MARY SPACEK SALAS

The Colorado County Citizen, 2 Aug 2006

Salas

Mary V. Salas, 93, of Holman, passed away July 26, in Columbus.

She was born in Frydek Dec. 7, 1912 to Anton Sr. and Mary (Zapalac) Spacek. She was a housewife, farmer and cook and lived in Holman since 1939. She was a member of St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, the Altar Society and Christian Mothers. She was a great cook and was the “inventor” of turkey steaks, which has remained a favorite food served at family gatherings. She liked to play dominoes especially with her grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Anton A. Salas; parents; sister, Annie Dickerson; and four brothers, John, Frank, Anton Jr. and Joe Spacek.

She is survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Loraine Luce, of Fairview, Marilyn and Steve Urban, of Columbus, and Joyce and Van Haley, of Smithville; sister, Sophie Metcalf, of Houston; brother, Jerome Spacek, of Houston; grandchildren, Sherie Luce Wilkinson, of Blackwell, Joseph A. Luce, Regina Luce Hughes, Maria Luce Toney and Christopher Luce, all from the Dallas area, Michael Urban of Friendswood, Michelle Urban Kulhanek, of Columbus, Russell Urban, of Louise, Carrie Sabrsula McKirahan, of Belton, Brenda Sabrsula Stevens, of Whitesboro, Linda Sabrsula Harmon, of Smithville and Troy Sabrsula, of Houston; 37 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

Funeral services were July 28 at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Holman with Father Timothy Kosler officiating. Interment followed at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Cemetery.

Pallbearers were grandsons, Russell Urban, Joseph A. Luce, Christopher Luce, Troy Sabrsula, great grandson, Adam Wilkinson, and Godchild, Armand Salas. Honorary pallbearer was grandson, Michael Urban.

Memorials may be given to St. Wenceslaus Catholic Cemetery Fund, Hospice Brazos Valley of Brenham or the charity of your choice

MORRIS THEODORE SALM

La Grange Journal
Wednesday, November 25, 1981

Salm

Funeral services for Morris Theodore Salm, 62, of Rt. 2, La Grange were held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 25, at the Travis Street United Methodist Church.  The Rev. Shirley Hill officiated and burial was in the La Grange City Cemetery under direction of the Koenig-Peel Funeral Home Inc.

Mr. Salm, a mechanic and World War II veteran, passed away Sunday in the Seton Hospital in Austin.

Born in La Grange on April 20, 1919, he was the son of Oscar and Minnie Hattermann Salm.  He was married to Lorraine Gray on June 10, 1979, in La Grange.  Mr. Salm was a member of the Masonic Lodge and a longtime employee of the State Highway Department.  He had resided in La Grange most of his life.

Survivors include his wife of La Grange; a son, Donald W. Salm of Arlington; three step-children, Nina Carney of Gadsden, Ala., Ann Root of Canyon, Texas, and John M. Yater of Soccorro, New Mexico; a sister, Mrs. Myrtle Miller of La Grange; a brother, D. A. Salm of Victoria; seven grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Contributed by Rob Brown 

WILLIE SALM

The La Grange Journal
January 16, 1936, page  7

Willie Salm dies in Veterans Hospital at Livermore, Calif.

Oscar Salm was notified by telegram last Thursday, of the illness of his brother Willie—as we all called him—at a veterans hospital in Livermore, California. Seeking further information, none came until Sunday; the telegram of that day informed Oscar of the sudden death  the befell his brother. Willie Salm was 44 years old.

Deceased left La Grange when still a minor and drifted westward, locating in Nevada where he was employed for several years in a mine. Later he removed to California, finally locating in San Francisco where he engaged in the tailoring business and prospered. He never married. He drafted and served overseas in the United States Army, in the late world war and upon his return resumed his business. He was stricken as stated and died Sunday. Further particulars were sought by his brother, but up to Wednesday morning nothing was obtained except that he would be buried in the National cemetery at Livermore.

Oscar Salm left La Grange for Livermore, Cal., Wednesday, in company with Louis Salm, a brother, of Granger. Deceased is survived by his father John H. Salm, who lives there miles East of La Grange, his sister, Mrs. Albert Nitschke of Joiner, Oscar Salm of La Grange,  Bruno of Illinois and Louis of Granger, and a number of nieces and nephews.

Transcribed by Stacy N. Sneed

ETTA SANDER

Weimar Mercury
22 Feb 1896, page 3

Etta, the little 8-months'-old baby girl of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Sander of Holman, died Wednesday night of some stomach trouble, and was buried Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock in the family burying ground. In the loss of their little babe they have the sympathy of a large cricle of friends.

Norman Krischke listed this chld as Ella Sander when he surveyed the Sander Cemetery. The cemetery is listed in the files of the Fayette Heritage Museum & Archives as the Bargas-Breithaupt Cemetery.

JOE SANDERA

La Grange Journal
Thursday, September 22, 1927

Mr. Joe Sandera

We are indeed sorry to chronicle the death of Mr. Joe Sandera which occurred at his home, three miles west of town Wednesday morning at about eight o’clock.  He appeared to be in good health and was hauling corn while the members of the family were at work in the field.  Upon arriving at his home with the team he went into the house and shortly thereafter a shot was heard and when the children rushed up, he was dead.

No cause was ascertained to his act except that something in his mind gave way to have caused this rash act.

Mr. Sandera was one of our substantial and respected farmers and had lots of very close friends, even here in the city where he had been in business for a number of years prior to his moving to his farm.

Funeral will be held from the family home today, Thursday, and interment will be made in the city cemetery at 3:30 p.m.

Mr. Sandera was 66 years old and leaves a number of children and other relatives.  – Flatonia Argus.

Contributed by Rob Brown

CHARLES J. SANDERS

La Grange Journal
Thursday, January 1, 1953

Charles J. Sanders, 90, Of Swiss Alp Is Claimed By Death

Charles J. Sanders, well known retired cotton ginner and farmer of Swiss Alp, passed away at Fayette Memorial Hospital here Sunday morning.  He was 90 years, 10 months and three days of age.

Funeral services were held Monday at 3 PM at Koenig Funeral Home chapel, with Rev. F. Erhard Eilers officiating, and burial was in the Cedar Cemetery.

Mr. Sanders, a lifelong Fayette County resident was born at O’Quinn on Feb. 25, 1862.  On Dec. 8, 1886, he was united in marriage with Miss Annie Bruns.  They continued to make the O’Quinn community their home, but later moved to Swiss Alp where they resided the past 30 years.

Mr. Sanders, despite his advanced age, loved to play dominoes and skat, and was in good health until about three weeks ago.

He is survived by his widow; two daughters, Mrs. Charles Foerster of Swiss Alp and Mrs. Joe Taylor; two sons, Eddie of near La Grange and George of Swiss Alp; 12 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

Contributed by Rob Brown

SYLVESTER SANDERS

La Grange Journal
February 22, 1934

DEATHS REPORTED

Died at La Grange, February 18, of heart disease; Sylvester Sanders, colored, age 33 years.

Transcribed by Connie F. Sneed

JOSEPH SARRAZIN

Galveston Daily News, 21 Jan 1875

FAYETTE COUNTY.—. . .Mr. Joseph Zarisen died recently of pneumonia, not far from Fayetteville.

ALBERT J. SASS

The La Grange Journal
13 Jun 1907

DEATH RELIEVED ALBERT J. SASS

Albert J. Sass, aged eighteen years, son of Mrs. Gertrude Sass of La Grange, died at the family home Monday morning, June 10th, 1907, after an illness of about one year. The funeral was held the next morning from the family residence and the remains were interred in the Jewish Cemetery east of town.

Albert was born at Giddings, Texas, and in his tender youth became afflicted, but with the most admirable fortitude, bore his misfortune and ever remained cheerful and pleasant to all, never burdening others, but ever willing, to the best of his ability, to do someone a good turn. As the dark cloud of Death was approaching, he still extended his palm and wished others happiness, and with the smile of an infant, unconscious of any wrong he passed into that blessed sleep which brings comfort to the soul and the body.

To the bereaved mother and family relatives, we offer our sincere sympathy in this sad hour. Albert is at rest, and peaceful shall be his sleep.

GERTRUDE ALEXANDER SASS

La Grange Journal, Thursday, January 18, 1934

Recalling Early Incident When Last Rites Were Held

How fondly attested was the feeling of friendship, of love, held for Mrs. Gertrude Sass on the occasion when her remains were brought here for interment!  Atrocious weather conditions did not deter those who wished to honor her memory from joining her family for the last sad rites, even at the early morning hours some were present to greet the arrivals and express regrets for those detained away, all known and loved when with us during their years of growing-up.

One happy memory brought to mind the passing of this woman who bravely silently bore her part, recalled from an old scrap-book, is of that day, in the long ago, when as a little girl Gertrude Alexander was privileged to present a stand of colors to her father’s company, boys who went to war under the command of that gallant soldier, Capt. Sam Alexander, and well known as Company “A” of the Confederate States Army.  Memories of that patriotic gathering underneath our historic oak flit through one’s consciousness along with others no less treasured, of this tiny Miss, elevated on a goods-box, as she made the presentation speech to our brave boys in gray.

Contributed by Rob Brown

FRED SAUER

Weimar Mercury
27 Jan 1933

Third Death in Family.

Monday death again invaded the home of the Fritz Sauer family of the Swiss Alp community. The 19-year-old son, Fred, died at the LaGrange Hospital Monday night, following flu-pneumonia.

This is the third death in the family within a period of three weeks—the father, a son, Willie, and now Fred. The mother, who is convalescing at the hospital, is unaware of her son's death.

Beside the mother several sisters survive. May God comfort the bereaved.—LaGrange Journal.

FRITZ & WILLIE SAUER

La Grange Journal, Thursday, January 12, 1933

Death’s Invasion

The little community of Swiss Alp was called upon twice last week to pay their last respects to members of a highly respected family; Fritz Sauer the father was laid to rest Tuesday, and on Friday morning death returned to the home and Willie, a son, yielded.  His remains were buried last Saturday.  The entire family were abed with the flu, which has been more severe in the rural districts.

Our informant, Emil Jochen, stated that there were many cases of the flu to be found in that open territory; in the Sauer family, the widow and mother is reported to be very ill at this writing, Saturday.

Contributed by Rob Brown

BEN SAUNDERS

Weimar Mercury, 22 Apr 1886, page 2

An old negro named Ben Saunders, confined in the county jail on a charge of lunacy, died suddenly in that institution Saturday night, about 12 o'clock.—LaGrange Journal.

LUCILLE SAUNDERS

Weimar Mercury, 13 Oct 1921, page 3

Young Woman Found Dead.

Train Crew Discovers Body Lying on Railway Trestle

Wednesday noon of last week the news came to LaGrange that the lifeless body of Miss Lucille Saunders, aged about eighteen years, had been found near the Sap railway trestle a short distance from West Point. From what we have been able to learn, the supposition that she fell from the passenger train has been abandoned, and that Miss Saunders undoubtedly met with foul play.

From the Smithville Times, whose editors secured the information from relatives of the unfortunate young woman living there, we have the following: "Miss Saunders was returning from Halletsville where she had gone to see about her school and was returning home. She had bought a ticket to West Point where presumably she got off to walk along the right of way to a short route home, between West Point and Winchester. Her lifeless body found by a train crew near the railway trestle that spans the Colorado river between the two towns, and was brought by them to Winchester where it was turned over to citizens who immediately notified Mr. Saunders. Authentic reports reaching the Times office Wednesday about noon are in the effect that the unfortunate girl's throat was severed and that a leg was broken."

