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Schneider, Debora Nell (Krchnak) (1955-2022)
Maiden Name: Krchnak [Cemetery] Frydek Catholic Cemetery ()
Debora K Schneider went to be with the Lord in Heaven on February 22, 2022, at the age of 66. Born on May 5th, 1955, in Sealy, Texas; Debbie was the youngest of four daughters to Emilie Lillian and Cyril Martin Krchnak. Debbie attended school in Sealy, Texas.
She married Donnie Wayne Schneider on August 17, 1974. They welcomed two sons into the world, Dustin Schneider in 1981 and Deran Schneider in 1987.
In 2006 Debbie graduated from Prairie View A&M University with a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and Business Management. She ended up graduating with honors, summa cum laude.
Debbie was a devout Catholic. She grew close to the Church and began to use her talents to sing during Mass at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and Saint Mary's Catholic Church.
Debbie loved spending time with her two grandchildren. She enjoyed riding horses, fishing, going on boat rides, and caring for her cats. She gave so much love to this world and will be forever missed.
She is survived by her beloved husband of 47 years, Donnie Schneider; her sons, Dustin Schneider, Deran Schneider and wife Elizabeth Schneider; grandchildren, Teagan Schneider and Beckham Schneider; sisters, Linda Billig, Cynthia Jousan and husband Donald Jousan as well as her many nephews, nieces cousins and friends.
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Schneider, Ernestine Ida (Hering) (1930-2014)
Maiden Name: Hering [Family] Father: Gustav Hering, Mother: Julia Ida Kollatschny, Spouse: Henry Paul Schneider [Cemetery] Pilgrims Rest Cemetery #01 () , FG
Ernestine Schneider, Sealy, Texas, died on December 13, 2014 in Houston, Texas, age 84 years.
Funeral Services for Ernestine Schneider, 84, of Sealy, 11-00 am Thursday, December 18, 2014, from Trinity Lutheran Church in Sealy, with Rev. Gilbert Franke officiating. Interment in the Pilgrims Rest Cemetery in Bellville, Texas. Pallbearers- Carl King, Keith, Neil and Jeremy Schneider, J. D. Devine and Dillon Cass.
Ernestine Ida Hering was born in Sealy, Texas to Gustav and Julia Kollatschny Hering. She was raised in Sealy and attended school in Sealy and Cleveland, Texas. She married Henry Schneider on April 28, 1949 in Sealy. Ernestine was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Sealy and a homemaker. She passed away on December 13, 2014 in Houston.
Survivors- sons, Raymond Schneider and wife, Deri, of Houston and Lonny Schneider and wife, Faith, of Katy; brother, Earl Hering of Sealy; grandchildren, Keith Schneider and Tracy, Neil Schneider and Kiya, Jeremy Schneider and Misty, Ashli Schneider, Carl King and Tammy, J.D. Devine and Jennifer, Stephen Devine, Shannon Cass and Aaron; great-grandchildren, Avery and Sterling Schneider, Ali and Austin King, Ashleigh, Alex and Brandon Mese Hudson. and Caitlin Schneider.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Gustav and Julia Hering; husband, Henry Schneider; brother, Ernest Hering; and sister, Gladys Belote.
Schomburg, Erna Belle (Zander) (1916-1997)
Maiden Name: Zander [Family] Father: Fritz Zander, Mother: Ida Krumrey, Spouse: William Schomburg [Cemetery] Pilgrims Rest Cemetery #01 ()
Bellville Times 1997
Funeral services for Erna Belle Schomburg, 81, of Bellville, were held at 1-30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9, 1997 from St. John Lutheran Church in Bellville with the Rev. Ana Dwelle Ward officiating. Interment was in Pilgrims Rest Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were Jerry Frank, Aaron Schomburg, Neil Schomburg, Mel Tarwater, Harry Zander and Ted Schomburg.
Born Jan. 1, 1916 in Bellville, Texas, Erna Belle Zander was the daughter of Fritz Zander and Ida Krumrey Zander. She was raised in Bellville and attended Bellville High School.
On Sept. 21, 1935 Erna Belle and Mr. William Schomburg were united in marriage in Bellville.
She worked as a receptionist for Dr. Bob Neely for 20 years. Mrs. Schomburg was a member of the Ladies Aide and a Sunday school teacher at St. John Lutheran Church in Bellville.
Erna Belle Schomburg died Friday, Nov. 7, 1997 in Bellville.
Survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Wayne and Marcella Schomburg of Sealy; brother and sister-in-law, Fred and Helen Zander of Bellville and grandchildren, Aaron, Neil and Leigh Ann Schomburg.
Preceding her in death were her parents, Fritz and Ida Zander; husband William H. Schomburg; and sister Etta Mae Zander Frank.
Funeral services were under the direction of Knesek Bros/Etlinger Funeral Chapel in Bellville.
Submitted by Jerry Lee Frank
Schomburg, Mary Ellen (1941-2024)
[Family] Father: William G. “Kelly” Engelking, Mother: Nonie Mewis, Spouse: Raymond Schomburg [Cemetery] Pilgrims Rest Cemetery #01 ()
Mary Ellen Schomburg (Engelking), age 82, of Cypress, Texas, passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024.
Mary was born on June 10, 1941, in Bellville, Texas to William G. “Kelly†and Nonie Mewis Engelking.
On August 21, 1960, Mary married the love of her life, Raymond Schomburg of Brenham, Texas, at St. John Lutheran Church where she was baptized and confirmed. Mary and Ray were blessed with daughter Kathryn Renee Cornwall (Schomburg) in June of 1961, and sixteen years later, son Kyle Ryan Schomburg in September 1977.
Mary was a businesswoman, volunteer, caregiver, and loving mother and grandmother. She began her career working in banking in Houston, Texas where she excelled as one of the first woman officers in banking. Together Mary and Ray raised Kathy in the Spring Branch area of Houston until she graduated from high school and then moved to Alvin, TX where Kyle was raised. Ray managed the Blue Bell Creameries distribution branch. Mary opened a gift and wedding registry store called The Hummingbird where she found her love of collecting treasures that she adored.
After Ray retired from Blue Bell, they moved back to her hometown of Bellville, then years later to Hockley, Texas, and finally to Cypress, Texas to be closer to their children and grandchildren.
Mary spent her early years, career, and retirement involved and volunteering in her communities where she had a passion for giving back and helping those in need. She participated in banking organizations, her community churches, and countless local organizations including the American Cancer Society following her mother's legacy. She was instrumental in organizing her Bellville high school class and family reunions. Mary was known in every community that she lived in as a compassionate and giving person where she took family, friends, employees, and strangers under her wing.
Mary and Ray's (Mimi and Paw Paw) greatest joy were their grandchildren. Seldom did they miss a sporting or special event for their four grandsons and are so proud of the young men they have become. They also welcomed Kathy's husband Richard's son, Patrick Cornwall, and daughter Hannah Fay Cornwall as family.
