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Sabrsula, Johnnie Willard (1922-2013)
[Veteran] WW2, AOM2C, US Navy, Nov 1942-Aug 1945, Navy Air Corp So Pacific [Family] Father: John James Sabrsula, Mother: Emilie Petrusek, Spouse: Lou Alma Kurtz [Cemetery] Hartsville Cemetery () , FG
Johnnie W. Sabrsula was born on the family farm in Wallis,Texas on December 7, 1922 to John J. and Emily Petrusek Sabrsula. He passed from this life to the next on April 15, 2013 at the age of 90 years.
While in high school, he played football and ran track at the state meet in Austin. He graduated from Wallis High School in 1940.
In 1942 he joined the Navy with his cousin "Dutch" Petrusek and best friend John Reuther. He flew 20 combat missions over the Southwest Pacific during World War II with squadron VPB 137 and was the turret gunner on PV-1 Venturas. He received 2 Purple Hearts, 4 Air Medals and the Distinguished Flying Cross. He was honorably discharged from the Navy in September of 1945. He was a member of the American Legion Post 200 in Wallis and the Purple Heart Society. Upon his return home from the service he met the love of his life, Lou Alma Kurtz, and they were married on December 31, 1945 in Sealy, Texas. They loved to travel, go camping, play 42 and visit friends. They were married almost 60 years before she passed away in November, 2005.
Johnnie worked for Tennessee Gas and retired from Florida Gas in 1984.
He was preceded in death by his parents, infant brother, wife, daughter, Brenda Hinson and great-granddaughter, Mallory King.
Survivors include two brothers, Herman and wife Betty and Ruben and wife Madeline; daughter, Lynell Dworsky and husband Al; son-in-law, Bill Hinson; grandchildren, Allen Dworsky and wife Kristin, Beverly Jund and husband John, and Cindy King and husband Craig; three great-grandchildren, Alex Yamato, Bailey Dworsky and Ryan Dworsky.
Pallbearers will be Allen Dworsky, Craig King, Scott Sabrsula, Al Jan, David Dworsky and David Sabrsula. Visitation will be Wednesday, April 17th from 6 to 8PM at Knesek Funeral Home in Wallis, Texas. Services will be Thursday, April 18th at 10-30 AM at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Wallis.
Knesek Funeral Home in Wallis, Texas in charge of arrangements- www.knesekfuneralhome.com
Sager, Lenard Otto (1910-1999)
[Veteran] WW2, PFC, US Army, 1944-46, Europe [Family] Father: C. A. Henry Sager, Mother: Mary Schorlerner, Spouse: Elma [Cemetery] Oak Knoll Cemetery (B - 42 A12)
Bellville Times
September 9, 1999
page 4A
VFW Memorial Service was held for Lenard Sager at 6-00 p.m. Wednesday, September 1, 1999 at the Schmidt Funeral Home Chapel in Bellville with the Bellville VFW Post #6522 officiating. Following a private family interment at Oak Knoll Cemetery on Thursday, September 2, 1999, the Funeral Service was held at 3-00 P.M. at St. John Lutheran Church with Pastors Willie Rotter and Ann D. Ward officiating.
Pallbearers were Marvin Sager, Lawrence Bade, Herbert Schumann, Robert Schumann, Ray Sager, and Paul Engeling.
Lenard Otto Sager was born April 17, 1910 in Arneckeville, Tx, the son of C. A. Henry and Mary (Schorlerner) Sager. He grew up on the family farm and attended school in Arneckeville. After graduating from high school, he attended Texas Lutheran College where he played football and baseball. It was at TLC that he met his future bride, Elma Kaauth. They were married September 10, 1933 in Granger, and made their home in Wahlberg where they both taught at the public school. Lenard was employed as principal and Elma was the school's only teacher.
Lenard began measuring acreage for cotton allotments for the Department of Agriculture. In 1941, he went to work full-time with the Department of Agriculture. He and Elma moved to Bellville in 1942. He became County Office Manager for the Agriculture Adjustment Administration. He was promoted to District Manager in 1964 retiring in 1973. He and Elma have been members of St. John Lutheran Church ever since their move to Bellville.
Lenard served his country during World War II in the U. S. Army Infantry. Wounds suffered on the battlefield in Luxenbourg and a post operative infection caused the loss of his right leg, a handicap he admirably dealt with for the rest of his life.
He was an avid leader in church and community affairs. He was a 50-year member of the Bellville VFW Post #6522 and a member of the Disabled American Veterans. He helped organize an ensemble that brought music to local nursing home patients, volunteered with bookkeeping for St. John's, and was a member of the congregation's Men in Mission. He also served on the Church Council and as President of the congregation for 3 terms during the 1960's. A member of the Bellville Lions Club, he was honored to be named Citizen of the Year in 1977.
Lenard was very proud of and found great pleasure in his granddaughters. This past October he was especially pleased to have participated in the baptism of his great grandson, William McKinnerney. An avid deer hunter, he also enjoyed serving on the kitchen crew for various public barbecues.
He passed away Monday, August 30, 1999 in a Houston hospital at the age of 89 years, 4 months and 13 days.
He is survived by his wife of over 65 years, Elma Sager of Bellville; son, Harold Sager of Seguin; granddaughters, Ann McKinnerney and her husband, John, Elizabeth Don Carlos and her husband, Randy, all of Austin; great-grandson, William McKinnerney; brother, Oscar Sager of Arneckeville; sisters, Ellen Sager and Frieda Bade, both of Cuero, and Ruth Egg of Meyersville; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Edwin and Paul Sager, and sisters Lena Koehler, Leona and Wilma Sager.
In lieu of usual remembrances, friends who wish may make memorial gifts to St. John Lutheran Church, 520 N. Holland, Bellville, Tx 77418 or to Texas Lutheran University, Seguin, Tx 78155.
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Schmidt Funeral Home in Bellville.
Posted by Joy Neely
Saldana, Maria "Mari" (Silva) (1951-2014)
Maiden Name: Silva, Nickname: Mari ()
Bellville Times
June 7, 1951 - May 13, 2014
It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of a beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She passed on May 13, 2014 following a Liver Transplant in Houston, TX. She did not endure the procedure. Maria leaves to cherish her memory, her sisters and brothers- Andres (Delia) Silva, Felicita Silva, Enrique (Alma) Silva, Nelda Cantrell, Sandra (George) Curran, Sara Salinas, Lucia (Alberto) Gallegos; her one daughter and two sons- Melissa (Daryl) Foster, Michael (Melissa) Saldaña, Adam Saldaña; four grandchildren- Michelle Rincon, Michael David Saldaña, Jr., Matthew Ryan Saldaña, Miles Mateo Foster; her special friends Anna Donaghy, Angelita Garcia, Esperanza Vasquez, Maria Torres, and Sylvia Foster.