With the foregoing given as authentic, it is apparent that the young woman was murdered. [Notwithstanding] the fact that the country thereabouts has been thoroughly searched nothing further has developed and no arrests have been made. Miss Lucille was the daughter of Edward Saunders who lived near Winchester.—LaGrange Journal.

MATTIE TAYLOR SAUNDERS

Weimar Mercury, 31 Jan 1913, page 8

F. W. Taylor was called to Winchester, Fayette county, the first of the week on account of the death of his sister, Mrs. Mattie Saunders. Mrs. Saunders was born in Georgia, April 28, 1856, and was married to John Saunders November 17, 1887. She died January 22, at Winchester. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the bereaved family.

ANDERS SAUSTRUP

See Memorial at Nesbitt Memorial Library web site

AGNES VLASTA KOSS SAUTTER

La Grange Journal
Wednesday, October 5, 1977

Sautter

Funeral services for Agnes Vlasta Koss Sautter, 60, of Houston were held Friday, Sept. 30, at 1:00 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Rev. Harry Mazurkiewicz officiating.  Burial was in the La Grange City Cemetery under direction of Koenig Funeral Home, Inc.

Mrs. Sautter died September 27 at her residence in Houston.

Born in La Grange Feb. 7, 1917, she was a daughter of Joseph and Vlasta Haidusek Koss.  An executive housekeeper, Mrs. Sautter had resided in Houston the past 28 years.

Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Kent (Mary Ellen) Gibbons and Mrs. Jerald (Susan) Syzdek, both of Houston; three sisters, Mrs. Ursula Iselt of Lafayette, La., Mrs. Katherine Spacek of Houston, and Miss Annie Mary Koss of San Antonio; and three grandchildren, Shannon Eugene, Brandon Eugene, and Clayton Eugene Syzdek, all of Houston.

Contributed by Rob Brown

AUGUSTA WILLRICH SCHAEFER

La Grange Journal
November 19, 1942

Mrs. Augusta Schaefer

Wednesday, November 19, 4:00 p.m. Mrs. Augusta Schaefer, wife of Geo. Schaefer, died at the La Grange Hospital.  Funeral arrangements to be made later.  Complete obituary will appear in the next issue of the Journal.

La Grange Journal
November 26, 1942

Mrs. Augusta Schaefer, wife of Geo. C. Schaefer, died Wednesday, November 18, aged 63 years and 6 months.  Funeral services were held at the chapel of the Koenig Funeral Home, Friday afternoon at 3:00 o’clock, Rev. R. Heise officiating.  Interment was in the new city cemetery, Koenig Funeral Home in charge.

Mrs. Schaefer was a daughter of the late Otto and Anna Willrich, nee Klose, and was born May 18, 1879 near La Grange.  She was united in marriage with Geo. C. Schaefer, October 18, 1898, and to this union was born three children, one son dying in June 1919.  The living children are Miss Olivia Schaefer of La Grange and Gussie C. Schaefer of Port Arthur.  There are two sisters, Mrs. Marguerite Sladczyk and Miss Rita Willrich of La Grange and two brothers, H. A. Willrich of Houston and Geo. Willrich of Magnet.

Mrs. Schaefer’s health began to decline several years ago yet she continued to maintain her cheerful and friendly disposition until recently when the incurable malady sapped her strength with a vengeance.

Contributed by Rob Brown

C. H. (BOSS) SCHAEFER

The La Grange Journal
Thursday, July 8, 1920

C. H. Schaefer Yields After Prolonged Struggle Against Death

Sunday afternoon C. H. (“Boss”) Schaefer ceased to struggle and journeyed hence, leaving his immediate family and innumberable relatives and friends to mourn his loss.  His death came after an illness that had extended over many months, during which time his now mourning widow and children, and medical knowledge did all that mortals could do to keep him.  He passed to his reward after having openly acknowledged his faith in the redeemer and having received his last communion.  He died the earthly death and sought the rest that is promised to those who believe in Him.  And the departure of Mr. Schaefer means the going of one who had a valuable heritage to leave to his children – the knowledge of having been a good citizen, a good husband and father.

Mr. Schaefer was born in Germany November 9, 1839, and when but seven years of age his parents emigrated to America and came to Fayette County shortly after landing at Galveston.  His entire boyhood days, and his years after acquiring his majority were spent on the farm.  The family lived at Bluff and in that neighborhood, January 8, 1868 he was united in marriage with Miss Louise Helmcamp, to whom were born seven children all living with the exception of one daughter who died in infancy.  His living children are: Mrs. Elise Prilop; Geo. C. Schaefer and Mrs. Marie Bollmeyer, La Grange; Mrs. Lula Eck, Bluff; Mrs. Alvena Luedemann, Schulenburg; Chas. Schaefer, Bartlett.  Eighteen grandchildren and three great grandchildren are included in his family relatives.

When the war between the states necessitated the volunteer enlistment of young men, C. H. Schaefer came forward, a young man of twenty-two years, and enlisted as a private in Green’s Brigade, a band of as brave men as history has ever been able to furnish, and of whom only a few now survive.  Throughout the four years of that awful struggle he served, and when the musket and saber were laid aside, he returned to Fayette County to rebuild and retrieve.  When the Bluff Schuetzen Verein was organized in 1875, he, together with Aug. Mensing, Chas. Schwartz, Wendling Peschke, Anton Hinke, Paul Nordhausen and Ed. Wildner were the sponsors.  Through their efforts – the mad seven – this rifle club succeeded in becoming one of the most famous clubs of the state, and it still exists today.  Mr. Schaefer was the sixth of the seven to go, Edward Wildner alone remaining.

Monday afternoon, a very large concourse of relatives and friends following, the remains were taken to the new cemetery and there, with the religious ceremonies conducted by Rev. Heise, the last rest was tendered him.  Being a member of Bismark Lodge, Sons of Herman, that membership attended in a body.  Their ritual ceremony was read at the open grave.  The widow, his children and grand and great grandchildren have the sympathy of the entire community in this hour.

Contributed by Rob Brown

CHARLES E. SCHAEFER

The La Grange Journal
Thursday, July 4, 1929

Died At Houston

Chas. E. Schaefer, born at the farm home on the Bluff near La Grange, near to forty-one years ago, died at his home at Houston early last Friday morning, death coming unexpectedly and very suddenly.  Ten days prior to his death Chas. had submitted to an operation for the removal of his tonsils, and was, apparently recovering rapidly.  During the early morning hours he visited the bath room and without warning sank to the floor and died before medical aid could be secured.  Shock, so the Journal learns, is attributed to his sudden demise.

Chas. Schaefer was the youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. (Boss) Schaefer, one of the pioneer families of the Bluff section, and when a mere lad his parents removed to the city, the old family home still standing on South Jefferson street, and occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Louis Bollmeyer, and the widow of the elder Schaefer.  Deceased received his education at the public schools of La Grange, and after reaching his majority became interested in buying cotton, associating himself with the Wilson Cotton Company, being located at Bartlett, and other cities in central Texas, and later at Houston.  He took readily to the cotton business, and was recognized as a man well informed and practical in the business of his choice.

Had he lived until the first of August he would have completed his forty-first year; on December 31, 1912, he was united in marriage with Miss Louise Weber of La Grange, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Weber, Sr., who, with one son, Chas., survives.  Four sisters, Mesdames Ernst Prilop of Cedar, Louis Eck of Bluff, Louis Bollmeyer of La Grange and W. O. Luedemann of Schulenburg, and one brother, George Schaefer of La Grange, also survive.

The body was brought to La Grange Friday afternoon and taken to the home of A. F. Weber, Sr., and from there the funeral was held Saturday afternoon at four o’clock, interment being made at the new cemetery; Rev. R. Heise officiated both at the home and at the grave.   Being universally liked by all who knew him, this was attested fully when the sympathizing friends of the afflicted came to attend the funeral.

May he rest in peace; to his widow, and to his little son and to his brother and sisters and other relatives, the Journal offers its sympathy.

Contributed by Rob Brown

EMIL SCHAEFER

The La Grange Journal
Thursday, February 13, 1947

Emil Schaefer Sr. Funeral Held Here

Last rites for Emil Schaefer Sr., 62 were held at the Koenig Funeral Home Chapel here Monday at 3 p.m., with Rev. H. T. Flachmeier officiating.  Burial was in the New City Cemetery.

Mr. Schaefer, a well-known resident of the West Point community, was found dead on his front porch Friday.  A 12-guage shotgun lay by his side, and Justice of the Peace Lloyd Dippel of La Grange held the inquest, ruling that death was by his own hand.  Mr. Schaefer had been in ill health about a year.

Born at La Grange April 8, 1884, Mr. Schaefer had been a life resident of this county.  After the passing of his wife about a year ago, he made his home at West Point.

Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Alvin Rauch of Round Top, Mrs. Wilburn Hackebeil of La Grange, Mrs. Laurence Metzger of Harper and Mrs. Lloyd Taylor of Austin; four sons, Walter of West Point, Frank of Rutersville, Emil B. Schaefer Jr. of La Grange and Wesley, in the Air Corps in Guam; a sister, Mrs. Henry Bollmeyer of La Grange R1; three brothers, George, Henry and Gus Schaefer, all of La Grange; and eight grand-children.

Koenig Funeral Home directed the funeral.

Contributed by Rob Brown. Photograph from Lauren Jodoin. According to his great-granddaughter, Lauren Jodoin, Emil's wife, Clara Bertha Fiedler Schaefer, had actually died nineteen years earlier on March 9, 1928, rather than one year before his death. See a photo of this couple.

EMILIE FIEBIG SCHAEFER

The La Grange Journal, Thursday, 8 Feb 1912

Mrs. Emilie Schaefer.

After an illness of several months’ duration, Mrs. Emilie Schaefer died at the home of her son at Cedar Thursday afternoon, aged sixty-eight years, six months and twenty-seven days.  Deceased with her parents, came from Germany when she was but a child of six years, and located in the old Biegel settlement, in Fayette county, which was principally the home of Germans in that period.  Here she grew to womanhood.

As Miss Fiebig, a young lady, she was beloved by the entire vicinity, and especially by Frank Schaefer, whose wife she became while still in her teens.  The result of this happy union was fifteen children, two of whom died in infancy.  One, a boy, lived to be nine years old; another, when reaching maturity, became the wife of Charley Spiegel, now of Yoakum.  The remaining children, eleven in all, are:  Herman of this city, George and Gus of Holman, Theodore of Bluff, Otto and Hans of Cedar, and Emil, living a few miles from town; Mesdames Gus Kaulberg of Primm, Albert Fiebig of La Grange, Henry Bollmeyer of near this city, and Chas. Spiegel of Yoakum, (Mr. Spiegel having married a sister to his first wife.)

 Friday afternoon the remains were brought to this city and interred at the old cemetery by the side of her husband, who passed to his reward twenty-one years ago; Rev. Heise, pastor of this city, officiating.  In attendance upon the obsequies, besides relatives were a number of friends from the Cedar neighborhood and from this city.

