message for Clifford.
A visitation with the family will be held at Knesek Bros Funeral Chapels, 842 East Main in Bellville, TX on Monday, November 21, 2016, from 5-00 PM to 7-00 PM. A funeral service will be held at Knesek Bros Funeral Chapels on Tuesday, November 22, 2016, at 11-00 AM, with Rev. Glenn Holdt officiating. Interment will follow at Star Hill Cemetery in New Ulm, TX.
Memorials made to American Ex-prisoners of War, 3201 East Pioneer Parkway #40, Arlington, Texas 76010-5396.
Funeral arrangements under the direction of Knesek Funeral Chapel.
Reddick, Ida Mae (Hegemeyer) (1927-2023)
Maiden Name: Hegemeyer [Family] Father: Willie Hegemeyer, Mother: Elda, Spouse: Clifford "Kip" Arthur Reddick [Cemetery] Star Hill Cemetery () , FG
Ida Mae Reddick passed away on August 31, 2023 in College Station, Texas at Baylor Scott & White Hospital at the age of 96. Ida Mae was born to Willie and Elda Hegemeyer in New Ulm, Texas on May 15, 1927, and graduated from high school in the eleventh grade as they did in those days, and moved to Houston at the age of 18 where she met Clifford "Kip" Arthur Reddick. They married on November 4, 1946, and together they enjoyed 70 years of marriage and a lifetime of memories.
After marrying, Ida Mae eventually settled into a position with Tenneco where she built an impressive career and family of lifelong friends that spanned a notable 50 years. Upon retirement, Ida Mae returned to her hometown of New Ulm and quickly became known for her love of crafting and baking. She used her many talents to support her community through various committees, charities, numerous awards, and being in service of others which was very near and dear to her heart.
Survived by one son, Wilbur "Bill" and wife, Marilyn Reddick; one daughter, Dorothy and husband, Doyle Sanders; four grandchildren, Ronnie Greenhouse Jr., Celece Reddick, Sunnie Sidera, and Cliff Reddick; six great-grandchildren; and a great-grandson.
Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Clifford "Kip" Reddick; and sister and brother-in-law, Verlien and Kermit Kolwes.
The family would like to offer a special thank you to the wonderful staff at Oak Haven of New Ulm for the amazing support, care, and assistance provided; Pastor Ivy Schultz of St. John Lutheran Church New Ulm, Texas for her prayers, fellowship, and last respects paid to Ida Mae and the family in the hospital before she returned to her heavenly home; and finally, the amazing community that has loved and cherished Ida Mae throughout her long and full life. May God Bless You All.
Visitation is scheduled for Wednesday, September 6, 2023, from 5-00 PM to 8-00 PM at Knesek Bros. Funeral Chapel, 342 E. Main, Bellville, TX. A funeral service will be held at 11-00 AM on Thursday, September 7, 2023, at St John's Lutheran Church, 211 Hickory Rd. in New Ulm, TX. Burial will be at Star Hill Cemetery in New Ulm. A reception will follow in the St. John's Lutheran Fellowship Hall.
Memorials may be made to St John's Lutheran Church.
Reed, Gloria Jean (Blase) (1943-2020)
Maiden Name: Blase [Family] Father: Herbert Christopher Blase, Mother: Earline Leona Rudloff [Cemetery] Sealy Cemetery () , FG
Gloria Jean Blase Reed, age 77 of Sealy, Texas, passed away on Thursday, July 9. She was born March 5, 1943 in Rosenberg, Texas to Herbert and Earline Blase.
She spent her early childhood in Rosenberg where she enjoyed riding horses, volleyball, and spending time with her extended family at their Fulshear farm. Her family moved to Sealy where she graduated from Sealy High School in 1961, then went on to obtain a Bachelor's degree in Education from Sam Houston State University. Then she became a high school English teacher in Angleton and then a lead executive secretary for Shell Oil in Houston. It was at this time she met and married Thomas Jeffrey Reed, her husband of almost 53 years. After her children were old enough, she returned to education as a Title I coordinator in Brazos ISD for 14 years.
Jean (aka "Granny") was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who enjoyed a variety of games, gardening, and baking. She especially enjoyed decorating her unique Christmas cookies which hung from the tree each year. These were always a hit with her children, grandchildren, and many others.
