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Waak, Ben (1897-1990)
[Family] Father: Herman Waak Sr., Mother: Bertha Grabow [Cemetery] Coshatte Cemetery
Funeral services for Mr. Ben Waak, 92, of the Coshatte Community, were held at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 14 from the Etlinger Funeral Home Chapel in Bellville with Rev. William Rotter officiating. Burial was in Coshatte Cemetery.
Pallbearers were C. W. Waak, Ricky (?) Waak, Tom Kesten, John Waak, Monroe Waak Jr. and Dr. Tom Waak.
Mr. Waak died at 1-50 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 12, 1990 at Bellville General Hospital following a lengthy illness.
He was born Nov. 2, 1897 in Bellville, the son of Herman Waak Sr. and Bertha Grabow Waak.
He attended school in Coshatte and also Bellville High School.
A farmer and rancher, Mr. Waak also worked for Howard Hughes for a few years.
He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church of Bellville. Mr. Waak was also a member of the Austin County Cattlemen's Association, the Coshatte Agricultural Society and was on of the original founders of the Austin County Farm Bureau.
Survivors include- sister, Helen Waak of Coshatte; and a brother, Monroe Waak of Lufkin. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and one sister.
Submitted by Cheryl Gross
Waak, Hulda (Timme) (1891-1988)
Maiden Name: Timme [Family] Father: August Timme, Spouse: Henry C. Waak [Cemetery] Coshatte Cemetery
Funeral services for Mrs. Hulda Waak, 96, of Bellville were held at 2 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 8 from the Chapel of the Pete E. Etlinger Funeral Home in Bellville with Rev. Mark Lucke officiating.
Burial was in Coshatte Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Charles Witte, Kenneth Arnold, Roger Waak, Donnie Waak, Richard Bryant, Lynn Monical and Norman Bond, alternate.
Mrs. Waak died at 2-45 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 6, 1988 at Bellville General Hospital. She had been in failing health for the past year.
She was born Feb. 12, 1891 in Bellville to parents Mr. and Mrs. August Timme.
She was raised in Bellville and attended Coshatte public schools.
On March 4, 1915, Miss Hulda Timme was married to Henry C. Waak. A housewife, she was a member of St. John Lutheran Church of Bellville and the Ladies Aid of the church.
Survivors include- daughters, Grace Witte of Bellville and Gladys Arnold of Katy; son, Boxly W. Waak of Wimberley; 12 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren and seven great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and one daughter, Mrs. Hazel Smith.
Posted by Cheryl Gross
Waak, William, Jr. "Bill" (1895-1988)
Nickname: Bill [Veteran] WW1, PVT, US Army, 1918-19, Co1 erth 7 Div, France [Cemetery] Oak Knoll Cemetery (A)
Funeral services for Mr. William (Bill) Waak, 92, of Bellville were held Tuesday, Aug. 23rd at 10 a.m. from the Chapel of the Pete E. Etlinger Funeral Home in Bellville with Rev. William Rotter officiating.
Burial was in Oak Knoll Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Conway Waak Jr., Kyle Waak, Darrell Schrader, Weldon Emshoff, Johnny Hardin, Ronald Koehn, Travis Koehn, Curtis Koehn and Dalton Sherrill.
Mr. Waak died Sunday morning, Aug. 21, 1988 in Colonial Belle Nursing Home in Bellville.
He was born Nov. 10, 1895 in Coshatte to parents William and Alvina Hagen Waak. He was raised and attended school in Coshatte.
Mr. Waak served his country during World War I in the U. S. Army and returned home to marry the former Miss Emma Grawunder on Nov. 28, 1923 in Houston.
Mr. Waak helped organize the Austin County Farm Bureau, and was a member of the Coshatte Agricultural Society and past member of the Bellville American Legion. He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church of Bellville and was a
farmer and cattle rancher.
Survivors include- daughters, Mrs. Marceline Jones of Bellville and Mrs. Ruby Koehn of Bellville; son and daughter-in-law Conway and Helen Waak of Bellville; nine grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents,
three sisteres (sic), Mrs. Adele Timme, Mrs. Lula Brune and Mrs. Josie Krueger, and two brothers, Henry and Edward Waak.
Memorial contributions can be mde to the St. John's Retreat Center.
Posted by Cheryl Gross
Waddell, Daniel Wayne "DW" (1955-2011)
Nickname: DW [Veteran] Korea [Family] Father: John Jack Waddell III, Mother: Emily Dorothy Drymalla [Cemetery] Immaculate Conception Cemetery (Sealy) , FG
Daniel Wayne "D.W." Waddell, 56, of Kyle, Texas, passed away on September 20, 2011 in Kyle, Texas.
He was born on May 21, 1955 to John and Emily (Drymalla) Waddell in Eagle Lake, Texas.
Daniel worked in Auto Parts for A-line auto parts & was a Musician.
Daniel is survived by his mother, Emily Waddell; son, Christopher Waddell and wife Andi; sister, Cindy Lewis; brother, Larry Waddell and wife Tonya; three grandchildren; and numerous neices and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, John Jack Waddell III, grandparents, Sylvester "Syl" Drymalla, Bertha Jones Drymalla, John Jack Waddell, Jr., and Bertha Riddle Waddell, and brother-in-law, Bruce Lewis.
Burial- Immaculate Conception Catholic Cemetery, Sealy, Texas
Henneke Funeral Home, Columbus, Texas
NOTE- Parent links submitted by FAG contributor, Donna Cox Beveridge..."Thank You" Donna.
Wagner, Willie Mae (Boeker) (1932-2013)
Maiden Name: Boeker [Family] Father: Herbert Boeker, Mother: Emma Schulze, Spouse: R. P. Wagner Jr
Bellville Times
Surrounded by her daughters and daughter-in-law, Willie Mae Boeker Wagner age 80, left her earthly burdens to be with her heavenly family on Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013.
Born on March 17, 1932 to Herbert and Emma Schulze Boeker of Gay Hill, she was one of 10 children. She was baptized on May 8, 1932 at Friedens Evangelical Church of Gay Hill. She was confirmed there on May 25, 1947.
She married R. P. Wagner, Jr. in the same church on April 19, 1953 and lived in Shelby. Willie Mae took great pride in her cows, garden and flowers. She loved to bake, take walks in the woods, drive in the pasture and always had the radio playing and a flower bouquet arrangement in the house. She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church of Shelby where she was a past Sunday school and Bible school teacher for many years.
Preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her daughter, Donna Jean, her son, Lucky, her sons-in-law, David Roesler and L.C. Bauerkemper, she is survived by daughters and son-in-law Nancy Roesler, Linda and Rudy Tiemann, Kelly Bauerkemper; daughter-in-law Kathy Wagner; grandchildren Curt Roesler, Brett Roesler, Christopher and Amy Tiemann, Amy Roesler and fiancé Adam Stubbs, Cody and Meghan Wagner, Stacie Brown and fiancé Michael McCullough, Mandi and Shane Amos, Valerie and Ryan Ross, Cacie Wagner; great-grandchildren Hailey and Jaycee Ross, Kylie and Rilynn Amos, Paul McCullough and Caellum Wagner; sisters Hildegard Lange and Gene Hopmann; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law Doris Bruedigan, Wilma Boeker, Margaret and Luther Schwettmann, Grace and Charles Crawford; Edwin Oevermann, Jim Forgerson, Wilbert Horstmann; nieces, nephews, extended family and CoCo her dog.
