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Wilma Marie La Beth Reddehase
Born in Pelley, TX on Mar. 2, 1922
Departed on Aug. 3, 2005 and resided in Brenham, TX.
Visitation: Friday Aug. 5, 2005
Service: Saturday Aug. 6, 2005
Cemetery: Prairie Lea Cemetery
Wilma Marie Reddehase, 83, of Brenham, died August 3, 2005, at Trinity Medical Center in Brenham.
Mrs. Reddehase was born March 2, 1922, in Pelly, Texas, to Charles and Irene Ashley La Beth. She was educated in Brazoria County School.
On May 11, 1940, she was married to Melvin Reddehase in the Methodist Church at Angleton. Mrs. Reddehase was a member of First United Methodist Church in Brenham since 1949. She was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, VFW Auxiliary, DAV Auxiliary and Sons of Hermann. Mrs. Reddehase served as a Pink Lady at Trinity Medical Center for many years.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Douglas and Maude Ann Reddehase of Lago Vista; daughters and sons-in-law, Carolyn and Elroy Loesch of Brenham and Linda and Ted Borgstedte of Austin; nine grandchildren, Curtis and Holly Reddehase of Austin, Dana and Aaron Bell of Callahan, Florida, Connie and Troy Oevermann of Brenham, Debra and Ronnie Nienstedt of Brenham, Stephen and Wendy Loesch of Brenham, Phillip Loesch of Brenham, Ted William Borgstedte of Austin, Drs. Thomas and Allyson Borgstedte of La Grange and Robert and Kate Borgstedte of Austin; eight great-grandchildren, Sophie Reddehase, Zachery Bell, Andrew Wagner, Brianne Oevermann, Kaitlyn Nienstedt, Tyler Nienstedt, Victoria Borgstedte and Thomas Borgstedte, Jr.; one brother, Glenn La Beth of Angleton; one sister and brother-in-law, Wanda and Kenneth Powell of Angleton; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Reddehase was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Melvin Reddehase in September, 1984; two brothers, Kenneth La Beth and Beau La Beth; and one sister, Shirley Rowell.
The funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 6 in First United Methodist Church in Brenham with Dr. Wesley Welborn officiating. Burial will be in Prairie Lea Cemetery in Brenham.
The family will receive visitors from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, August 5 in Memorial Oaks Chapel.
Pallbearers will be Curtis Reddehase, Stephen Loesch, Phillip Loesch, Ted William Borgstedte, Dr. Thomas Borgstedte, Robert Borgstedte, Andrew Wagner and Eric Wayne Glenwinkel.
Memorials may be given to the Radio Ministry at First United Methodist Church, the Melvin Reddehase Scholarship Fund at Blinn College or Hospice Brazos Valley.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Memorial Oaks Chapel, 1306 W. Main St., in Brenham.
Bonnie Modell (Schulze) Sonnier
September 28, 1927 - February 26, 2020
Bonnie Schulze Sonnier, 92, lifelong Brenham resident, passed away on February 26, 2020.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 1, 2020, from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm. Funeral services will be Monday, March 2, 2020, at 10:00 am, with Rev. Pat Dietrich of St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church officiating. Both will be held at Brenham Memorial Chapel. Interment will follow at Prairie Lea Cemetery.
Bonnie was born on September 28, 1927, to parents Benton Sr. and Alice (Look) Schulze. She grew up in Brenham with her brother Benton Jr. The family attended St. Paul’s Evangelical Church. Bonnie was baptized and confirmed there and remained a lifelong member. Bonnie graduated from Brenham High School. Bonnie came from an established Brenham family, and the sense of community involvement she grew up with would always stay with her.
On March 30, 1946, Bonnie was united in marriage to Stanley Sonnier. They made their home in Brenham. After her marriage, Bonnie began employment with Faske’s Jewelry as a sales associate. In 1948, Bonnie and Stanley welcomed daughter Carol Ann.