Mary is survived by her devoted husband Ray, her daughter, Kathy, and her husband, Richard Cornwall; her son Kyle and his wife Kellie Prosser Schomburg, grandchildren Blake and Chad Cornwall, Nathan, and Nolan Schomburg, great-granddaughter Hannah Fay Cornwall, Chad's partner Robert Spiegel, nephew Ed Baldwin and his family Melony, Ashley, Austin and Paige Baldwin, Aunt's Katy Huebner and Mary Mewis, many cousins, nieces, and nephews of the Mewis family, and dear friend Pat Vornkal of Peters.
She is preceded in death by her parents, William G. “Kelly†Engelking and Nonie Mewis Engelking, her sister Martha Ann Baldwin and husband James Baldwin, baby brother William G. Engelking, many Mewis family aunts and uncles, and lifelong friend Betty Ann Muery Pacher.
Mary (Mimi) will be missed deeply by all that love and know her. She was a wonderful and cherished wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, cousin, and friend.
Funeral arrangements under the direction of Knesek Family Funeral Chapels. Services will be at St. John Lutheran Church on Wednesday, January 31, 2024. Viewing and visitation will be held on Tuesday the 30th, from 6 pm - 8 pm at the church. Mary will be laid to rest at the Pilgrim's Rest Cemetery.
Memorials to St. John Lutheran Church in Bellville and the American Cancer Society of Austin County in her honor.
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Schomburg, William Henry "Bill" (1903-1992)
Nickname: Bill [Family] Father: Henry Christian Schomburg, Mother: Henrietta Richter, Spouse: Erna Belle Zander [Cemetery] Pilgrims Rest Cemetery #01 ()
Bellville Times 1992 Wm. Schomburg Funeral Service
Funeral services for Mr. William H. "Bill" Schomburg, 88, of Bellville were held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 2 from St. John Lutheran Church in Bellville with Rev. Ann Dwelle Ward officiating. Interment was in Pilgrims Rest Cemetery. Pallbearers were Isador Zander, Harry Zander, Mel Tarwater, Jerry Frank, Emil Frank and Oscar Schomburg.
Mr. Schomburg died Thursday, April 30, 1992 in Bellville nursing home.
He was born July 22, 1903 in Kenney to parents Henry Christian and Henrietta (Richter) Schomburg. He was raised in Kenney and attended the Kenney Public School. He moved to Bellville at the age of 20 and had resided there for 68 years.
On Sept. 21, 1935, he was united in marriage to Erna Belle Zander at St. John Lutheran Church in Bellville.
Mr. Schomburg was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Bellville, the Lutheran Brotherhood, and was a director on the Pilgrims Rest Cemetery Board until this year. Mr. Schomburg worked as a foreman for Austin County Pct. 3 for over 55 years.
Survivors include- wife, Erna Belle (Zander) Schomburg of Bellville, son, Wayne Schomburg and wife Marcella of Sealy; sisters, Hattie Pieper of Brenham and Frieda Ressell of Rockdale; brother, Theodore (Ted) Schomburg of Bellville; grandchildren, Aaron, Neil and Leigh Ann Schomburg.
He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, and one sister.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. John Lutheran Church of Bellville. Services were under the direction of the Knesek Bros/Etlinger Funeral Chapel in Bellville.
Submitted by Jerry Lee Frank
Schrader, Sharon Diane (Morgan) (1960-2014)
Maiden Name: Morgan [Cemetery] Pilgrims Rest Cemetery #01 ()
Bellville Times
Sharon Diane (Morgan) Schrader, 53, of Bellville, passed away Sunday, Aug. 17, 2014, at her home with her loving family by her side.
Sharon was born Oct. 20, 1960, in Houston, the daughter of Leonard and Dolores (Cole) Morgan. She grew up and attended schools in Houston and Kansas, before graduating from G.C. Scarborough High School, in Houston Class of '79.
Sharon was united in marriage to David Schrader, Jr. on Aug. 25, 1979, in Houston.
In the summer of 1997, Sharon and David moved to Bellville, and were members of the First Baptist Church. She was employed at the Austin County Courthouse in the District Clerks office as a Deputy District Clerk, from 2004 until 2012. Sharon enjoyed reading and spending time outdoors in her flower garden and with her beloved pets. She loved the time spent with her family, especially her grandchildren.
Sharon is survived by her loving husband of 35 years- David Schrader of Bellville; her daughters- Candice Lopez and her husband, John, of Sealy, Jennifer Riley and her husband, Aaron, of Fort Hood, and Sarah Schrader of Brenham; her grandchildren- Avery and Bailey Diane Lopez, both of Sealy, and Mikhail, Emma, Audrey Diane, and Kaitlyn Riley, all of Fort Hood. She is also survived by her mother Dolores Morgan of Houston; her sister Cheryl Erickson of Tucson, Ariz; her aunt and uncle Bonnie and Al Cole of Houston and many dear friends and family.
Sharon was preceded in death by her father, Leonard Morgan, and her mother and father-in-law, Nancy and David Schrader, Sr.
Pallbearers were Clifton Wooten, John Kainer, Larry Ogrodowicz, Bill Love, Bobby Pyka, Mike Buchtein and George Luchak.
Visitation was held Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2014, from 5-7 p.m. at the Schmidt Funeral Home in Bellville.
Funeral service was held Thursday, Aug. 21, 2014, at 10-30 a.m., at the Schmidt Funeral Home Chapel with Pastors Carl Williamson and Michael Criner officiating.
Interment followed in Pilgrims Rest Cemetery.
Friends who wish may make memorial gifts to the Bluebonnet Master Gardeners, c/o Faye Berry, 1 East Main Street, Bellville, Texas 77418.
Funeral arrangements under the direction of the Schmidt Funeral Home, P.O. Box 610, 12029 Hwy. 36 S., Bellville, TX 77418. (979)865-2424 -www.schmidtfunerals.com
Posted by Bruce White
Schramm, Frank (1907-2008)
[Family] Father: Willie Schramm, Mother: Anna Marie Dunkel, Spouse: Marie Lehmann, Children: Anna Marie Benado; Charlie Schramm [Cemetery] Shelby Cemetery () , FG
Frank Schramm, 100, of Shelby, husband of Marie Lehmann Schramm, passed away February 14, 2008 in Trinity Care Center in Brenham. Mr. Schramm was born July 25, 1907 in Skull Creek, Austin County, to Willie and Anna Marie Dunkel Schramm. He was baptized and later confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church of Shelby. He was educated in Skull Creek schools. On September 29, 1935, he married Marie Lehmann in the home of her parents. Mr. Schramm was a farmer in the Shelby community of Austin County. He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church of Shelby, the Shelby Hall, and Shelby Fire Department.
