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Alvis Mueller Obituary

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Remembering Alvis Mueller

We grieve and we give thanks for the life and ministry of Alvis Mueller.  He died on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, after a decline of his health. Alvis was a lifelong member of MLLC. 

Visitation will be held at Memorial Oaks Chapel in Brenham, Texas with the family present from 3 – 5pm on Sunday, December 22, 2024.

Services will be held at Martin Luther Lutheran Church on Monday, December 23, 2024, at 2pm. with Pastor David Tinker officiating. A memorial luncheon will be back at the church following the committal service.  All are welcome at all events.

Information about memorial contributions is on this page after the obituary.  Please consider supporting these organizations with monetary gifts in memory of Alvis.

 

THE OBITUARY

Alvis Roy Mueller

June 16, 1936 — December 18, 2024

 

Alvis Roy Mueller (88) of Carmine, Texas was called home by His Heavenly Father on December 18, 2024, at Baylor Scott & White Hospital in College Station, Texas.

 

Alvis was born on June 15, 1936, to John and Ida (Stebner) Mueller at home in the La Bahia/Burton Texas area. He started his education at Boundary School and Burton Elementary. When the family moved to the Carmine, Texas area, he continued his education at the Round Top-Carmine junior high and high school. After Alvis graduated from Round Top-Carmine high school in 1955, he continued his education by studying Education at Blinn College for 2 years and then Sam Houston State Teachers College.

 

After receiving his Master of Education degree from Sam Houston State Teachers College, he started his first job at Round Top-Carmine high school on September 6, 1960, as a math and driver’s education teacher and principal. In addition to teaching and administrative responsibilities, he coached both boys basketball and baseball. After a month of teaching, he was drafted by the United States government to serve in the US Army achieving the rank of Sergeant First Class. He was stationed at Fort Polk, Louisiana for twelve months before being assigned to the Army National Guard. He was a member of the 49th Armored Division as a squad leader.

 

Upon returning from serving his country, Alvis, resumed his teaching/coaching and leadership roles at Round Top- Carmine high school in 1962, kickstarting a 32-year career in education in this school district. He furthered his education by attending the University of Arkansas on his summer breaks and obtained his superintendent certification in 1969. Alvis touched many students’ lives through his 30 plus years in education. Many remember him from his numerous math classes, driver’s education courses, and coaching them in sports. A few students even have memories of him from their trips to the principal’s office where they were introduced to his paddle with his initials “ARM” on it, which he jokingly referred to it as the long ARM of the law.

 

From his actions to others, people knew Alvis was a devoted Christian man. He was baptized into the Christian faith on November 22, 1936, at Martin Luther Lutheran Church in Carmine, Texas. He later confirmed his Christian faith at the same church on September 24, 1950. Alvis was an active member of this church until his death and participated in the church as a church council member, Sunday School teacher, Brotherhood/Men in Mission member, and sang in the church choir. Alvis’ passion for service touched him to lead the Port of Houston Seafarers boxes for numerous years at the church.

 

In addition to being actively involved at the high school in Carmine, he was also very active in the community by being a charter member of the Carmine Lions Club, where he served numerous leadership roles as well as the Carmine Volunteer Fire Department, Young Farmers, and served on the Board of Directors for the Fayette County Farm Bureau. Alvis loved animals and wildlife and was a member of the Sandtown Wildlife Association. He continued his love and support for his country by being actively involved for 42 consecutive years in leadership roles in the American Legion Quade-Werchan Post #338. Alvis also remained connected with fellow service members through his involvement with the 49th Armored Division National Guard Reunion Committee.

 

In his early adulthood, he loved to travel, the US states and abroad, often taking his family with him on these trips. He enjoyed participating in community sports, playing volleyball, baseball and softball. He also enjoyed crappie fishing and water skiing on Somerville Lake on his boat.

 

In 1994, Alvis retired from his career at school and spent his time taking care of his mother until her passing in 1996. His retirement allowed him to become more involved in farming and ranching. During his retirement years, he really enjoyed tending to his cattle, many times sitting on the back of his truck and handfeeding range cubes to his tame cattle. He enjoyed the comradery of the small towns in his area with friends and relatives at local restaurants and stores.

 

Alvis loved animals and you would see him frequently driving around with one of his canine friends riding shotgun in the front seat. He also loved listening to the radio where some of his favorite programs were the Country Store, Rush Limbaugh and all other Republican talk-show hosts. Another favorite on the radio was Polka Time, where he often made birthday dedications for his family members.

 

Alvis was very independent and enjoyed living on his own until six months ago when his health declined.

 

Alvis was predeceased by his parents, brother, J.D. Mueller and sister-in-law, Shirley Fuchs Mueller, brother- in-law, J.C. Pohl, and great niece, Karlee Layne Peters.