As the autumn leaves fall, so one by one the early settlers are responding to the roll call, bowing in humble submission to His will.  May her rest be peaceful, and the reward she has received in that brighter clime be such as her many kindnesses and the good life she lived had entitled her.  To the relatives we extend, in this sad hour, our sincere sympathy.

Contributed by Rob Brown

GEORGE CARL SCHAEFER

The La Grange Journal
Thursday, March 25, 1948

Geo. C. Schaefer, 76, Is Interred Saturday

Funeral services were held Saturday at the Koenig Funeral Home Chapel here for George C. Schaefer, 76, who passed away at the local hospital Thursday after a five-months’ illness.  Rev. H. T. Flachmeier officiated, and interment was made in the New City Cemetery.

Mr. Schaefer was born in the Bluff community on February 13, 1872 and was baptized by Rev. Kern at Swiss Alp.  On October 18, 1898 he married Miss Augusta Willrich.  Mrs. Schaefer passed away November 18, 1942.

Mr. Schaefer was engaged in business in La Grange for many years, most recent of which was the operation of the filling station where the office of the Royal Crown Bottling Co. is now located.  He was also an honorary member of the La Grange Fire Department.  A son, Gussie Carl who died in 1919 at the age of 17, was the first Boy Scout in La Grange to pass away.

Survivors are his daughter, Miss Olivia Schaefer of La Grange; son, George Otto Schaefer of Sabine; and three sisters, Mrs. Louis Bollmeyer of here, Mrs. Louis Eck of near La Grange and Mrs. W. O. Luedemann of Schulenburg.

Contributed by Rob Brown. Petersen photograph contributed by Barbara Boyd.

GUSSIE SCHAEFER

The La Grange Journal
Thursday, June 12, 1919

Died At San Antonio

Eighteen Year Old Lad Succumbs After Surgical Operation

The sad news came from the hospital at San Antonio Saturday morning that Gussie, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Schaefer, who was taken to the hospital at San Antonio last Friday, was critically ill.  In response Mrs. Schaefer left for Schulenburg and there boarded the train for the Alamo city.  Sunday afternoon Gussie gave up the battle and joined the ever increasing band.

The remains were brought to La Grange Monday afternoon and from the family residence Tuesday morning the funeral was held, interment taking place at the new cemetery, Rev. R. Heise officiating.  Many friends and relatives were in attendance.

Gussie had numerous friends among the boys, and the writer remembers him favorably because of his great kindness to him.  He was never asked for a favor from us but what he most willingly responded.  Having complained little of his affliction, it was first believed that the condition of the appendix was such as to need an operation.  On Wednesday he was over at Schulenburg with friends; on Thursday, after calling in the physician, it was decided to have him taken to the hospital.  He accompanied his father and doctor to Schulenburg and there boarded the Southern Pacific train for the hospital.  When operated, it was found that the appendix had begun to mortify.  All efforts to save the lad’s life failed.  Our sincerest sympathy is extended to the mourning parents and other relatives.  Gussie was seventeen years, eight months and twenty-one days old.

Obituary contributed by Rob Brown.

HENRY SCHAEFER

Fayette County Record
Friday, April 24, 1959

Henry Schaefer Funeral Held Tuesday

Funeral services for Henry Schaefer, 79, who passed away suddenly Monday, were held at 3 p.m. Tuesday from the Koenig Funeral Home chapel, the Rev. F.E. Eilers officiating.  Burial was in La Grange City cemetery.  Mr. Schaefer, a native of Rutersville where he was born on Feb. 13, 1880, son of Frank and Emelie Fiebig Schaefer, was a retired farmer.  He was married to the former Angeline Schulze on Feb. 20, 1920 and the couple resided in La Grange for the past 14 years.  He is survived by his widow and one brother, Gus Schaefer of Houston.

Contributed by Kathy Carter. Petersen photograph contributed by Barbara Boyd.

LENERT SCHAEFER

Weimar Mercury
8 Nov 1918, page 6

Schulenburg, Texas, Nov. 4. . .

Lenert Schaefer, Jr., age 20, died at 10 o'clock Saturday morning of pneumonia, developing from Spanish influenza, at the home of his parents, Mr. Lenert Schaefer, Sr., and wife. He is survived by two brothers, Walter, somewhere in France, and Jesse Schaefer of Schulenburg; four sisters, Mrs. Charles Klesel, Lillie, Minnie and Emma Schaefer.

LOUISA HELMCAMP SCHAEFER

The La Grange Journal
Thursday, September 28, 1933

Grandma Schaefer Goes to Final Sleep

Although expected for several days prior to the announcement, the news that Mrs. Louisa Schaefer had died at the home of her son-in-law, Louis Bollmeyer, created much sorrow among those who had known her for so many years.  She died peacefully and passed on to her reward, Friday night.  Saturday morning the funeral was held from Mr. Bollmeyer’s residence, and the body placed by the side of her husband, who preceded her in death 13 years; Rev. R. Heise in charge of the religious services.

The passing of this aged woman, recalls that within the past year the toll has been heavy; along that section of the city and down to the eastern part, and thence to the northeastern part of La Grange, the grim reaper has traveled; in many homes there is a vacant chair, in  many homes there has been created a vacancy by the death of father or mother, and even though it be so decreed, there is still the sad reflection that the heart dictates.  Families have been robbed of that parent who has been such an inspiration to them.  At the age of 84 years and 2 months, Mrs. Schaefer gave up the struggle.

Mrs. Schaefer, whose maiden name was Helmcamp, and a member of a prominent family that settled in Fayette county in the fifties, was born in Germany, and was only a child when brought to the land of promise – America.  Her mother died within a short time after emigrating to this country, leaving her father to rear 10 children.  This, when it is told that the early pioneers had to struggle against growing adversities, may be understood to mean a severe blow, but the emigrants bore their afflictions with strong fortitude and managed to accumulate both home and means to carry on.  She was united in marriage with Chas. Schaefer, January 8, 1868, the then young couple beginning their new life on a farm southwest from La Grange.  Until 1895 they remained on the farm, and then removed to La Grange; seven children blessed this union, of whom one son and one daughter preceded her in death.

Widowed thirteen years ago, her companion of many years taken, she was not without the tender affections of her married children, yet her body afflictions were such as to cause much suffering, and despite her advancing age, a few years ago, she had to submit to a serious surgical operation.  Her faith was remarkable, she craved and received that peace which passeth all understanding, her pastor, Rev. R. Heise, praised her for her unswerving devotion and her strong leaning to the teachings of her Savior.  It may be said death had no terrors for her, she looked forward to a reunion in another world.

Mrs. Schaefer is survived by one son, Geo. Schaefer of La Grange; four daughters: Mrs. Elise Prilop and Mrs. W. O. (Alwine) Luedermann of Schulenburg; Mrs. Louis (Marie) Bollmeyer, La Grange, and Mrs. Louise Eck, Bluff; there are 19 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren, two brothers, Geo. Helmcamp at Cistern and Hy. Helmcamp at O’Quinn; three sisters, Mesdames Clara Mensing and Anna Albrecht, La Grange, and Mrs. Elise Naumann at Cistern.

May peace remain with her spirit; her children and grandchildren and her brothers and sisters, who have enjoyed her lease of life with her, have the sympathy of everyone.

Contributed by Rob Brown

OTTO SCHAEFER

La Grange Journal, Thursday, January 18, 1945

Otto Schaefer – 73

Otto Schaefer of near La Grange, died at his farm home, Tuesday, January 16, aged 73 years and one month.  Funeral services will be held in the chapel of the Koenig Funeral Home this, Thursday afternoon at 3:00 o’clock, Rev. Moulton Parker, pastor of the First Baptist church, officiating.  Interment will be made in the new city cemetery.

Deceased was born in Fayette county, Dec. 16, 1871, and had resided in the county all his life.  He was united in marriage with Miss Emma Brendstetter, Dec. 17, 1895, who, with the following sons and daughters survive:  Elo Schaefer, La Grange; Mrs. Irene Hengst of Port Lavaca, Mrs. Elsie Perry of Houston, Mrs. Ottilie Decherd of San Antonio and Mrs. Annie Byerley of Stanton; brothers and sisters surviving are:  Henry, George, Gus and Emil Schaefer of La Grange; Mrs. Selma Carrol and Mrs. Ida Bollmeyer of La Grange.

Contributed by Rob Brown. Petersen photograph contributed by Barbara Boyd.

THEODORE SCHAEFER

Weimar Mercury, 31 May 1918

Schulenburg Pioneer Dies.

Schulenburg, Texas, May 27.—Saturday saw the passing away of another pioneer citizen of this section in the death of Theodore Schaefer. Mr. Schaefer was born November 3, 1836, near Cassel, Germany; was united in marriage in 1861 to Miss Mund, immigrated to Texas in 1877, locating at Lyonsville, near Schulenburg. Mr. and Mrs. Schaefer celebrated their golden wedding at the home of their only son, H. A. Schaefer, in 1911. His remains were interred Sunday afternoon in the City Cemetery, Rev. Mr. Piepenbrok officiating. He is survived by his widow, one son, a daughter-in-law and three grandchildren.

ADELINE SCHAWE

Weimar Mercury, 6 Aug 1898, page 8

Following close upon the heels of the sad death of Dr. Otto Schawe at Ammannsville last week, two more deaths occurred in the same family. The remains of Dr. Schawe had hardly been laid to rest when news of the death of his little daughter, Adeline, reached us. Adeline was about 2 years old, an affectionate, dutiful little child, the idol of her parents. Her death was indeed a crushing blow to the widowed mother and bereaved relatives and friends. Her remains were committed to rest in the Odd Fellows' cemetery Saturday morning at 10 o'clock. At this time of this burial, Mrs. Marie Schawe [of Weimar], the mother of Dr. Otto Schawe, and grandmother of little Adeline, was very ill, and although every effort was made by physicians, relatives and friends to stay the hand of Death, it availed naught and at 3 p. m. the tired soul was wafted to its maker. Mrs. Schawe was a lady of many excellent traits, and the possessor of many friends where ever known. She was the wife of Mr. Henry Schawe and the mother of Mrs. E. Potthast, Mrs. Ch. Fahrenthold, Mr. Adolf [Schawe] and Mr. Albert Schawe. Her remains were laid to rest Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock in the Odd Fellows' cemetery. To the grief-stricken family, with its treble share of anguish, the heart of the writer goes out in the deepest sympathy. May God, the father of us all, comfort them, is our sincere wish.

Adeline Schawe, 11 Mar 1896-29 Jul 1898, was buried in the Weimar Odd Fellows Cemetery.

DR. OTTO SCHAWE

Weimar Mercury, 30 July 1898

Dr. Otto Schawe, a well known physician of Ammannsville, and a son of Mr. and Mrs. Schawe of this city, died at his home at Ammannsville Wednesday night. He was in apparent good health on that day. He came to Weimar that morning to see his mother, who was sick, remained until 4 o'clock in the afternoon, then returned home and went to see several patients, but kept up waiting on the sick until fully 11 o'clock p.m. Shortly after retiring for the night, his wife noticed him breathing heavily. She became alarmed and went to his side, but he was then in a dying condition, and lived only about ten minutes, his death being caused from heart failure. He was a young man of about 28 years, kind-hearted, generous, with a large practice, and the possessor of a large circle of friends. He leaves a wife and little daughter and many relatives and friends to mourn his death. His remains were laid to rest in the Odd Fellows' cemetery this (Friday) afternoon at 3 o'clock. Our sincere sympathy is extended the family in its sad hour of bereavement.