Survivors include his wife, Marie Schramm of Shelby; daughter, Anna Marie Benado of Shelby; and a son, Charlie Schramm, of Shelby; sisters, Doris Schramm of New Ulm, Edith Pfeffer of Carmine, Emma Schramm of Bleiblerville, Ruby and Edgar Dudensing of New Ulm, Ida and Olin Weber of Houston, and Lorene and Thomas Holub of Weimar; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, and four sisters.
Funeral services for Frank Schramm will be held at 10-00 a.m. Monday, February 18, 2008, at St. Paul Lutheran Church of Shelby with Pastor Linda J. Mosley officiating. Burial will follow in Shelby Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers are relatives and friends.
Memorials may be given to the Haw Creek and Shelby Cemetery Associations, or the Keith Bartels Scholarship Fund, c/o Industry State Bank.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Oaks Chapel.
Schramm, Leeland Frank (1934-2013)
[Veteran] Vietnam, SP4, US Army, 1957-63, 19th Arty [Cemetery] National Cemetery ()
Bellville Times
Leeland Frank Schramm was born to Lawrence Schramm and Olivia Bader Schramm on Sept. 27, 1934 in Nelsonville. He passed away on July 22, 2013 in Brenham.
Leeland was a member of Nelsonville Brethren Church. He was an associate member and attended the Industry United Methodist Church. He was also an avid hunter, fisherman, gardener and rancher. Mr. Schramm was a member of The Texas Sportsman Association.
He volunteered his time with local fundraisers for the community.
Mr. Schramm was in the U.S. Army from October 1957 to February 1963. He was employed by San Bernard Electric Cooperative for 37 years and retired in 2002.
After retirement, he fulfilled his dream of owning land in Mason, Texas, where he built the family camphouse and enjoyed many good times with family and friends.
Leeland Schramm was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Olivia Schramm, his first wife, Shirley Schramm, sons, Allen and William Schramm, brother, Lester Schramm and sister-in-law, Lena Schramm and step-son, Howard Fojt.
He is survived by his wife, Irene Schramm, daughter, Sandra Zientek and husband, Patrick, son, Gene Schramm and wife, Cheryl, sister, Oze Ruether and husband, Lawrence and sister, Lillie Mae Faist, brother-in-law Wilfred Hupe and wife, Dorothy, grandchildren, Angel and Devin Schramm, Adrienne and Kelsey Zientek, step daughter-in-law, Mary Ann Seal and husband, George, step granddaugher, Michelle Harrison and husband, Michael and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation was 5-8 p.m. on Thursday, July 25, 2013 at Knesek Bros. Funeral Chapel, 842 E. Main St., Bellville.
Funeral Service were at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 26, 2013 at Nelsonville Brethren Church, Nelsonville with Reverend Michael Groseclose officiating.
Interment at National Cemetery, Nelsonville, Texas.
Pallbearers- Charlie Krueger, Darrel Krueger, Chuck Buechmann, Garrett Neubauer, Dennis Peschel and Brett Galle.
Memorials may be made to Nelsonville Brethren Church or Industry United Methodist Church.
Knesek Bros. Funeral Chapel, Bellville, Texas in charge of funeral arrangements.Knesekfuneralhome.com
Posted by Joy Neely
Schroeder, Agnes Ida (Berger) (1917-2015)
Maiden Name: Berger [Family] Father: Ernest Berger, Mother: Clara Gerlach ()
Bellville Times
Agnes Ida Schroeder, 97, of Bellville, Texas passed away Sunday, March 15, 2015.
She was one of four children born to Ernest Berger and Clara Gerlach Berger in Paige, Texas on April 25, 1917.
Agnes is survived by four grandchildren- Robert Karcher, Karen Kinchen, Susan Bulkley, and Darryl Karcher, sister Florence Herzog, 10 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great grandchildren.
Funeral service was Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at 11 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church of Hempstead with Pastor Lee Hartman officiating.
Burial followed at Giddings Cemetery, Giddings, Texas under the direction of McWilliams Funeral Home.
Posted by Bruce White
Schroeder, August (-1915)
[Cemetery] Pilgrims Rest Cemetery #01 ()
THE BELLVILLE TIMES
17 June 1915
News clipping-
On last Thursday afternoon the body of August Schroeder was found near a water tank on Henry Frank's place, about 2 1/2 miles northeast of town. Upon the finding of the body, sheriff J. D. Palm and justice E. A. Wammel were summoned to the scene, as was Dr. O. E. Steck, who is of the opinion that death was caused from excessive drink and exposure to the hot sun.
There appear to be conflicting statements in regard to the matter. One version given the TIMES reporter was the effect that Schroeder, Edwin Brockmann and Henry Frank had been down to fish in the tank that morning and that the two went to dinner leaving Schroeder there. He was found about 2 p.m. by Max Frank, who seeing his serious condition went for assistance, and the party on returning found Schroeder dead.
Interment was made Friday afternoon at pilgrims rest. Justice Wammel officiating. The deceased was a little more than 32 years and nine months old. He leaves a wife and two children, a father and mother, 3 brothers, 6 sisters. His home has been made on the Wm. Hildebrandt place on the Buckhorn prairie.
Posted by Barbara Val
Schroeder, Clara May (Harris) (1937-2024)
Maiden Name: Harris [Family] Father: Hal Harris, Mother: Addie Beeson, Spouse: James Schroeder, Children: Jamie Schroeder, Terri Burnham [Cemetery] Sealy Cemetery ()
Clara May Schroeder
Clara May Schroder was born in Altus, Arkansas on March 5, 1937, to parents Hal Victor and Addie Beeson Harris.
Clara grew up on a beautiful homestead in Altus and was one of five children. She graduated high school in May of 1955 and moved to Houston, Texas to start working at Woolworth's. In 1956, she met the love of her life, James Schroeder; they were married on May 26, 1957, in Spring Branch, Texas.
They moved to Sealy in 1958 when their son, Jamie, was born to be close to family and welcomed their daughter, Terri, in 1962. Once they both started school, Clara opened a daycare, was a Sunday school teacher and an active member of the Methodist church, and opened a store where she created and sold quilts, crocheted afghans, hand-sewn dolls, and animals. Her talents were endless and even though she took on many different roles to keep her busy there was no doubt that her favorite role was mom, then soon grandma, and best yet great grandma.
Clara loved to paint, sew, read romance novels, crochet, play dominoes and cards, work puzzles, watch Hallmark movies, tend to her beautiful roses and gardenias, bake treats, square dance, travel, and so much more. She truly loved everything about life and would always greet you with a smile.
Clara will always be remembered as someone who genuinely cared about everyone she crossed paths with. She was loving and generous and she always put her familys' needs before her own.
Clara is survived by husband James Schroeder, son Jamie Schroeder, daughter Terri Burnham, grandchildren, Erika Burttschell and husband Adam Burttschell, Samantha Moeckel and husband Jeremy Moeckel, great grandchildren Addie, Jack and Silas, sister Nina Abernathy, adopted daughter Angela Napps and numerous nieces and nephews.