Funeral Services- Saturday May 24, 2014, Time- 10 am-1-30 viewing 2 pm Service, Rudy Garza Funeral Home, 1702 East Harrison, Harlingen, TX 78550, (956) 425-8200
Saturday May 31, 2014, Time- 2 pm, Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 162 Selman Drive, Sealy, TX 77474, (979) 865-814
Posted by Joy Neely
Sams, Phyllis M. (Brownfield) (1930-2022)
Maiden Name: Brownfield [Family] Father: Walter Edward Brownfield, Mother: Esther Alberta Doerschlag, Spouse: Charlie Sams [Cemetery] Sealy Cemetery () , FG
Phyllis M. Sams, age 91, passed away on May 17, 2022 in Cat Spring, Texas. She was born to Walter Edward and Esther Alberta (Doerschlag) Brownfield on September 8, 1930 in St. Mary's, Kansas. She married Charles H. Sams on August 21, 1949.
Phyllis served as an administrative assistant to Drs. Greggory and Bullock, M.D. for many years. Phyllis loved to paint, gifting beautiful landscapes to family and friends. She enjoyed the outdoors, playing bridge and cooking, especially ribs. She volunteered with Boys and Girls Country, gardened and raised her three wild boys. Her favorite thing was traveling, especially by cruise ship to the islands. She was the coordinator for many years for 'Young At Heart', a travel organization for seniors. She ferried her groups to many different destinations, their favorite being Hawaii. She was very involved with Lifebridge Community Church and the Sealy Christian Food Pantry.
Phyllis was preceded in death by- her parents, Walter and Esther Brownfield; and sister-in-law, Patricia Brownfield.
Phyllis is survived by- her husband of 72 years, Charlie Sams of Cat Spring, TX; sons, Mark Sams and wife Trish of Sealy, TX, Jay Sams and wife Marla of Cat Spring, TX and Kent Sams and wife Linda of Katy, TX; grandchildren, Erin Hill and husband Jarden, Allison Brannan and husband Doug, Phyllis Sams, Jason Sams and wife Shae, Melanie Hammelman and husband Connor, Stephanie Heath and husband Sean and Kaitlyn Sams; great-grandchildren, Jeremih Hill, Charlotte and Grace Brannan, Blaize Sams, Marley Sams, Carson and Annabelle Hammelman, Victoria Carter and Sean Heath, Jr.; and brother, Dean Brownfield of Joplin, MO.
Funeral services will be Saturday, May 21, 2022 at 10-00 AM at Henneke Funeral Home in Columbus, TX with Pastor Scott Heitshusen officiating. Burial will follow in Sealy City Cemetery. A visitation will be held on Friday, May 20, 2022 from 5-00 PM - 7-00 PM, also at Henneke Funeral Home.
Serving as pallbearers- Jason Sams, Dave Penner, Neil Brownfield, Alfred Tomasek, Danny James and Rolando Alaniz.
Memorials may be made in Phyllis's name to Lifebridge Community Church, P.O. Box 934, Sealy, TX 77474.
Sanchez, Juan P., Sr. (1939-2024)
[Family] Father: Nicolaza Sanchez, Mother: Fidel, Spouse: Juanita Garcia Sanchez [Cemetery] Immaculate Conception Cemetery (Sealy) ()
Juan Sanchez of Sealy TX entered the kingdom of God on May 26, 2024 Juan born in Michoacan, Mexico on June 10, 1939 to Nicolaza & Fidel Sanchez. Juan is one of 7 children born into his family. He was educated as a young boy in Mexico but at the age of 16 he decided to leave Michoacan to find a better life with his life time best friend Abraham Morales & brother Celso Sanchez. They had various stops in cities around Mexico such as Guadalajara, Morelia, Monterrey, Mexico City, San Luis, Queretaro, & Zacatecas just a few to name. Then in 1965 Juan & his best friend Abraham Morales came to Texas working on farms for various ranchers. After a couple of months decided to go to California his stops were the LA area, Bakersfield, Sacramento San Fernando Valley. Not only California he explored also went to Chicago and the Wisconsin area and also the New York area.
In 1968 decided to go back home to Michoacan Mexico but before he did stop in Sealy Tx were he met his future wife in Juanita Garcia. There is when he established himself as a resident of Sealy and married Juanita Garcia on December 8, 1970. Before long in 1972 that's when the first of 5 children were born - Fidel, Juan Jr, Susana, Martin, and Mary Ann.
He work at various jobs such as Hurricane Industry, TXI, Jones Finke, Lone Star and also in the oil field industry were he traveled between Texas & California before retirement.
Juan's passion was his family. He loved his immediate family, but also his extended family. Every Sunday was a family reunion for him and his nephews to watch soccer and talk about his journey through life. Also his animals, such as chickens roosters.
Juan is survived by 4 of his children Fidel Sanchez wife Irene, Juan Sanchez Jr wife Maria, Susana Ramirez husband Lupe, Martin Sanchez all from Sealy. Grandkids- Raymond, Eryk, Bryana, Leyah from Fidel & Irene Sanchez; Apryl Sanchez from Juan Jr & Maria Sanchez, Lupe III & Joel from Susana & Lupe Ramirez, Jayden Sanchez from Martin Sanchez.
Brother-
Celso Sanchez and wife Virginia
Sisters -
Clementina Guillen Sanchez
Aurora Anguiano Sanchez
Maria Elena Navarro Sanchez
Many many more Nephews & Nieces that are not forgotten.
He is proceeded in death by his parents Nicolaza & Fidel Sanchez; Wife Juanita Sanchez; Daughter Mary Ann Sanchez; Sisters- Maira Nieves Rosas Sanchez, Consuelo Sanchez
Pallbearers-
Fidel Rosas, Raul Rosas,Joel Rosas, Freddy Rosas, Romeo Rosas, Javier Rosas
The family would like to express their sincere appreciation and gratitude for all your kindness and prayers during our time of loss. It is a source of strength and comfort.
https://www.knesekfuneralhome.com/obituary/juan-sanchez-sr?fh_id=15457
Sandel, Thomas Neason "Tom" (1923-2014)
Nickname: Tom [Veteran] WW2, S1, US Navy, 1944-46, Asiatic Pacific [Family] Father: Harvey B. Sandel, Mother: Hattie Neason, Spouse: Helen [Cemetery] Houston National Cemetery ()
Bellville Times
Tom Sandel was born to Harvey B. and Hattie (Neason) Sandel in Shiro, Texas on Oct. 4, 1923. He passed away at his home on Jan. 21, 2014.