Jean is preceded in death by her parents, and sister, Donna Blase Hayes.
She is survived by her husband, Tom of Sealy; her three sons, Chris and wife, Beth, of Pearland, Kieth, and wife, Suzanne, of Magnolia, and Chip and wife, Stephanie, of Sealy; grandchildren, Travis and Kayla of Pearland, Austin, Ethan, and Connor of Magnolia, Samantha and Alivia of Sealy.
Visitation is scheduled for Monday, July 13, 2020, from 5-00 PM - 7-00 PM at Knesek Bros. Funeral Chapel, 1140 Meyer Street, Sealy, Texas. A funeral service will be held at 10-00 AM on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Sealy Cemetery. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, social distancing will be enforced at the visitation, funeral, and graveside services.
Reed, Nathaniel (-)
[Veteran] Early Wars/TEX REV, Battle of San Jacinto ()
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Reeder, Elvie Lee (1927-2003)
[Family] Father: Herman Reeder, Mother: Lillie Langer ()
Bellville Times
Elvie Lee Reeder was born Oct. 20, 1927 in the Rockhouse area to Herman and Lillie (Langer) Reeder.
She passed away at her home at Sharpstown Manor in Houston on Nov. 5, 2003 at the age of 76.
She was baptized into the Christian faith on March 11, 1928 and was confirmed in her faith on Oct. 11, 1942 at St. John Lutheran Church in New Ulm where she was a member and was also a member of St. John's Women of the ELCA. She was an associate member of Christ the Servant Lutheran Church in Houston, Texas.
She was educated in the Rockhouse, Henkhaus and Industry elementary schools and graduated from Bellville High School in 1944. She then began her working career in Houston with the Joseph F. Meyer Co. and Meyerland Corporation. She was the primary notary of the development of the Meyerland community. She was employed by Stevens & Cummings Insurance, Houston EENT Eye Section Group for 29 years and Dr. Charles Dobbs. At TeleSystems, she devoted many hours raising funds for National Children's Cancer Society, American Heart Association and Children's Wish Foundation.
She was a member of the Texas German Society, West End Historical Society and a past member of the Harris County Chapter of American Association of Medical Assistants.
Elvie was preceded in death by her parents, Herman and Lillie Reeder.
She will be missed by her sisters Alice Brune, Ruth Froebel and brother-in-law Robert, nephews and niece, Arlene Brune, Larry Brune, Kem Coan and Reed Froebel and numerous other relatives and friends.
Pallbearers for the service were Arlen Brune, Larry Brune, John Coan, Reed Froebel, Steven Guettler and Ron Mahlmann. Honorary pallbearer was Jerry Brasher.
Arrangements were entrusted to the Koenig Strickland Funeral Home.
Posted by Joy Neely
Reese, Kinion Wilkerson (1842-1918)
Notable person [Veteran] CWCSA, CAPT, 12th Texas Cavalry [Family] Father: Fleming Sanders Reese, Mother: Nancy Whittington, Spouse: Martha Montgomery [Cemetery] Oak Knoll Cemetery (C - 26 O4) , FG , FS
Death of Captain K. W. Reese At his house near Kenney, Captain K. W. Reese, after a brief illness, peacefully passed away on August 14th.
Captain Reese was born in Pike County, Alabama, January 9, 1842.
He came to Texas in 1849 and lived in Austin County nearly all of his long and eventful life. During the civil war he enlisted in Parsons' Regiment at Bastrop, the 12th Texas Cavalry, and continued in the bloody struggle to the end of the war.
He was married in 1870 to Miss Martha Montgomery. To this union five children were born, four of whom are still living- Mr Hoffman Reese, who resides at the old home, Mrs. E. W. Potter of Huntsville, Mrs. Woodson Tottenham and Miss Maud Reese.
When we laid his tired body to rest in Oak Knoll cemetery, we all felt that a noble citizen, a true patriot, and a friend to every man in need, was gone- but we mourn 'not as those who have no hope," for above all he was a Christian, and member of the Methodist Episcopal Church South.
For many years he was active in the upkeep of the Bellville-Chap Hill camp grounds, where many hudred were converted to Christ. "When the trumpets sounded for him on the other side I am sure they were sounded by lips that he had taught to pray" -- and may his loved one and friends some day be there to hear.