Clara is preceded in death by her parents Hal Victor and Addie Harris, sisters Ruth Going and Lottie Lee Rowett, and brother Hal Victor Jr. and wife Kimie Uchida Harris.
The family would like to thank everyone for their love, kindness, generosity and prayers during this difficult time, you all help keep a source of comfort and strength in our hearts.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Sealy.
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Schroeder, Edna Bertha Elise (Braesicke) (1907-1994)
Maiden Name: Braesicke [Family] Father: Albert Braesicke Jr, Mother: Antonie Wittenburg, Spouse: Leonard Fred Schroeder [Cemetery] Sealy Cemetery (D) , FG
Bellville Times page 13 Dec. 1, 1994
Funeral services for Edna B. Schroeder, 87, of Sealy were held Saturday November 26, 1994 at 2-00 p.m. from the Knesek Bros./Etlinger Funeral Chapel in Sealy with Rev. Terry Cashion officiating. Interment was in the Sealy Cemetery. Pallbearers for the service were Tim Gregorek, John Cox, Charles Lummus, Wilbert Wendt, Jr., Aubrey Stuessel and T. J. Rogers, Jr. Honorary pallbearers were Billy Ray Goller, Earl Steck, Marcus Steck, Jr. and Mark Frank.
The former Miss Edna Bertha Elise Braesicke was born on July 25, 1907 in Cat Spring to parents Albert and Antonie Wittenburg Braesicke. She was raised in the Cleveland Community and attended school at the Cleveland Public School. On September 27, 1924, she married Leonard F. Schroeder in Houston and was owner-operator of the Wayside Drive Inn and the Rainbow Inn in Sealy retiring in 1969. Mrs. Schroeder was a member of the First Baptist Church in Sealy. She died Wednesday November 23, 1994 in a local nursing home.
Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Fay and Charles Goller of Sealy, Deloris and Donnie Rumley of Somerville and Janet and Malcolm Barrett of Bay City, eleven grandchildren, twenty one great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Antonie Braesicke; husband, Leonard F. Schroeder; sister, Lillie Kuehn; brothers- Edwin and Arthur Braesicke, and granddaughter, Sandra Kay Rumley.
Funeral services were held under the direction of the Knesek Bros./Etlinger Funeral Chapel of Sealy.
Posted by Joy Neely
Schroeder, Ida Amanda (Reinecker; Frank) (1864-1938)
Maiden Name: Reinecker; Frank [Family] Father: Johan Ferdinand Reinecker, Mother: Wilhelmenia Netzel, Spouse: Ferdinand Frank & Fritz Schroeder [Cemetery] Pilgrims Rest Cemetery #01 () , FG
The Bellville Times
January 27, 1938
Memory of Mrs. Fritz Schroeder
Mrs. Fritz Schroeder, whose maiden name was Ida Amanda Reinecker, was born December 3, 1864, in Bellville, and spent all of her life near this city.
On September 13, 1903, she was baptized, and so made a child of God. On the same day she was confirmed, at which time she promised to remain true to her Lord. At confirmation she became a member of St. John's Lutheran Church and remained a member the rest of her life.
In 1882 she was united in marriage with Ferdinand Frank. This union was blessed with five children. Three of them, Albert Frank and Mrs. Ellen Meinecke of Bellville, and Reinhold Frank of Houston, survive. Mrs. Martha Finn, and an infant child preceded their mother in death. Mrs. Martha Finn, however, had a daughter who became Mrs. Herman Woehst, who was reared by Mr. and Mrs. Fritz Schroeder, having lost her mother, Mrs. Finn, when very young. In 1893, Mr. Frank passed away.
On December 15, 1897, she was united in marriage with Fritz Schroeder. This union was blessed with three children, Mrs. Hattie Kiesewetter, Raymond Schroeder, and Mrs. Anita Teichmann, all of Bellville.
Sometime ago, Mrs. Schroeder became ill and the Lord took her out of this life on Sunday morning at nine o'clock. she had reached the age of 73 years, 1 month, and 20 days.
In addition to the children already mentioned, she is survived by her husband, Fritz Schroeder, twenty-five grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren, and the following brothers and sisters- Emil Reinecker, Bellville; Mrs. Emma Neumann, Chapel Hill; Mrs. Bertha Frank, Bellville' Mrs. Laura Muelller, Valley Mills; Mrs. Annie Bell, New Braunsfels, besides three brothers who preceded her in death.
She was known to be a good wife, and a loving, faithful mother. Her loss is mourned by many neighbors and friends throughout the county.
Services were held at St. John's Lutheran Church, Monday at 3-00 p.m., with Dr. Luther Schliesser of Houston officiating.
Pallbearers were- Reese Frank, Morris Frank, Marvin Frank, Ely Frank, Robert Lee Meinecke, and Wilbur Kiesewetter, all grandsons of Mrs. Schroeder. ------Reporter
Submitted by Jerry Lee Frank
Schroeder, Joachim John (1843-1936)
[Cemetery] Pilgrims Rest Cemetery #01 ()
Bellville Time
Feb. 28, 1936
Joachim John Schroeder was born in Mecklenburg Schwerin, Germany, on the 6th day of November 1843. He married in 1868, and in 1871 he came with his family to Cat Spring, Texas, where he lived for eight years, then seven years in Colorado County and the rest of his life in Bellville.
He died on the afternoon of Feb. 19, at the age of 92 years, 3 months, 13 days.
Three children, Carl, Henry and August preceded their father in death, the surviving children including Mrs. Louise Hoff, Fritz Schroeder, Mrs. Albert Grube, Herman Schroeder, all of Bellville, Mrs. Emil Rogge of Waller County, Mrs. Ed Carter of Bryant, Otto Schroeder of Waller County, and Mrs. Bernhard Frank of Bellville; 36 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren, and two sisters, Mrs. Christina Ladig and Mrs. Louise Meier, of Cat Spring.
Funeral services for Mr. Schroeder were held Feb. 20th at 3 p.m. with burial at Pilgrims Rest Cemetery, Rev. H. Schliesser officiating.
Pall bearers were Robert Meinecke, Raymond Schroeder, R. B. Wehring, Walter Teichmann, Edmund Hoff, and J. D. Mahnke.
Submitted by Jerry Lee Frank
Schroeder, Melvin Wayne (1942-2023)
[Family] Father: Erwin Schroeder, Mother: Martha Teichmann, Spouse: Cathy Schroeder, Children: Wayner Schroeder, Rhonda Woodard [Cemetery] Sealy Cemetery ()
Melvin Schroeder was born on November 11, 1942, at home in Burleigh, Texas to Erwin Schroeder and Martha Teichmann. Melvin passed away on March 18, 2023, at the age of 80 in Sealy, Texas surrounded by his loved ones and wife of fifty-seven years Cathy Schroeder.