Visitation was 6-8 p.m., Friday, Feb. 15, 2013 at Brenham Memorial Chapel.
Funeral service were 10 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013 at St. Paul Lutheran Church of Shelby with Rev. Dr. Sue Beall officiating. Burial was in Prairie Lea Cemetery.
Pallbearers were her grandsons; honorary pallbearers are her granddaughters and great-grandchildren.
Memorials are suggested to Lucky Wagner Memorial Team Roping Scholarship Fund, 11806 Old Mill Creek Rd., Brenham, TX 77833
Services in the care of Brenham Memorial Chapel, 2300 Stringer St., Brenham. 979.836.361. Condolences may be sent online to www.brenhammemorialchapel.com
Posted by Joy Neely
Walker, J.J. (1852-1917)
1917, The Sealy News
Death of Judge Walker
The remains of Judge J.J. Walker were interred in the Sealy Cemetery Monday afternoon, funeral services being conducted by Rev. C. T. Sanders.
Judge Walker died at 12-30 p.m. on Sunday, February 11 at the Baptist Sanitarium in Houston where he had been taken a week previous for treatment which was thought would prolong his life.
He realized, fully, the seriousness of his condition when he left Sealy, and remarked to friends that he did not expect to return alive.
Deceased was born in Cahaba, Alabama, September 12, 1852. He spent most of his life in Sealy, however, coming here in 1880 from Patterson where he had lived for five years previous.
He engaged here in the practice of law and for many years was the only lawyer in the town. Mr. Walker was also a practical printer and newspaper man and for several years published the Commonwealth in Sealy.
Deceased was never married but leaves behind two sisters, another sister, whose home was in Alabama, died the day before death came to him, but neither knew of the other's illness. The surviving sisters are- Mrs. T. S. Sterling of Patterson, and Mrs. G. W. Foulkes of Charleston, Mo. There are also three nieces and one nephew, all children of Mrs. Sterling, they are Mrs. F. W. Norris of Houston; Miss Clara Sterling, a teacher of Patterson; Miss Evelyn Sterling, also a teacher, of San Antonio. The nephew is Mr. A. C. Sterling of Mission, Texas. Mrs. Sterling was with her brother when he died and accompanied the remains to Sealy. She and two of her daughters were the only relatives in attendance at the funeral.
Submitted by- Judy Oakes
Walker, James Francis (1756-1837)
SFA Old 300 [Family] Spouse: Catherine Barbara Miller , FG , FS
Walker received a Spanish land grant of one league in what is now Washington County on July 21, 1824.
ExternalWebsite; TSHA; ; https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/walker-james-2
Walker, Thomas (1800-1865)
SFA Old 300, Notable person [Family] Father: James Francis Walker Sr, Mother: Catherine Barbara Miller, Spouse: Miranda Collett , FG , FS
Thomas Walker was a partner of Thomas H. Borden and Henry W. Johnson. They received title to a sitio of land in present Brazoria County on July 29, 1824.
ExternalWebsite; TSHA; ; https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/walker-thomas
Wallace, Caleb (1797-1844)
SFA Old 300, Notable person [Veteran] Early Wars [Family] Father: James Wallace, Mother: Martha “Patsy” Hawes, Spouse: Elizabeth “Betsy” Wingfield , FS
He enlisted in the First Regiment of Infantry of the Army of the Republic of Texas on June 12, 1836, and was honorably discharged in September 1836.
ExternalWebsite; TSHA; https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/wallace-caleb
Wallace, Pauline (1912-2014)
[Family] Father: Charles Wallace, Mother: Martha Tolliver [Cemetery] Hillside Cemetery
Bellville Times
Pauline Wallace was born March 10, 1912 and passed away July 31, 2014 at the age of 102 years, 4 months and 21 days.
Service was held Saturday, Aug. 9, 2014 at 11 a.m. at Greater New Faith Church, 210 N. 2nd St. in Wallis.
Visitation was held Saturday, Aug. 9, 2014 at the church.
Interment was in Hillside Cemetery on FM 1458 in Wallis.
She is survived by nieces and nephews.
Family and friends may sign online register at www.millerjosey.com.
Miller-Josey Mortuary, 428 W. Meyer in Bellville, was in charge of arrangements.
Posted by Bruce White
Warburton, Dorris Ruth (Schier) (1934-2015)
Maiden Name: Schier [Family] Father: Elmore Schier, Mother: Ruth Hood, Spouse: Bruce Lane Warburton [Cemetery] Sealy Cemetery (B)
Bellville Times
Warburton
Dorris Ruth (Schier) Warburton, 80, of Bellville passed away Monday, Jan. 12, 2015, in Bryan.
She was born Aug. 22, 1934, in Sealy,, the daughter of Elmore and Ruth (Hood) Schier. Dorris grew up and attended schools in the Sealy and Eagle Lake area. In January of 1954, Dorris was united in marriage to Bruce Lane Warburton, in Falfurrias.
She was enrolled in Southwest Texas State Teacher's College in San Marcos, now known as Texas State University, to finish up her degree in teaching, where she majored in English and minored in Spanish. At the age of 21, Dorris graduated college and went on to teach at Edwards Air Force Base, in California.
In 1955, they welcomed their first son, James. In 1956, Dorris and Bruce moved to Corpus Christi until 1960, when they moved to Louisville, Kent. She was in luck, the person that was teaching could not handle the job, so Dorris was able to step in and finished her position. She enjoyed teaching at Seneca High School, where she taught Diane Sawyer.
In 1963, they moved to their dream home, in Fern Creek, Kent.
In 1964, they welcomed their second son, Robert.
Dorris was an English teacher at Highland Park High School from 1968 until 1994, and she had a real knack for teaching male students and one of her female students was Angie Harmon.
Dorris enjoyed her trips to England; the first was with her mother and the second trip was with Bruce. She also enjoyed her “non-human†family. Dorris had a love for dogs, especially black Cocker Spaniels. She would take in dogs and nurse some of them back to health if needed.
Dorris was a “guest“columnist for The Sealy News in 2010. She produced an article called, “Sealy Woman Recalls Childhood in Great Depression Years.†Some of the things she had a recollection about were the drives from Eagle Lake to Sealy. The cost of candy and popcorn at the Texas Theater and that the sidewalks downtown were wood. These were just some of the things that were talked about.
Dorris is survived by her sons- James “Jim†Warburton of Bellville and Robert Warburton and his wife, Tracie, of Gladewater; grandchildren- Dorrie and Layne Warburton, both of Gladewater; sister- Evelyn Boggan of Brenham and brother- John Schier and his wife, Pat, of Austin, and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bruce Lane Warburton, in 2012, parents, Elmore and Ruth Schier, two brothers-in-law, two sisters-in-law, a nephew and her Aunt Myrtle Krampitz.
Memorial service was held at 6 p.m.., Thursday, Jan. 15, 2015, at the Schmidt Funeral Home Chapel in Bellville, with Pastor Malcolm Monroe officiating.