Tom served in the U.S. Navy during World War II from May 26, 1944 until May 16, 1946. Tom served at the following vessels and stations- NTS Camp Wallace, Texas, USS Gillis (AVD 12), USS San Juan (CL 54) and PSC USNB, Bremerton, Wn. He was awarded the following medals- Asiatic Pacific Area Campaign Medal, the American Area Campaign Medal and World War II Victory Medal.
Tom was an Accountant for Exxon for 35 years until his retirement in 1982.
He was a member of Bellville United Methodist Church.
Tom is preceded in death by his parents; Harvey and Hattie Sandel; sisters, Patsy Fuller and Mary Casey and brother, Wayne Sandel.
He is survived by the mother of his children, Helen Sandel of Athens, Texas; daughters, Shelly Manee and husband, Robert of Laguna Beach, Calif. and Becky Sandel of Athens, Texas; son, Kelly Sandel and wife, Texas; grandchildren, Amy, Kaley and Nathan Sandel and Stephen and Katy Manee.
Funeral Service was at 10 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 27, 2014 at Bellville United Methodist Church, 234 Masonic St., Bellville, Texas with Rev. Malcolm Monroe officiating.
Interment was at 1-45 p.m. on Monday, January 27, 2014 at Houston National Cemetery, 10410 Veterans Memorial Dr., Houston, TX 77038.
Funeral arrangements under the direction of Knesek Bros. Funeral Chapel - Bellville.
www.knesekfuneralhome.com
Posted by Joy Neely
Sanders, Ethelyn J. (1920-2011)
[Cemetery] Cat Spring (Kollatschny) Cemetery () , FG
Sealy News Online
Ethelyn Sanders of Cat Spring died May 26 in Clute at 91 years of age.
Sanders was born in Cutler, Cali.
Funeral services will be held Monday, May 30 at 1 p.m. at St. John Lutheran Church, located at 480 Ross Street in Cat Spring with Rev. Kevin Haug officiating.
Interment will be at Cat Spring Cemetery in Cat Spring.
Friends may call at St. John Lutheran Church in Cat Spring from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday, May 30.
Sanders, Mary LaVenia (1959-2013)
[Family] Father: Tom Sanders, Mother: Wanda Carroll ()
Bellville Times
Mary LaVenia Sanders was born to Tom Sanders and Wanda Carroll in Juneau, Alaska on Jan. 13, 1959.
She passed away on July 13, 2013 in Bellville.
She is survived by her mother, Wanda Copenhaver of Bellville, brother, William Copenhaver of Azle, Texas, daughter, Christine Sanders of Bellville, daughter, Debra Patterson of Kingwood and son, William Sanders of Bellville.
Mary was preceded in death by her father, Tom Sanders.
The family will have a private memorial service.
Arrangements by Knesek Brothers Funeral Chapel
Knesekfuneralhome.com
Posted by Joy Neely
Sandoval, Miguel Angel (1944-2024)
[Family] Father: Miguel Sandoval, Mother: Guadalupe, Spouse: Aurora [Cemetery] National Cemetery ()
Miguel Angel Sandoval of Houston, Texas, passed away on Monday, March 18, 2024.
He is preceded in death by his wife Aurora Sandoval, Parents Miguel and Guadalupe Sandoval, Grandson Carlos Miguel Soto, and Sister Bertha Estrada.
He has 6 children. Charles and Christina Sandoval, Elizabeth and Christopher Blackmon, Mary Rodriguez, Susana and Francisco Mena, Irma Patricia Sandoval and Jorge Saul Martines, Miguel Ãngel Chico Sandoval.
He had 16 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. He leaves behind five sisters and two brothers- Jesus Sandoval and Luis Carlos Sandoval. He was loved by numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Elias Sandoval, Isaac Lord, Michael Sandoval, Christopher Blackman, Carlos A. Soto, Javier Estrada.
https://www.knesekfuneralhome.com/obituary/miguel-
Satterwhite, Kathleen Elizabeth “Kathy” (Stafford) (1953-2020)
Maiden Name: Stafford [Family] Father: Robert Ernest Stafford Jr, Mother: Dorothy Constance Newman, Spouse: Michael Doyle Satterwhite () , FG
Kathleen (Kathy) Satterwhite, 67, of Bellville, TX, was called home by her Heavenly Father on September 12, 2020. She was born on April 27, 1953 in Denver, CO to Robert E. Stafford, Jr. and Dorothy C. Stafford. Kathy graduated from Bellville High School in 1971. She enjoyed being active in Speech and Drama events at school. She also enjoyed singing many solos and duets with friends at church and with the youth group. Kathy married her lifetime Valentine, Michael D. Satterwhite, Sr., on February 14, 1975. They celebrated 45 years of marriage.
Kathy is survived by her husband, Michael D. Satterwhite, Sr.; sons, Michael D. Satterwhite II and his wife, Cara D. and Tyler A. Satterwhite, all of Bellville, TX; sister, Sharon K. Whitley and her husband, Michael, of Houston; grandchildren, Michael D. Satterwhite III and Taylor E. Satterwhite; step-grandchildren, Taylor P. Canton, Anna R. Canton, Aiden J. Wendt; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and a niece.
She was reunited in Heaven with her parents, Robert E. Stafford, Dorothy Stafford, her precious grandparents, and several aunts and uncles, and a niece.
Kathy faithfully served as a Special Education Teacher at Selman Elementary School. She was a beloved teacher until her retirement. She loved painting and doing many forms of artwork. Her family was her number one priority. She also loved her pets, and travel cruising.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2020, from 2-00 PM - 4-00 PM at Schmidt Funeral Home, 12029 Hwy. 36 South, Bellville, Texas, followed by a funeral service at 4-00 PM.
Her fight with cancer was met bravely. Memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of Brazos Valley, 302 East Blue Bell Road, Brenham, Texas 77833; or The American Cancer Society, Inc. - South Region, Yesica Franco, Community Development Manager, 2500 Frondren Road, Suite 100, Houston, Texas 77063.
Satterwhite, Michael Doyle (1950-2024)
[Veteran] Vietnam, USAF Reserves [Family] Father: Ure Doyle Satterwhite, Mother: Joy Semler, Spouse: Kathleen Elizabeth Stafford () , FG
Michael Doyle Satterwhite, 73, of Bellville, Texas, passed on to be with his Savior on February 2, 2024 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Michael was born on August 1, 1950 to Doyle and Joy Satterwhite in Houston, Texas. He graduated from Spring Branch High School in 1969. In May 1970, he enlisted in the United States Air Force reserves. Michael enjoyed riding horses and was a jockey in Houston, Texas training quarter horses. He also loved hunting and fishing with friends and family. He loved his Bible and praised his Savior.