G. Z. Sadler His Pastor (The funeral of Cap't K. W. Reese of Sempronius took place at Oak Knoll cemetery, Bellville, on Wednesday afternoon, August 14, Rev. G. Z. Sadler of the Methodist Church, formerly pastor at this place, officiating. All parts of this county were represented among those who came to pay the last tribute of respect to one of our oldest and best known citizens, and many friends were here from Brenham and other points. In spite of advancing years, Cap't. Reese was deeply interested in the active affairs of life, and was a member of the Council of Defense for Austin County. --Ed.) Among those attending the funeral of Cap't. K. W. Reese yesterday were four veterans of this civil war--F. Gieseke, L. Tesch, B. Eldridge and R. S. Bucer, who were brought down by C. L. Wilkins, in his car.
Posted by- Deborah Smith - San Antonio, Texas
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Austin County Texas Archives Biographies.....Reese, Kinion Wilkerson January 9 1872 - August 14 1918
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Author- from Rees folder in Nesbitt Memorial Library, Columbus, Texas (original source appears to be from a book "Texas and Texans, page 1712, published 1916?)- from Rees folder in Nesbitt Memorial Library, Columbus, Texas (original source appears to be from a book "Texas and Texans, page 1712, published 1916?)-
Kinion W. Reese- More than sixty years ago when Kinion Wilkerson Reese was a boy of about nine years, he accompanied his parents upon their immigration from Pike County, Alabama, to Texas, and the family home was established in Austin County, near the line of Washington County, with which now favored and progressive section of the state the name of Reese has been closely and worthily linked during the long intervening years, its representatives having played a large part in the furtherance of both social and industrial development and advancement. Reared and educated under the conditions and influences of the pioneer era in the history of Texas, Kinion W. Reese was one of the young men who went forth from this state to do valiant service in defense of the cause of the Confederacy in the Civil War, after the close of which he bent his energies earnestly to the winning of the victories which peace ever has in store--victories "no less renowned than war". From small beginnings in connection with agricultural industry, he worked his way forward toward the goal of success, and today he stands as one of the extensive landholders, influential citizens and substantial men of affairs in Austin County, where he commands inviolable place in the confidence and esteem of a community in which virtually his entire life thus far has been spent, his well improved homestead place being situated about six miles from the Village of Chapel Hill, which has long held prestige as one of the important educational centers of this part of the state.
Fleming S. Reese, father of him whose name introduces this article, was born in Virginia, in 1812, and was a scion of a family that was founded in the historic Old Dominion in the colonial period of our national history. Such were the exigencies and conditions of time and place that he received in his youth only limited educational advantages, and as a young man he initiated independent operations as a farmer in Alabama, where also was solemnized his marriage to Miss Nancy Whittington, whose father, Burrel Whittington, was a representative of a South Carolina family that early became settled in Alabama and that became actively concerned with agricultural industry in that state, though Burrel Whittington never became a slave holder.
In coming with his family to Texas, in 1849, Fleming S. Reese voyaged across the Gulf of Mexico and disembarked in the port of Houston, from which point he transported his family and little stock of household effects, etc., overland to the frontier district of Austin County, where he settled near the line of Washington County, which at that time was still a part of Austin County. He erected his primitive pioneer dwelling on the Stevenson League, where the fine homestead of his son, Kinion W. Reese, is now established. He and his family moved to Colorado County in the fall of 1865, and there they spent the remainder of their lives--earnest, intelligent, industrious and God-fearing folk who lived up to the measure of their opportunities and who merited and received the respect and good will of their fellow men. Fleming S. Reese reclaimed and developed a homestead farm and gained a fair measure of temporal prosperity through his well directed endeavors. His political support was given to the Democratic Party and during the Civil War, for service in which his advanced age rendered him ineligible, he was in full sympathy with the cause of the Confederacy, which he supported by every means in his power, two of his sons having gone forth as loyal soldiers in the Confederate ranks. Both he and his wife were worthy members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, the former having passed to eternal rest in 1870 and Mrs. Reese having survived him by many years, as her death occurred in 1898. Of their children, the eldest was John, who became a prosperous agriculturist in Lavaca County where he served in various local offices of public trust and where he continued to reside until his death- he was survived by a number of children, and he was the elder of the two sons who were found as loyal and valiant soldiers of the Confederacy in the war between the states of the North and the South. Sarah, the second of the children who attained to maturity, became the wife of George W. Houchins and was a resident of Lavaca County at the time of her death. Kinion W. of this review, was the next in order of birth. Mary is the wife of Spencer Townsend, of Yoakum, DeWitt County; Nancy is the widow of James Styers and resides in the City of San Antonio; Virginia is the wife of J. Pinkney Williams of Yoakum; Martha Elizabeth became the wife of W. S. Woolsey and resided in the Town of Yoakum at the time of her death, June 3, 1915. Burrel and Samuel lost their lives as a result of the Reese-Townsend feud and were residents of Columbus, Colorado County, at the time of their death; and Walter was a resident of the City of Houston at the time of his death. Fleming S. Reese,
Reese, Martha (Montgomery) (1843-1910)
Maiden Name: Montgomery [Cemetery] Oak Knoll Cemetery (C - 26 O4)
Martha Montgomery Reese
Died at her home in Sempronius, Texas, on Wednesday March 2, 1910, at 11:45 a.m., Mrs. K. W. Reese, nee Montgomery, wife of Capt K. W. Reese, a long time resident of Austin county.
