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Gladys Roemer Obituary

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We Remember Gladys Roemer

We grieve and we give thanks for the life and ministry of Gladys Roemer.  She died on Friday, October 4, 2024, after a recent decline of her health. Gladys was a longtime member of MLLC. She and her late husband Herbert joined MLLC in 2001.

Gladys will lie in state at Memorial Oaks Chapel, 1306 West Main, Brenham, from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm Tuesday, October 8, 2024 for those who wish to pay their respects.

A visitation is scheduled for Wednesday, October 9, 2024, from 9:00-10:00 a.m. at MLLC in the Parlor. Funeral services will be held at Martin Luther Lutheran Church of Carmine on on that same day, October 9, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor David Tinker officiating. Burial will follow the service at Carmine Cemetery.  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 Gladys.

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THE OBITUARY

Gladys Marie (Eickenhorst) Roemer

August 25, 1935 – October 4, 2024

Gladys Marie (Eickenhorst) Roemer, 89, the widow of Herbert O. Roemer, Jr., passed away October 4, 2024, in Brenham.

Gladys was born August 25, 1935, to Ben and Laura (Loesch) Eickenhorst in the William Penn community of Washington County. She was baptized on November 3, 1935, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church of William Penn by Pastor C.J. Appel. Gladys was confirmed June 5, 1949, at Saint Matthew’s Lutheran Church in Sandy Hill by Pastor A. M. Fielder. Her Confirmation Bible Verse was 1 Corinthians 6:20, which reads: “For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God’s.” On January 31, 1959, she was united in marriage to Herbert Roemer, Jr. at Grace Lutheran Church in Brenham with Rev. Arnold Mueller officiating. For about 40 years she and Herbert were members of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Houston. In retirement in 2001 they joined Martin Luther Lutheran Church of Carmine.

Mrs. Roemer is survived by her brothers and sisters in law: Glen and Rose Eickenhorst of South Carolina and Johnnie Lee and Elois Eickenhorst of Brenham.  She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Loyce Murray of Brenham, brother-in-law and sisters-in-law Clarence and Linda Roemer of Schulenburg and Alice Wiederhold of Caldwell. Many nieces and nephews are also left to cherish her memory.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert, her parents, 2 brothers, a sister, and several nieces and nephews.

Serving as pallbearers will be Scott Roemer, Mark Roemer, Ricky Roemer, Vince Neal, Timmy Murski, and Glenn Eickenhorst, II.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Martin Luther Lutheran Church or Hospice Brazos Valley.

Martin Luther Lutheran Church General Fund

PO Box 362

Carmine, TX 78932

979-278-3388

mluther@industryinet.com

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

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

Or

Hospice Brazos Valley

302 E. Blue Bell Rd.

Brenham, Texas 77833

979-277-9525

https://www.hospicebv.org/

 

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.

Reformation Day 2021

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Wittenberg Door

Reformation Day is October 31

We remember and give thanks for the ministry of Martin Luther and the Reformers of the 1500s.  We choose this date because it is the final Sunday in October, and the Sunday in October closest to Reformation Day (October 31).  That is the date on which Martin Luther posted his 95 Theses on the castle church door in Wittenberg, in what is now Germany.  See photo above.

We have a permanent spot on our church web site which has a modern translation of Luther’s 95 Theses, as well we a brief explanation of the major themes.  You are invited to click on this link to view that page.  A printed version of this same information is available at the church in the Narthex/lobby.

Another part of our celebration of Reformation Sunday/Weekend is that we display our Martin Luther Banner.  This was on the banner stand, just to the left as you face the altar at MLLC.  Here is a catalog image of that banner.

Martin Luther Banner

Reformation Day – 95 Theses

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Wittenberg Door

Reformation Sunday is October 27

We will gather this weekend, October 26 and 27, for worship as we usually do.  Saturday at 6 p.m. and Sunday at 10 a.m.  Our theme for the day will be Reformation Day.  We will remember and give thanks for the ministry of Martin Luther and the Reformers of the 1500s.  We choose this date because it is the final Sunday in October, and the Sunday in October closest to Reformation Day (October 31).  That is the date on which Martin Luther posted his 95 Theses on the castle church door in Wittenberg, in what is now Germany.