Bonnie was an intense person, and it seemed that whatever she became involved in, she did it to the fullest. Bonnie had always enjoyed antiques, and in later years she began to pursue antique dealing. Bonnie was passionate about antiques and was very knowledgeable in her field. She was known as the “go-to lady” for red glassware! Her absolute favorite was Royal Ruby Red, a deep, rich shade of red. She also dealt in various Depression-era glassware items. Her daughter Carol later joined her in the antique field, and they made a great team. They enjoyed many trips to Round Top antique events to search for new pieces and visit with old friends.
For many years, Bonnie was a vendor with the Country Co-Op Antique group with Margaret Carmichael. She enjoyed working with her fellow vendors; she forged life-long friendships with many of them. Several became like family to her. Even in recent years when she began to slow down and step away from the Co-Op, she kept in close contact with all her friends.
Bonnie was active around town and seemed to be friends with everyone. She and Stanley enjoyed nights out going to dinner with friends. Bonnie was very well known and well liked. She was a redhead, and she certainly had all the personality and feistiness that comes with the territory! Bonnie had a sharp wit and was full of hilarious quips and jokes. She was meticulous and observant, and her mind stayed sharp until the very end. You could always count on her to speak her mind. She was very genuine, and was always “Bonnie”.
Bonnie was very fashionable, and she loved to look and feel glamorous. She always had her hair, nails, and makeup looking just right. She also enjoyed finding unique pieces of jewelry.
Bonnie had a wonderful green thumb, and could often be seen working in the yard. People around town would drive by her home just to see the beautiful azaleas surrounding her home. She loved plants and flowers of all types, and for many years was a member of the Bromeliad Society. She had a heart for animals, and seemed to always be adopting another dog or feeding a stray cat.
Bonnie is preceded in death by her parents; husband Stanley in 1991; daughter Carol Ann Sonnier in 2007; brother Benton Schulze Jr.; nephew Benton Schulze III; and many cherished friends and beloved pets.
Surviving loving family includes Gennie Schulze; niece Karen Klingsporn; and great-nephews. Although her family was small, Bonnie enjoyed the love and companionship of many special friends; she was especially close with Mary Ellen West, Margaret Carmichael, and Michael Breddin.
Pallbearers will be Michael Breddin, Gary Sonnenburg, Harry Penkert, Jim Carmichael, Marshall Herrod, Ervin Schulze, and Randy Sonnenburg.
If you’d like to make a donation in memory of Bonnie, please consider St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Services are in the care of Brenham Memorial Chapel, 2300 Stringer St., Brenham, TX 77833. 979.836.3611
Franklin Charles Buerger
May 1, 1937 - February 10, 2020
Franklin Charles, Buerger, 82, passed away on February 10, 2020.
Frank was born on May 1, 1937, to Fred Sr. and Christine (Meyer) Buerger. He was born at home on the family farm in the Gay Hill community of Washington County – after his hardworking mother had spent the day picking cotton. Frank got his strong worth ethic and his honesty from her, and he would carry these qualities with him all his life. In his childhood, Frank and his family were members of Frieden’s United Church of Christ of Gay Hill, where Frank’s grandfather had been a founding member. Frank was baptized there in 1937 and confirmed there in 1955. Frank enjoyed growing up in the country with his family, playing lots of baseball and trying to keep up with his many siblings. In 1955, Frank graduated from Snook High School.
The next few years of Frank’s life were busy: in 1956, he moved to Houston for new employment opportunities. Later that year, he met future wife Lyle Simpson by chance – he was riding along in a friend’s car when they happened to break down in front of her Houston home. In 1957 they were married, and in 1958 they welcomed their first child, daughter Pam. In the following years they had another daughter, Patty, and son Frank E. They made their home in the Houston area.
Frank spent most of his working life as an estimator, mainly for metal buildings. He was employed by various companies in Houston, including MesTex and A & S Steel, before becoming part-owner of TRIO Metal Buildings. Frank’s final job was with JedCo Building Systems, before declining health forced him into retirement at age 79. His mind stayed sharp until the end and he was very knowledgeable about his work.