Dr. Otto A. Schawe, 3 Mar 1871-28 Jul 1898, was buried in the Weimar Odd Fellows Cemetery.

FERDINAND SCHENK, JR.

The Schulenburg Sticker, September 1927

Ferd. Schenk, Jr. Passes Away After Lingering Illness

A very beloved gentleman, Ferd. Schenk, Jr., passed quietly away at the family home in the High Hill section Friday morning at about 6 o’clock following an illness of about 3 year’s duration. His trouble was that he had no blood and nothing seemed to give it to him. He was in the hospital at San Antonio for some time and tried various things to recover his health but all to no avail.

Deceased was born in Germany, he came to this country with his parents some 40 years ago. They settled in this section where they remained. Mr. Schenk was a good farmer, he followed a farmers life, never moving to town. He was highly respected and beloved by everyone who knew him. He was honest and upright in his dealings with his fellowmen. He was a good Christian and faithful member of the High Hill Catholic church. He was an ideal husband and father, a splendid neighbor in every sense of the word.

Deceased would have been 55 years of age on Nov. 1^st.

The remains were laid to rest Monday morning in the cemetery at High Hill, Father Gerlach officiating.

He is survived by his widow, six children, Emil, Willie, Joe, Mary, Martha and Minnie, by his mother, one brother, Charlie, three sisters, Mrs. Joe Winkler, and Mrs. P. Wendler of this section and Mrs. Schmidt of San Antonio.

To them the Sticker tenders its sincere sympathy and condolence in this their great sorrow.

Transcribed by Sandra Long Anders

JOSEPH SCHENK

La Grange Journal, Thursday, November 8, 1906

THE JOURNAL regrets very much to chronicle the death of Joe Schenk late of Halletsville but for many years a resident of Schulenburg this county.  We clip the following from Tuesday’s Houston Post.

Halletsville, Tex., Nov. 5. – Joe Schenk died at his home here at an early hour this morning, after being confined to his bed but two days.  He had visited in Houston for some time, but his health became impaired and he returned to his old home here.  He came as a young man from Germany to Schulenburg ________ first started and was very popular there and wherever known, not having an enemy anywhere.  He was quite prominent in German society circles and an amateur actor of ability.  He will be buried by the Sons of Hermann.  He leaves a wife and three small children here, and an old father at Weimar.

Contributed by Rob Brown

ANNA MARGRETA SCHERRER

La Grange Journal, 28 Feb 1935

MISS ANNA MARGRETA SCHERRER

Last Thursday, 28 February 1935, funeral services were held at St. Paul Lutheran Church in La Grange, and the last rites given to one who lived her entire life in Fayette County. Friends gathered with relatives, and interment was made at the New La Grange Cemetery. Rev. R. Heise officiated at the church and at the cemetery. Miss Anna Margreta Scherrer died Wednesday, 21 Feb 1935 at Park. Her remains were brought to the church the next morning. She had been ill several months.

Deceased was born to Mr. & Mrs. Bernard Scherrer at the pleasant old Scherrer home at Biegel 20 July 1851. Here she spent all her childhood days with her two brothers and four sisters, and friends. She lived in the old home until the death of her mother on 3 December 1904 at the age of 77 years. Miss Scherrer was always fond of flowers, animals and farm life. At the time of her demise, she was 83 years and 7 months of age.

Her father, Bernard Scherrer, one of the pioneer settlers of Biegel, Fayette county, was born at St. Gallen, Switzerland 6 March 1806. He came to America in 1829 and sailed from New York to Quebec, Canada and thence up the St. Lawrence River from Buffalo and thence by stage to St. Louis, Missouri. He went from St. Louis to New Orleans by boat down the Mississippi River. He then went by boat from New Orleans to Galveston Island where, later, the City of Galveston was built. From Galveston Island he came overland over the flower covered Texas prairies to Industry, Austin County arriving there in April 1833 and soon thereafter moved to Biegel, Fayette County where he died 15 November 1892.

Mr. Scherrer, when reminiscing, would relate of his trip down the Mississippi River; how the colonial plantation homes with their picturesque settings could be seen from aboard the boat on which he was travelling. On 6 February 1845, he married Miss Eliza Margaret Koch at Industry, Austin County, taking his bride horseback to Biegel, Fayette County. Of his life experiences, which he rarely recounted in his later years, were his school and college years in beautiful St. Gallen, later Texas as part of Mexico, then Texas as a Republic, and Texas as a State of the union, the War with Mexico, the Civil War, Indian raids and Reconstruction days, all woven in to make a life with many lovely, romantic, as well as dangerous and sad incidents, woven into his life experiences.

Miss Scherrer is survived by one sister, Mrs. Mary Knolle of San Antonio and nieces and nephews as follows: Dr. B. E. Knolle of Industry, W. B. Gehrels of Alice, B. H. Meinert of Columbus, J. A. Gehrels of Cibolo, Ms. Anne Scott of La Grange, Mrs. Ella Herzog of Goose Creek, L. Meinert of Hallettsville, A. H. Knolle of Sandia and Miss Buena Knolle of San Antonio.

Miss Scherrer enjoyed good health until the last few months of her life. In her last illness her nephews and nieces, W. B. Gehrels and wife, John Gehrels and wife, Mrs. Anna Scott and Mrs. Ella Herzog lovingly administered to all her wants. She was at the home of Mrs. Ella Scott where she lived since before the death of her sister, Mrs. Emelia Gehrels.

Transcribed by Norman C. Krischke

AUGUST SCHERRER

Weimar Mercury
12 Feb 1926, page 8

AUGUST SCHERRER DIES.

LaGrange, Texas, Jan. 29. — August Scherrer, 75 years old, a life-long resident of Fayette county, died at his home here after a short illness. His body was laid to rest in the new cemetery, the Rev. W. C. Tenney, pastor of the Presbyterian church, officiating. His father, Bernard Scherrer, was the first justice of the peace and county commissioner of the Biegel precinct, his commission having been signed by Sam Houston. When the first district court in Texas was held under an oak tree in Columbus, Benard [sic.] Scherrer was one of the first selected to serve as a juror. Later, when Fayette county was created out of a portion of Bastrop and Colorado counties, he was elected to serve as a county commissioner.

BERNARD SCHERRER

Weimar Mercury, 3 Dec 1892, page 2

La Grange Journal:

Died, near Rutersville on the 15th, inst, Mr. B. Sherer [sic.], a Texas veteran, aged 82[?] years. The deceased had lived in Texas about 64 years. He participated in the struggle for Texas independence. He lived in this county for many years and was greatly respected by all who knew him. He leaves a widow and several grown children, to whom the Journal extends its sincere condolence.

Scherrer was buried in the Scherrer family cemetery, but later reinterred in the La Grange City Cemetery as part of the Fayette Power Plant relocation project.

CHARLES J. SCHINDLER

The Schulenburg Sticker, January 2, 1969

Charlie J. Schindler Succumbs Dec. 24

Charlie J. Schindler, retired butcher, passed away Tuesday night, December 24, in the Colonial Nursing Home, Inc., terminating an illness of six months. He had reached the age of 74 years, 5 months and 24 days.

Fuenral services were held Thursday morning, December 26, at 9 a.m. from the Schwenke-Baumgarten Funeral Chapel with continued services at St. Rose Catholic Church at 9:15 a.m. Msgr. Hubert J. Janak presided at the services at the funeral home and Rev. Michael O’Gorman officiated at the Requiem Mass and graveside services. Burial was in the St. Rose Catholic Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Willie Farek Sr., Ray Kusey, Gilbert Winkler, Leo Dittrich, Walter Ripper and Edwin Janacek, legionnaires of American Legion Schulenburg Mc Bride Post #143 of which the deceased was a member.

A lifetime resident of Schulenburg, Mr. Schindler was born here July 25, 1894, as the son of the late Ignac and Emilie Stanzel Schindler. On December 24, 1927, he was united in marriage to Miss Viola Pfeil at the St. Rose Rectory by Rev. Leo Goertz. He was a member of the St. Rose Catholic Church.

Survivors are a sister, Mrs. Klondyke (Selma) Sengelmann of this city and a nephew, I. J. Schindler of Kingsville.

He was preceded in death by his wife on November 21, 1964 and also by a brother, Frank Schindler.

Submitted by Sandra Long Anders

ROSA KASPER SCHINDLER

The Weimar Mercury, Thursday, February 4, 1982

R. Schindler Funeral Held, Schulenburg

Funeral services for Mrs. Alfred J. (Rose) Schindler, 84, of Route 1, Schulenburg, were held Saturday, Jan. 9, from St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, with burial in the parish cemetery.

Rev. Jim Barlow and Rev. Arnold Anders officiated.

Mrs. Schindler died January 6 at St. Luke’s Hospital, San Antonio, after a lengthy illness.

She was born Jan. 20, 1897, in Weimar, a daughter of Joseph and Maria (Schilhab) Kasper, and was married to Alfred J. Schindler on Jan. 11, 1921, in Weimar.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Wilbert (Marie) Skarke of San Antonio; four sons, Leroy Schindler of Schulenburg, Alfred E. of Columbus, Francis of Houston and Daniel of San Antonio; 17 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Fred (Bertha) Anders of Weimar, Mrs. Joe (Mary) Wanja of Columbus and Mrs. Adolph (Martha) Beck of San Antonio; and a brother, Edmund Kasper of Schulenburg.

She was preceded in death by her husband and by three brothers, Joe, Steve and John Kasper, all of Weimar.

Submitted by Sandra Long Anders

BENJAMIN C. SCHLABACH

Undated news clipping

Round Top Parents Given Details on Death of Son

A fall down an open hatch during a night air attack caused the death of Benjamin C. Schlabach, S1-c, according to a letter received by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Benno Schlabach of Round Top, from the youth's commanding officer, Capt. F. Ken Loomis of the U.S.S. Napa.

"While we were in the forward area on August 7, 1945, your son was injured while manning his battle station during an enemy air raid," Capt. Loomis wrote. "The ship was blacked out and he fell through an open hatch landing on the deck about 14 feet below. In his fall he fractured his skull and was taken immediately to sick bay where our doctors did everything possible to save him. He died about an hour later, never regaining consciousness.

"A military funeral was held for him aboard ship the next morning with full military honors. Then his body was taken ashore and delivered to the army grave registration service for burial in an American cemetery."

The writer enclosed a list of the pall bearers, firing squad and bugler as well as a photograph taken at the funeral service. Also, a flag which draped the casked is being sent by the chaplain, he said.

"There is little that anyone can say at a time like this," Capt. Loomis wrote. "I hope it may console you, however, to know that your son carried on his duties in keeping with the high traditions of the naval service. During his time with us he had won many friends among his shipmates."

Mr. and Mrs. Schlabach also received many letters from their son's shipmates expressing deepest respect for their son and their sorrow at this passing.

News of death was received several weeks ago but no details were given at the time other than he was buried at Okinawa.

Contributed by Curvey and Jean Weber.

See photo of grave at WWII Casualties page.

GEORGE SCHLEBACH

Colorado Citizen, 30 Apr 1891, page 2

LaGrange Journal: Mr. George Schlebach, a resident of High Hill, committed suicide last Monday. From all the Journal has been able to ascertain, no one is able to account for the cause of the rash act. He leaves a widow and several children to mourn his untimely demise.

