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Obituary for Carol Sommerfeld

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Carol Sommerfeld photo

Carol was a longtime member of MLLC.  Carol died on May 1, 2018 after a very brief illness.  Her funeral was held at MLLC on May 5 at MLLC.  The obituary, as printed in the service bulletin that day, is available below.

Her family requested that memorial gifts be given to MLLC.  Here are ways to make to make those gifts:

Memorial Gifts to Martin Luther Lutheran Church

By mail:  P O BOX 362; Carmine, TX 78932-0362

Make note of this being a memorial for Carol Sommerfeld

By web site: go to the MLLC secure online giving site:  click this link.

When using the giving site, remember to note your gift amount in the box next to “Memorial Gifts”, and to use the memo box to the right of the amount to note “Carol Sommerfeld”

Questions for MLLC about this gift:  call the office at 979-278-3388

 

OBITUARY

Carol Ann Rosenbaum Sommerfeld was born October 28, 1954 in Brenham to parents Irvin & Virgine (Baron) Rosenbaum.  She was baptized November 28, 1954 and confirmed April 7, 1968 by Pastor Richard J. Weber, both at Zion Lutheran Church, Zionsville, near Brenham.  Her confirmation verse was Psalm 111:10, “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever.”  Carol and Roger Dale Sommerfeld were united in marriage on June 4, 1977 in Zion Lutheran Church of Zionsville by Pastor James Witschorke.

Carol was a graduate of Burton High School.  She loved working as a hairdresser at Carol Ann’s Hair Fashions shop in Carmine along with working at Round Top Farm & Ranch.  She was a loving grandmother to her four grandchildren.

Carol loved being outdoors, watching her grandkids’ events, trips to Edna, cooking, and keeping everyone on their toes.  She and Roger were members of Martin Luther Lutheran Church of Carmine.

Carol passed away unexpectedly in Austin on Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at the age of 63.

She is survived by her loving family:  husband Roger Sommerfeld; son Justin and wife Elizabeth, daughter Melissa and husband Jason Smith; grandchildren Olivia and Austin Sommerfeld, Makayla and Jake Smith; twin brothers Lary and wife Dixie Rosenbaum, Gary and wife Diana Rosenbaum; sisters-in-law Carolyn and husband Gilbert Goeke, Kathy and husband Daryl Gummelt; nieces and nephews Sean and Jill Rosenbaum, Jeffory and Rachael Goeke, Tracy and Ken Meier, Leigh Ann and Adam Seilheimer along with numerous great nieces and nephews, friends and neighbors.

Carol was preceded in death by her parents Irvin and Virgine Rosenbaum, parents-in-law Emmanuel and Mildred Sommerfeld, brother-in-law Charles Otto Sommerfeld, and niece Brittany Ridley.

Pallbearers will be Sean Rosenbaum, Jeffory Goeke, Glenn Rosenbaum, Randy Hodde, Cole Dismukes and Preston Davis.  Honorary pallbearers will be grandchildren Olivia, Makayla, Austin and Jake.

 

Memorials may be directed to Martin Luther Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 362, Carmine, TX 78932 or a charity of choice.

Obituary for Gladys Koether

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We remember Gladys Koether

Gladys was a lifelong member of MLLC, and a lifelong resident of Carmine.  Gladys died on April 18, 2018 after a long illness.  Her funeral was held at MLLC on April 21 at MLLC.  The obituary, as printed in the service bulletin that day, is available below.

Her family requested that memorial gifts be given to either MLLC or Lutherhill camp.  Here are ways to make to make those gifts:

Memorial Gifts to Martin Luther Lutheran Church

By mail:  P O BOX 362; Carmine, TX 78932-0362

Make note of this being a memorial for Gladys Koether.

By web site: go to the MLLC secure online giving site:  click this link.

When using the giving site, remember to note your gift amount in the box next to “Memorial Gifts”, and to use the memo box to the right of the amount to note “Gladys Koether”

Questions for MLLC about this gift:  call the office at 979-278-3388

 

Memorial Gifts to Lutherhill

By mail: Lutherhill Ministries

3782 Lutherhill Road

P.O. Box 99

La Grange, Texas 78945-4132

Phone: 888-266-4613              Fax: (979) 249-4032

By their secure giving web site:  click this link.