Mrs. Reese comes of one of the old families of the county and besides her immediate family which consists of her husband, three daughters and one son, she leaves a number of other realatives to mourn her passing away.
For some time past Mrs. Rees had been suffering with a malady which resulted in her demise, and the end of her very useful and exemplary life was not unexpected.
One brother who survives her is Mr. F. L. Montgomery of Eda and her sisters are Mesdames American Crump, Florence Cochran and Carrie Crawford and Miss Maggie Montgomery. All of these are well known to many of our people and to them as well as to the member of the immediate family sincere sympathy is extended.
The funeral is to take place from the family home at Sempronius tomorrow, Friday, March 4th, and interment will be made at Oak Knoll cemetery here at 12 o'clock. The TIMES begs to extend its sympathy to the bereaved in their hour of trial.
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Death of Mrs. K. W. Reese Last Wednesday morning at 11:45 o'clock the angel of death entered the home of Mr. K. W. Reese, at Semponius, and took therefrom the loving wife and mother, Mrs. K. W. Reese. A precious one from us has gone,
A voice we loved is stilled:
A place is vacant in that home,
Which never can be filled.
For nearly a year Mrs. Reese had been in feeble health, and although she was not expected to live, still her death came quite unexpectedly. An angel came and bore her away, to bloom again, within the Gardens of Light, beside the House of Many Mansions. Aching hearts that grive, weep not as those who have no faith; look up to where she blooms in Heaven's own fields, so sweet, so good, so pure, so true. O lily of immaculate purity, how fit an emblem of her noble life; that life so filled with good deeds and loving thoughts, fading like the lily, sweet, patient, uncomplaining and resigned. Dear one, we miss thee sore and yet--in Heaven we know that all that is well. No storms, nor shocks can touch thee there: serene to wait thro' all the years. Besides her sorrowing husband, son and three daughters, she leaves quite a number of other relatives and friends to mourn her loss. Her funeral took place from the family home at Sempronius Friday morning. A large funeral cortege following the remains to Oak Knoll cemetery at Bellville, where they were tenderly laid to rest by the side of her son, Kinion, who died ten years ago. The obsequies were conducted by Rev. I. W. Campbel.
Posted by: Deborah Smith - San Antonio, Texas
Reese, Nancy (Whittington) (1815-1898)
Maiden Name: Whittington [Family] Father: Burrell Whittington, Mother: Sarah Shoemake, Spouse: Fleming Sanders Rees [Cemetery] Oak Knoll Cemetery (C - 26 O4) , FG , FS
Colorado Citizen, November 10, 1898
Oakland Newsy Notes
Relatives and friends here regret to learn of the death of Mrs. Nancy Reese, whose death was reported in Austin County. She for years resided in this section.
This is Nancy Whittington Rees wife of Fleming Sanders Rees.
The Rees family, along with several other Whittingtons and allied families, came to Austin County in the 1850's, and settled near Welcome and Industry.
Nancy is buried in Oak Knoll Cemetery in Bellville, near her son, Kinion Wilkerson Rees.