Melvin worked at several places in his life including working for Able Brothers, 7UP Bottling Co., Furniture Factory, Morton Potato Chip Co., and Cameron Iron Works. After retirement he loved spending his time taking care of his birds, planting fruit trees, and barbequing for family gatherings but most of all spending time with his family and friends.
He is survived by his wife Cathy Schroeder. Son- Wayne Schroeder and wife Denise. Daughter Rhonda Woodard and husband Anthony Wilcox. Sister- Irene Filip. Grandchildren- Kenedi hardy and husband Ethan, Lily, Max, Kimberly Schroeder, Jessica Woodard, and husband Kory Hills, Jamie Woodard, and Jacob Woodard. Great-Grandchildren- Madison Woodard, Kolten, Karter, and Kamdon Hills.
He is preceded in death by his parents Erwin and Martha Schroeder. Sisters- Ruby Schmith and Bernice Cooley.
Pallbearers- Wayne Schroeder, Max Schroeder, Ethan Hardy, Jacob Woodard, Anthony Wilcox, and Kory Hills.
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Schroeder, Minna (Rath) (1849-1937)
Maiden Name: Rath [Family] Spouse: Joachim Schroeder [Cemetery] Pilgrims Rest Cemetery #01 ()
Bellville Times
13 August 1937
MRS. M. SCHROEDER DIES LAST TUESDAY
Aged woman was Texas resident for 66 years Mrs. Minna Schroeder, 88, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Emil Krumrey, on Tuesday morning, after an illness which kept her confined to her bed for several weeks. Despite her age, she was comparatively active until the illness which resulted in her death.
Mrs. Schroeder, nee Rath, was born in Mecklenburg, Germany on June 11, 1849. In 1868 she married Joachim Schroeder and came to Texas in 1871. To them twelve children were born, three preceding her in death.
She is survived by six daughters- Mrs. Louise Hoff, Mrs. Minna Krumrey and Mrs. Alvina Frank of Bellville; Mrs. Lena Grube, Ganado, Mrs. Meta Carter, Bryan, and Mrs. Anna Roegge, Rosenburg; three sons Fritz, Otto and Herman of Bellville; thirty-five grandchildren and thirty great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held on Wednesday afternoon at Pilgrim's Rest Cemetery, with Rev. A.L. Conner of the Methodist Church officiating.
Pallbearers were- Emil Ottmer, Ed. Krumrey, Wilbert Frank, Walter Teichmann, Raymond Schroeder, Roman Mewis."
Submitted by Jerry Lee Frank
Schuerer, Ernst (1832-1895)
[Veteran] CWCSA, 1LT, Waul's Texas Legion [Cemetery] Wesley Brethren Cemetery ()
Single from Industry.
Spent Christmas 1862 with Voigt.
Sick and not with unit when they were captured outside Yazoo City.
He and Daniels and Petenja may have been captured in the City or may have left with others going to Benton.
Schuessler, Ruby (Meissner) (1917-2006)
Maiden Name: Meissner [Family] Father: O.L. Meissner, Mother: Sophie Luedecke ()
GALVESTON - Ruby Schuessler, 88, of Galveston passed away, Wednesday, January 11, 2006, at Turner Geriatric Care Center in Galveston. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, January 13, 2006, with the Rev. Ray Pinard officiating at Galveston Memorial Park in Hitchcock, under the direction of Carnes Brothers Funeral Home of Galveston. Visitation was held from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Ruby was born September 21, 1917, in Bellville, Texas to O.L. and Sophie Luedecke Meissner. She was a homemaker and of the Presbyterian faith. She loved to read and was an excellent paint artist. She was an avid sports fan who loved the Astros and the Rice Owls.
Preceded in death by her parents, sister, Charlotte M. Jinkins, and husband, Felix A. Schuessler, survivors include nephew, Dr. A.J. Jinkins, Jr. and wife Kathy of Galveston; nieces, Amber Thompson of Alvin, Haley Thompson of Richmond, Heather Jinkins of Los Angeles, and Jami Jinkins of Jones Creek; nephews, A.J. Jinkins, III, of Jones Creek, and Nathan Thompson of Alvin.
Memorials may be sent to the Rosenberg Library.
Carnes Brothers Funeral Home
Published January 13, 2006
Submitted by Jerry Lee Frank
Schuknecht, Johnny Jovan, Sr. (1939-2006)
[Veteran] other, US Army [Family] Father: Johnny Schuknecht, Mother: Gertrude Scheffel, Spouse: Carol Schaer [Cemetery] Cat Spring (Kollatschny) Cemetery () , FG
JOHNNY JOVAN SCHUKNECHT
Services for Johnny Jovan Schuknecht, 66, of Pattison, were held Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2006, in the Memorial Lutheran Church in Katy, with Pastor Erik Stadler officiating. Interment followed in Cat Spring Cemetery, Cat Spring, Austin Co., TX.
He was born June 18, 1939 in Petty, Tx., to Johnny and Gertrude Scheffel Schuknecht. He died Saturday, Feb. 11, 2006, in Katy. He was a member of the Memorial Lutheran Church.
He married Carol Schaer on September 25, 1962 in Houston, Tx. He was retired from Lubrications System.
He was preceded in death by his father and three sisters.
Survivors include his wife, Carol of Pattison; two sons, Johnny Jovan Schuknecht and his wife, Louanne of Somerset, and Carl Wesley Schuknecht and his wife Pamella, of Cat Spring; one daughter, Trudy Lou Bubela and her husband, Glen of Danevang; his mother Gertrude Schuknecht, of Tahoka, two brothers; David Schuknecht and his wife, Cathy, of Wolforth, and Dewayne Schuknecht and his wife Donna, of Tahoka; three grandchildren, Nickey Schuknecht, Sarah and Alex Bubela, and one great grandson, Dakota Garcia.
The family requests memorials be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 15186, Austin, Tx. 78761 or to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 2680, North Canton, Ohio 44720.
Schultz, Gilbert James "Guy" (1929-2019)
Nickname: Guy [Veteran] Korea, LCOL, USAF, 1950-72 [Family] Father: Gilbert Jacob Schultz, Mother: Sidonie Elizabeth Many, Spouse: Marjorie Ellen Harris [Cemetery] Pilgrims Rest Cemetery #01 ()
After a brief but heroic fight, Gilbert “Guy†James Schultz, took what we can only imagine was his most awesome flight home on Friday, May 3, 2019, to those family and friends who preceded him in death. Friends and family surrounded Guy at the time of his passing.
Guy, the youngest of two, was born in Madison, Wisconsin, and grew up on Lake Mendota. He was the son of Sidonie Elizabeth Many and Gilbert Jacob Schultz, and little brother to Sidonie “Sis†Kirkland. Guy & Sis had a great childhood swimming, sailing, ice skating, and many other adventures together.