Michael moved to Bellville after his parents had moved to the area. He had been a steel products salesman in Houston. Michael was an independent semi-truck owner/operator and the loads that he enjoyed hauling most were super-oversized oil field equipment and other parts requiring special permits and pilots.
Michael married the love of his life, Kathleen Stafford of Bellville, Texas. They married at Bellville United Methodist Church on Valentine's Day of 1975. They celebrated 45 years of marriage and enjoyed raising their two sons.
Michael is survived by his sons, Michael D. Satterwhite II and Tyler A. Satterwhite, both of Bellville, Texas; grandson, Michael D. Satterwhite III; granddaughter, Taylor E. Satterwhite; brother, Clint Satterwhite of Plano, Texas; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.
He was reunited in Heaven with his parents, Doyle and Joy Satterwhite; his wife, Kathy; and his brother, Kris Satterwhite.
Memorial contributions can be made to Knights of Hope, Faith Academy Bellville,12177 Highway 36,Bellville, Texas 77418; or Amedisys Hospice Care, 226 S. Live Oak St., Bellville, Texas 77418.
Savoy, Leta A. (Rogers; Rigsby) (1925-2013)
Maiden Name: Rogers; Rigsby [Family] Father: Muton Rogers, Mother: Sadie Matthews, Spouse: Ernest P. Rigsby & Weldon Leon Savoy [Cemetery] Pilgrims Rest Cemetery #01 ()
Bellville Times
Leta A. Rigsby Savoy was born to Muton Rogers and Sadie Matthews on March 22, 1925 at their homeplace in Personville, Texas. She passed away on August 12, 2013.
Her early life was spent in the Groesbeck area, a part of Texas that was her first home. She married Ernest P. Rigsby in 1941 and began her life as a wife and mother. Living in Houston she became a sales clerk, first at Sears and later at the new Foleys stores in Sharpstown and Northwest Malls. At Foleys she became a supervisor, enjoying her work in accessories and fine jewelry.
Leta's true love was her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and all the nieces, nephews and family friends who came under her wing. A caregiver always.
In 1980, she married Weldon Leon Savoy and found a new life in Bellville, Texas. She and Leon enjoyed travel, antiques and especially those grandchildren. With Leon's passing in 1997, she continued her life here until her health and Alzheimers sent her to Colonial Belle nursing care in 2010. With their excellent and loving care she stayed until her peaceful passing on August 12, 2013, with her children and grandchildren by her side.
Leta is preceded in death by her parents, Muton and Sadie Rogers; husbands, Ernest Rigsby and Leon Savoy; daughter, Carolyn Jones; sister, Grace Perry; brothers, Weldon Rogers, Bob Rogers and Bub Rogers.
She is survived by daughter, Linda Rigsby; son, Ernest Rigsby and wife, Donna, sister; Veta Maddox, brother; Bill Rogers and wife, Benita; grandchildren, Jeffry and Darren Williams, Rebecca Rigsby, Brian Rigsby and wife, Vanessa, Jade Heflin, Julie Jones, Jennifer Jones - Levassar, and husband James Levassar; great-grandchildren, Kyndal and Luke Heflin and Mason Rigsby, Cassie & AAliyh Levassar.
Visitation will be at Bellville United Methodist Church, 234 S. Masonic, Bellville, Texas on August 17, 2013 from 1-00 p.m. until service time.
Funeral Service will be at Bellville United Methodist Church at 2-00 p.m. on August 17, 2013 with Reverend Amy Haralson officiating.
Interment at Pilgrims Rest Cemetery, Bellville, Texas.
Posted by Joy Neely
Schaffner, Jacob (1838-1898)
[Veteran] CWCSA, PVT, Waul's Texas Legion [Cemetery] Millheim Cemetery ()
Captured at Yazoo City on July 14, 1863.
Received at Camp Morton, IN on Aug 14, 1863.
Transferred for exchange Feb 26, 1865.
According to Klopsteck diary, he gave oath of allegiance on May 31, 1865 and was released.
Schauerhammer, Hildegarde (1896-1917)
[Family] Father: C. Schauerhammer [Cemetery] Pilgrims Rest Cemetery #01 () [COD] Automobile crash
Austin County Obits
Miss Hildegarde Schauerhammer 1917
That "In the midst of life we are in death" has never been more tragically brought home to our people than on last Tuesday afternoon, when word reached here of the killing of Miss Hildegarde Schauerhammer, in an automobile accident. Leaving her home here that afternoon, in a car with Miss Erna Westermann, Jerre Esterak and Ernst Laas, the party expected to hear Alma Gluck sing at Houston that night. Miss Schauerhammer and Mr. Esterak were on the rear seat, Miss Westermann and Mr. Laas on the front seat, Miss Westermann driving at the time of the accident, which occurred about 3-45 p.m., about seventeen miles this side of Houston. At this point they were overtaken by another car driven by a woman, who, in glancing at the Bellville car, either inadvertently or by loss of control of her machine, turned it toward the car driven by Miss Westermann, who, in order to avoid being run into, turned her car further aside, thereby running into a ditch and completely overturning the car. Mr. Esterak fell free of the car, and found Mr. Laas, pinned underneath it with the others, using every ounce of strength that he could summon, trying to lift the car, with his body, from Miss Westermann, pinned down at his side. With Mr. Esterak's help Mr. Laas got out, and, some near-by road hands getting to their assistance at the same time the girls were released. A woman from nearby also came to render assistance. A few minutes later Miss Schauerhammer died. In response to a call, an ambulance from Houston made a record run, and the Bellville party were taken to that city. Miss Westermann's condition was said at St. Joseph's Infirmary to be not at all serious, and she later went to the home of relatives, where she still, is, not entirely recovered from the shock of the accident, but giving her family and friends no cause for alarm as to her condition.
A number of friends of the family left that night for Houston, and on Wednesday morning they returned with the body of Miss Schauerhammer, accompanied by Mr. Esterak and Mr. Laas. They were met at the station by an immense crowd of grief-stricken friends of the dead girl, and for the remainder of the day the ordinary life of the town was suspended, so great was the shock to our people.