If anything, Frank was a creature of habit. He was very punctual (and expected that you would be, too!). He enjoyed following sports, especially the Rockets (but never the Astros). He could often be seen wearing his favorite Aggie cap. He always had the radio on, and he kept up with current events. After his 5:30am breakfast of a Little Debbie Oatmeal Crème Pie and a cup of coffee, he would call his kids to check on them and let them know what the weather would be that day. Calls from Pawpaw were so dependable that Pam’s kids used them as an alarm clock!
He enjoyed trips to Denny’s, and would always ask for his favorite waiter. He absolutely loved scratch-offs and lotto tickets. He had a special method of scratching them off, including using some “lucky” nickels – although they usually weren’t very lucky, and he would announce that “I didn’t even win a plug nickel!”. He could, at times be a (well-intentioned) backseat driver. Long road trips were made a bit longer because Frank would insist on stopping to buy scratch-offs if a certain service station looked promising.
In 1994, Frank was married to Judy (Morgan) Moss, and they enjoyed building a life together in the Spring area.
Frank was absolutely full of stories. From his childhood in the country, up to the present day, he always had a story to tell … although there may have been a few tall tales thrown in here and there! He also enjoyed teasing and bantering with friends and family. Frank enjoyed the small pleasures in life, especially time spent with his family. He enjoyed going to the camp house with family. He spent a lot of time with the grandkids, teaching them to fish, and sharing his wit, wisdom, and “PawPaw-isms”. His words of advice to his grandkids include "stay out of debt and don't overspend". He also encouraged them to "walk slow and carry a big stick", because if you walk too fast, you might miss something, and you need a big stick in case someone gets in your way!
Frank loved the outdoors and spent many happy hours watching and feeding birds. He never missed a meeting with the Rocky Creek Wildlife Association. Frank was a huge animal lover, especially dogs and puppies. His energetic fur-baby Dottie Jane has stayed in the family and is now being enjoyed (and watched closely) by son Frank E. and family.
Frank is survived by his children, Pamela Ann Buerger Metzler, Patty Jean (husband Wane) Ellis, Frank E. (wife Amber) Buerger; step-sons Roger Moss, and Robert Moss (wife Blanca); he was “PawPaw” to grandchildren, Travis Metzler (wife Lisa), Melvin “Jay” Wren, Samantha Guebert (husband Travis), Ashley Chittwood (husband James), Brittany Metzler, Trenton Charles Buerger, Tracer Cade Buerger, and step-grandchildren Joshua Melton, Brandon Moss, Jacob Moss, Noah Moss, Bethany Moss, and Natalie Moss. Frank was so proud and excited to have been able to meet the most recent additions to the family: great-grandsons Cooper Jennings Chittwood and Carter Scott Guebert. Pawpaw gave them nicknames before they were even born of the "C-boys": "Cooper Tires" and "Carter Country." He also said that they would be called the "can-do" boys because whenever they would be asked to do something, they would say "yes, I can do that!”.
Frank was also a great mentor and father figure to Ricky Metzler, father of Pam’s children, for over forty years. They enjoyed several trips to Brenham together where they often worked hard with the upkeep of the camp house & property. They also shared the love of scratch offs together and it would always take them twice as long to go anywhere because they'd have to make several stops to get "just one more!".
Frank is predeceased by his wife, Judy (Moss) Buerger; his parents, Fred Sr. and Christine; his siblings, Melvin, Fred Jr., Bernice (Buerger) Mantey, Evelyn (Buerger) Popp, Delores (Buerger) Zander; the mother of his children, Lyle (Simpson) Buerger; and his dog companions, Precious and Logan, who he missed very much.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Erwin Zander, Ricky Metzler, Kevin Hickman, and Mike Brown (special thanks to Mike for being such a great neighbor to Pawpaw). The family would like to extend their gratitude to all the wonderful caregivers at Kevin’s Senior Living Center in Conroe where Frank spent his final days.