 

Left to mourn are his sister, Avalda Pohl; nieces, Debbie Eckert and husband Ronnie, Renee Mueller, Connie Peters and husband Michael, Jill Finke and husband Rodney and nephew Jody Pohl and wife Evelyn.

 

In addition to his family, Alvis touched many lives through his 30 plus years of teaching at Round Top-Carmine high school as a teacher, coach, principal and friend. Missing his loving touch will be his dog, Speckles, and his numerous cats.

 

Pallbearers include his great nephews: Andrew Eckert, Joshua Eckert, Joey Pohl, Jared Pohl, Ryan Finke and Grant Finke. Honorary pallbearers are his great nieces: Brooke Klausmeyer, Kayla Peters and Jordan Peters.

 

 

 

 

 

The family requests that memorial donations be made to:

 

Martin Luther Lutheran Church of Carmine

P O Box 362

Carmine TX 78932

 

Christian Education/Sunday School Fund

 

Online Giving Web Site:  https://mllccarmine.com/online-giving/

 

After going to the secure giving link on that page, use the line “Memorial Gifts” for you gift designation. Remember to note, “Alvis Mueller,” on the memo line, so the gift will be passed along to the right committee.

 

Or

 

The Gardenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter

240 Svoboda Lane

La Grange, Texas 78945

https://janssenanimalshelter.org/

 

or

 

Brenham Animal Services

1804 Longwood Dr.

Brenham, TX 77833

Email: animalservices@cityofbrenham.org

 

or an organization that touches your heart.

Thanksgiving Eve Worship 2024

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Let us Give Thanks to the Lord

Thanksgiving Eve Worship Service – November 27 – 7 p.m.

You are invited to attend the annual Thanksgiving Eve service this Wednesday, November 27, 2024.  The service will be held at 7:00 p.m. at the building of our partner church, Waldeck Evangelical Lutheran Church.  That church is located at 6915 Waldeck Church Lane.  This is at the intersection of FM 2145 and FM 1291, just 6.5 miles south of Ledbetter.

Again this year is that we have invited the other two churches from the Crossroads Shared Lutheran Ministries to worship with us.  The people of St. Paul Lutheran in Shelby and Bethlehem Lutheran in Round Top will join with us for this special time of giving thanks.  Of course, all from the community are invited to participate, even if they are not members of any of these four churches.

Even with the busy schedule of the holiday, it is good to take a notable pause to gather for worship, to pray, to thank Lord, to show our thanks in the Holy Communion, and more.  So, just before the big day, our national day of Thanksgiving, take time to gather with one another to thank the Lord and sing his praise.

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Lutherhill – Blessing of Backpacks

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The weekend of August 17-18 offers a combined special event for our congregation. We will offer our annual Lutherhill Sunday and our annual blessing of students and their backpacks. Both will be offered at our regular Saturday 6 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. services.

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Lutherhill Sunday
We will welcome our longtime friend, Matt Kindsvatter, Executive Director of Lutherhill Ministries.  For most the past decade he has joined us in August to share about Lutherhill and to share the Good News of Jesus Christ with us.  We are thankful for our partnership with this area ministry.  Our cooperative work with our Texas-Louisiana Gulf Coast Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) is a major part of our support and direction of this camping and retreat outdoor ministry.

Pictured is Matt Kindsvatter at a Lutherhill Sunday some years ago.
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Lutherhill Staff to Lead Sunday School Class
There will also be a special Sunday school class led by some of our staff friends from Lutherhill.  Get your children, grandchildren, and younger friends together for a fun time of learning, prayer, and play.  Sunday school is offered at 9:00 a.m. each Sunday.


Blessing of Backpacks
Blessing of Students and their Backpacks
At each of these services we will pray for students of all ages and situations. It is not required that the students bring a backpack, but, if the student has one, he or she is encouraged to bring it. This is an opportunity for students to be involved in their faith every day of the week. We connect their school life with how these students grow and learn as an extension of their connection with Jesus. We involve students of a wide variety of situations. Over the years we have involved students in preschool through various types of graduate school. We have involved students who are enrolled in public schools, private schools, and home school programs. We have involved students who are quite young through those well into their adult years. The important and joyful thing is that our students are present with us and God. We are also showing that we support them in their growing and learning.

Bethlehem Christian Families 2024

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Bethlehem Christian Families

On Saturday and Sunday, February 10 and 11, 2024, we will have a special opportunity to view products and creations in olive wood created by the hands of Christian artisans in and around the Holy Land region. The Rishmawi Family has been designated as the representative for these wonderful Christian artisans and has been authorized to show their olive wood carvings.