The Lutherhill giving site has a place on their online form to note memorial gifts, and to write a note to Lutherhill about the gift.  This will help them make sure the gift is noted in memory of Gladys.

 

OBITUARY

Gladys Leona Alma Koether was born October 26, 1932 in Carmine to Gustav and Leonie Weidemann Koether.  She was baptized November 19, 1933 by Pastor Henry Brunotte, and confirmed March 30, 1947 by Pastor Leo Simon at Martin Luther Lutheran Church in Carmine.  Her confirmation verse was Matthew 26:41, “Stay awake and pray that you may not come into the time of trial; the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.”

Gladys died April 18, 2018 in Giddings at the age of 85.

A lifelong member of Martin Luther Lutheran Church of Carmine, she was the first woman to serve on the church council. Gladys was also a member of the Carmine Chamber of Commerce, serving as president and secretary for many years. She volunteered at Luther Hill doing landscaping and helped in restoration of the Carmine Depot. She also assisted her mother in operation of the switchboard at the telephone company.

She helped her friends and neighbors by cutting hair. She also worked at B&S Sales and Service in Carmine, and was also employed at Brenham Heating and Air Conditioning for 47 years.

Survivors include her sister, Pauline Poehls Fischer; nieces Paula Barrick, and Kalisa Pomykal and husband, Brice; great-nieces and nephews: Jon Jankowiak and wife Shauna, Bobbie Hughes, Tammi Hughes, Kody Fox and Hunter Pomykal; great-great niece and great-great nephew, Kandyce Hughes and Ryler Boyer, as well as special cousins Joe and Beverly Cucuzza.

Gladys was preceded in death by her parents, and brother, Barry Lee Koether.

Serving as pallbearers are Hunter Pomykal, Jon Jankowiak, Bobbie Hughes, Gary Smith, Kevin Stueber, Stacy Tyner, Royce Lehrmann, and Hollis Lehrmann. Honorary pallbearers are Delbert Stiewert, Kody Fox, and Joe Cucuzza.

Memorials may be directed to Martin Luther Lutheran Church of Carmine, or to Luther Hill.

Special thanks go to Stacy Tyner and Stacia Carmean.

 

 

Remembering Melissa Wickel

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Melissa Wickel

We grieve and also give thanks for the life and ministry of MLLC member Melissa Wickel.

 

Melissa Ann Wickel

November 15, 1963 – May 23, 2018

Melissa Ann Wickel, 54, of Carmine, died May 23, 2018, in Carmine.

Visitation will be on Friday, June 1st at the Martin Luther Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall, 5:00pm to 7:00pm. The memorial service will be on Saturday, June 2nd at Martin Luther Lutheran Church in Carmine, at 10am.  The Church is located at 211 Luther Ln, Carmine, TX 78932

Melissa was born November 15th 1963 to Melvin and Ora Lee Rohde Wickel. She was baptized on December 29, 1963 and confirmed on May 14, 1978 at Martin Luther Lutheran Church. Melissa graduated Round Top Carmine High School in 1982. She graduated from Blinn College in 1984 and Sam Houston State University in 1986. She worked at Shepard Crane Engineering in Stafford, TX for 7 years. Her current employment was with Bluebonnet Electric in Giddings for almost 25 years.

She taught Sunday school and Vacation Bible School. She served on the Round Top Carmine Education Foundation Board. She was on the stewardship committee and the church council at Martin Luther Lutheran Church in Carmine. She was a member of Round Top Hermann Sons Life Lodge #151. She was a member of SPJST Lodge #179 where she served as secretary/treasurer. She enjoyed photography, quilting, traveling, fishing, her annual cousin’s weekend and spending time with close friends.

She is survived by mother, Ora Lee Wickel Levien; sister and brother in law, Melba and Randy Zingelmann; nieces, Brandy Zingelmann and Bridgette Ingram and husband J.P.; as well as great-nephews, Benjamin Swisher, Jaxton Ingram; and great-nieces, Bailey Swisher, Jolee Ingram; and many cousins and close friends.