Friends who wish may make memorial gifts to the- Animal Friends Shelter, P.O. Box 615, Bellville, Texas 77418.
Funeral arrangements under the direction of the Schmidt Funeral Home, P.O. Box 610, 12029 Hwy. 36 S., Bellville, Texas 77418. (979)865-2424 -www.schmidtfunerals.com
Posted by Bruce White
Ward, Shirley Erlene (Archie) (1926-2013)
Maiden Name: Archie [Family] Father: Allen \Archie, Mother: Willie, Spouse: John "Jay" Ward
Bellville Times
Shirley Erlene Ward of Bellville passed peacefully at home with her daughters by her side on Sept. 14, 2013 at age 87.
She was born in Belleville, Ill., on Aug. 30, 1926, to Allen and Willie Archie.
She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Bellville and also a member of the Bellville General Hospital Auxiliary as a volunteer at the New 2 You resale shop.
Shirley is preceded in death by her husband, John (Jay).
Survivors include her daughters, Jinx Jenkins, Jennifer Busby and Kelley Phelps; grandchildren Stephen Ward, Evan Busby, Michael Diaz, and Amber Diaz; and son-in-law, Kevin Phelps.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations in her memory to the First Baptist Church of Bellville.
Posted by Joy Neely
Warnecke, Charles (1835-)
[Veteran] CWCSA, SGT, Waul's Texas Legion, Voigt; Company E, Infantry
Married from Houston. Kept a diary. Enlisted into service May 21, 1862 at Camp Waul. Mustered in by Capt R. Voigt, Company E, Infantry of Wauls Legion, 3rd Division. Voigt's Co Ist Inf Waul's Legion
Warner, Andrea "Bunny" (-2012)
Nickname: Bunny
Celebation for Mrs. Andrea "Bunny" Warner will be Saturday @ 10am at Friendship Community Bible Church 420 Wood St. Sugar Land, Tx. Rev. Bobby Hamilton, Pastor and Rev. Taylor Eugolist under the direction of Austin County Funeral Home. Family will receive friends one hour prior to service.
Survivors Her Loving Son, Christian Warner, Devoted Mother Joy Warner and caring sister Stepanie Evans and a host of Aunts, Uncles other relatives and friends.
Warr, Jake Andrew, Jr. (1922-2012)
[Veteran] WW2, COX, US Navy, 1940-45; Pacific, Japan [Family] Father: Jacob A. Warr, Mother: Rosabelle Jones Barnes, Spouse: Marie Lula Broussard , FG
Jake joined the U.S. Navy at age 18 to serve during World War II. He survived six invasions in the South Pacific and many airstrikes on Japan. He was honorably discharged in 1945. He worked many years in the oil and gas industry. He was a master gardener and a creative carpenter. Survivors include his wife; three sons; two daughters; 14 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Services at Guardian Angel Catholic Church in Wallis, TX with interment May 24, 2012 Forest Park Westheimer Cemetery.
Washington, Booker T., Jr. "Uncle Boy" (1927-1992)
Nickname: Uncle Boy [Family] Father: Booker T. Washington Sr., Mother: Lola Davis, Spouse: Martha Nell Morgan [Cemetery] Kenney Cemetery
Booker T. Washington, Jr. was born the second child to Booker T. Washington, Sr. and Lola Washington Pierce on May 25, 1927 in Austin County, Texas.
He attended public school in Rocky, Texas.
He had professed Christ in his life and became a baptized believer and member of Smith Chapel A.M.E. in Rosenberg, Texas.
In 1960, he married Martha Nell Morgan and to this 20 year union, three sons were born.
In 1965, he moved his family to Wellington, Kansas and there he lived until he retired as a general carpenter in 1990. He then moved back to Kenney, Texas.
Here, he was called to rest on May 2, 1992.
He leaves to cherish his memories- His mother, Lola Washington Pierce. His sons- Booker T. III, Leslie Wayne, and Bruce O'Neil. His son's mother- Martha Washington Roul. Two sisters- Goldie Washington Preston and Ermadene McClure. Two brothers- Matthew Washington and John Henry Washington. Two grandchildren- Lashamia and Jonte' Washington and a host of nephews and nieces.
Funeral Service- May 7, 1992, Jackson Chapel A.M.E. Church, Kenney, Texas, Rev. K. L. Bullock, officiating, Smith Chapel A.M.E., Rosenberg, Texas.
Active Pallbearers- Lawrence Washington, Michael Washington, John Washington, Jr., Robert Ware, Mr. Kopech, and Wilbert Preston.
Honorary Pallbearers- Floyd Preston, Willie Preston, Robert Preston, Tory Davis, Quinn Preston, and Harris Morgan.
Posted by Silvia Adkins
Washington, Willie, Jr. (1913-1989)
Willie Washington, Jr. was the fifth child born to Willie, Sr. and Pearlie Washington on July 11, 1913 in Austin County in the town of Nelsonville.
He confessed Christ at an early age.
The Lord called him home on Monday, July 31, 1989 at 7-30 p.m. at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas.
He leaves to mourn- his daughter, Mrs. Ethel Hall and one son-in-law, Freddie Hall of Rosharon, Texas; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Mary Alice Tucker of Los Angeles, California; two grandsons, Mr. Harold Willrich of Fresno, Texas and Mr. Herbert E. Brown of Rosharon, Texas; one step-granddaughter, Ms. Stephanie Kirkpatrick; seven great grandchildren; two sisters, Silverda Jackson and Mattie Craven both of Brenham, Texas; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and one sister.
Funeral Service- Saturday, August 5, 1989, 2-30 p.m., Jackson A.M.E. Church, Kenney, Texas, Reverend Charles Bradford, officiating.
Active Pallbearers- Raymond Lockett, Anthony Graves, Curtis Lockett, Eddie Roberson, Derrick Curry, and Barry Graves. Honorary Pallbearers- Harold Willrich and Herbert E. Brown.
Interment- Kenney Cemetery, Kenney, Texas.
Arrangements Entrusted In- Taft Harris Funeral Home, 407 Burleson Street, Brenham, Texas, (409) 836-2952 or 836-6197.
Posted by Silvia Adkins
Waters, Lynn Joy (Estes) (1957-2023)
Maiden Name: Estes [Family] Father: Jerry Sylvester Estes, Mother: June Jay Thurman, Spouse: David Waters
Lynn Joy Estes-waters, 65, passed away at her home in Brookshire, Texas, on Wednesday, January 18, 2023.
Lynn was born March 19, 1957, in Columbia, Missouri to Jerry Sylvester and June Jay (Thurman) Estes. She grew up in Springfield and St. Louis, Missouri, graduating from Lindbergh High School. Lynn lived in Missouri and Florida before making her home in Brookshire, Texas. On July 4, 1997, Lynn was united in marriage with David Waters in Brookshire. For many years, she was an administrative assistant to an underwater pipe company. She also enjoyed her time working as a house parent for people with developmental disabilities. She treasured every moment she spent with her family and friends. Lynn had a deep love for animals, especially cats. Many stray cats have found love and shelter throughout the years from Lynn and David.