Posted by Deborah Smith
Reese, Phillip (1911-1983)
[Veteran] WW2, SSGT, US Army [Family] Father: Waller Reese, Spouse: Rozetta Barnes [Cemetery] Jeff Cemetery ()
Mr. Phillip Reese was born May 2, 1911 in Austin County to the late Mr. and Mrs. Walter Reese.
He was reared in the Cochran Community. He attended the Grant and Joe Cochran Elementary School.
At an early age, he was converted under Reverend A. Lilly and joined Bethlehem Baptist Church. Later, he joined Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church.
In 1932, he was united in wedlock to Miss Rozetta Barnes.
Mr. Reese leaves to mourn his passing, one son, Mr. Herman Reese; one daughter, Miss Janice Reese of Houston, Texas; one sister, Mrs. Bernice Brooks of Bellville, Texas; one step-son, Mr. W. D. Smith; reared, Mr. Jerry Hall and Mrs. Lorean Southern House, and Mrs. Darlene Hall; twenty-two nieces, twenty-two nephews, a special cousin, Mrs. Josephine Dotson and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral Service- Saturday, December 10, 1983, 1-30 p.m., Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church, Bellville, Texas, the Reverend T. J. Sommer, pastor.
Pallbearers- Masonic Family
Interment- Jefferson Cemetery, Bellville, Texas
Arrangements By- Austin County Funeral Home, (409) 865-2193 or 865-2434
Posted by Silvia Adkins
Reese, Rosezetta (1913-2012)
() , FG
Celebrational of a wonderful long lived life for Mrs. Rosezetta Reese, 99 years young will be Saturday November 3 ,2012 at the Historic Allen Chapel A.M.E. 704 W. Carver Bellville, TX. with Dr. William O. Quickley, Pastor officiating under the direction of Austin County Funeral Home.
Viewing will be Saturday from 9am til Service time of 11am at the Church
Burial will take place in Houston Memorial Gardens Pearland, TX.
Mrs. Reese was born in Wallis,Tx and became a life long resident of Bellville. She will be missed by all.
She leaves behind a Sister Veanna Wilson of Baytown,Tx. Many Nieces, Nephews other relatives and friends.
Reibenstein, Bernice Theresa (Krause) (1926-2020)
Maiden Name: Krause [Family] Father: Fritz A. Krause, Mother: Mary Anna Albrecht, Spouse: Leslie Reibenstein [Cemetery] Sealy Cemetery () , FG
The Sealy News, February 26, 2020-
Bernice Theresa Krause Reibenstein, 93, beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2020 in Sealy, Texas.
Bernice Theresa was born an only child to parents Fritz and Mary Ann Albrecht Krause in Nelsonville, Texas on October 8, 1926. She was baptized in November of 1926 at the New Wehdem Lutheran Church at New Wehdem, Texas. Her confirmation was in May of 1940 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Bellville, Texas. Bernice attended school in Nelsonville and then graduated from Bellville High School in May of 1945.
Bernice married Leslie Reibenstein on December 6, 1947 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Bellville. Together they owned and operated the City Café in Sealy from 1950-52. Along with many years of farming, ranching and custom hay baling. Bernice and Leslie owned and operated Sharon's Variety Store in Sealy from 1960-1972. Leslie passed away on November 27, 1971.
It was in 1972 that Bernice joined the Sealy United Methodist Church and became the Church Secretary there for three years. She then was the Church Secretary for twenty-two years for the Bellville United Methodist Church. Bernice remained a faithful member of the United Methodist Women of Sealy, serving some of these years as secretary, and was also a member of the Chancel Choir for 30 years. Added to the list of her many church affiliates, Bernice served as a member of the Texas Annual Conference in Houston, Texas for 12 years. Anyone who knew Bernice knew her love of the Lord and of her church. Bernice faithfully studied her Bible lesson each and every morning up until the last few years when her health began to decline.
Bernice, better known to us as “Granny†loved her family. As she said, “we were her lifeâ€. She was always interested in what everyone was doing and loved to attend their sporting events, especially football. And she loved to watch the news and talk politics! However, what became most important to Granny was to prepare lunch each and every Saturday for her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and any extras we decided to bring along. She would cook all morning in preparation of her brood coming over and she would always provide enough for all of us even when she didn't even know how many were coming! Granny knew how to bring us all together at her table. Now Granny is being served at “HIS†table because she came prepared. We are blessed to have many wonderful memories and her everlasting love to cherish.