After his father joined the Navy to serve in WWII as a SeaBee, the rest of the family moved to Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. In 1944, at the age of 15, his Grandfather passed away, and coming home to Wisconsin for the funeral on a Navy plane, his father, Gilbert Jacob Schultz, perished when the aircraft hit a mountain.
Guy attended military school in Mississippi in 1948. He entered the US Air Force in 1950 where he became a fighter pilot and served his country until he retired in 1972 as a Lt. Colonel. He received many honors, including two flying crosses.
Guy married Marjorie Ellen Harris of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida on February 12, 1955. Soon after starting their life together, they were stationed in Nagoya, Japan. Guy and Margie have 4 children, Leigh Ann, born in Japan; Darcy and Lisa born in Georgia; and (Little) Guy, born in Montana. The family enjoyed much travel, many relocations, and made great friends through the military.
In 1972, after retiring from the USAF, Guy, his wife, 4 children, 3 horses, a dog, and 2 goldfish in a coffee can, made their way to Bellville, Texas to start a new chapter. Guy owned and managed Bellville Abstract Company from 1972 until 1999. He continued to work until 2001 when he handed the throttle to his daughter, Leigh Ann. Bellville is where he became involved in many community activities and organizations, including Bellville United Methodist Church, Bellville Lions Club, and the VFW.
He is survived by his children, Leigh Ann Schultz, Darcy and husband, Norman Kiecke, Lisa Schultz, Colonel Guy C. Schultz, retired US Army and his wife, Marianne; his grandchildren, Ashley and husband, Ryan Malone, Captain Courtney Killian and husband, Major James Killian, USAF pilot, Captain Chase Kiecke and wife, Brooke, Paige and husband, Garrett Huebner, Rhea Kiecke, Sarah Schultz, and Stella Schultz. Guy's great grandchildren are Connor, Jacob, Caleb, Everett, and Emma Leigh Killian, Bertie Malone, and Hudson Huebner. Guy also leaves his precious dog, Ike, a golden retriever. “Big Guy†will be greatly missed by all.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 11, 2019, at 10-00 AM at Bellville United Methodist Church, 234 South Masonic Street, Bellville, Texas. Burial will be in Pilgrim's Rest Cemetery in Bellville.
Pallbearers are Ashley Malone, Courtney Killian, Chase Kiecke, Paige Huebner, Rhea Kiecke, Sarah Schultz, Stella Schultz.
Friends who wish may make memorial gifts to Bellville United Methodist Church, PO Box 188, Bellville, TX 77418; or Bellville Lions Club, PO Box 1011, Bellville, TX 77418; or Bellville VFW Post 6522, 4041 Highway 36 N, Bellville, TX 77418.
Schultz, Gilbert Lee (1929-2014)
[Veteran] Korea, US Army [Family] Father: Tommy Schultz, Mother: Tillie Linke, Spouse: Hortenze Z. "Betty" Ziesemer [Cemetery] Industry Methodist Cemetery () , FG
Gilbert Lee Schultz, 85, passed away on October 11, 2014, at Brenham Nursing and Rehab in Brenham. Visitation will be from 5 until 7 p.m., Thursday, October 16, at Memorial Oaks Chapel. Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m., Friday, October 17, 2014, at Industry United Methodist Church, with Rev. Leo Carrasco officiating, with burial to follow in the church cemetery.
Gilbert Lee was born in Welcome, Texas, to the late Thomas and Tillie (Linke) Schultz. He was baptized as an infant at the Welcome Lutheran Church, and later confirmed in Burton. On March 3, 1951, he was married to Hortenze Z. "Betty" Ziesemer at Welcome Lutheran Church. Gilbert served in the U. S. Army. He was employed for 40 years by Central Freight Co. as a truck driver, and was awarded numerous awards for 35 years of safe driving with no accidents.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Hortense; brother and sister-in-law, Raymond and Odell Schultz; and brothers, Walldon Schultz and Melvin Schultz.
Survivors include sons, Thomas C. Schultz and wife, Sheryl, of Industry, and Rodney Schultz and wife, Linda, of Brenham; grandchildren- Tammy and James Johnson, Thomas C. (T.J.) Schultz, Jr., Bryan Cotton, and Amanda and Jim Weaver; great-grandchildren, Ryan Johnson and Reese Johnson; sisters-in-law, Esther Schultz and Viola Weiss; as well as numerous nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Schultz, Joyce Elaine (Flake) (1926-2021)
Maiden Name: Flake [Family] Father: Everett Flake, Mother: Jessie Allensworth, Spouse: Richard William Schultz, Children: Steven Lee “Steve” Schultz [Cemetery] Millheim Cemetery () , FG
Joyce Schultz, 86 of Sealy, passed away on Tuesday, August 10, 2021, in Bellville. Joyce Elaine Schultz was born to Jessie Allensworth and Everett Flake on June 28, 1935, born and raised in Chicago, Il. She attended Lutheran Schools with her brothers and was a cheerleader. Her dream was to go to college and become a nurse. Plans changed, she fell in love and married the man she would spend the next 67 years of her life with, Richard W. Schultz. After Richard's service in the Navy was complete, they packed up and moved to Texas. Joyce would get to follow her dream and go to school to become a nurse, while Richard worked two jobs to take care of the family.
Joyce did fulfill her dream and went to become a registered nurse. She worked for the V.A. a short time then made a career at Memorial Hermann Memorial City. She started as a floor nurse then went to the ICU and on to the Recovery Room. She became Director there and then went on to cover all of surgical services and was one of the first to bring in Hyperbaric. Her career spanned over 33 years at Memorial Hermann. She was loved by many of her coworkers of which four she stayed very close with after retirement in 2001.
Joyce loved her family; she raised three children with Richard, Steven, Pamela and husband, Erwin, and Rebecca Fitch and husband, Anthony. She has a granddaughter, Brenna McDaniel and husband, Joshua, and two great-granddaughters, Payton and McKinsey, and a brother, Raymond Flake.
Joyce and her family loved to go camping and were always going to a Texas State Park for most all vacations. She was the best camp cook and a pretty good fisherwoman. We have lots of memories of outdoor life from those trips.
After retirement, she loved traveling Texas and visiting Bed and Breakfasts with Richard. She loved to mow the yard and fish in the pond on the property. She would get together with her long-time friends, Bev, Sharon, and Gloria, and play Canasta.
She went to be with her Lord and Savior and her heavenly family that preceded her in death, her mother, Jessie, and father, Everett; the love of her life, husband, Richard; and her firstborn, Steve; and a sister, Bertie; and brother; Ronald. She will be missed by her family and friends. May she find her wings to be our guardian angel till we meet with her again.
A funeral service will be held at 8-00 AM on Monday, August 16, 2021, at Knesek Bros. Funeral Chapel, 768 Fourth Street, Sealy, Texas. Burial will be in Millheim Cemetery.