A memorial service celebrating Frank’s life will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, February 29, 2020, at Brenham Memorial Chapel. Please make plans to stay after the service to enjoy some light refreshments and a visit with the family. In accordance with his wishes, Frank will be cremated; private interment will take place at a later date. Franklin was much loved and will be greatly missed by his family
If you’d like to make a donation in memory of Frank, please consider one of his favorite charities: Kevin’s Senior Living Center, 11120 FM 1485 Conroe, Texas 77306; Rocky Creek Wildlife Association, c/o Washington County Wildlife Society, 1305 East Bluebell Road, Ste 104, Brenham, TX 77833; or Abandoned Animal Rescue, 32632 Wright Road, Magnolia, TX 77355.
Services are in the care of Brenham Memorial Chapel, 2300 Stringer St., Brenham, TX 77833. 979.836.3611
Lillian Charlotte Wegner Boehl
Born in Burton, TX on Jan. 6, 1919
Departed on Aug. 4, 2005 and resided in Burton, TX.
Visitation: Friday Aug. 5, 2005
Service: Saturday Aug. 6, 2005
Cemetery: St. John's United Church of Christ Cemetery-Burton
Lillian Charlotte Wegner Boehl, 86, of Burton, died August 4, 2005, at her residence.
Mrs. Boehl was born January 6, 1919, in Burton, to Edward Sr. and Sophie Goeking Wegner. She was baptized March 23, 1919, in St. John’s Evangelical Church by Pastor H.L. Schulz and was confirmed March 25, 1934, in the same church by Pastor Adolph Walton. Mrs. Boehl attended Burton and Brenham schools. She was a 1940 graduate of Jefferson Davis Hospital School of Nursing.
On March 16, 1941, she was married to Alfred Boehl in St. John’s United Church of Christ in Burton. Mrs. Boehl was a registered nurse for 45 years, working for Dr. Pope in Houston and later in hospitals in Brenham.
Survivors include sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Doris and Jack Toussaint of Solon, Arkansas, Raymond and Lill Boehl of Houston and Verlie Wegner of Burton; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Alfred Boehl in 1990; and her son, John Boehl in 1980.
The funeral service will be at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6 in St. John’s United Church of Christ of Burton with Rev. Glen Schoeneberg officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
The family will receive visitors from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday, Aug. 5 in Foehner Funeral Home in Burton.
Relatives and friends will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will by her caregivers, Sarah Basey and O.J. Johnson.
Memorials may be given to St. John’s United Church of Christ Building Fund.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Foehner Funeral Home in Burton.
William Dierking, Jr.
February 24, 1931 - February 23, 2020
William Dierking, Jr., 88, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 23, 2020.
Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m., Thursday, February 27 in Brenham Memorial Chapel.
Funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Friday, February 28 in St. James Lutheran Church of New Wehdem with Pastor Evan Cameron officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
William Dierking, Jr. “Junior” was born in Mill Creek Switch February 24, 1931 to William and Selma Mueller Dierking. He was baptized in Berlin. He moved to New Wehdem around the age of 5. He was educated at the New Wehdem School. He was confirmed at St. James Lutheran Church. It was in St. James where he would also marry Ms. Pearlie Mae Henske on February 24, 1952. Junior was a life-long member of St. James where he also played volleyball and served as Sunday School Superintendent. Pearlie preceded him in death on December 15, 2011.
During his years in New Wehdem, he helped his parents in their New Wehdem store by candling eggs, moving Dittlinger feed, making deliveries and whatever job was needed to be done. He helped in the corn and cotton fields as well. At the age of 17, he was offered a job with Brenham Wholesale Grocery Company. He began unloading produce from train cars, then he drove a delivery truck. Eventually he became the top salesman in the company, an accomplishment he held for many years. Junior loved his work, especially in sales as he enjoyed doing business with people. During those years, he also joined the National Guard where he was highly regarded as a sharpshooter and became a Corporal before being honorably discharged.