MRS. FRIEDRICH SCHLOTTMANN

Weimar Mercury
10 Jan 1913, page 2

Woman Killed by Gravel Train

La Grange, Texas, Jan. 3. — Mrs. Friedrich Schlottmann was run over by the Katy gravel train at the Halstead gravel pit, near Halstead, and killed on the 1st instant.

it is not known eactly how the accident happened, but it is supposed that as Mrs. Schlottmann was hard of hearing the train backed upon her unawared as she was crossing the track to get some horses from a pasture.

The funeral took place Thursday at Cedar, where the family formerly lived.

WILLIAM SCHLOTTMANN

Dallas Morning News
23 March, 1898

Shot Himself

LaGrange, Tex., March 22—Mr. Wm. Schlottman, a prominent German farmer living about nine miles north of here, committed suicide last night by shooting himself in the head with a pistol. Deceased lost his wife about two years ago and has been despondent up to the present time.

Weimar Mercury, 2 Apr 1898, page 6

Warrenton, Texas, march 22.—William Schlottmann, a well to do farmer, living between this place and Oldenburg, shot and killed himself late yesterday evening. The deceased has been despondent ever since the death of his wife, which occurred a few years ago, and had already made several attempts to commit suicide. He leaves three children, the eldest 14 years of age. An inquest will be held.

Dallas Morning News obituary contributed by Debbie Hanson

GEORGE SCHMIDT

Shiner Gazette, 6 Jul 1898

Mr. George Schmidt, a brother of Mrs. Dr. F. W. Kaiser and Miss Tillie Schmidt of Flatonia, and Joe De George were drowned at Houston on June 26th. Mr. Schmidt and Mr. Joe De George were in bathing, when Mr. De George was seized with cramp, and Mr. Schmidt went to his rescue, when both were drowned.

Contributed by Matt Cross

HERBERT W. SCHMIDT

Weimar Mercury, 5 Oct 1928, page 7

CUERO DRUGGIST DIES FROM ACUTE ATTACK

Cuero, Texas, Sept. 27.—Death came suddenly to Herbert W. Schmidt, prominent pharmacist of Cuero and a trusted employe [sic.] for a number of years of the E. O. Kunitz Drug Store, an acute attack of indigestion suffered soon after he had opened up the store Wednesday morning resulting fatally shortly before 10 o'clock, at the hospital where he was rushed immediately after he was stricken.

It was announced Wednesday afternoon that the remains will be sent to LaGrange where interment will be made by the side of the deceased's wife whose tragic death from an auto accident occurred about a year ago.

LOUIS H. SCHMIDT

La Grange Journal
Monday, June 7, 1971

Schmidt rites held Friday

Funeral services were held Friday, June 4, at 2:00 P.M. at the Warrenton Lutheran church for Louis H. Schmidt of Route 2, Fayetteville.  Rev. Donald W. Elzey officiated, and burial was in the Haw Creek Cemetery under direction of Koenig Funeral Home.

Mr. Schmidt died last Wednesday in Fayette Memorial Hospital. He was 70.

Born in Haw Creek on October 19, 1900, he was a son of Rudolph and Gesine Keilers Schmidt.  He was united in marriage with Alma Stork on November 6, 1924, in Round Top.  A retired farmer and member of the Sons of Herman, he was a lifelong resident of the Haw Creek community.

Survivors include his wife; two sons, Kervin E. of Houston and Nelson M. of Columbus; three sisters, Mrs. Alma Cordes of Lincoln, Mrs. Elda Steenken of Stockdale, and Mrs. Alvin (Lydia) Galle of Willow Springs; two brothers, Wallie Schmidt of Willow Springs and Milton W. Schmidt of La Grange; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter, Verline, four brothers, and one sister.

Contributed by Rob Brown

VALESKA SCHMIDT

La Grange Journal, Thursday, June 27, 1957

Miss Schmidt dies in Houston

Miss Valeska Schmidt, 78, of Houston died Monday in Houston.  She was born December 9, 1878 in Fayette County, the daughter of Theodore F. H. and Pauline F. Weyel Schmidt.

Funeral services were held June 19 at 5 PM at the Koenig Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. H. T. Flachmeier officiating.  Burial was in the La Grange City Cemetery.

Mason Schmidt, a nephew of Houston, survives her.

Contributed by Rob Brown

ELLA CHRISTINA MUNKE SCHMITT

La Grange Journal
October, 1965

MRS. ELLA SCHMITT DIES IN SUGARLAND

Mrs. Ella Christina Munke Schmitt died Wednesday in a Sugarland hospital.  She had reached the age of 83 years, 11 months, and nine days.

Mrs. Schmitt, daughter of the late Joseph and Marie Albrecht Munke, was born on October 27, 1881 at Ammansville.  She was married to George Schmitt in 1919 and had made her home Freyburg most of her life except for the last 10 months when she lived with her daughter in Stafford.  Her husband passed away in October 1930.

Funeral Services have been tentatively set for Friday afternoon and burial will be in the Williams Creek cemetery.  Other arrangements will be announced by Koenig Funeral Home.

She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Paul Stichler and Miss Esther Schmitt of Stafford and Mrs. Albert Kneibel of Houston; a sister, Mrs. Margaret Oeding of La Grange, and seven grandchildren.

Contributed by John Todd Koenig

ANNIE SCHNAUBELT

The Schulenburg Sticker
8 Feb 1929

Little Girl Dies

The little six-year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Schnaubelt, Annie, passed quietly away at the family home near High Hill at 2 o'clock Monday morning on 4 February 1929. She was born 18 March 1923.

The little girl had been suffering very much the last year owing to weakness of her heart. The little body was laid to rest in the Cedar Cemetery Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Rev. Moebus of La Grange officiated. The Sticker tenders its sincere sympathy to the bereaved parents in their great sorrow.

CONRAD E. SCHNAUBELT

The La Grange Journal
March 6, 1972

Conrad E. Schnaubelt

Funeral services for Conrad E. Schnaubelt, 71, of La Grange, were held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, March 5, at the Koenig Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Clarence Oestreich officiating.  Interment was in the Cedar Cemetery.  Mr. Schnaubelt, a retired construction worker, passed away Friday, 3 March 1972 in Fayette Memorial Hospital.  Born in Dubina on October 26, 1900, he was married to the former Lydia Mueller.  He was a World War II Veteran and was employed by the Texas Highway Department for 30 years.  He had resided in La Grange the past 6 years.  Surviving are two daughters: Mrs. Thomas (Helen) Wade and Mrs. Donald (Geneva) Donham, both of Angleton; four sons: Werner of Syracuse, New York, Walter and Gerald of Houston, and Melvin of Bay City; and 22 grandchildren.

Contributed by Rob Brown

VINCENT SCHNAUBELT

The La Grange Journal
9 Jun 1927

Aged Man Dies

Vincent Schnaubelt, aged 78 years, 5 months and 28 days, died at the home of his son, Conrad Schnaubelt near Plum late Wednesday afternoon of last week, 1 June 1927, and on Thursday afternoon his remains were buried at the Cedar Cemetery, by the side of his wife who preceded him several years ago. He was born 2 February 1849.

Deceased came to America in the year 1861, from his birth-place in Austria, and was united in marriage with Johanna Meier in the year 1872, his wife was also a former citizen of Austria. After the death of Mrs. Schnaubelt, he made his home with his son, on the farm near Plum.

Rev. A.E. Moebus officiated at the funeral ceremonies and a number of neighbors and friends were present to assist in the last rites. May he rest peacefully.

ANNIE SCHNEIDER

Weimar Mercury
13 Nov 1935, page 1

MRS. CHAS SCHNEIDER DEAD.

Mrs. Chas. Schneider, wife of a well known farmer of the Holman community, died last sunday from a cerebral hemorrhage, and the funeral took place Tuesday morning at the Holman Catholic Cemetery, with Rev. A. Raska officiating.

She was 48 years old, and the mother of several children. She was highly regarded by the people of the Holman community, and her death is sincerely deplored.

Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to her bereaved ones.

JOSEPHINE KOEHL SCHNEIDER

Colorado County Citizen, 19 Feb 1931

BRUSHY

This entire community and friends and relatives in every section of the county were sadened when the news spread that another of the old and beloved citizens had passed away. This time Mrs. William Schneider Sr. Mrs. Schneider had been in feeble health at frequent intervals for several years, but her death which occurred Friday Feb. 13th was sudden and unexpected.

Mrs. Josephine Schneider, (nee Koehl) was born February 20, 1856 in Colorado County near Fayetteville; at the time of her death had reached the age of 74 years, 11 months and 23 days.

She is survived by one son Louise of Temple, five daughters, Mrs. Leo Becker of Ellinger, Mrs. Joe Stein of Frelsburg, Mrs. H. B. Gresser of Fayetteville, Mrs. Tom Jasek of Rock Hill, Miss Hilda at home, one daughter-in-law Mrs. Wm. Schneider Jr. (a widow and her four children made their home with Mrs. Schneider) beside the above she has 12 other grandchildren; one sister Mrs. Mary Ferich of Taylor and a brother Mr. Emil Koehl of El Campo to mourn her death.

Her husband preceeded her in death about 8 months ago. One son died during infancy and William Jr. died Nov. 6th, 1925.

Her remains were taken to the Catholic Church at Hostyn [Hill] Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m., Feb. 15, where fathers Stindle of Frelsburg and Klebouk of Hostyn, both preaching an eloquent funeral sermon in the English and German language. After which her remains were buried in the cemetery near the Church of which Mrs. Schneider was a faithful member. Although a slow rain was falling, a number of relatives and friends gathered to pay their last respect to the dead.

Her grave was covered with a profusion of rare and beautiful floral offerings.

Rest for the toiling hand,
Rest for the anxious brow,
Rest for the weary way-sore feet,
Rest from all labor now.

To the mourner's we extend our sincerest sympathy.

La Grange Journal, 19 Feb 1931, p. 6.

FAYETTEVILLE SECTION
Mrs. Laura Forres, Agent and Correspondent

MRS. JOSEPHINE SCHNEIDER

On Friday, February 13, 1931, Mrs. Josephine Schneider, nee Koehl, breathed her last.  The venerable lady had been in ill health for several weeks but none of those near her suspected that her departure was so near at hand.  She had taken her noon meal in her rocker as usual and at four o’clock in the afternoon requested assistance to go to her bedroom.  She died painlessly and almost instantly when she lay down upon her bed. Thus ended the life of one who had toiled ceaselessly and who lived honorably.

She was born in Colorado county, near Fayetteville, February 20, 1856; at the age of 27 years she was wedded to Wm. Schneider and resided on the Schneider estate continuously thereafter.  Out of their union eight children were born, of whom six survive.  Her husband preceded her in death eight months; one son Robert, died in infancy and Wm. Jr., died in 1925 at the age of 39 years.

Surviving are a son Louis of Temple, and five daughters:  Mrs. Leo A. Becker of Ellinger, Mrs. Joe H. Stein of Frelsburg, Mrs. Tom Jasak and H. B. Gresser of Fayetteville, and Miss Hilda at home.  Also one daughter-in-law, Mrs. William Schneider, Jr.; a sister Mrs. Mary Frerichs of Taylor, who has been confined to her bed for a year, and a brother Emil Koehl of El Campo, besides sixteen grandchildren.