She is survived by her husband- David Waters of Brookshire; mother- June Martin of Austin; sister- Lisa Estes of Austin; brother- Stephen Estes and wife, Kathi, of McDade; sisters-in-law- Ava Henry and husband, Pat, of Cypress, Judy Barton-Wilder and wife, Laura, of Austin, and Emily Hillsman and husband, Dan, of Brookshire; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins; and many friends.
Lynn was preceded in death by her stepfather, George Martin.
https-//www.schmidtfunerals.com/obituary/lynn-estes-waters
Wayne, Martha (Lischka) (1920-2016)
Maiden Name: Lischka [Cemetery] Oak Knoll Cemetery
Martha Wayne
Of Spring, Texas
AGE 96
Born: September 17, 1920 in Bellville, Texas
Died: December 30, 2016 in Spring, Texas
A Graveside Service will be held at
Oak Knoll Cemetery
Monday, January 2, 2017 at 12:00 PM
Pastor Robby Magee, officiating
If weather is inclement, services will be held in our Bellville Chapel.
https://www.knesekfuneralhome.com/obituary/4318876
Weaver, Horace B. (1928-2014)
[Veteran] Korea, SGT, US Army, 1951-53 [Family] Spouse: Leona [Cemetery] Hartsville Cemetery
Bellville Times
Horace Weaver, age 86 of Alvin, Texas passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 20, 2014. Horace was born on January 27, 1928 in Wichita Falls, Texas and was a resident of Alvin for over 40 years. He graduated from Sealy High School in 1945 and received his Bachelors of Science Degree in Geology from Texas A&M University in 1957. Horace served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict and was a member of Manvel Bible Chapel. Horace was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Catherine Weaver; sisters, Effie Tasker, Lottie Roe, Lorena Halbritter, Alice Adkins, Francis Stevens, Catherine Kelly/Dunn and brother, Sherman E. Weaver.
Horace is survived by his loving wife, Leona Weaver; daughters, Judy Wehe and husband, Nolan, Grace Underwood and husband, Rick, Jeanette Cavanaugh and husband, David; sons, Sherman Weaver and wife, Cheryl, Lance Weaver and wife, Sue, Joey Weaver and wife, Tracy, Shawn Weaver and wife, Caprice; sister, Joanne Cone; brother, Woodrow Wilson Weaver; 17 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; along with numerous other relatives and friends.
Horace had a zest for life. A long-time petroleum geologist and entrepreneur, Horace was always inventing and promoting new ideas. In addition to his serious side, Horace loved practical jokes. He was always planning and plotting his next big business deal or the way to pull off a joke on a close friend or family member. His jovial smile and the constant little twinkle in his eye will be forever cherished by his family
Horace and Leona have been the anchor in so many people's lives. On numerous occasions they opened their hearts and home to help someone in their time of need. Understanding and non-judgmental, they always welcomed everyone with open arms, and their firm guidance with a gentle hand has changed the course of many people's lives.
Visitation will be held from 5-00 P.M. to 7-00 P.M. Sunday, February 23, 2014 at Scott Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 10-30 A.M. Monday, February 24, 2014 at Manvel Bible Chapel, 4230 FM 1128 Pearland, Texas 77584.
Graveside services will be at 3-00 P.M. Monday, February 24, 2014 at Hartsville Cemetery, Hartsville, Texas.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials be made to Sandy Creek Bible Camp, 5051 Prayer Lane, Washington, Texas 77880 www.sandycreek.org.
Posted by Joy Neely
Webb, John Richards (1941-2013)
[Family] Father: John Ward Webb, Mother: Sarah Richards, Spouse: Francine
Bellville Times
John Richards Webb of Austin passed away on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2013 at the age of 72.
He was born to the late John Ward and Sarah Richards Webb on Aug. 5, 1941 in Philadelphia. John was raised in Pittsburgh and graduated from Bethel Park High School in 1959. He received a degree in chemical engineering from Lehigh University in 1963 and a master's degree in chemical engineering from Carnegie Mellon University.
John worked for ExxonMobil Corp. For 33 years and held various executive leadership positions and retired in 1996 as president of Exxon Chemical Americas. He began his career at the Baytown Chemical Plant as a project development engineer. He later held a number of marketing, manufacturing, and management positions in the olefins, aromatics, plastics, and specialties business lines. In 1974 he moved to Exxon Chemical in New York as product executive and advanced to the company's international division in Brussels. He was named an executive vice president at Exxon Chemical International in Brussels in 1980. In 1985, John was appointed senior vice president of Exxon Chemical Co. in Darien, Conn. and was named president of its polymers group. Soon after, he held a leadership position at Exxon Chemical's headquarters in Houston. In 1992, he was the executive assistant to Exxon Corp.'s chairman and president. John was named president of Exxon Chemical Americas in 1994. Upon retirement, he served in several Boards & affiliations.
John was a passionate outdoorsman and loved hunting, fishing and golf. In 2004, John helped co-found the Texas-based Wildlife Habitat Federation, a nonprofit conservation organization formed to assist landowners in restoring and conserving wildlife and native plants in South Central Texas.
John is survived by his wife Francine Webb of Austin, his brother Richard Webb (California) and four children- David Webb (California), Keith Webb and his wife, Victoria (Texas), Tracy Shorstein and her husband, Paul (Florida) and Christopher Webb (Texas). He also is survived by four grandchildren- Matthew, Sarah, Katherine and Kendall.
John was a consummate family man. John and his wife of 25 years, Francine, enjoyed international travel and spending time at their family ranch. He deeply loved his family and he kept in touch with extended family members far and wide. He did not miss family events and enjoyed helping family members.
A private service will be held for family and close friends and a larger, public service will be held in January.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made to the Wildlife Habitat Federation (http-//www.whf-texas.org).
Funeral services held under the direction of Schmidt Funeral Home, 1508 East Avenue ~ Katy, Texas 77493 ~ (281) 391-2424.
Posted by Joy Neely
Wehring, R. B. (1875-1962)
[Family] Spouse: Lula Wright [Cemetery] Oak Knoll Cemetery (A - 26 M1)
BELLVILLE TIMES 1962
JUDGE WEHRING DIES
After a period of gradually failing health, death came to Judge R. B. Wehring, for the past quarter of a century justice of the peace of Austin county precinct No. 1, at 5-50 a.m. Thursday, December 20.
The kindly old gentleman, who was 87 years of age, had steadily declined in health following the death of his wife almost three years ago.
The Rev. C. H. Rose and the Rev. Alvis Bell officiated at funeral rites held at 10 a.m. Monday, December 24, at the Pete E. Etlinger funeral home. Etlinger was in charge of arrangements.
Named as pallbearers for interment at Oak Knoll cemetery, were Joe A. Peschke, Gus Goebel, Chris Seyer, Wm. E. A. Melnscher, Reese Willrodt and Elgin Ueckert.
One of Bellville's best known men, Judge Wehring was born in the Ives Creek Community October 1, 1875, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Wehring. He attended the old Travis school, and for many years was in the grocery business here. He was named to the office of Justice of the Peace in 1937, and was re-elected continuously ever since.