These items will be displayed on tables in the parlor (the room near the Sanctuary and the church offices).  The items will be available both before and after our regular worship services.  These are on Saturday, February 10, at 6:00 p.m., and on Sunday, February 11, at 10:00 a.m.

Most, if not all, of the items on display will also be available for purchase.  The sale of these items supports the Christian families and their ongoing witness to the Gospel in the land of Jesus’ birth and ministry.

We have welcomed our Christian brothers and sisters from the Holy Land to MLLC over the years for we are united in our faith in the saving work of our Lord Jesus Christ. The Body of Christ stands together in faith, hope, and love.

Nativity Olive Wood

The tradition of Olive wood carvings in the Holy Land has been handed down from father to son since the 12th century. Due to the difficulties the last few years in the Middle East, tourism has been dramatically reduced and these folks have suffered greatly.  This is causing the Christian community to immigrate to different countries leaving the Christian population at 2% today from 25% fifteen years ago.

We invite you to visit their display tables and view some of the finest handcrafts available from the Holy Land.  This Family strives to bring these fine carvings to our church.

You can view these beautiful items On-Line @ http://www.bethlehem-art.com/

“We call on our churches worldwide to recognize that the very presence of the Christian communities in the Holy Land is threatened by the severity of the present conflict and by the economic devastation the conflict has caused. When the Mother Church is endangered, the entire Churches must be involved “   – The Christian Bishops of Jerusalem

William T. “Sonny” Marth, Sr. Obituary

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Remembering William T. “Sonny” Marth, Sr.

We grieve and we give thanks for the life and ministry of William T. “Sonny” Marth.  He died on Friday, December 15, 2023, after a recent decline of his health.

The funeral will be at MLLC on Monday, December 18, at 10 a.m.  Burial will be at the Carmine City Cemetery following the service.  A memorial luncheon will be back at the church following the committal service.  All are welcome at all events.

Information about memorial contributions is on this page after the obituary.  Please consider supporting this organization with monetary gifts in memory of Sonny.

 

THE OBITUARY

William “Sonny” T. Marth Sr.

 January 6, 1934 — December 15, 2023

William “Sonny” T. Marth, Sr., 89, of Carmine, Tx passed away on December 15, 2023. Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Sunday, December 17th at Memorial Oaks Chapel. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 on Monday, December 18th at Martin Luther Lutheran Church of Carmine with burial following at the Carmine City Cemetery.

 

Sonny was born on January 6, 1934, in Carmine, TX to Reinhard and Anita Oberrender Marth. He was baptized on April 29, 1934, and confirmed on March 21, 1948, both at Martin Luther Lutheran Church of Carmine, Texas. His confirmation Bible Verse was John 14:6, “Jesus saith unto him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.”” Sonny was united in marriage on March 8, 1958, to Dorothy Siegmund by Pastor George Reck and they were married for 65 years.

 

He was a member of Martin Luther Lutheran Church and the Carmine Volunteer Fire Department.  At Martin Luther Lutheran Church he served on the most recent Pastoral Call Committee in 2011-2012, and in various other areas of ministry.


William was most notably a caregiver much of his life. Starting after a brief stent in the Army, he was released early to come home to help take care of his younger siblings when his father died.
He loved his wife Dorothy beyond measure and took very good care of her throughout their 65+ year marriage.


His career was as a well-respected machinist in Houston, working for Cameron Iron Works. He also ran his own business as a machinist.


Sonny enjoyed learning.  He especially enjoyed learning about cooking and gardening as evidenced by his many books and magazine subscriptions about them. He acquired a love of cooking at an early age. He was always looking for ways to improve his garden and shared his knowledge with others. As a Master Gardener (Fayette County), he enjoyed helping Round Top-Carmine elementary children and various children at the Round Top Family Library learn about gardening. He loved canning and preserving the fruits of his labor, which he shared with family and friends. Sonny absolutely loved to cook and was not afraid to try new recipes!


Sonny cared deeply about people and dedicated many hours to Carmine Cemetery Association, Carmine Lions Club, Carmine Hall, and serving on Carmine City Council. He gave so much of his time to helping others through these organizations and various fundraisers. He will truly be missed.

 

He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Deborah Marth; sister, Ruth “Tootsie” Schneider; brothers, Reinhard John “R.J.” Marth and Ralph Wayne “Butch” Marth.

 

He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Marth; son and daughter-in-law, William “Billy” and Susan Marth of Waxahachie; sister, Jo Ella Littlejohn of Brenham.

 

Memorial gifts are encouraged for:

Martin Luther Lutheran Church of Carmine

P O Box 362

Carmine TX 78932-0362

Online Giving

or a charity of one’s choice.