Junior retired after a 35-year career at Brenham Wholesale and became a full-time rancher of Brangus Cattle alongside his loving, devoted wife, Pearlie. Together they worked their D-Bar Ranch where they also raised several other animals through the years including buffalo, llamas, guineas, sheep, geese, chickens, whitetails, pigs, turkeys, miniature horses and even a potbelly pig.
The D-Bar Ranch became a gathering place for barbecues, stews, and many a fish fry at the “Little Shamrock” and later at the family camp house by the fishing ponds. Junior and Pearlie hosted several bands from Germany during the annual Maifest celebrations and parades and were active members of the Wie Gehts Club. He loved to pull floats in the parade behind his blue Ford Model A car, which he did for many years. Junior and Pearlie also loved to help people as they could. He was also an active member of the Austin County Historical Commission for many years. Junior helped organize the Austin County Cemetery Book and the dedication markers for various historical sites.
Another endeavor Junior enjoyed was hauling cattle for people to the Columbus and Giddings livestock auction sales for several years. He also spent many an hour shredding pastures, working cattle, hunting for historical antique items, and dancing with his beloved Pearlie to polka and waltz tunes. They were terrific dancers! They absolutely loved to play dominoes with friends, family, and grandkids out on the porch at their home. Junior and Pearlie also took a few special trips together over to Germany and up north to Alaska. He truly loved to stay busy and taught us all the virtues of hard work and love of family.
He is survived by his loving children, Larry Dierking and his wife Sally, Cheryl and her husband Bruce Buenger, Donna and her husband Glenn Huebner; as well as grandchildren, Marc (Brooke) Dierking, Jess (Amanda) Buenger, Justin Buenger, Laurel (fiancé Marcus) Dierking, Garrett (Paige) Huebner and Gene Huebner; by his great-grandchildren Paisley, Palmer, Harper, Addison, Ariella, Hudson and Hollis. Junior is also survived by his brother Clarence, sister-in-law Ellen Henske, as well as many loving nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Pearlie; his infant brother; his parents; his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Charlie and Almeta Ueckert Henske; brothers-in-law Lee Henske and Lonnie Dannhaus; sisters-in-law, Dorothy Dannhaus and Betty Dierking.
Junior’s family would also like to express our sincerest thanks and appreciation to Brenham Nursing and Rehabilitation and all the nurses and staff as well as to Dr. Leal, Dr. Aubrey Eickenhorst and Dr. Don Bosse for their many years of care. We greatly appreciate and thank Hospice Brazos Valley for their wonderful care and support.
The family especially thanks the loving caregivers of Junior’s whom he trusted and loved dearly-he had many better days and years because of them and he was truly blessed by them. Thank you to Pastor Cameron and the people of St. James who brightened his days with visits and cards.
Memorials may be given in Junior’s memory to St. James Lutheran Church or Hospice Brazos Valley.
Pallbearers will be Marc Dierking, Jess Buenger, Justin Buenger, Laurel Dierking, Garrett Huebner, Gene Huebner, Shane Dierking, Darcy Dierking and Nathan Winkelmann.
Services are in the care of Brenham Memorial Chapel, 2300 Stringer Street, Brenham. 979.836.3611
Jo Ann Cathey King
February 23, 1933 - February 14, 2020
Jo Ann Cathey King, age 86, of Brenham, Texas went to see the Lord on February 14, 2020.
Visitation will be Saturday, February 22 from 3-5 p.m. at Brenham Memorial Chapel.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, February 23 at 2 p.m., also at Brenham Memorial Chapel with Art Free officiating. Interment will follow in Prairie Lea Cemetery.
She was born on February 23, 1933, the youngest of six children, to William Byron and Meithel Hart LeMay Cathey of Coleman, Texas. She graduated from Coleman High School in 1950 and briefly attended Texas Christian University.