Schultz, Richard William (1931-2020)
[Veteran] Korea, S1, US Navy, 1952-56 [Family] Spouse: Joyce Elaine Flake, Children: Steven Lee “Steve” Schultz [Cemetery] Millheim Cemetery () , FG
Richard William Schultz was born on November 5, 1931 in the windy city of Chicago, Illinois. He loved the Bulls and the Bears but he was a die-hard Cubs fan; any chance he had, he would be at Wrigley Field.
He met his future wife, Joyce Elaine Flake, as young teenagers before he enlisted in the United States Navy. He was a seaman on the USS Ajax in the Communications Division. Richard served his country proudly; he served four years and was honorably discharged March 6, 1956.
On December 26, 1953, he married Joyce; together they had three children, one boy and two daughters. Richard and his family moved to Texas in 1956. For many years he worked as a breadman but later moved into security. He was also a great family man; he loved coaching his children in both softball and baseball, taking the family camping and fishing; he was also an avid bowler deep into his 70s.
Richard enjoyed his retirement where family was still number one; he enjoyed spending time with his wife, kids, grandchildren, and great-granddaughters. He will be forever loved and missed dearly from each and everyone of his family, from his wife down to his great-grandchildren, his family, and friends.
A graveside service will be held at Millheim Cemetery at 2-00 PM on Monday, May 18, 2020. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, social distancing will be enforced for graveside services.
Gone but never forgotten. We love you Richard.
Schultze, Adolph (1842-)
[Veteran] CWCSA, PVT, Waul's Texas Legion ()
Captured at Yazoo City on July 14, 1863.
Received at Camp Morton, IN on Aug 14, 1863.
Transferred for exchange Feb 26, 1865.
Schultze, Johann (1823-1904)
[Veteran] CWCSA, PVT, Waul's Texas Legion ()
Enrolled on March 22, 1862 at Industry under Bader and was mustered in on April 4, 1862 in Houston by Drake. (12 Dec. 1822).
Possibly because of his age, 39, he was detailed to headquarters as cook.
He was present at the roll calls
Schulz, Esther Emma (Koehler) (1918-2014)
Maiden Name: Koehler [Family] Father: Otto Koehler, Mother: Lisetta Wensel, Spouse: Alvin R. Schulz Sr. ()
Bellville Times
Esther Emma (Koehler) Schulz, age 95+ years of Bleiblerville and the widow of Alvin R. Schulz Sr., passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2014 at Argent Court Assisted Living in Brenham. Funeral services are scheduled for 2-30 p.m., Friday, April 4, 2014 at Welcome Lutheran Church with Rev. John R. Sutton Jr. officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m., tonight, Thursday, April 3rd at Brenham Memorial Chapel.
Esther was born May 23, 1918 to Otto & Lisetta (Wensel) Koehler. She was baptized into the Christian faith on June 23, 1918 and confirmed on March 20, 1932 both in Welcome Lutheran Church by Pastor Jacob Appel. On October 15, 1940, she was united in marriage to Alvin R. Schulz Sr. in the same church by Rev. I. M. Mansur.
Esther was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. She and Alvin bought the farm in 1944 from Esther's grandmother Wensel and in later years they bought additional property attached to the farm. She enjoyed the outdoors spending time in her gardens and flowerbeds. She shared her vegetables with family and friends. She enjoyed picking pecans. Esther was active in several organizations. She was a member of Welcome Lutheran Church her entire lifetime. She was assistant Sunday school superintendent for 25 years; charter member of the Altar Guild; member of the Women of the Church since 1941, charter member of the Mary-Martha Circle, where she held several offices, Sunday school secretary for 30 years,and Austin County Farm Bureau since 1946. She was active with Vacation Bible School and served as hostess for many years. She was a member of Texas Extension Education Club for over 70 years where she held several offices. She enjoyed making goodies for the Austin County Fair-Country Store and was noted for her Pecan Carmel Popcorn and her canned pickles. She enjoyed exhibiting items of her flowers, baked goods and canned goods in the judging contests. She was a charter member of the Industry Lioness Club and later transferred her membership to the Brenham Lioness Club until it was disbanded. She was a member and supporter of the Bleiblerville Fire Department. She enjoyed playing cards, dominos and quilting with her friends. All of her children and her 12 grandchildren received a handmade quilt. Her cooking skills were hard to beat. On the spur of the moment, she could have a home cooked meal. She enjoyed cooking and her most favorite dessert requested from her family was tapioca.
In October of 2010, Esther moved to Argent Court Assisted Living. She loved the extended families at Argent Court.
She is survived by her loving family, son and daughter-in-law, Alvin R. Schulz, Jr. and wife Judy of Bleiblerville; three daughters and sons-in-law, Vernell Lois and Allen Schubert of Industry, Diana Kay Krause-Lampe and Donald W. Lampe and Sandra Louise and Douglas Borchardt all of Brenham; grandchildren, Gregg and Candy Schubert, Scottie and Rachel Schubert, Rodney and Diana Schubert, Gina and Lee Miles, Dwayne and Kerry Schulz, Danny and Candace Schulz, Darrel and Lillian Schulz, Randy and Kami Krause, Kim Krause and special friend, Farrell Luedke, Kelly and Alan Hodde, Alison Borchardt, Justin and Kathleen Borchardt ; step-grandchildren Shannon and Keith Bullin and Matt and Michelle Lampe; great-grandchildren Angie and Nathan Grawunder, Brady and Jamie Schubert, Hunter Schubert and friend Devon, Lauren and Brady Lee, Lindsey Schubert, Jared Schubert, Clayton Schubert, Kinch Schubert, Glenn Miles, Jake Miles, Sean Schulz, Britani Schulz, Walker Schulz, Caroline Schulz, Aiden Schulz, Nicholas Krause, Kamryn Krause, Avery Hodde, Karter Hodde and Crosby Borchardt; step-great-grandchildren Bailey and Brad Bullin, Megan and Mason Lampe; Conner and Riley Hanley; great-great-grandchildren Jenna Lee, Layne Grawunder, Kailyn Schubert, Ava Lee and Whitley Grawunder; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Reverend Leslie and Margaret Schulz and sister-in-law Laverne Kalbow along with numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her father-in-law and mother-in-law Alfred and Frieda Glaeser Schulz, her husband of 68 years, sisters and brother-in-law Leona and Emmit Schultz, Elda and Henry Dusek, and brother and sister-in-law Lee and Adeline Koehler, brother-in-law Arthur Kalbow and niece-in-law Cheryl Kalbow Welsch, great-great-granddaughters Ella Faith Lee and Sloan Olivia Schubert.
Pallbearers are Gregg, Scottie, and Rodney Schubert, Dwayne, Danny, and Darrel Schulz, Randy Krause and Justin Borchardt. Honorary pallbearers are Gina Miles, Kim Krause, Kelly Hodde and Alison Borchardt along with members of the Bleiblerville Extension Club, Welcome Lutheran Church Altar Guild and the Mary-Martha Circle.