Revs. Fathers Klobouk and Stindle conducted the funeral and interment took place in the Catholic cemetery at Hostin near Ellinger, on Sunday, February 15.

In spite of adverse weather a large number of relatives and friends gathered to pay their final respects to the departed.  May her memory be cherished by all whom she left behind to mourn her departure.

* * *

Those from a distance who attended the funeral of Mrs. Josephine Schneider were Mr. and Mrs. Emil Koehl, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Koehl, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Koehl and Mr. and Mrs. Ben Buenger of El Campo, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Carle and Mrs. F. Glithero of Glidden; Otto and Albert Frerichs and Miss Ida Frerichs of Taylor, Louis Schneider of Temple and a number of friends from Columbus.

N. B. Josephine Koehl was the eldest child and daughter of Francois Joseph Koehl and his wife, Walburga Kessler, immigrants from Saint-Amarin, Haut Rhin, Alsace, France, who married at Frelsburg in 21 Feb 1854.  She was born 20 Feb 1856 at Ross Prairie, according to the church records, and baptized by Rev. V. Gury (as #425 at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Frelsburg, baptism register) on 6 April 1856.   For information on her Koehl ancestors, consult Robert Behra’s site on Rootsweb Connect:  “Robert Behras’s relatives with roots in Alsace, Lorraine and Saarland”. Contributed by Judy Koehl

THEODORE OTTO SCHOBEL

Colorado County Citizen, 30 May 1963, page 8

Theodore Schobel, Ellinger Native, Dies in Houston

Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon in Jecmenek funeral home in Ellinger for Theodore Otto Schobel, 49, who died in his sleep at his home in Houston May 21. The Rev. H. E. Beseda of Bellville officiated and burial was in the La Grange cemetery beside his wife.

He was born in Ellinger May 6, 1914, a son of Max and Metz Poenitzsch Schobel. He was a veteran of World War II, and in December, 1950, he married Alma Cooper, who died in August, 1960.

Survivors besides a stepson, Flournoy Jeffries of Houston and 3 step grandchildren are 5 sisters, Mrs. Martin Urban of San Antonio, Mrs. Steve Urban of Holman, Mrs. Clemens Fehmer of Houston, Mrs. Elo Elsik of Edinburg, and Mrs. Adolph Skalitsky of Donna; 3 brothers, Harry Schobel of Ellinger, Robert Schobel of Victoria, and Oswald Schobel of columbus; nieces and nephews.

SOPHIE SCHOENBERG

La Grange Journal
Thursday, August 30, 1900

Mrs. Sophie Schoenberg of Fayetteville died of typhoid fever last Friday and was buried in Round Top cemetery on Saturday.

Contributed by Rob Brown

ANTON SCHOLTZ

La Grange Journal, Thursday, January 12, 1933

Anton Scholtz Dies

Ill with rheumatism for several months, and his illness increased by other afflictions, Anton Scholz of near Rutersville died Wednesday afternoon, at the age of 61 years, 7 months and 29 days.  The funeral was held Thursday, with interment at the Rutersville cemetery.

Deceased is survived by his widow and the following children:  Louis, Anton, Jr., Lee and Edgar; two children preceded the father in infancy.  Brothers who survive are:  Emil Scholtz, La Grange, Walter, Frank, and Will of near La Grange and Mat Scholtz of Walhalla; sisters surviving are:  Mrs. Clara Schottmann, Oldenburg.

The Journal extends to the surviving relatives its sincere sympathy; Anton Scholtz was one of those plain, honest, farmer citizens, who enjoyed the respect and good will of everyone.

Contributed by Rob Brown

ADAM SCHOTT

Dallas Morning News
17 April 1895

Mortuary

LaGrange, Fayette Co., Tex., April 16- Died at his home, a few miles from LaGrange, Adam Schott; aged 74. Deceased was one of the oldest citizens of this county.

Contributed by Debbie Hanson

VIOLA WILKERSON SCHOTT

La Grange Journal
June 25, 1936 pg. 2

Mrs. Viola Schott Dies Tuesday After Prolonged Illness

Mrs. Viola Schott, widow of the late H. B. Schott (who died November 5, 1929) died a the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Guest, East of La Grange, Tuesday night; she had reached the age of 68 years, 4 months, and 6 days.

Funeral services will be held at the Guest home Thursday, June 25, at 9:00 o’clock in the morning. Friends, relatives and acquaintances of the family are requested to attend; Rev. H. H. Bain, pastor of the Travis Street Methodist Church will officiate.

Mrs. Schott, whose maiden name was maiden name was Miss Viola Wilkerson, was born at Rutersville, February 17, 1868, a daughter of Dr. and Mrs. R. H. Wilkerson. She was united in marriage with H. B. Schott of La Grange, December 25, 1900; at Talpa, Coleman County, and came back to the county of her birth, remaining until January 1904; then removing to Coleman County where they resided until 1910, when the family removed back to Fayette County, locating, three miles east of La Grange.

Mrs. Schott had been in failing health for the past nine months, at the home of her daughter; she passed peacefully Tuesday night. Surviving her are her two daughters, Mrs. Clarence (Viola) Guest and Miss Mattie Schott, and one granddaughter. One sister, Mrs. M. L. Donham of Covington, Texas, also survive. Sincere sympathy is extended to the mourning relatives.

Transcribed by Stacy N. Sneed

JULIUS SCHRAMEK

Schulenburg Sticker, 4 Jun 2009, page 3

Julius Schramek

Julius Schramek, 88, of Schulenburg, passed away on Sunday, May 24 following a long illness.

He was born in St. John’s on Aug. 26, 1920 to John and Mary (Kutac) Schramek, the sixth of seven children. He was a lifelong resident of Fayette County, a farmer/rancher, and a former machinist for American Muffler Corp. He was also a lifelong member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in St. John’s. On Oct. 15, 1951, he married Agnes Olsovsky in St. John’s and together they made their home on the family farm. He enjoyed ranching, gardening and fishing, and spent many hours with his granddaughter throwing a line in the pond. “His family was his greatest joy and ‘Po-po’ was loved by many and will be missed by all whose lives he touched,” his family writes.

He was a veteran of World War II, reaching the rank of Tec 4 in the U.S. Army Signal Corps. Stationed in New Guinea, the Philippines, Australia and Luzon, he specialized in telephone and telegraph lines. He was awarded the Asiatic-Pacific Theater Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal and WWII Victory Medal. He was a member of both the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Survivors include his wife of 57 years; a daughter, Bernice Jurica and husband Eugene of Moulton; granddaughter, Christy (Henrichs) Wilson and husband Jeffrey of Schulenburg; grandson, Jason Jurica of Tomball; great-granddaughters, Harley Wilson and Heather Wilson of Schulenburg; and great-grandsons, Kristopher Wilson and Anthonly Wilson of Bastrop. Nieces and nephews also survive.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a son-in-law, Roland Henrichs; three sisters, Janie, Emma and Annie Schramek; and three brothers, Louis, John Jr. and Edwin Schramek.

Rosary was recited on Tuesday, May 26 at Schwenke-Baumgarten Funeral Home in Schulenburg.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, May 27 at 10 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in St. John’s, with the Rev. John Peters officiating. Interment followed in St. John Catholic Cemetery with full military honors.

Pallbearers were Jeffrey Wilson, Wilbert Olsovsky, Loydell Wied, Adolph Dziadek, Richard Dziadek, Curtis Henrichs and Johnny Keough.

Arrangements were under the direction of Schwenke-Baumgarten Funeral Home in Schulenburg.

Contributed by Matt Cross

AUGUST SCHRAMM

Schulenburg Sticker, 25 Aug 1960

August Schramm Rites Held Saturday

August J. Schramm, farmer of the Ammannsville community, passed away August 17, 1960 in the John Sealy Hospital in Galveston. He had been seriously ill for the past five weeks.

Mr. Schramm, age 62 years, three months and ten days, was born May 8, 1898 at Ammannsville as the son of Fred and Magdalena Schramm. He was born and raised on the farm he owned. On October 10, 1922, he was united in marriage to Justina Horak at the St. John the Baptist Catholic Church at Ammannsville. He lived in the Ammannsville community all his life and was a member of the Ammannsville Catholic Church.

Funeral services were held August 20 at 9L30 a.m. from the Schwenke-Baumgarten Funeral Chapel with continued services at the Ammannsville Catholic Church. Rev. Roman Janak officiated at the Requiem High Mass and last rites with burial in the Ammannsville Catholic Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Frank Mazoch and Jerome Holub of Schulenburg, George Vacek of San Antonio, Bennie Christ of Houston, Theodore Schram of Fort Worth and Daniel Kristek of Houston.

Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Justina Schramm of Ammannsville; four daughters, Mrs. Albert (Agnes) Fisher, Mrs. Joe (Maggie) Kainer, Mrs. Martin (Josephine) Kaase and Mrs. Marvin (Mary Ann) Fishbeck, all of Houston; a son, Allen Schramm of Houston; two sisters, Mrs. Henry (Millie) Christ of Hallettsville and Mrs. Cyril (Annie) Barta of Ammannsville; a brother, Fred Schram of Ammannsville and fouteen grandchildren.

His parents and two brothers preceded him in death.

JUSTINE HORAK SCHRAMM

Weimar Mercury, 2 Jul 1964, page 1

Funeral Services For Mrs. Schramm At Ammannsville

Funeral services for Mrs. Justine Schramm, 62, were held Monday, June 22, at Schwenke-Baumgarten Funeral Chapel, Schulenburg, and St. John the Baptist Catholic Church at Ammannsville.

Rev. Lambert Laskowski officiated in the Requiem High Mass and at the burial in the Ammannsville cemetery.

Mrs. Schramm, who had been in ill health the past six months, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Agnes McClosky, in Houston on Thursday, June 18.

Born April 23, 1902, at Ammannsville, she was the daughter of Victor and Mary Horak. She was married to August Schramm on Oct. 10, 1922. After his death four years ago she moved to Houston.

She was a member of the Christian Mothers Society at Ammannsville and a member of the Altar Society in Houston.

Survivors are four daughters, Mrs. Tony (Agnes) McClosky, Mrs. Joe (Maggie) Kainer, Mrs. Martin (Josephine) Kaase and Mrs. Marvin (Mary Ann) Fishbeck, all of Houston; one son, Allen Schramm of Houston; three sisters, Mrs. Mary Mazoch of Holman, Mrs. Mathilda Vacek of Schulenburg and Mrs. Lillie Kristek of Houston; one brother, Raymond Horak of Needville; and 21 grandchildren. Two sisters and three brohers preceded her in death.

Pallbearers were a grandson, David Joe Kainer of Houston, and nephews, Daniel Kristek of Houston, Victor Vacek of Weimar, Edmund Mazoch, Ivan Mazoch and Jerome Holub of Schulenburg.

WILLIAM SCHREIBER

The La Grange Journal
March 19, 1936 pg. 1

Death Claims Aged Citizen Suddenly Saturday Evening

Wm. Schreiber, aged 79 years, who was born in Germany, died in La Grange, Saturday night, March 14, following a heart attack. In 1881, he was united in marriage with Miss Maria Drenckhan and two years later the couple immigrated to America, locating near Rutersville. His wife died in 1887.