Upon her return to Coleman, she began working in the oil field industry. The company soon relocated to Midland, so she moved to Midland to remain with the company. The company relocated back to Coleman, but Jo Ann chose to stay in Midland and began work with Drilco Oil Tool, as an executive secretary.
In 1959, Jo Ann met and eventually married John C. King, Jr. also of the Coleman area. They wed on November 7, 1959. One of her favorite sayings was, “I said I Do and had Two” as John was a single parent of 2 daughters, Donna Lynette and Debra Eileen. In 2008, Donna married Dr. Cliff Roche. Cliff passed away in 2018. Debbie married Thomas Bradley. They gave birth to son Brandon Wade. Debbie is now married to Anton Matejek and has two stepchildren Gena and Tony.
On May 16, 1962 Jo Ann gave birth to son John Michael King. In 1984, he married Donna Denise Williams. They had two children, Tristen Nicole and John Matthew. Tristen married Stephen Bell and have two children, Madison Elizabeth and Ashley Loren. Matthew is an oilfield engineer.
In 1965, the family moved to Houston. Jo Ann and John were both employed by Drilco Oil Tools until 1979, when she began work as the Executive Secretary for Chance Collar Co in Pearland, Texas. She and John retired in 1989.
Upon retirement, they moved to Brenham. Jo Ann fell in love with the town and the people there. She was an active member of the First Christian Church. As such, she stayed busy as the church secretary, member of the choir, served on the church board, helped organize a weekly senior “Game Day” which she and John enjoyed attending. She was part of the First Christian Church Kazoo Band that would play at many area churches and nursing homes. Jo Ann was awarded a plaque from the church with a sparkplug on it. It was called the “Sparky Award”. She was so very proud of this award.
In May of 2013, she and John with health declining moved to Conroe, Texas to stay with Mike and Donna. Her husband John passed away on November 17, 2013. She enjoyed multiple family vacations with Mike, Donna, all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She loved being around family.
Her prayers have been answered to be back with husband John in heaven.
For those that wish, memorial donations are requested to First Christian Church of Brenham.
Charlie D. Krolczyk
December 23, 1917 - May 18, 2009
Charlie D. Krolczyk, 91, of Chappell Hill passed away Monday, May 18, 2009 in Trinity Care Center of Brenham.
Charlie was born December 23, 1917 in Chappell Hill to parents Joseph Frank Krolczyk and Lenora Mozdenzski Krolczyk. He was baptized and confirmed in the Catholic faith at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church of Chappell Hill, where he attended school then Chappell Hill public school. Charlie proudly served his country in the United States Army in Company E 143d Infantry during World War II from 1941 to 1945. Charlie was a rifle marksman having served in Naples-Foggia and Central Europe. During this time, he was captured by the Germans and spent twenty-two months as a prisoner of war in a German POW camp in Germany. After the war, he had a tour of duty in the Middle East. He received the American Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Eastern-African Middle East Campaign Medal with 2 Bronze Stars and the American Theater Campaign Medal. Prior to his retirement, Charlie was employed with Maritime Shipping as a Longshoreman. Charlie was a life-long member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church. He loved playing dominoes and cards.
His parents, brothers Steve, Peter, Leon, Albin and brother-in-law Andrew Dziedzic preceded him in death.
Survivors include brother and sister-in-law David and Janie Krolczyk, sisters and brother-in-law Jane and Anton Machacek, Sr., Emily Dziedzic along with numerous nieces, nephews and many friends.
Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. with Rosary at 7:00 p.m., Friday, May 22, 2009 in Brenham Memorial Chapel.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 23, 2009 at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church with Father Vincent Chacko as Celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Stanislaus Catholic Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Anton Machacek, Jr., Todd Roony, Albin Krolczyk, Clem Krolczyk, Richard Krolczyk and Ryan Tomczak. Honorary pallbearer is James Machacek.
Services are in the care of Brenham Memorial Chapel, 2300 Stringer St., Brenham.