She was preceded in death by her dad, Melvin Wickel; her stepdad, Leroy Levien; and grandparents, uncles and aunts.

The family is thankful for all the prayers and the love and support throughout her illness.

Memorials are suggested to Martin Luther Lutheran Church in Carmine, Round Top Carmine Education Foundation or Brazos Valley Hospice. In lieu of flowers Melissa asked that you plant something on your property to enjoy daily and remember her.

The mailing address for the church is:

Martin Luther Lutheran Church

P O BOX 362

Carmine, TX 78932-0362

 

You can also give a memorial gift to MLLC through our web site.  Follow this link to our secure giving page.  Simply use the “General Operating” section, and note “Melissa Wickel” in the memo box to the right of box noting your gift amount.  Thank you for remembering Melissa with a memorial gift to her church.

Willie Wickel Obituary

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Willie Wickel with family

The son of our Praise Team leaders passed away suddenly this week.  Willie Wickel, son of Jerry and Jolene Wickel, is remembered fondly by many.  A number of people have asked that we post information about his funeral and visitation on our web site and social media.

Here is the link to the obituary as provided by the funeral home:  click link

The photo above includes Jerry and Jolene, as well as their two children.  Willie is on the left.

From the family:

Arrangements for Willie:
This Friday, February 23rd,
visitation from 6:00-8:00 pm
Clayton Funeral Home
5530 West Broadway
Pearland
……
This Saturday, February 24th, the service will be held at
Alvin New Hope Church
11a.m.
…….
Flowers or donations
can be given to
New Hope Church —
but please do not feel obligated.

Obituary for Pauline Hannemann

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Pauline Hannemann Obit Photo

We remember Pauline Hannemann

We have received word that Pauline Hannemann has died.  Pauline was the wife of our former pastor, August “Auggie” Hannemann.  Pastor Hannemann served as our pastor from January 1957 to August 1967, and he survives.

Here are the times of this visitation and funeral for Pauline:

A visitation will be held 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 20, 2018, St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Elgin, with a Celebration of Pauline’s Life beginning at 10:30 a.m.

St. Peter’s Lutheran Church is located at:  401 East 8th Street; Elgin, TX 78621

Graveside Services will follow at 4:00 p.m. in the Greenwood Cemetery, Fredericksburg, TX

Here is the link to the obituary:  Click Link.

The Hannemanns have kept connected to their friends at MLLC.  Over the years they have attended an occasional funeral in memory of various MLLC members.  Pastor Hannemann has called the church office over the years to share memories, to encourage the MLLC staff, and to check in about his family and the MLLC family.  They have received the MLLC newsletter for many years.

If you wish to send a message of condolence to Pastor Hannemann, please contact the MLLC office for the address.  979-278-3388.

As with all such losses, remember to pray for Pastor Hannemann and family.

Remembering Dwayne Garlin

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Dwayne Garlin Obit photo

We give thanks for the life and ministry of Dwayne Garlin.  His funeral will be at MLLC at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 20, 2017.

Here is the obituary as it is printed in the bulletin for the service.

 

Dwayne Allen Garlin

May 27, 1967 – December 16, 2017

Dwayne Allen Garlin was born May 27, 1967 in Houston, Texas to Delbert Bartel and Waldine Weyand Garlin.  He was baptized August 27, 1967 by Pastor Alfred Doerfler, and confirmed July 12, 1981 by Pastors Larry Beck and Harvey Bongers, both at Faith Lutheran Church in Bellaire, Texas.  His confirmation verse was 1 Peter1:3—Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ!  By his great mercy he has given us a new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.

On May 23, 1992, he married Theresa Rosenbaum at Martin Lutheran Church, in Carmine.

Dwayne worked at Kieke Egg Farm until becoming a sales rep for Burton Sausage. Dwayne and Theresa owned 4G Country Store in Carmine, until recently.  Dwayne was a member of Martin Luther Lutheran Church of Carmine, the RT-C Young Farmers, Fayette County Wildlife Coop and the Fayette Co. Farm Bureau.  An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and hay baling. Dwayne was an avid Astros and Cowboys fan. He also enjoyed making barbecue, and was known to never miss his sons’ sporting events.  He supported the Carmine Volunteer Fire Dept. by helping with the annual fried chicken fundraiser.