Mr. Wehring was a member of St. John's Lutheran church, of Concordia, and was an honorary member of the Bellville Volunteer Fire Department. Bellville firemen participated in the funeral rites Monday.
Mr. Wehring was married to Miss Lula Wright January 1, 1896, who preceded him in death February 13, 1918. On January 7, 1919, he was married to Mrs. Emma Frank, who died March 30, 1960.
Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Anne Spencer of Bellville, Mrs. Joe Turner and Mrs. P. T. Good of Houston; two sons John C. Wehring of Longview, Washington, and F. L. Frank of Houston, two sisters, Mrs. Charles Jones and Mrs. Erich Erickson, both of Houston; a brother, Herman Wehring of La Porte; 15 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren.
Posted by Jackie Wehring Moore
Weigand, Heinrich (1835-)
[Veteran] CWCSA, PVT, Waul's Texas Legion [Family] Spouse: Agnes Pampel
Married, Husband of Johann Kaspar?s (above) step-sister Agnes Pampel. At the time, Agnes was pregnant with their second child. It is not known how it was decided, or if Johann volunteered to help out his step-sister, but Johann became Heinrich's substitute.
Welhausen, Charles (1835-1916)
[Veteran] CWCSA, CAPT, Co A 5th Fld Arty [Family] Father: Carl Conrad Welhausen, Mother: Maria Elisabeth Fricke, Spouse: Elizabeth “Eliza” Amsler , FG
WELHAUSEN, CHARLES (1835–1916). Charles Welhausen, businessman, banker, rancher, and Confederate officer, was born in Hanover, Germany, on September 2, 1835. He was the son of Carl Conrad Welhausen. Welhausen immigrated with his family to Texas in 1843 and settled at Cat Springs, Austin County. In 1856 Welhausen moved to High Hill, Fayette County, and established a saddle shop.
He volunteered for service in the Confederate Army in October 1861 and enlisted as second lieutenant in the Fifth Texas Field Artillery, also known as Creuzbauer's Battery, a company consisting primarily of German immigrants of Fayette County. This unit was assigned to garrison duty in the Rio Grande valley through 1863. In the autumn of 1863 Welhausen returned to Central Texas as the company was ordered to refit with heavier guns. In April 1864 Welhausen and the Fifth Field Artillery were sent to the Texas Gulf Coast near Louisiana to assist Confederate efforts to counter Union attacks at Calcasieu Pass. On May 6, Welhausen participated in attacks on Union troops who were collecting livestock at Calcasieu Pass. This action culminated in the capture of Union gunboats Granite City and Wave. Shortly after the battle of Calcasieu Pass, Welhausen's brother-in-law, battery commander Edmund Creuzbauer, resigned and returned home. Welhausen was promoted to captain and assumed command of the Fifth Field Artillery. He commanded the Fifth Field Artillery until it was disbanded at Houston on May 22, 1865.
Following the war, Welhausen returned to Fayette County and resumed his business. On January 1, 1867, he married Eliza Amsler, daughter of a prominent family, in Montgomery County, Texas. He soon became a prominent citizen in both ranching and banking in Fayette and Lavaca counties. In 1884 Welhausen purchased a homestead in Lavaca County from Henry B. Shiner and lived there until he moved with his family into the town of Shiner in 1895. He established the Captain Charles Welhausen Bank in 1891, and on November 19, 1900, this institution received a federal charter and was renamed the First National Bank of Shiner. In 1888 he was elected state legislator. Welhausen died in Shiner on November 3, 1916, and was buried at City Cemetery, Shiner, Lavaca County, Texas.
BIBLIOGRAPHY: Alwyn Barr, "The Battle of Calcasieu Pass," Southwestern Historical Quarterly, 66 (July 1962). Paul C. Boethel, The Big Guns of Fayette (Austin: Von Boeckmann-Jones, 1965). Historical Marker Files, Texas Historical Commission, Austin (Creuzbaur's Battery, C.S.A.—"The Big Guns of Fayette"; Shiner–Welhausen Homestead). James A. Mundie, Jr., with Bruce S. Allardice, Dean E. Letzring, and John H. Luckey, Texas Burial Sites of Civil War Notables: A Biographical and Pictorial Field Guide (Hillsboro, Texas: Hill College Press, 2002).
Wendt, Charles Edward (1943-2024)
[Family] Father: Kenneth "Pete" Wendt, Mother: Ardona Himly, Spouse: Waldine Machinsky [Cemetery] Sealy Cemetery
It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Charles Edward Wendt, Sr., 81, of Sealy, Texas on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, in Houston, Texas.
Charles Wendt was born April 20, 1943, in Sealy, Texas to his parents, Kenneth (Pete) Wendt and Ardona (Himly) Wendt Balke. He was raised in Sealy, Texas, and attended Sealy Schools graduating in 1961. On February 24, 1963, Charles was joined in marriage to Waldine (Machinsky) Wendt at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Frelsburg, Texas.
After starting his family, he worked for Chappell Hill Construction, attended the Texas A&M Law Enforcement Officers Training School, serving briefly as a police officer for the City of Sealy, then worked at Koy Concrete for 37 years, and after retiring, continued working there part-time for 10 years. Outside of work, his hobbies included fishing, hunting, singing, dancing, and bowling.
His passion, however, was serving his community. Dedicated to the assistance and protection of others, he attended the Texas A&M Firefighters Academy and received Firefighter I Certification. He was a member of the Sealy Volunteer Fire Department for 27 years, serving as an extrication and rescue specialist with the HURST jaws of life, an assistant chief, and a chief. After retiring from the Sealy Volunteer Fire Department, he joined the Cat Spring Volunteer Fire Department where he continued to serve and lead as first assistant chief. He was more than just a volunteer firefighter; he was a mentor, a leader, and a source of inspiration to others saving countless lives and receiving the 100 Club Firefighter of Year award in 2004. He leaves behind a legacy of courage, and dedication, that will forever remain in the hearts and minds of those who knew him.
He enjoyed being a member of the Knights of Columbus, the church choir, and served for many years as a first-grade Sunday School teacher with his wife, Waldine, at the Immaculate Conception Church. He also loved playing his tuba at the church bazaar and other celebrations and gatherings in Austin County and the surrounding area.
Charles treasured his family and loved taking family trips, especially to Llano, anywhere on the water, and Canada, and he adored his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Charles is survived by son Charles (Martha) Wendt, Jr. of Houston, daughter Annette (Ivan) Janicek of Wallis, son Rodney Wendt of Bellville, daughter Conni (Mike) Gammons of Montgomery, grandsons Aaron (Anabel) Wendt, Jacob (Brittany) Wendt, Nicholas (Katie) Wendt, Hunter (Grace) Janicek, Joshua (Reagan) Janicek, Douglas Small, granddaughters Cady (Freddie) Block, Riley Morton, and Abigail Gammons, great-grandchildren Cory Cabrera, E.J. Wendt, Natalie Wendt, Liam Wendt, Lila Greenland, Brady Wendt, Brett Wendt, Logan Janicek, Lukas Janicek, Parker Cox, Harlow Block, and Rylan Block.
Charles is also survived by his brother Marvin Wendt of Katy, brother-in-law Robert Janish of Bellville, numerous nieces and nephews, and special friend Jeanette Leblanc.