Mr. Schrieber was again married in 1888 to Miss Augusta Mantei. The family continued to reside in Fayette County until 1900, removing to Hill county where Mr. and Mrs. Schrieber resided, until two years ago, then removing to La Grange.

Surviving him are his widow, four sons and six daughters. The children all grown and with families with the exception of one, reside in Hill county. The sons are: Robert, Otto, Carl and Theodore; the daughters are: Mrs. Anna Tiedt, Warrenton, Mrs. Robert Boortz, Mrs. Ad. Boortz, Mrs. Willie Priebe, Mrs. Gus Renike, Mrs. Fritz Scrauk, of Hill County.          

There are 23 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral services were held at the home and grave by Rev. A. E. Moebus; interment was made in the new cemetery at La Grange, Monday morning.

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JOE SCHREIVER

Weimar Mercury, 1895

The dead body of Joe Schreiver, a farmer who lived near Dubina, in Fayette county, was found in a thicket in the pasture near his home Wednesday afternoon. He had been missing since May 9, and the rotten flesh had sloughed off in great chunks, presenting a most horrible sight. A vial partially filled with strychnine lay near him, and showed how his death resulted. He had been heard to make frequent threats to suicide, and some eight years ago while at work in Schulenburg jumped into an 80-foot well, but did not succeed in killing himself. An inquest was held Thursday.

JOE SCHRIBER

Dallas Morning News
26 May, 1895

Found Dead

LaGrange, Fayette Co., Tex., May 25—Joe Schriber, a farmer residing about twelve miles from this place was missed from home about two weeks ago. He had domestic troubles and his wife thought he had left home and she brought suit for divorce. Yesterday his remains were found near his house. Decomposition had set in and the inquest did not develop the cause of his death.

Contributed by Debbie Hanson

DIETRICH (DICK) SCHROEDER

The La Grange Journal
Thursday, September 20, 1928

Death Claims Another Good Citizen

Dietrich better known as “Dick” Schroeder died at his home in Prairie Valley on Friday night of last week, following a bed illness of three weeks.  Deceased had not been in good health for the past four years, but up to within three weeks since, he was able to be about and frequently came to La Grange with some member of his family.  Three weeks ago he suffered an attack of vertigo, fell and since that date declined rapidly.

The body was buried at Prairie Valley cemetery Saturday afternoon, with an immense attendance of relatives and sympathizing friends of the family.  Mr. Schroeder had lived in the Prairie Valley section for many years and had won the esteem and good will of all with whom he came in contact.  He raised an interesting family of seven children all of whom are grown and living, with the exception of one son, who died while in the service in France, in the late world war.  He was liberal to his friends and neighbors, and a good citizen.

Mr. Schroeder, at the time of his death was 71 years, 10 months and 3 days old; he was born in Oldenburg, Germany, and came to America in the year 1882, first locating in the Warrenton neighborhood.  On December 1, 1886, he was united in marriage with Miss Mathilda Meinen, and lived for a year at Warrenton, then removed to Rutersville, and twenty-seven years ago the family removed to the Prairie Valley section where they assisted other food substantial farmers in reclaiming that part of the county and building productive farms.  A drive through that section will give the visitor an idea of what intensive farming means.

His widow and six children survive; the children are: Mrs. Emma Wessels, Misses Ella and Anna, at the family home; Otto, Willie and Edward, who also live in the Prairie Valley neighborhood; two brothers, John H. Schroeder of La Grange and Herman Schroeder of Oldenburg and six grandchildren also mourn his going.

Mr. Schroeder was a faithful member of the Lutheran church of that little community and was ever ready to help the cause of church work.  Rev. Heise, his pastor, officiated at the home and the grave.

One of the brothers, in attendance upon the funeral, Hermann Schroeder of Oldenburg, became sick while in attendance upon the funeral, and was rushed to the La Grange Hospital, where an operation for appendicitus was performed Saturday night; he is doing well at this writing, Monday afternoon.

The Journal offers its sincere sympathy to the bereaved family in their hour of sorrow.  They are going to miss Dad, and the grandchildren will sadly miss grandpa.

Contributed by Rob Brown

GARRET SCHROEDER

Weimar Mercury, 4 May 1895

The Journal learns from Constable Lee Smith that the body of Garret Schroeder, who lived in the vicinity of Plum, was found in the Colorado river Monday. It seems he went fishing Sunday with some friends and they left for home without waiting for him, and as he did not return, search was made and his body found in three feet of water. He was subject to epileptic fits, and it is supposed he had one and fell into the river and drowned.

Dr. Lunn examined the body and says death resulted from drowning. Justice Ledbetter rendered a verdict accordingly.

HERBERT H. F. SCHROEDER

La Grange Journal, Thursday, October 20, 1921

Another Soldier Boy

Remains of Private Herbert Schroeder Brought Home For Burial

Saturday the remains of Private Herbert H. Schroeder, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dick Schroeder of Prairie Valley, reached the old home after the long journey from France, and that afternoon were tendered a military funeral at the Prairie Valley cemetery. At the open grave the boys in khaki, in charge of former Lieutenant Mills Brown, fired the salute after which the last rites were administered.? Rev. Heise, pastor of the Prairie Valley church officiated at the home and at the grave.? From every neighborhood the friend and acquaintance came and witnessed the placing to rest of one of Uncle Sam's soldier boys.

Private Schroeder left the old home for La Grange and departed for Camp Travis on May 25, 1918, where he received training for three weeks and was then transferred to Camp Bowie at Fort Worth, where three weeks of further training was received. He was then sent to Hoboken, New Jersey and sailed for France a few days after his arrival at that port. He made a good soldier, and, as per commend from the general, was fearless and brave, hesitating not when commanded, but going over the top and assisting in the capture of several machine gun nests.

On October 8, 1918, he was killed in action; the family was notified a month later, and that grief which a parent can only feel was felt, but the comfort came to his parents when the general said he died like a soldier.? At the time of his death Private Schroeder was twenty-four years and twenty-four days old.? As he was known to his friends and neighbors as a good, honest young man, he was known, with the same high regard among his fellow soldiers as a brave and fearless soldier.

On June 23, 1919 the father Dick Schroeder, received from Washington the Croix de Guerre, with a citation for bravery from General Petain.? Private Schroeder fell at St. Etienne, France, and his body was buried on the field.? Later the body was removed to the cemetery and then, a few weeks since was shipped to America for its final rest.? Here the parents and his other relatives will keep the mound clean and plant the flowers near, and that comfort which came with the knowledge that "he sleeps where he can see his couch" will come to the parents while we, realizing that the open wound has bled again, tender our sympathy as one who would help to relieve a sorrow.

HERMANN SCHROEDER

The La Grange Journal
Thursday, September 27, 1928

Hermann Schroeder Follows His Brother

Hermann Schroeder of Oldenburg, a brother of Dick Schroeder of Prairie Valley, who died in that section of the county on Friday, September 21, died at the La Grange Hospital last Wednesday night, after several days’ illness.  Mr. Schroeder had gone to Prairie Valley to attend the funeral of his brother, and shortly thereafter became ill and was taken to the La Grange Hospital. His condition grew worse and on Wednesday night of last week, he passed to his reward.  He leaves his widow – no children having blessed that union – and a brother, John H. Schroeder of La Grange, several nieces and nephews.  To these our sincere sympathy is offered.

The body was buried last Friday at Oldenburg, Rev. Scheffel, pastor of the Warrenton Lutheran Church, officiating.  The attendance was very large; he was regarded by all as an honest, upright citizen.

Mr. Schroeder was born in Oldenburg, Germany, and was baptised when a month old, later confirmed in the Lutheran faith.  When a young man of twenty-one years he emigrated to America, and located in Fayette coutny, and remained in this county until claimed by death.  December 4, 1890, he was united in marriage with Miss Marguerite Diers.  The family lived at Trinity Hill and near to that part of the county for about twenty-seven years, and for the last seven years they resided near Oldenburg.

Two brothers, to pass to their reward in so brief a time, causes the heavy hand of sorrow to rest upon the only remaining brother, John H. Schroeder of La Grange, and the widow who had been his companion for many years.  We offer our sympathy to all.

Contributed by Rob Brown

HERMANN SCHROEDER

La Grange Journal, May 23, 1935

Death Comes After Year's Illness To Hermann Schroeder

Sunday, May 19, Hermann Schroeder, a highly respected citizen of La Grange, completed the 78th mile post of his early pilgrimage; he was abed, and had been ill for more than a year, frequently rallying from the weakening attacks and sufficiently so to permit leave of the sick room and a drive about the city.  Monday the oil of his life’s lamp grew less, he struggled against the shadow, he died at 7:00 o'clock, early evening.

Rev. Guy B. Duff, pastor of the Presbyterian church, officiated at the home and at the cemetery, Tuesday afternoon, and interment was had at the new cemetery.  Relatives, hundreds of friends, many from a far distance and from the neighborhood of La Grange, paid reverence to one they esteemed highly while he lived among them.  The profusion of flowers, told one story, and the tributes another. Hermann Schroeder, everybody's friend, honorable and upright in all things, was placed to rest.

Hermann Schroeder was born in Schwaan, Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Germany May 19, 1857; he emigrated to Texas at the age of 16 years, landing at Galveston, December 30, 1879, absolutely penniless.  Delighted with his new home, deciding to become a citizen of the United States, he took the oath of allegiance later and remained a loyal citizen.

He was taken under the care and protection of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Frederich Meyer of Cedar, and helped with the he farm work.  Later he purchased the Meyer farm, (200 acres) and continued thereon until 1910.  Proffered the position of manager of the Farmers Lumber Company, he accepted and remained in charge of that institution until his enfeebled condition forced him to retire.

Unpretentious at all times; faithful and conscientious in his work, no greater tribute can be added than, "he was a man to know and to respect.”

Mr. Schroeder was united in marriage, October 20, 1878 with Miss Margarethe Vogt, eldest daughter of the late John Vogt and wife Franziska Vogt, nee Willrich, of Cedar, Texas.  Mrs. Schroeder preceded him in death, April 3, 1918; with his daughter he lived on South Franklin street until beckoned to follow.

Mr. Schroeder is survived by his son John Schroeder and wife Pauline; his daughter, Miss Louise Schroeder, Mrs. Marguerite Willmann and her husband Frank J. Willmann; one son, Fritz Schroeder, died in infancy.

Contributed by Rob Brown

JOHN SCHROEDER

The Fayette County Record
January 5, 1965

Rites Held Saturday For John Schroeder, Veteran Abstractor

Funeral services for John Schroeder, 84, a veteran of more than 60 years in the abstract and title insurance business, were held at 3 p.m. Saturday at St. Paul Lutheran church.

The Rev. H. T. Flachmeier, assisted by the Rev. Paul A Grout Jr. of the Travis Street Methodist church, officiated and burial was in the La Grange City cemetery. Graveside services were under the auspices of the La Grange Masonic lodge.

Mr. Schroeder passed away Thursday morning of a heart attack he suffered Christmas Eve day. Death to the beloved “senior citizen” came at Fayette Memorial hospital here.

He was born May 13, 1880, in the Cedar community, the son of Herman and Magarethe Vogt Schroeder, and was married here on May 23, 1901, to Miss Pauline Melcher.  He was bereft of his wife on March 7, 1953.