Dwayne  died December 16, 2017 in Brenham at the age of 50.

Survivors include his wife, Theresa; sons, Hayden and Cole, all of Ledbetter; mother, Waldine Garlin of Houston; sister and brother-in-law, Wendy and Jeff Flinn of Burton; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Raymond and Karen Rosenbaum of Burton; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Jeremy and Stephanie Rosenbaum of Burton; grandparents-in-law Daniel and Ila Kieke of Burton, and Eddie and Ella Mae Love of Brenham; and several nieces and nephews.

Dwayne was preceded in death by his father, Delbert Garlin; grandparents Nelda and Ollie Weyand, and Robert and Vesta Garlin.

Serving as pallbearers are Emil Sodolak, Eric Weyand, Deric Weyand, Clint Etzel, Eddie Marburger, Marvin Marburger, Brandon Goeke, Luke Sternadel, Jeremy Rosenbaum, and Jeff Flinn.  Honorary pallbearers are his hunting buddies, his hay hauling buddies, and the 4G “crew”.

Memorials may be directed to Martin Luther Lutheran Church of Carmine (P O Box 362, Carmine, TX 78932-0362), or to the RT-C Young Farmers Scholarship Fund.

Remembering Clarence Jaster

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Clarence H. Jaster

We give thanks for the life and ministry of God’s faithful servant, and MLLC member, Clarence Jaster.

The funeral will take place at MLLC at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 25, 2017.  A meal will follow in the MLLC Fellowship Hall.

 

Obituary

Clarence Helmuth Jaster of Round Top, Texas went to be with his Heavenly Father on November 19, 2017.

Clarence was born on January 2, 1932 to Erich and Annie (Oevermann) Jaster of Klump, Texas and is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Jenell of Round Top, Texas.  Clarence married Jenell Braun on April 5, 1952 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Round Top. He is survived also by his three daughters, Cheryl Johanson and husband Mac of Three Rivers, Texas, Bonnie Sassman and husband Mark of Pflugerville, Texas, and Jane Greinert and husband Stephen of Austin, Texas, four grandchildren Joshua Johanson, Jamie Braune, Chris Greinert and Michael Greinert; two step-grandchildren Matthew Sassman and Maggie Sassman; and five great-grandchildren, Alyssa Johanson, Dale Johanson, Barrett Braune, Claire Braune and Hector Garcia Jr., brother Elwood and his wife Carol of Brenham; sisters-in-law Pauline Jaster and Ruth Jaster.  He was preceded in death by his parents Erich and Annie, brothers Erich and Melvin, sister Olivia and brother-in-law Erwin Gaskamp.

He was baptized on February 28, 1932 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Greenvine, Texas.  He was confirmed on November 25, 1945, also at Greenvine Emmanuel Lutheran Church.

Clarence attended Washington County schools and, at the age of sixteen, was employed by Blue Bell Creameries in Brenham.  He advanced from an entry level position to the Assistant Division Manager in Austin.  Retiring in 1994 with over 40 years of service, he was honored to be a part of the Blue Bell family.

Clarence, known to many as “Big C”, enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and spending time with his family, friends and beloved dog “Lady”.  He continuously looked for outdoor projects on which to work.  Whether it was landscaping the yard with his mowers and tractor, mending fences or repairing and painting his workshop and barns, Clarence worked tirelessly.  He will always be remembered for the family favorite barbeque chicken that he cooked for decades on the pit he built himself.

Serving as pallbearers are Joshua Johanson, Colby Braune, Chris Greinert, Michael Greinert, David Jaster, and Justin Jaster.

The family would like to thank Kindred Hospice, the staff at Bel Air at Teravista, and the doctors and nurses at St. David’s Round Rock Hospital

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Martin Luther Lutheran Church, Carmine, Texas.