Preceding her in death were her parents, Fritz & Mary Krause; her husband, Leslie Reibenstein; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Mildred & Leroy Hillboldt, and Esther & Hilton Luedecke.
Bernice is survived by daughter, Sharon Brandes and husband, Jack; and son, Harold Dean Reibenstein and wife, Connie; grandchildren, Jeff Brandes and wife, Jennifer, Ashley Hewson and husband, Richard, Ryan Dean Reibenstein and wife, Tara; great-grandchildren, Brennan, Breanna, and Baylee Brandes, Riley and Hunter Hewson, and soon to arrive, Jaxson Dean Reibenstein; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Delores & Clarence Dittert; godchild, Marsha Tipp; and numerous nieces and nephews and dear friends that visited her regularly. These visits were greatly appreciated by Bernice and her family!
Services for Bernice Theresa Reibenstein were held Tuesday, Feb. 18, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Cat Spring. Burial followed at the Sealy Cemetery. A reception followed at the St. John's Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall.
Serving, as pallbearers were Jeff Brandes, Brennan Brandes, Malcolm Dittert, Richard Hewson, T.J. Menke, and Ryan Reibenstein. Honorary pallbearers are Breanna Brandes, Baylee Brandes, Riley Hewson, and Hunter Hewson.
Memorials may be given to St. John Lutheran Church of Cat Spring or charity of your choice.
Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Knesek Bros. Funeral Chapels 768 Fourth St., Sealy; 979-885-3535; www.knesekfuneralhome.com.
Reinecker, Ferdinand Robert "F.R" (1856-1926)
Nickname: F.R [Family] Father: Johan Ferdinand Reinecker, Mother: Wilhelmenia Netzel, Spouse: Hedwig Leutwiler [Cemetery] Pilgrims Rest Cemetery #01 () , FG
The Bellville Times - Friday March 19, 1926
F.R. Reinecker
Ferdinand Robert Reinecker died at his home, about one mile north east of Bellville, on Monday, March 15th at 6-45 p.m., aged 70 years and 6 days. He had been in ill health for many years.
There was a large funeral and many beautiful flowers, at the service, which was conducted by Rev. J.K. Poch on Tuesday, March 16th at 3 p.m. Interment was made at Pilgrims Rest.
Mr Reinecker was born March 9, 1856 near Danzig, Germany, and was brought by his parents to this country when he was three years old.
Surviving are his wife; three sons, M.W. Reinecker of Wallis, E.E. Reinecker of Bellville, and Herbert Reineck, living at home; by two daughters, Mrs Herman Klostermann of Bellville, and Miss Emma Reinecker of Galveston; three brothers, Albert of Wallis, Emil of Houston and Wm. Reinecker of Bellville; six sisters, Mrs G.T. Bell of Bellville, Mrs August Mueller of Valley Mills, Mrs Adolph Neumann of Sempronius, Mrs Herman Frank, Mrs Wm. Frank and Mrs Fritz Schroeder of the Piney neighborhood. There are also two grandchildren, other relatives, and many friend.
Mr Reinecker was a member of the Lutheran Church and of Schiller Lodge No. 11, O.D.H.S. In his death Austin County loses another of its old citizens, highly respected for his upright character and many other good qualities.
Reinecker, Johan Ferdinand (1823-1910)
[Veteran] CWCSA, PVT, Co D 23rd Brig TST [Family] Spouse: Wilhelmenia Netzel [Cemetery] Pilgrims Rest Cemetery #01 () , FG
Bellville Times November 1910
Mr. Ferdinand Reinecker died on the 27th of November 1910 near Bellville. He was born in Fischausen near Koenigsberg East Prussia, April 2nd, 1823.
In 1859 he came to Austin county Texas and lived here as a highly respected citizen until his death.
He was married to his sorrowing widow, nee Netzel, about 60 years ago. The union was blessed with sixteen children of whom five preceded him in death.
He leaves to mourn his death his widow, five sons and six daughters; fifty-five grandchildren and thirty greatgrandchildren and one sister and a host of friends.
He was an honorary member of the Concordia Gesangverein; one of the charter members.