We have a permanent spot on our church web site which has a modern translation of Luther’s 95 Theses, as well we a brief explanation of the major themes.  You are invited to click on this link to view that page.  A printed version of this same information is available at the church in the Narthex/lobby.

Another part of our celebration of Reformation Sunday/Weekend is that we will display our Martin Luther Banner.  This will be on the banner stand, just to the left as you face the altar at MLLC.  Here is a catalog image of that banner.

Martin Luther Banner

 

Reformation 500 Festival in Brenham

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Here I Stand Reformation

Area Lutheran Churches are working together in various ways to help celebrate the 500th Anniversary of the beginning of the Protestant Reformation.  This is when Martin Luther posted his 95 Theses on the Castle Church Door in Wittenberg, Germany.

This photo shows the door as it is today.  The original door was destroyed long ago in a war.

Wittenberg Door

Here I Stand…

500th Anniversary of the Reformation

The ELCA churches of the Brazos Valley have united to host a celebration of the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation.

 

Workshops on the Reformation and Justice                    

Saturday, Oct. 28th, 9am-12pm       

Come learn more about how the Reformation connects with matters of justice in our world today, and how we as Christians are called to stand for God’s justice. (hosted at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Brenham)

See the details of each workshop listed later in this article.

 

Reformation Worship at the Brenham High School Auditorium                      

Sunday, Oct. 29th, 10:30am

Several ELCA churches in the Brenham area are gathering for one huge, Spirit-filled worship, at the Brenham High School Auditorium.

Lunch to follow at 12pm in the BHS Cafeteria, $10 tickets can be purchased at any participating ELCA church.

MLLC will have its regularly scheduled services this weekend (Saturday at 6:00 p.m. and Sunday at 10:00 a.m.)

 

 

Workshops on Justice and the Reformation

In celebration of the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation

Saturday, October 28th, 9am-12pm

Hosted at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church of Brenham

 

This will be a morning of workshops with guest presenters that tie themes from Matthew 25.31-46 with the famous words of Martin Luther: “Here I Stand.” The event is open to anyone interested in learning more about the needs of our local communities and ways to live out God’s justice.

Here I Stand… with the Thirsty: Sam Brannon will speak on “The Future of Water in Texas.” Texas is slated to double its population in 50 years. In a state prone to lengthy droughts, planning for the supply, usage, and conservation of the public water supply is foundational to a healthy future.

Here I Stand… with the Stranger: Join Bishop Michael Rinehart of the ELCA Gulf Coast Synod as he discusses the work of the Lutheran Immigration and Refuge Service (LIRS) and the response of the Christian church to the needs and challenges of immigrants in our world today.  Explore ways in which congregations and individuals can minister to immigrants in different settings and situations.

Here I Stand… with the Naked: Dr. Phebe Simmons, Ed.D, Program Director for Family Promise, Bryan/College Station. Family Promise is an area-wide, volunteer-based, non-profit organization that supports homeless families with children by providing shelter, meals and support services as they work toward self-sufficiency to provide a home for themselves. Dr. Phebe Simmons has been serving as the director of this program since June, 2010.

Here I Stand… with the Sick: “When was it that we saw you sick?” The Rev Carol E. Peterson is an ordained Episcopal Deacon and Faith Community Nurse with many years of experience bridging issues related to health and spirituality. She will first review the historical role of the universal church in ministering to the sick. Participants will then explore the ways faith communities of today provide a wide range of ministries related to health, healing and wholeness.  The group will then identify a variety of practical ways that each one of us can minister to the person in front of us who is dealing with health challenges.

Here I Stand… with the Prisoner: with Daniel Lund, a Synodically Authorized Worship Leader (SAWL) from The Church of the Damascus Road. Daniel Lund will share his experiences in prison ministry as both a lay volunteer in prison ministry, and now as the SAWL & Director of Church of the Damascus Road, a prison ministry in Weatherford, TX. He will also offer ways anyone can become involved in serving in jails and prisons for the Kingdom of God.

Here I Stand… with the Hungry: Mike Bell with Rise Against Hunger will be doing a presentation on issues surrounding hunger and then lead participants in packing send-home meals that will be distributed in local communities. This will be an interactive, service-based workshop.

 

Sponsored by: the Brenham Mission Society and ELCA churches of the Brazos Valley