Martin Luther Lutheran Church

P O BOX 362

Carmine, TX 78932-0362

 

 

Bernice Pratt Funeral Information

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Bernice Pratt for Web Site

Remembering Bernice Pratt

We give thanks for the life and ministry of Bernice Pratt.  For more than a year Bernice had been the oldest member of MLLC.  She celebrated her 94th birthday with her church family on Mothers Day Weekend – May 14, 2017.  The photo above was taken on that day.

Visitation at Memorial Oaks Chapel in Brenham – Tuesday, June 13 – 5:30 -7:30 p.m.

Funeral at MLLC on Wednesday, June 14 – 10:00 a.m., with a meal to follow.

More will be posted here as information becomes available.

Please remember to keep her family in your prayers.

 

James Schoenberg Obituary

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James Schoenberg

We remember a friend of MLLC and the Carmine Community, James Schoenberg.  His memorial service will be held at MLLC on Saturday, March 25, at 11:00 a.m.

Here is the obituary:

James “J.W.” William Schoenberg

Memorial services for James Schoenberg, 79 of Carmine, Texas, are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 25, 2017 at Martin Luther Lutheran Church in Carmine, Texas with Rev. David Tinker officiating. A reception and light lunch will follow the service in the church fellowship hall.

James William Schoenberg was born on July 22, 1937 in Carmine, Texas to Rudolph and Bessie Falba Schoenberg. He was baptized in Dime Box, Texas and graduated from Round Top-Carmine High School in 1955. On June 30, 1973, James married Jo Lynn Neutzler in Carmine, Texas. James was a home builder and a cattle rancher. He was a member of the Carmine Lions Club, the Carmine Volunteer Fire Department, the Carmine Chamber of Commerce, the Round Top-Carmine Young Farmers, and a lifetime member of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. He enjoyed hunting, taking care of his cattle, watching the Houston Astros, attending the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo and most importantly, spending time with his grandson. James was called home by our Heavenly Father on Monday, March 20, 2017 at the age of 79 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Rudolph and Bessie Falba Schoenberg.

James is survived by his wife, Jo Lynn Schoenberg of Carmine; their daughter, Jacquelyn and Arnold Mercado of Houston; grandson, Lance William Mercado of Houston; two daughters, Senette Schoenberg Stevens and Kristin Schoenberg Oliver; grandson, Shane L. Stevens; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Branch & Delores Neutzler of Austin, Charles Rudy & Fay Weigelt of Austin, Kay Schmidt of Giddings and Darrel & Vicki Neutzler of Carmine as well as numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

Honorary pallbearers will be Joys Baird, David & Jennifer Mohr and the members of the Carmine Volunteer Fire Department and First Responders.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Martin Luther Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 362, Carmine, Texas 78932, the Carmine Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 217, Carmine, Texas 78932 or to the charity of one’s choice.

Obituary for Paul Viertel

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We give thanks for the life of Paul Bruno Viertel.  The funeral will be on Monday, February 20, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at Memorial Oak Chapel in Brenham.

Obituary

Paul Bruno Viertel

January 10, 1933 – February 17, 2017

Paul Bruno Viertel, 84, of Carmine, died February 17, 2017 in Brenham.

Paul Bruno Viertel was born January 10, 1933 in Carmine to Adolph and Ella (Meinholdt) Viertel. He was baptized on July 2, 1933, and confirmed on March 30, 1947 at Martin Luther Lutheran Church in Carmine, and later graduated from RT-C High School.

Paul lived and worked on the family farm/ranch his entire life. He enjoyed his cattle and loved to hunt and fish. Fishing was by far his favorite pastime. He was a member of Carmine Rod and Gun Club and Martin Luther Lutheran Church in Carmine.

Paul was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, Melvin.

Survivors include brothers Edgar of Carmine and Ervin of Brenham, and sisters-in-law, as well as one sister, Gladys. Also surviving are numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be directed to Marin Luther Lutheran Church in Carmine, or to Hospice Brazos Valley, Inc of Bryan.

Martin Luther Lutheran Church

P O BOX 362

Carmine, TX 78932-0362

 

Hospice Brazos Valley

502 W. 26th St.

Bryan, TX  77803