Charles was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Waldine Wendt, father and stepmother Pete and Evelyn Wendt, mother and stepfather Donie and Paul Balke, father-in-law and mother-in-law Walter and Helen Machinsky, sister and brother-in-law Judy and Walter Leschper, brother-in-law and sister-in-law Johnny and Earlene Kopecky, sister-in-law Evelyn Janish, brother-in-law and sister-in-law Herbert and Annie Mae Machinsky, and nephew Steven Kopecky.
Pallbearers are Jacob Wendt, Hunter Janicek, Joshua Janicek, Nicholas Wendt, Freddie Block, and Cody Koy.
Honorary pallbearers are Cady Morton, Riley Morton, Abigail Gammons, Aaron Wendt, Douglas Small, Matt Kopecky, John Kopecky, Robert Janish, Jr., Patrick Janish, David Janish, Timothy Janish, Keith Janish, Kenneth Janish, Dwayne Machinsky, Andrew Leschper, Kevin Wendt and the members of the Cat Spring Volunteer Fire Department.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Cat Spring Volunteer Fire Department in Charles Wendt’s name to continue supporting their work serving our communities.
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Wendt, Elizabeth Ellen "Bitty" (-2013)
Nickname: Bitty [Family] Father: Arthur Goodnight, Mother: Veadth Fuller, Spouse: C.W. Wendt
Bellville Times
Elizabeth “Bitty†Ellen Wendt was called home to be with the Lord on the 20th day of November 2013 in Columbus surrounded by her loving family.
Bitty was born in Salado, Texas. But later moved to Temple, Texas where she graduated from Temple High School.
On June 2, 1951, Bitty was united in Marriage to C.W. Wendt at which time they made their home in Bellville. Bitty was a lifelong member of The Church of Christ.
In 1980 they moved to Columbus and made it their home. Bitty has traveled from Niagara Falls to the state of Oregon, from Georgia all the way to her favorite state, Colorado. She enjoyed taking long walks and exploring the beauty of God's creation.
Bitty was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Veadth (Fuller) Goodnight.
She is survived by her husband of 62 years, C.W. Wendt of Columbus,, sister Barbara Ratjen and husband Charles of Brazoria, brother James Goodnight Jr. and wife Ony of Bellville, daughter, Linda English and husband Greg of Columbus, sons, Ray Wendt and wife Sugar, Clarence “Butch†Wendt Jr. and wife Deborah, and Randy Wendt, all of Bellville. Also survived by granddaughters Sara Wendt and Rachael Blasig, step-granddaughters Brittany Trochez and Brandy Dobias, grandsons, Stephen, Nathan, Jason, Christopher, and Wesley Wendt, nine great grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews as well as other family members and a host of dear friends.
Visitation was Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013 from 5-7 p.m. and Sunday, noon to 2 p.m. at Henneke Funeral Home in Columbus.
Funeral services was Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013 at 2 p.m. at Henneke Funeral Home in Columbus with Pastor Wesley C. Cogburn officiating.
Burial was in Pilgrims Rest Cemetery in Bellville. Pallbearers were Stephen, Nathan, Jason, and Christopher Wendt, Chuck and Alan Ratjen, Scott Blasig, and Carlos Trochez.
Memorials may be given to Milam Street Church of Christ, 815 Milam St. Columbus, TX 78934 or Standards Home Health and Hospice, 602 North Travis St., Cameron, TX 76520. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.hennekefuneralhome.com.
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Wendt, Florence Jeanette (Hoff) (1924-2014)
Maiden Name: Hoff [Family] Father: Paul Hoff, Mother: Alvina Schavrda, Spouse: Earl Wendt [Cemetery] Coshatte Cemetery
Bellville Times
Florence Jeanette (Hoff) Wendt, 89, resident of Bellville, went to be with her Lord on Jan. 10, 2014. She passed away after a short stay in a Brenham hospital.
Florence was born May 17, 1924, in the Roach Prairie community in Austin County, Texas, to parents Paul and Alvina (Schavrda) Hoff. She was reared and went to school in Roach Prairie, near Burleigh. Florence worked on the farm with her parents.
Florence was baptized in the Catholic faith in Bellville on December 13, 1924 and confirmed on April 2, 1939 at St. John Lutheran Church of Bellville. On June 20, 1943, Florence married Earl William Wendt at St. John Lutheran Church of Bellville. They made their home in Bellville where they raised three sons.
Florence worked and retired from Austin County State Bank and Wells Fargo Bank in Bellville. She also did babysitting; she loved little children. She also enjoyed gardening, her flowers, and her cattle. She continued to raise cattle on her parents' family farm in Burleigh through her later years.
Florence is survived by her three sons and their wives- David Earl Wendt and wife Linda of Burleigh community, Carrell James Wendt and wife Karen of Sealy, and Randy Ray Wendt and wife Judy of Askov, Minnesota; sister and brother-in-law Mabel Fay and Elroy Wiecker of Bleiblerville; seven grandchildren- Heath, Lytha, Aaron, Grant, Sean, Ellen, and Kayla; one step-grandchild; ten great-grandchildren; eight step-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; other family and friends; and special friend and caregiver Andrea Henrion.
Florence is preceded in death by her parents Paul and Alvina, husband Earl on Jan. 25, 1976, her twin sister at birth, brother and sister-in-law Leroy and Lola (Crawford) Hoff, and great-grandson Anthony Radloff.
Pallbearers for the service were Heath Ryan Wendt, Aaron James Wendt, Grant Nelius Wendt, Dwayne Elroy Wiecker, Tommy Lange, and Blake Dooley. Honorary Pallbearers are Eric Sean Wendt, Karl Lokken, Peter Conrad, Billy Ray Hagen, and James Earl Hagen.
Visitation was on Jan. 13, 2014 from 5-8 p.m. at Knesek Funeral Chapel in Bellville. Funeral services for Florence was on Jan. 14, 2014 at 10 a.m. at Knesek Funeral Chapel in Bellville.
Interment followed at Coshatte Cemetery in Austin County.
Memorial gifts may be given to St. John Lutheran Church of Bellville or the Coshatte Cemetery Association.
Funeral arrangements under the direction of Knesek Bros. Funeral Chapel - Bellville.
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Wendt, Margie Pearl (Bertling) (1931-2013)
Maiden Name: Bertling [Family] Father: George Henry Bertling, Mother: Ora Needham, Spouse: Delton Gus Wendt [Cemetery] Pilgrims Rest Cemetery #01
Bellville Times
Margie Pearl Bertling Wendt, 81, resident of Bellville, went to be with the Lord on Aug. 6, 2013. She passed away in a La Grange nursing facility.
Margie was born Dec. 16, 1931, in Flatonia, the daughter of George Henry and Ora Needham Bertling.
After graduating from Bellville High School, she married the love of her life, D.G. Wendt, on June 18, 1949, at the St. John Lutheran Church in Bellville, Texas.
Margie enjoyed attending Circle Meetings at St. John Lutheran Church, quilting and crocheting, and Oral Roberts Ministries.