Miss Schauerhammer was a devout member of the Episcopal church, and in that faith the services for the dead were said. At half past three in the afternoon a family service was held by Rev. S.M. Bird at the home, at the conclusion of which the body was borne to the Episcopal church nearby, where the funeral services were held, the number present being so great that many were unable to gain admittance to the church and stood at the windows throughout the solemn service. Interment was made at Pilgrim's Rest, the funeral procession being the longest ever seen here. This, and the great number of exquisite flowers-more than could find placing on the grave, bore witness to the affection in which the deceased was held, and to the deep sorrow of her friends at the parting. Among many others, beautiful flowers were sent by the choir, by the Woman's Guild and by the Sunday school of the Episcopal church, by the euchre club and by the five-hundred club.
Miss Schauerhammer, the third child of Mr. and Mrs. C. Schauerhammer, was born and grew to young womanhood here. After graduation in our local school, she attended St. Mary's College, Dallas, where the honor of a free scholarship was given her, as the most accomplished among the students of music. She was organist at the Episcopal church here and was in every way faithful to her duties in the Church; she was a member of the thirteen and five-hundred clubs, and entered fully into the social life of the town. Long after the shock of her tragic death has passed, she will be keenly missed and mourned by Bellville people and many friends elsewhere. She died at the age of twenty-one years and eight months.
"Father, in Thy glorious keeping Leave we now Thy servant, sleeping."
Among those coming for the funeral were friends from Houston, Hallettsville, Brenham, Kenney, Sempronius, Sealy, and other parts of the county, and the following relatives- Mr. And Mrs. James Dunaway of Smithville, Mr. And Mrs. C. Langhammer of Houston, Mrs. W. A.-----(Rest of article is destroyed. Last name may be Mrs. W. A. Schley.)
From Cemetery Listing- Born- May 21, 1896 Died- January 30, 1917
Buried- Pilgrim's Rest, Bellville, Texas
Submitted by- Judy Hess Oakes
(Transcribed as written, without spelling, etc., etc. corrections.)
Scherbig, Betty (Clift) (1941-2024)
Maiden Name: Clift [Family] Father: John Clift, Mother: Norma [Cemetery] Sealy Cemetery ()
Betty Lee Scherbig, aged 82 passed away on September 23, 2024, in Columbus, TX. Born on October 22, 1941, in Fly, Ohio.
She brought joy and love into the lives of those around her. Betty's life was one of vibrancy and melody, filled with the love of singing and an ever-present smile.
She loved being with her family; particularly cherished were the times spent with her beloved husband, Gary Scherbig, who predeceased her.
She was a loving mother to her children Theresa (Steve), Sherry (Keith), Laura (Kirk), Tammy, Penny (Robert), Vicky (David), Gary (Valinda), Shane (Gloria), Betty's legacy continues through 29 grandchildren and numerous great and great-great grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister Victoria (Chuck) Southhall.
Betty was preceded in death by her parents, John and Norma Clift, three sisters, and one brother.
https://www.knesekfuneralhome.com/obituary/betty-sherbig
Scherbig, Gary Dean, Sr. (1935-2021)
[Family] Father: Otto William Scherbig, Mother: Marguerite Edwina Jaeschke, Spouse: Betty [Cemetery] Sealy Cemetery () , FG
Gary Scherbig, of Sealy, passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2021, at HCA Heart Hospital in Houston at Clear Lake.
Gary was born in Cat Spring, Texas on January 2, 1935, the son of O.W. and Marguerite (Jeschke) Scherbig. He graduated from Sealy High School in 1953. Gary was a member of the Texas Sportsman's Association, The Austin County Sportsman's Association, and the National Rifle Association.
Gary worked for the Texas Highway Department for over twenty years. Then he was employed at Katy Drilling/Layne Western and retired in 2000. Gary then became a rancher. Gary lived a very active and full of life. He loved the outdoors his whole life. Always hunting, fishing, camping, and cooking. He also entered many fishing tournaments over his lifetime. Didn't matter if he won or not. Just being outdoors, having fun, and fishing with friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; grandmothers, Louise Scherbig Karasek, Lillie Jeschke; and his uncle, Roy Karasek.
He is survived by his wife, Betty; his children, Vicky Page and husband, David, Gary Scherbig, Jr. and wife, Valinda, Monte Shane Scherbig and wife, Gloria; sister, Lynn Ehler and husband, Alton; his guardian angel, granddaughter, Mandi Scherbig Hurta; 24 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great grandchild. Also, five stepdaughters, Sherri, Laura, Theresa, Tammy, and Penny.
Visitation is scheduled for Sunday, January 24, 2021, from 3-00 PM until 5-00 PM at Knesek Bros. Funeral Chapel, 1140 Meyer Street, Sealy, Texas 77474. A funeral service will be held at Knesek Bros. Funeral Chapel at 2-00 PM on Monday, January 25, 2021. Burial will be at Sealy Cemetery. Due to Covid restrictions, masks and social distancing required.
May his legacy live on with the same joy, love of life, passion, and love of the outdoors in which he lived his life.
Schiller, L. G. (1844-1863)
[Veteran] CWCSA, PVT, Waul's Texas Legion ()
Apparently transferred to Wickland?s Company in Mississippi and lost a leg to a cannonball during March 13, 1863 fight at Ft. Pemberton.
Died later in March at a Yazoo City hospital.
Schilling, Delphine Gus (1926-2013)
[Veteran] WW2 [Family] Father: Adolph Schilling, Mother: Olga Makowsky ()
Bellville Times
Delphine Gus Schilling, 87, widower of Gladys Schilling, passed away Aug. 29, 2013 in Bellville. Funeral services were scheduled for 10-30 a.m., Monday, Sept. 2, 2013 at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, with Pastors Phil Fenton and Kindleee Lund officiating, Burial followed in Emmanual Lutheran Church Cemetery in Greenvine, with full military honors by the Brenham Honor Guard. Visitation was from 5 until 7 p.m. Sunday evening at Memorial Oaks Chapel.
Delphine Schilling was born March 2, 1926 in Winedale to Adolph and Olga Makowsky Schilling. He attended school in the Burton area, and served his country in the U. S. Army during WWII. On Dec. 21, 1950, he married Gladys Mertz. Employed as a painter for 52 years, he spent over 40 years at Blinn College, not only painting, but being a mentor to all his “Blinn boysâ€. Delphine enjoyed fishing, camping, gardening, and most of all, treasured time spent with his family.
Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Larry and Terri Schilling of Austin, and Glen and Sharon Schilling of Richmond; daughter and son-in-law Janice and Eugene Gaskamp of Bellville; grandchildren- Amy Pieper and husband Jason of Bellville, Marcus Gaskamp and wife Miranda of Tulsa, OK., and Laura Schilling of Flagstone, Australia; great-grandchildren- Rick Cano, Michael Cano, Eric Cano, and Gwendolyn Gaskamp; brothers and sisters-in-law Melvin and Dorothy Schilling, and LeeRoy and Pauline Schilling; sister Vernell Mertz, and a sister-in-law, Myrtle Winkelmann. He was preceded in death by his parents, Adolph and Olga Schilling, wife, Gladys Schilling, sister-in-law Neville Schilling, brother-in-law Willie Mertz, brother-in-law Reinhardt Winkelmann, and sister and brother-in-law, Elda and Bennie Gajeske.
Serving as pallbearers are Ronnie Gajeske, Donald Winkelmann, Norman Winkelmann, Johnny Dobecka, Weldon Krause, Weldon Hartman, Bruce Fuedenberg, Calvin Krause, Greg Weidner, and Dale Mertz. Honorary pallbearers are “all the boys from Blinnâ€.
Memorials may be directed to St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, or to Bellville Hospital Foundation.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Memorial Oaks Chapel, 1306 W. Main, Brenham. To post a tribute to the family, visit www.memorialoakschapel.com.
Posted by Joy Neely
Schlabach, Roy Ernest (1923-2009)
[Veteran] WW2, SSGY/MSGT, US Army, 488th Engr LP Co Germany France. b: 19 Oct 1925? [Family] Father: Edwin Schlabach, Mother: Frieda Meischen, Spouse: Verline Schulze [Cemetery] Shelby Cemetery () , FG
Roy Ernest Schlabach, 86, husband of Verline Schulze Schlabach, died Nov. 5, 2009 at his residence.
Born Oct. 19, 1923 in Shelby, Texas to Edwin and Frieda (Meischen) Schlabach, he was baptized March 24, 1924 in his parents home by Pastor M. C. Hoermann, and confirmed in St. Paul Lutheran Church of Shelby on Sept. 13, 1936 by Pastor Julius Bosshard. He attended Skull Creek School through grade 7, and obtained his GED after completing service in the U.S. Army during World War II. He attended Blinn College for one year, and later was married to Verline Schulze on July 18, 1948 in St. Paul Lutheran Church in Shelby by Pastor William Feller.
Mr. Schlabach was employed as a sales representative in the food industry. He was an active member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church of Bay City, St. James Lutheran Church of Houston, St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church of Brenham, and St. Paul Lutheran Church of Shelby. He served on the church councils in Houston, Brenham, and Shelby, and as president of the church council in St. James in Houston, as well as St. Paul of Shelby, where he was a partner in the lay ministry. In addition, he served as president and vice-president of the Shelby Volunteer Fire Dept. for 6 years, and commander and vice-commander of the Shelby American Legion Post #602 for 7 years. As a community volunteer, he was active in Bread Partners and Meals on Wheels, and served as Pct. Chairman for the Fayette Co. Republican Party. A member of Shelby Sons of Herman, he was also a member of the VFW Post 7104 in Brenham. Roy was proud to have been a charter member of the Bellville VFW Post #6522 and the Shelby American Legion Post #602. He was always a supporter of those Houston Astros. Roy and Verline enjoyed traveling around the country.
Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Verline Schlabach; son Michael R. (Karla) Schlabach of Kerrville; daughter Sheryl L. (Dennis) Durfey of Smithville; grandchildren Michael Ray Schlabach Jr., Matthew Ryan Schlabach (Meredith), Sara Eliese Durfey; stepgrandsons- Dwayne Allen Durfey and children Shaylee and Dallin, Steven Craig Durfey and son Aiden; sisters-in-law Katherine Schulze, and Leander Schlabach; brother-in-law Burnie Schulze, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and their families. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edwin and Frieda Schlabach; brothers Harry, Milton, and Coivin Schlabach; sisters Viola Schlabach, Pearl Aschenbeck; brothers-in-law August Aschenbeck Sr. and Melvin Schulze; sisters-in-law Elsa Schlabach, Benita Schlabach, Ora Lee Schlabach, and Burdine Schulze.
Funeral services for Roy Ernest Schlabach of Shelby will be held at 1 p.m, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009 in St. Paul Lutheran Church of Shelby with Pastor Linda Mosley officiating. Burial will follow in Shelby Cemetery. Visitation with family and friends will take place Friday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Memorial Oaks Chapel.
Serving as pallbearers are Glenroy Ebner, Robert Schlabach, August Aschenbeck Jr., Alfred Kelm, Wilkins Aschenbeck, Wendell Rudloff, Larry Schlabach, Darrell Schulze, Roger Schulze and Mark Schulze. Honorary pallbearers are Mr. Schlabach's grandchildren and his nieces.
Memorials may be directed to St. Paul Lutheran Church of Shelby or to Hospice Brazos Valley of La Grange.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Oaks Chapel, 1306 W. Main, Brenham.
Brenham Banner-Press
Thursday, November 5, 2009"
Schlecht, Fritz (1816-1874)
Notable person [Veteran] CWCSA [Cemetery] Matthaei Cemetery () , FG
Fritz Schlecht had located in Austin County, Texas, as early as 1848, establishing his home two miles east of Bellville, and he was one of the county's earliest settlers and a pioneer in the tin business here. He served in the Confederacy during the Civil war, a member of the Home Guard. (Historical Review of South-East Texas and the Founders, Leaders and Representative Men, Vol 2, by Dermot Hardy and Maj. Ingham S. Robert, by The Lewis Publishing Company, Chicago, 1910 -
Schlinz, F. (1840-)
[Veteran] CWCSA, PVT, Waul's Texas Legion ()
Fell behind during retreat to Grenada from Rocky Ford.
Schluens, Evelyn (Goebel) (1915-1992)
Maiden Name: Goebel [Cemetery] Millheim Cemetery ()
Bellville Times
Funeral services for Mrs. Evelyn (Goebel) Schluens, 76, of the Millheim Community, were held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 21 from the Schmidt Funeral Home Chapel in Bellville with Pastor Ann Ward Officiating, assisted by Pastor Willie Rotter. Interment was in the Millheim Cemetery. Pallbearers were Charles Kising (?), Randall Tipp, Alan Hillboldt, Ron Fitch, Ricky Kloss and Jeff Kloss.
Mrs. Schluens died Wednesday, Feb. 19, 1992 at her home at the age of 76 years, two months and 19 days.
She was born Nov. 30, 1915 in Millheim, the daughter of Julius and Antonie (Suhr) Goebel.
She attended the Millheim Public School. She loved music and as a young woman, she enjoyed playing the piano and singing with the Herrings (?) Orchestra.