Memorials may be given to Welcome Lutheran Church Building Fund or favorite charity.
Services are in the care of Brenham Memorial Chapel, 2300 Stringer St., Brenham. 979.836.3611 Leave condolences at www.brenhammemorialchapel.com
Posted by Joy Neely
Schulze, Burnie Henry (1926-2013)
[Veteran] WW2, CPL, US Army, 1945-46, 387 Inf. 97th Div Japan [Family] Father: Herbert Carl Schulze, Mother: Frida Reuter, Spouse: Burdine Faye Mueller [Cemetery] Shelby Cemetery ()
Bellville Times
Burnie Henry Schulze, age 87 of Shelby, passed away on Dec. 1, 2013 at Sendera Ranch Assisted Living in Magnolia. He was born on Oct. 28, 1926 in the Shelby community to Herbert Carl and Frida (Reuter) Schulze.
He was baptized on Feb. 27, 1927 in Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Round Top and confirmed in the Lutheran faith on Sept. 8, 1940. He attended Shelby Public School through the 8th grade and then lived and worked on his parent's farm.
He was inducted into the US Army in April 1945 and served with the Cannon Company, 387th Infantry Regiment, 97th Division in the Army of Occupation of Japan, first on Honshu in the cities of Tokyo and Ota, and later on Kyushu. After his discharge in May 1946, he returned to the family farm and took vocational training courses for military veterans in Industry, Texas.
For a time in the late 1940s, he played fiddle and guitar with Bob and His Rhythm Wranglers, a group of young people from Shelby who played at dances in the area.
He married Burdine Faye Mueller on June 24, 1950 in Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Greenvine. He purchased a farm in the Shelby community adjoining his father's and brother's farms and there he and Burdine farmed for all their working lives. Except for a few summers working for the USDA Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service measuring cotton allotments, he earned his living entirely from the diversified crop and livestock farming typical of the area. Soil conservation was a way of life and he and Burdine received the Resident Conservationist of the Year award in 1974 from the Austin County Soil and Water Conservation District. They also received an award for Outstanding Farming in the Community from the Industry West End Lions Club. Burnie was the last row crop farmer in the Shelby community as the area transitioned from the cotton, grain, hay, and livestock farming of the previous 150 years to the ranching economy of today.
Burnie was a lifelong member of St. Paul Lutheran Church of Shelby, where he sang in the choir, served on the Church Council, and served as director of the Sunday School. He was a charter member of Shelby American Legion Post #602 and served as Commander, and he was a member of the Shelby Volunteer Fire Department. In his later years he was an avid racing pigeon fancier and a member of the Brenham Racing Pigeon Club.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Burdine, brother Melvin Schulze, and brothers-in-law Roy Schlabach and Kirby Mueller. He is survived by his sister, Verline Schlabach of Brenham, sisters-in-law, Katy Schulze of Shelby and Darcille Mueller of Latium, sons Darrell Schulze (wife Diane Stott) of West Lafayette, IN, Roger Schulze (wife Evon) of Brenham,, and Mark Schulze (wife Lisa) of Magnolia, and seven grandchildren, Brian Schulze of West Lafayette, IN, Kathrine Schulze of Bloomington, IN, Amy Schulze Dahmann (husband Jonathan) of Dallas, Rebecca Schulze and Elizabeth Schulze, both of Brenham, and Ryan Schulze and Matthew Schulze, both of Magnolia.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 5 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Shelby with internment in the Shelby Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-30 until 7-30 p.m. Wednesday evening at Memorial Oaks Chapel.
Memorial donations can be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church of Shelby or the charity of choice.
Posted by Joy Neely
Schutte, Wilver "Jean" (Bean; Svajda) (1930-2017)
Maiden Name: Bean; Svajda, Nickname: Jean [Family] Father: William Milam Bean, Mother: Ila D'Lisha Hare, Spouse: Vladimir Frank “Ladgie” Svajda; Myles Gus Schutte [Cemetery] Immaculate Conception Cemetery (Sealy) () , FG , FS
Wilver Jean (Bean) Svajda, 87, ended her life's journey on Saturday afternoon, October 21, 2017 at her home where she lived the past 62 years. "Jean", as her family and friends called her, was born in Evadale, Texas where she was raised and attended grade school. She attended and graduated high school in Buna, Texas.
She was preceded in death by her parents William Milam Bean and Ila D'Lisha (Hare) Bean, her husband Vladimir Frank (Ladgie) Svajda (Sealy), her brother Frank Bean (Beaumont, Tx) and sister Willie (Bean) Wright (Evadale), and her second husband Myles G. Schutte (Sealy).
She is survived by her son Michael Hardie-Svajda (Austin, Tx), her daughter Ann (Svajda) Sosa (San Antonio, TX), her granddaughter Myla Hardie-Svajda (Los Angeles, Ca), her son-in-law Ricardo (Che) Sosa (San Antonio, Tx), and Ricardo's nephew Jorge “George†Herrera (San Antonio, Tx) who is an honored member of the family.
Jean met the love of her life Ladgie Svajda in Silsbee, Tx where he worked as a bookkeeper. They were married 6 months later and lived in Silsbee for a year before moving to Sealy where Ladgie was offered a job with the Sealy School District. She supported her husband Ladgie in his work as an educator and administrator in Sealy for many years. He taught her bookkeeping and she kept the books and worked as Secretary for Koy Concrete until her retirement.
Jean had a lot of energy and always stayed busy. She loved decorating her home and working in her yard and garden. She was known and admired for her back yard in particular where she kept an impressive array of plants and trees to accentuate her large brick patio. She derived great pleasure from the various species of birds that would come to bathe and drink in her bird bath and fountain.
She had a love of music. As a teenager she played guitar and piano and sang at parties with a school friend of hers. Her son became a professional musician learning to sing harmony at his Mother's knee as she played songs from the American Standard songbook. She had a large collection of records, CD's, and tapes that she played often. She especially liked the music of the 40's. One of her favorites was Glen Miller. She also loved Mariachi music and would always ask them to play a song when she was in a restaurant with live musicians.
Jean was also well traveled. She was able to see most of the continental United States. She traveled to Ireland, New Zealand, Australia, Vancouver, Montreal, and the coast of Alaska by ship. She traveled as long as her health permitted.
She loved to dress well. She had an elegant way of buying unique dresses and matching them with jewelry and accessories. She also had a special love of the Christmas holidays and had her tree up and decorated very early in the season so she could get maximum enjoyment of her favorite time of year.
She will be greatly missed by the people whose lives she touched. The family asks that you simply remember her in your prayers and with a smile. That is the way she would have wanted it. And it is the way we will always remember her.
Visitation will be held at 10 AM on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at the Knesek Funeral Home 768 Fourth St., Sealy, Texas. Immediately following at 11 AM will be a memorial service and cemetery service.