Margie is survived by her husband of 64 years- Delton Gus Wendt; daughters Peggy Pfeiffer and her husband, Odis, of West Point, Texas, Patsy Rutta of Bellville, Pamela Muske and her husband, Doyle of Wesley, Texas; brother Lewis Bertling and his wife, Ruby, of Willow Springs; half brother Jack Bertling and his wife, Maxine, of Moulton; grandsons Odis Pfeiffer, II, Steven Pfeiffer and his wife, Ronda, Jared Rutta and his wife, Tonya, Jordan Rutta, Jermey Muske; 4 great grandsons 2 great granddaughters and numerous nieces, nephews, dear friends, and special provider Peggy Ann Johnson.
She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters, Jane Klump and Joyce Bertling, brothers, Melvin Bertling and Charles Bertling, and grandson, Dutch Muske.
Family received friends Aug. 7, 2013, from 5-7 p.m. at the Schmidt Funeral Home Chapel in Bellville.
Funeral Service was held Aug. 8, 2013, 10 a.m. at the Schmidt Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Dale Lelend officiating.
Interment followed at Pilgrims Rest Cemetery in Bellville.
Pallbearers for the service were Odis Pfeiffer II, Steven Pfeiffer, Jared Rutta, Jordan Rutta, Jermey Muske, and Scott Klump. Honorary pallbearers were Clarence Johnson, Steve Majors, and Delano Pfeffer.
Friends who wish may make Memorial Gifts to the charity on their choice.
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Wendt, Mildred "Waldine" (Machinsky) (1944-2019)
Maiden Name: Machinsky, Nickname: Waldine [Family] Father: Walter Machinsky, Mother: Helen Moeller, Spouse: Charles E. Wendt Sr, Children: Charles Wendt Jr;, Annette Janicek; Rodney Wendt; Conni [Cemetery] Sealy Cemetery , FG
Mildred “Waldine†(Machinsky) Wendt, 74, of Sealy, Texas passed away on Monday, April 1, 2019, in Katy, Texas.
Waldine Wendt was born November 22, 1944 in Bellville, Texas to her parents, Walter and Helen (Moeller) Machinsky. She was raised in New Ulm, Texas and attended West End Elementary and Bellville High School. On February 24, 1963, Waldine was joined in marriage to Charles E. Wendt, Sr. at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Frelsburg, Texas. Waldine was an amazing cook and worked in various food service positions including working alongside her sister, Evelyn, and nephews at Bellville Meat Processing, as well as serving as Food Service Supervisor at Azalea Manor Nursing Home and Bellville Hospital. She was a member of the Peter's Community Friendship Club, a member of the Sealy Volunteer Firemen's Ladies Auxiliary, serving as president for three years, and a first grade Sunday School teacher with her husband, Charles, at the Immaculate Conception Church for many years. Her hobbies included league bowling, fishing, gardening, sewing, crocheting, and dancing. Waldine also loved taking family trips, especially to her favorites, Colorado and San Antonio, and she adored her grandchildren.
Waldine is survived by her husband of 56 years, Charles E. Wendt, Sr., son Charles Wendt, Jr. and wife Martha of Houston, daughter Annette Janicek and husband Ivan of Wallis, son Rodney Wendt and wife Kim of Bellville, daughter Conni and husband Mike of Montgomery, grandson Aaron Wendt and wife Anabel, grandson Jacob Wendt, grandson Nicholas Wendt, grandson Hunter Janicek and wife Grace, grandson Joshua Janicek, grandson, Douglas Small, grandson Kyle Cox and wife Rachel, granddaughter Cady Morton, granddaughter Riley Morton, granddaughter Abigail Gammons, great-grandson Cory Cabrera, great-grandson Elijah Wendt, great-granddaughter Natalie Wendt, and great-grandson Parker Cox. Waldine is also survived by her sister Evelyn Janish and husband Robert of Bellville, sister-in-law Annie Mae Machinsky of New Ulm, sister-in-law Judy Leschper, brother-in-law Marvin Wendt and numerous nieces and nephews.
Waldine was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Earlene Kopecky; and brother-in-law Johnny; brother, Herbert Machinsky; and brother-in-law, Walter Leschper.
Visitation is scheduled for Wednesday, April 3, 2019, from 5-00 PM to 7-00 PM at Knesek Bros. Funeral Chapel, 1140 Meyer Street, Sealy, Texas. A Rosary will begin at 7-00 PM. The funeral mass will be held on Thursday, April 4, 2019, at 10-00 AM at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 600 Fourth St. in Sealy. Burial will be at Sealy Cemetery.
Pallbearers are Jacob Wendt, Hunter Janicek, Joshua Janicek, Nicholas Wendt, Matt Kopecky, and David Janish. Honorary pallbearers are Cady Morton, Riley Morton, Abigail Gammons, Aaron Wendt, Douglas Small, Kyle Cox, David Janish, Robert Janish, Jr., Patrick Janish, Tim Janish, Keith Janish, Kenneth Janish, John Kopecky, Duwayne Machinsky, Andrew Leschper, and Kevin Wendt.
Wernecke, Frances (Markert) (1937-2022)
Maiden Name: Markert [Family] Father: Carl Markert, Mother: Emilie Walther, Spouse: Vernon Wernecke, Children: Michael; Karen Carter [Cemetery] New Ulm Cemetery
Frances Marie (Markert) Wernecke, born 11/15/1937 in Lincoln, Tx.
Daughter of Carl Andreas Markert and Emilie Emma (Walther) Markert
Married Vernon Eugene Wernecke on February 6, 1954
Lived in Houston, Cypress, Giddings, Brenham, Bellville and built their final home in 1996 in Industry, TX next to her daughter and son-in-law.
Hobbies- Landscaping her yard, Working with her potted flowers, Playing with her puppy, Making homemade noodles and cookies and Watching her grandchildren and great-grandchildren grow up
The grandchildren and great-grandchildren had a way of softening Frances's heart and making her smile and laugh.
Frances passed away peacefully at Baylor Scott & White Hospital in Brenham, TX on December 26, 2022.
Preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 51 years-Vernon Wernecke, her son Michael Wernecke, five sisters-Ruth Pampell Falke, Irene Strokos, Edna Green, Betty Leutz Theiss, and Elyne Rackel, and 6 brothers-Ervin Markert, Collie Markert, Willie Markert, Gilbert Markert, Roland Markert and Freddie Markert. Brother-in-law Ray Wernecke and wife Velma, Brother-in-law Bobby Wernecke and wife Hattie, and Brother-in-law Al Frels.
Survived by daughter Karen Wernecke Carter and husband Kenny of New Ulm, TX, Daughter-in-law Janine Wernecke of Bellville. 2 Sister-in-laws, Lillian Markert of Lexington, TX and Nita Frels of La Grange, TX. 3 Grandson's Garrett Carter and wife Erin-Beth of Lake Charles, LA, Dustin Wernecke of Bellville, TX and Colin Wernecke and wife Megan of California City, CA. 7 Great Grandchildren-Haden and Danni Wernecke, Quinn and Campbell Carter, and Ryelynn, Wyatt, and Kayde Wernecke as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers- Kenny Carter, Garrett Carter, Dustin Wernecke, Colin Wernecke, Haden Wernecke, and Douglas Leutz
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Whitcomb, Charles Ray (1936-2022)
[Veteran] Vietnam [Family] Father: Benjamin Olney Whitcomb, Mother: Marsaline Summers, Spouse: Agustine Joann “Auggie” Snider [Cemetery] Sealy Cemetery , FG
Charles R. Whitcomb passed away Saturday, December 31, 2022, in Sealy, Texas.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, from 1-00 PM - 2-00 PM at First United Methodist Church, 200 Atchison Street, Sealy, Texas, followed by a funeral service at 2-00 PM. Burial will be in Sealy Cemetery.