The immediate cause of his death was an injury caused by a viscous cow which he sustained some weeks ago.
His body was laid to rest in Pilgrims Rest cemetery on the 28th inst, a large concourse of relatives and friends doing him the last honors. Rev. J.G. Mueller conducted the funeral service at the home and the grave. The Gesangverein Concordia sang two appropriate songs at the grave.
So the old settlers of Austin county go one by one into eternity. His was a life well spent as a citizen, husband and father, his posterity counts up to 90 in all. The Lord comfort his widow and children.
Card of Thanks
We desire to express our deepest thanks to the many friends who so thoughtfully and kindly ministered to the deceased husband and father of our family during his last illness and to us at the time of his passing away. Mrs. F. Reinecker and Children Bellville, Texas Nov. 30th, 1910.
Submitted by Jerry Lee Frank
Reinecker, Wilhelmenia (Netzel) (1838-1918)
Maiden Name: Netzel [Family] Father: Eduard Netzel, Spouse: Johan Ferdinand Reinecker [Cemetery] Pilgrims Rest Cemetery #01 () , FG
Bellville Times
1918
On Saturday, October 5th, 1918, Mrs. Wilhelmine Reinecker, aged 80 years, 2 months and 6 days, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Wm. Frank, and was buried on Monday, October 7 at Pilgrims Rest cemetery at 10-30 a.m., Rev. W.J. David of the Baptist church officiating.
"Grandma" Reinecker, as she was familiarly known, imigrated from Germany to Texas with her husband and two children in the early fifties and for a short period the family lived in Galveston.
Later they moved to Austin county and settled in the Piney neighborhood where the family has lived ever since. She witnessed the hardships of the war between the states, but at all times proved to be a devoted wife and mother, and was always ready to do any duty imposed upon her necessary to carry on the struggle for the Confederacy.
She was a good woman and lived a useful life, always ready to give succor to the needy and worthy.
Mrs. Reinecker is survived by 11 children, 61 grandchildren, 99 great-grand-children and one great-great-grand-child, besides many other relatives.
Card of Thanks
We wish to thank friends and neighbors for the assistance given and courtesy shown us at the time of the illness and death of our beloved mother, Mrs. Wilhelmine Reinecker.
Children.
Submitted by Jerry Lee Frank
Reinicke, Robert Wayne (1944-2014)
[Family] Father: Charles Jacob Reinicke, Mother: Hilda Wietstruck [Cemetery] Pilgrims Rest Cemetery #01 ()
Bellville Times
Robert Wayne Reinicke, 69, lifelong resident of Bellville, passed away Wednesday, July 30, 2014, at his home.
Robert was born Aug. 6, 1944, in Bellville. The son of Charles Jacob and Hilda (Wietstruck) Reinicke, he grew up and attended the Bellville public schools, graduating from Bellville High School in 1962. He obtained the rank of Eagle Scout.
Robert then attended the University of Texas in Austin, where he earned his Bachelors Degree in Engineering.
Robert was employed as a chemical engineer before going on to work in the gasoline kiosk at the local Brookshire Bros. He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Bellville.
Robert is survived by his aunt Wilma (Wietstruck) Voss; his nine first cousins William Wietstruck, Jim Wietstruck, David Warmke, Pat O'Brien, Mary Miller, Nancy Warmke, Beverly Hogan, Jimmie Reinicke, Janet Warmke; and numerous other relatives and dear friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Hilda Reinicke.
Family was present to receive friends Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2014, from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Schmidt Funeral Home in Bellville.
Funeral Service followed at 1 p.m. at the Schmidt Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Walter J. Miller officiating.
Interment followed in Pilgrims Rest Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Gary Wietstruck, Terry Wietstruck, Bill Wietstruck, Jimmy George Reinicke, Jim Wietstruck and Marty O'Brien. Honorary pallbearers were David Warmke and Eric Wietstruck.
Friends who wish may make memorial gifts to the St. John Lutheran Church, 520 North Holland, Bellville, TX 77418 or to the Bellville Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 1109, Bellville, TX 77418.
Schmit Funeral Home, 12029 Hwy. 36 S., PO Box 610, Bellville, TX 77418, (979) 865-2424 www.schmidtfunerals.com
Posted by Bruce White