On Nov. 18, 1935, she married Fred Schluens in Millheim in the house where she was born.
Mrs. Schluens lived her entire lifetime in Millheim. When her children were schoolaged, she was an active member and past president of the local and tri-county PTA. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Bellville, the Millheim Harmonie Hall Women's Auxiliary, the Sons of Hermann, and a member and former secretary of the Millheim Cemetery Association.
Survivors include- Husband, Fred Schluens of Millheim; children, Fay and Shannon D. Johnson of Bellville, Nila Kay and Lloyd Klaus of Cat Spring, Lola Ann and Dennis Landua of Bellville and Karen Sue and Bob McGill of Carlsbad, N.M.; grandchildren, Ted and India Higginbotham, Mary Beth Higginbotham, Beverly Donnell, Roy Klaus, Ryan Klaus, Paul Landua, John Landua, Matt McGill and Clay McGill;
great-grandchildren, Sean and Megan Higginbotham and Michael and Kimmie Donnell; and many other friends and relatives.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister.
In lieu of the usual remembrances, friends who wish may make memorial gifts to the Rheumatoid Arthritis Foundation or to St. John Lutheran Church of Bellville.
Posted by Cheryl Gross - Grand Rapids, Michigan
Schluens, Fred Charles (1910-1993)
[Family] Father: Charles Schleuns, Mother: Frieda Himly, Spouse: Evelyn Goebel [Cemetery] Millheim Cemetery ()
Bellville Times on April 29, 1993, page 13
Funeral services for Fred C. Schluens of the Millheim Community were held from the Schmidt Funeral Home in Bellville at 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 22 with Rev. Willie Rotter officiating. Interment was in the Millheim Cemetery.
Pallbearers were- Ted Higginbotham, Ryan Klaus, Paul Landua, Matt McGill, Dennis Landua, Bob McGill, Shannon Johnson and Lloyd Klaus. Honorary pallbearers were Randall Tipp, Ronald Fitch, Jeff Kloss, Kenny Hendry and Roy Klaus.
Mr. Schluens died at his home in Millheim on Monday, April 19, 1993 at the age of 82 years, 4 months and 2 days.
Fred C. Schluens was born December 17, 1910 in Millheim the son of Charles and Frieda (Himly) Schleuns. When his father died suddenly, Fred was 13 and the oldest of the family, so the many responsibilities of continuing the farming, ranching and horse-mule trading business fell on him. In 1930 Mr. Schluens became the second person to raise peanuts in Austin County and continued raising peanuts in the county until 1991. He became a pioneer in developing Polled Brahmans.
On November 18, 1935 he married Evelyn Goebel in Millheim. A lifelong resident of Millheim, he was a member of the St. John Lutheran Church in Bellville, The American Brahman Breeders Association, was a director of the Texas Mid-Coast Brahman Breeders, Inc. of Wharton, Order of the Sons of Hermann, Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association of Texas, the National Cattlemen's Association and the Southern Farm Bureau. A (sic) avid reader and family man, Fred loved fishing, gardening, hunting, trapping and politics.
Survivors include- daughters and sons-in-law, Fay and Shannon Johnson of Millheim, Nila and Lloyd Klaus of Cat Spring, Lola and Dennis Landua of Bellville and Karen and Bob McGill of Princeton, Indiana; grandchildren, Ted Higginbotham, Mary Beth Ackley, Beverly Donnell, Roy Klaus, Ryan Klaus, Paul Landua, John Landua, Matt McGill and Clay McGill; great-grandchildren, Sean and Megan Higginbotham, Michael and Kimmie Donnell; sisters, Anita May of Freeport, Birdie Schroeder of Sealy and Celesta Meissner of Bellville.
He was preceded in death by his wife on February 19, 1992, parents and a brother, Sidney Schluens. In lieu of usual remembrances, friends may make memorials to the St. John Lutheran Church in Bellville.
Schmidt Funeral Home of Bellville was in charge of the funeral service.
Posted by- Cheryl Gross - Grand Rapids, Michigan
Schmidt, Eleanor Faye "Elly" (Begg) (1927-2014)
Maiden Name: Begg, Nickname: Elly [Family] Father: William Begg, Mother: Margaret, Spouse: O. William "Bill" Schmidt [Cemetery] Pilgrims Rest Cemetery #01 ()
Bellville Times
Eleanor Faye Schmidt was born in Grand Junction, Iowa, on Jan. 28, 1927, to Margaret and William Begg. She is survived by her husband of 67 years O. William (Bill) Schmidt of Bellville, daughter, Pat Marquis, Fayetteville and three grandchildren, Chris Kosler and her husband Matt from La Grange, John Marquis and his wife Sandra from Spring, and Brian Marquis and his wife Hanna from Kingwood seven great grandchildren, one nephew and three nieces.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her five brothers and sisters, three of which were born in Scotland.
She loved the time she spent traveling in their various RVs. She enjoyed traveling to Europe, Jerusalem, Panama Canal, and Alaska. She had the joy of visiting, Scotland, from where her parents immigrated with two of her sisters. She loved the sounds of bag pipes, the beauty of heather (Scottish Flower) and a good cup of tea.
She had many interests over the years. She volunteered at Bellville General Hospital, did “Meals on Wheels†with her husband for 10 years, and belonged to the Joy Sunday school class at the Bellville United Methodist Church.
She leaves behind many dear many friends who were always there for her in the good times and the bad times. She greatly appreciated their kindness.
Dr. Gay, thank you for keeping her stable for all these years and always being there for her and the rest of the family.
Funeral service- 1 p.m., Sunday, March 22, 2014, Bellville United Methodist Church, Pastor Amy Haralson, officiating.
Pallbearers- Brian Marquis, John Marquis, Mat Kosler, Jim Sula, JR King, Don Lawrence.
Friends who wish may make memorial gifts in Elly's name to the- Bellville St. Joseph Health Center, P.O. Box 977, Bellville, Texas 77418.
Funeral arrangements under the direction of the Schmidt Funeral Home, Bellville, Texas 77418. (979)865-2424 - www.schmidtfunerals.com
Posted by Joy Neely
Schmidt, Erwin Ernest (1913-2009)
[Veteran] WW2, CPL, US Army, 3 + yrs, Pacific, Bronze Star [Family] Father: Henry Schmidt, Mother: Ella Platte, Spouse: Tillie Mary Broz [Cemetery] Immaculate Conception Cemetery (Industry) () , FG
Erwin Ernest Schmidt, 95, the husband of Tillie Broz Schmidt, died Thursday, March 26, 2009 in College Station Medical Center, College Station.