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White, Joseph (-1830)
SFA Old 300, Notable person [Veteran] Early Wars [Cemetery] San Felipe de Austin Cemetery , FG
Old Three Hundred colonist. Joseph White, one of Stephen F. Austin's Old Three Hundred colonists, was born in Georgia. He received title to a sitio of land in the area of present Brazoria County on August 16, 1824. The census of 1826 classified him as a farmer and stock raiser, aged between twenty-five and forty. His household included his wife, two sons, a daughter, and five slaves. White was elected alcalde at San Felipe on December 21, 1828. In December 1829 he bought several lots in San Felipe de Austin and took over a debt owed by Horatio Chriesman to the ayuntamiento. White died in San Felipe de Austin on June 14, 1830. In October 1830 alcalde Thomas Barnett published notice that Zeno Philips, administrator of White's estate, would have a public sale at White's last residence, of half a league of land on Clear Creek, west of Galveston Bay; two lots; a negro woman slave; household and kitchen furniture; and personal property. Sources indicate that a Joseph White served with the artillery corps at San Jacinto. (The Handbook of Texas, "Joseph White")
Whitlock, William (1784-1835)
SFA Old 300 [Veteran] War of 1812 [Family] Father: Robert Whitlock, Spouse: Mary White , FG , FS
In 1815 Whitlock served in Capt. Shadrack Porter's Infantry Company, Fifteenth Regiment (Baker's), Louisiana Militia, in the War of 1812.
August 16, 1824 Whitlock was granted one league of land on the east bank of the San Jacinto River below the crossing of the Atascosito Road. This tract, however, lay beyond the Austin colony limits, and on May 11, 1831, pursuant to the Government of Mexico Resolution of August 27, 1828, Whitlock was granted a league of land on the west bank of the Trinity River.
ExternalWebsite; TSHA; ; https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/whitlock-william
Wible, Donald Pfarr "Bud" (1945-2022)
Nickname: Bud [Veteran] Vietnam, USMC [Family] Father: Donald Wible, Mother: Virginia, Spouse: #1 Janet Dale Coe; #2 Ellen Reichardt , FG
The legend of Donald Pfarr Wible, age 77, passed away peacefully on September 5, this year of our Lord 2022, at his fishing retreat in Sargent, Texas. He was surrounded by his family and the laughter of his grandchildren and could not have asked for a better last day on God's divine creation.
Don, or Bud, was born ahead of his time. He loved Westerns as a young man, raised a wild animal as a pet, wrestled and pitched baseball in his youth, and spent every free moment outdoors. His adventurous and patriotic spirit led him to leave Culver Stockton College (Missouri) in his junior year and enlist in the United States Marine Corps to join the fight against the spread of Communism in Vietnam where he faithfully served two tours of duty honorably with the 1st Marine Division as a mechanic entrenched with the "How 6s" Amphibious unit.
After service, Don followed his father's career path as a salesman. A natural with the gift of gab, he logged countless miles on the highways and backroads across America. He semi-retired in 2000, settling with his wife in her maternal family homestead in Cat Spring, Texas. His final workmanship was a self-published book entitled Little Buddy Goes to Scout Camp, in which he describes what life was like for a young man coming of age in America during the 1950s.
Don was predeceased by his parents, Donald and Virginia Wible of Pennsylvania; his first wife and mother of his two sons, Janet Dale Coe of Tennessee; and his beloved second wife, Ellen Reichardt Wible of Sealy, Texas.
He is survived by his two sons, Chadwick Wible in Cat Spring, Texas, and Bradford Wible and his wife, Stefanie Wible, and their children Wrenlee, Logan, and Levi in Bellville, Texas; his brother, Jeff Wible and his wife, Leigh Wible, in Towson, Maryland, and their two children, Dulaney Farkas and her husband, Ben Farkas, and their children Holden, Rowley, and Berkeley in Cockeysville, Maryland, and Corie Wible in Baltimore, Maryland; and his sister, Patricia Gregg and her husband, Peter Gregg, in Rancho Mission Viejo, California, and their two children, Laurie McClure and her husband, Justin McClure, and their two children, Grace and Owen in Irvine, California, and Robert Gregg in San Diego, California.
Per his wishes, Don's body was burned to ash, the remains of which shall be released into the air over the land he loved while toasting a cold beer in his honor. A Celebration of Life event will commence at 2 p.m. by the ponds on the Wible Ranch, formerly known as the Henkel Ranch, at 15324 FM 1094, Cat Spring, Texas 78933 on Saturday, October 8th, 2022, for all those who knew him or knew of him as his character was larger than life. Those wishing to attend the event are encouraged to arrive as early as 1 PM to facilitate transportation to the ceremonious site on the property and to enjoy a cocktail reception prior to commencement.
Wible, Ellen (Reichardt) (1952-2017)
Maiden Name: Reichardt [Family] Father: Leslie Reichardt, Mother: Ellie Mae, Spouse: Don Wible [Cemetery] Cat Spring (Kollatschny) Cemetery [COD] Pneumonia and sepsis
Ellen Reichardt Wible born on February 14th, 1952 joined our Father in Heaven at the age of 64 at 2:15 PM on Tuesday, January 3rd, 2017 after battling pneumonia and sepsis at CHI St. Joseph Health in Bellville, Texas.
Ellen attended the Bernardo School and graduated from Sealy High School before attending cosmetology school in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. She first worked as a cosmetologist at Sakowitz in Houston, TX before fulfilling a career at Neiman Marcus. She retired in July of 2016 to her grandparents’ homestead, The Hinkel Ranch, in Cat Spring, TX where she loved to spend time outdoors in her vegetable and flower gardens. A believer in Christ Jesus, she always spread love, put other’s needs above her own, never had a negative thing to say about anybody. May her spirit shine brightly in the Kingdom of Heaven.
Ellen was preceded in death by her parents Leslie and Ellie Mae Reichardt, and she is survived by her husband, Don Wible of Cat Spring, TX; his two sons, Chad Wible of Midland, TX and Brad Wible, his wife Stefanie and their two children Wrenlee (4) and Logan (2) of Buda, TX; and her brother Roland Reichardt and his wife Cindy of Cat Spring, TX.
Visitation will be at 9:00 AM, followed by the funeral service at 10:00 AM, on Friday, January 6th, 2017 at the St. John Lutheran Church in Cat Spring where Ellen and her mother used to receive God’s Word together. Rev. Kevin Haug officiating. Interment at Cat Spring Cemetery (Poinsettia Road).
Memorials may be made to St. John Lutheran Church, 480 Ross St, Cat Spring, TX 78933. Knesek Bros. Funeral Chapel in charge of arrangements.
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