Erwin was born August 9, 1913 in Welcome to Henry and Ella Platte Schmidt. He was baptized Sept. 6, 1914 and confirmed April 4, 1928 at Welcome Lutheran Church of Welcome. Erwin was married to Tillie Broz on July 22, 1944, at St. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Frelsburg by Rev. Edward Gieser. In 1995 Erwin was confirmed in the Catholic faith at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Industry.
Mr. Schmidt was educated in Welcome Public Schools and proudly served his country in the U.S. Army from 1942-1946. He served in the Coast Artillery, Field Artillery and Air Force Aviation Engineer Battalion in New Guinea and the Philippine Islands. After his service in the army he returned to the Industry, Welcome and Bleiblerville area where he was self employed as a mechanic in the tractor repair business. He was also employed by Washington County Tractor Company of Brenham and Scattered Oaks Ranch in Bleiblerville. He enjoyed his cattle ranching, saltwater fishing and time outdoors.
He was preceded in death by his parents Henry and Ella Platte Schmidt, his mother-in-law and father-in-law, John and Frances Pilcik Broz, brothers, Henry Schmidt, Monroe Schmidt, sister, Bertha Wittner, brothers-in-law and sister-in-law, Joe Plasek, and John and Georgia Broz.
Survivors of his loving family are his wife, Tillie Broz Schmidt of Brenham; daughter and son-in-law Dorothy Jean and Adolph Charles Wehmeyer of Brenham; son and daughter-in-law, Eddie and Jomaye Schmidt of Brenham. Granddaughters are Debbie Lynn Wehmeyer of Brenham, Blair Schmidt of Brenham, and Brenna Schmidt and fianc/, Mike Clements of Pearland. Erwin is also survived by his sister, Emily Shupak, of Victoria, and brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Eddie and Marie Broz of Bleiblerville.
Funeral services for Erwin Ernest Schmidt are Monday, March 30, 2009 at 10 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church of Industry with Father Tim Bucek officiating. Burial will be in the Industry Catholic Cemetery. A Rosary/Wake will be celebrated Sunday evening at 7 p.m. at Memorial Oaks Chapel.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Immaculate Conception Church of Industry.
Funeral services are entrusted to Memorial Oaks Chapel, Brenham, Texas.
Brenham Banner-Press
Friday, March 27, 2009
Schmidt, Kim Renee (1967-2024)
[Family] Father: Stanley Schmidt, Mother: Joyce Macat, Children: Courtney Lewis, Ginger Lichental, Gary Luetge, Gabrielle Mock, Kriss Otey, Robert Otey, Brittany Johnson [Cemetery] National Cemetery ()
KIM RENEE SCHMIDT, 57, of Sealy, Texas, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2024, at her home.
She was born March 3, 1967, in Bellville, Texas, the daughter of Stanley and Joyce Macat Schmidt. Kim grew up and attended school in Bellville. She was employed as a machinist for Quality Machine in Sealy. Kim took great pride in being a machinist.
Kim enjoyed gardening, tending to her yard, listening to music, watching movies, reading, and animals, especially cats. She loved spending time with friends and family. Kim was well-known for giving the best hugs.
She is survived by her father- Stanley Schmidt of Lampasas; children- Courtney Lewis of The Woodlands, Ginger Lichtental and her husband, Tom, of Houston, Gary Karl Luetge and his wife, Ashley, of Katy and Gabrielle Mock and her husband, Jason, of Pelham, Alabama, and Kriss Otey of Sealy; step-son- Robert Otey and his wife, Veronica, and family, of Oklahoma City, OK; step-daughter- Brittany Johnson and her husband, Dre, and family, of Anahuac; grandchildren- Ashton Harrell, Athyn Garza, Aubrey Garza, Axel Garza, Brinlee Luetge, Tynslee Luetge, and Branson Luetge; sister- Tracy Zapalac and family, of El Paso; brothers- Billy Pfeffer and his wife, Lori, and family, of Wisconsin, Chris Schmidt and his wife, Bridgett, and family, of Waller, and Jason Schmidt and family, of Waller; and numerous other family members and dear friends.
Kim was preceded in death by her mother- Joyce Macat Zapalac; and her granddaughter- Kynlee Luetge.
Pallbearers were Ashton Harrell, Athyn Garza, Jason Mock, Jason Schmidt, Joe Mike Young, and Jorge Reyes.
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Schmidt, Tillie Mary (Broz) (1916-2014)
Maiden Name: Broz [Family] Father: John F. Broz, Mother: Frances Pilcik, Spouse: Erwin Schmidt [Cemetery] Immaculate Conception Cemetery (Industry) ()
Bellville Times
Tillie Mary Broz Schmidt, 97, the widow of Erwin Schmidt, died Thursday, April 10, 2014 in Brenham Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Tillie was born August 25, 1916 in Bleiblerville to John F. and Frances Pilcik Broz. She was baptized Sept. 3, 1916 by Father Josef Hanak, and confirmed May 14, 1933, both in Industry. Tillie was married to Erwin Ernest Schmidt on July 22, 1944 in Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Frelsburg by Rev. Edward Gieser.
Tillie and Erwin were married for 66 years. Together they owned and operated Schmidt Garage in Industry. They loved farming and raising cattle on their family farm, as well as the outdoors and fishing along the Texas Gulf Coast with their children.
She enjoyed gardening vegetables and flowers as well as cooking, baking and sewing. Tillie was a faithful member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church of Industry and Altar Society. Tillie was the caregiver of the church cemetery and gave many loving hours to its beautification. She was instrumental in the cemetery's transformation from cultivated soil to grass, as in its current state.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Henry and Ella Schmidt, husband, brother, Joe Plasek, and brother and sister-in-law John and Georgia Broz.
Survivors of her loving family are her daughter and son-in-law Dorothy and Adolph Wehmeyer of Brenham; son and daughter-in-law, Eddie and Jomaye Schmidt of Brenham; granddaughters, Debbie Wehmeyer of Brenham, Blair Schmidt of Brenham and Brenna Schmidt of Houston. She is also survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Eddie and Marie Broz of Bleiblerville.
Visitation was from 5-7 p.m. on Sunday, April 13, 2014 at Memorial Oaks Chapel in Brenham.
Funeral Mass for Tillie Schmidt was held at 10 a.m. Monday, April 14, 2014 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church of Industry with Father Tim Bucek officiating. Burial will be in the Industry Catholic Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church of Industry or Hospice of Brazos Valley.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Memorial Oaks Chapel, 1306 W. Main, Brenham. To post a tribute to the family, visit www.memorialoakschapel.com.
Posted by Joy Neely