Mr. Schroeder was studying in Galveston in 1900 at the time of the storm. He returned to La Grange to help organize the Fayette County Abstract Co. on October 2, 1902. Mr. Schroeder, who was in the employ of the company at the time, left briefly in 1909 to work in the State General Land Office in Austin and for the Lee County Abstract Co. in Giddings.  He returned here as manager in 1911, and had been with the company in that capacity continuously since that time.

The firm, which observed its 60^th anniversary in November 1962, has a reputation of possessing complete sets of maps of every survey, showing the location and size, of every tract of land in Fayette county - - something of which few similar offices in the state can boast.

Mr. Schroeder became a trustee of the La Grange public school board upon the death of George Krengel in about 1918 and served as member, secretary and president of the board at various times until about 1936.  It was during his trusteeship, and while J. R. Peace was superintendent, that the La Grange High school, as used today, was erected.

Mr. Schroeder was a member of the St. Paul Lutheran church in La Grange, belonged to the Masonic lodge, LaFayette Lodge No. 34 A. F. and A. M., serving a term as master and also serving a term as district deputy grand master; and a member of the Texas State Historical Society. He was also a member of the Chamber of Commerce.

It was through his efforts and aid to Rev. Oscar Linstrum, a Methodist minister here several years ago, that the city was able to enlarge the city cemetery by acquiring the property adjacent thereto upon which was located a colored Methodist church.

Mr. Schroeder also was very instrumental in securing the land for the Masonic hall and soliciting the funds for the erection of the building.

The deceased was also known for his philanthropy, but he never sought personal recognition for his benevolences.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Frank J. (Marguerite) Willmann; and a sister, Miss Louise Schroeder, both of La Grange. 

Contributed by Rob Brown

MRS. JOHN SCHROEDER

Weimar Mercury
18 Feb 1905, page 7

Flatonia, Feb. 9.—Mrs. John Schroeder, who lives about eight miles north of here, died yesterday from the effects of a fall on the ice last Saturday. Mrs. Schroeder was the wife of John Schroeder, an old Confederate veteran and highly respected citizen. She leaves a husband and several grown children.

LOUISE SCHROEDER

La Grange Journal
July 28, 1969

L. Schroeder Passes Away Saturday

Funeral services for Miss Louise Schroeder, 81, were held Monday, July 28, at 3:00 P.M. at the Koenig Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Frank J. McElroy, Jr., officiating.  Burial was in the La Grange City Cemetery.

Miss Schroeder, a former resident of Cozy Rest Home, passed away Saturday in Fayette Memorial Hospital.

She was born on October 4, 1887, in Cedar, the daughter of Herman and Margarethe Vogt Schroeder.  A lifelong La Grange resident, she had never married.

Surviving is one neice, Mrs. Frank J. (Marguerite) Willmann of La Grange.  She was preceded in death by one brother, John Schroeder.   

Contributed by Rob Brown

MARGARET VOGT SCHROEDER

La Grange Journal
April 11, 1918

Gone to Her Reward

Death Claimed Another Good Woman After Long Illness.

Died Wednesday afternoon, Mrs. Margaret Schroeder, wife of Herman Schroeder, manager of the Farmers Lumber Company.  Mrs. Schroeder had been suffering for months and during the past five weeks had been under the constant care of a trained nurse and physician.  It seemed that the battle was entirely one-sided, she grew weaker each day and finally; without a struggle lapsed into eternal sleep.

Mrs. Schroeder was the eldest daughter of Mrs. Franciska Vogt, widow of the late John Vogt, and was the second of the children to die within a year.  Our sympathy is offered to the husband and the son, John Schroeder, and daughter, Miss Louise, and the brothers and sisters, and yet we cannot refrain from saying, in addition, that our heart bleeds for the good old mother who has witness the going of her children and mourn their loss.

As a good wife and mother, Mrs. Schroeder was known to many.  Her greatest pleasure in life, in addition to the attributes mentioned, was to do good to others.  Willing to help, willing to give and assist in the relief of those in need, she has left much to keep alive her memory and many who will miss her.

Her remains were placed to their last rest in the new cemetery Thursday afternoon, in attendance and assisting in the last sad rites, being a very large number from the city and country and other towns.  Rev. Arnold officiating, paid a strong tribute to the deceased.

Contributed by Rob Brown

META DIERS SCHROEDER

La Grange Journal, Thursday, October 14, 1948

Aged Resident Is Claimed By Death

Mrs. Meta Schroeder, 82, passed away at the La Grange Hospital early Saturday morning.

Mrs. Schroeder was a resident of La Grange for the past 15 years, and had lived in Fayette County since 1886.  Mrs. Schroeder, daughter of the late Helmuth and Anna Diers, was born in Germany of March 24, 1866, came to this country in 1886, settled in Fayette County and had lived here ever since.  On Dec. 4, 1890, she was united in marriage with Herman Schroeder at Warrenton.  Her husband passed away in September, 1928.

Funeral services were held Monday at 2 o’clock at the Koenig Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Wm. Feller officiating, and burial was in the Rutersville Cemetery.

She is survived by a step-brother, August Thormahlen of near Kngsville; and an aunt, Mrs. Lythe of Bellville, who reached her 100^th birthday recently.

Contributed by Rob Brown

PAULINE MELCHER SCHROEDER

The La Grange Journal
Thursday, March 12, 1953

Mrs. John Schroeder Is Claimed By Death

Mrs. Pauline Schroeder, wife of John Schroeder, passed away at the hospital here Saturday morning after a brief illness. She was 71.

Funeral services were held Sunday at 3 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church with Rev. H. T. Flachmeier officiating and Koenig Funeral Home directing.  Interment was made in the New City Cemetery.

Mrs. Schroeder, nee Melcher, was born at O’Quinn on April 12, 1881, and was united in marriage with Mr. Schroeder in La Grange on May 23, 1901.  She resided in this city ever since their marriage. Mr. Schroeder is owner of the Fayette County Abstract Co.

Her survivors are her husband and one daughter, Mrs. Frank J. (Marguerite) Willmann of La Grange.

Contributed by Rob Brown

WILLIAM FREDERICK SCHROEDER

La Grange Journal, Thursday, February 24, 1955

William Frederick Schroeder

Funeral services were held for William Frederick Schroeder, 74, of Rt. 1, La Grange, on Friday, Feb. 18 at 2:30 PM in the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church with interment in the La Grange City Cemetery.  The Rev. H. T. Flachmeier officiated at the services for Mr. Schroeder, a railroad agent, who died Thursday, Feb. 17, at the Fayette Memorial Hospital.

He was born in Germany on November 1, 1880 and came to this country when he was a small child.  He settled at that time in Sealy.  On November 16, 1911 he married to Miss Mina Legler in Plum.

Surviving are his wife, one daughter, Mrs. Jimmie (Mildred) Elliot of England; one son Milton of Killen; one sister, Mrs. Minna Grimm of Sealy and six grandchildren.

Contributed by Rob Brown

LOUIS SCHULENBURG

Colorado Citizen
December 22, 1887

Mr. LOUIE SCHULENBURG, (for whom the town of Schulenburg was named,) residing two and a half miles west of Columbus, near Glidden, died last Saturday evening at the residence of his son-in-law, Mr. Ernst Baumgarten, in Schulenburg, aged about eighty years.

Transcribed by Dorothy Albrecht

LAURA STIEHL SCHULTE

La Grange Journal
Thursday, July 2, 1931

Died in Galveston

Mrs. Laura Stiehl Schulte, aged 72 years, wife of the late John H. Schulte, died at St. Mary’s Infirmary in Galveston at 8:50 o’clock Saturday night.

Funeral services were held from the funeral home of Malloy & Son, at 5:30 o’clock Sunday afternoon.  Rev. John S. Murphy officiated, and interment was made in the Calvary cemetery.

Mrs. Schulte was born and reared in this city, the daughter of the late Judge and Mrs. John C. Stiehl, and removed to Galveston some 25 years ago.  She formerly owned the property which is now owned by the Etaerio Club, and now known as Etaerio Hall [Old La Grange City Library].

Deceased is survived by one brother, Harry Stiehl of Houston; two sisters, Mrs. A. J. Rosenthal of Galveston, and Mrs. Minna Ujffy Baker of Smithville; a daughter Mrs. E. L. Kidney of Galveston; two sons S. J. Schulte of Galveston and Fred Schulte of Beaumont.

Contributed by Rob Brown

DANIEL SCHULTZ

See obituary in footnotes on Moore Cemetery page.

FELIX SCHULTZ

La Grange Journal
April 20, 1977

Felix Schultz

Funeral services for Felix Schultz, 73, of Rt. 3,  La Grange were held Wed., April 20 at 10:00 AM at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Hostyn with Rev. Wm. Halata of Hostyn officiating.  Interment was in the Ammannsville Cemetery under the direction of Koenig Funeral Home, Inc.

Mr. Schultz, a laborer for the City of La Grange, expired Monday at his home. 

Born May 15, 1903 in Columbus, he was a son of Charlie and Mary Raymer Schultz.  He was married to Angela Cernosek July 25, 1927 in Ammannsville.  He had resided in the La Grange area his entire life.

Surviving are his wife, Angela of La Grange; a daughter, Mrs. Marie Tupa of Houston; two sons, Felix Jr. of Cypress and John G. of Houston; two brothers, Jesse and Ewald Schultz, both of Blessing; nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Transcribed by Jan Jackson

ANNA MUEHR SCHUMANN

Schulenburg Sticker, August 19, 1927

Mrs. Max Schumann Dies in Hospital at Houston Wednesday

A gloom of sadness was cast over this entire community Thursday morning when the sad news of the death of Mrs. Max (Annie) Schumann of Sugar Land reached here.  Mrs. Schumann became ill Saturday night, she was rushed to the St. Joseph Infirmary at Houston and an operation was performed Sunday afternoon.  Her early death was caused by convulsions.  All that human hands could do was done for her, but with the best care and loving help her precious and necessary life could not be saved.  The Lord loved her more and called her to Himself at 11:04 P.M. Wednesday night.

Mrs. Schumann was born March 8, 1899 at Rosanky, Bastrop Co., and had reached the age of 28 years, five months and two days.  She was reared at Schulenburg, making her home with her parents.

 On October 16, 1917, at the age of 18 she was united in marriage to Max Schumann at High Hill.  To this union five sons were born, one of whom preceded her in death a year ago at the age of two months.

They made their home at Sugar Land where she was loved by every one who knew her, and will be greatly missed by her many good friends.

Mrs. Schumann is the twin daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Muehr, Sr., who with her husband, four sons, Herbert Paul aged 8, Max Albert aged 5, Robert Frank aged 3 and William Louis aged two months, four brothers, Frank, Johnnie, Fred and Louis; three sisters, Mrs. Ed Matzke of Weimar, Mrs. Victor Blaschke of Sugar Land, are left to mourn her passing.

            The body arrived here Thursday evening and was conveyed to the home of her parents and was laid to rest in the beautiful St. Rosa Catholic Cemetery at 9 o’clock Friday morning.  Rev. Father Lenzen officiated and delivered a beautiful and consoling sermon.  The funeral was a very large and sad affair.

Mrs. Schumann will be greatly missed by her loved ones as she was a good Catholic mother, a true and loving wife, and a dear kind daughter and sister.  May God grant her rest.

We extend our sincere sympathy to the bereaved ones left behind, especially to the dear husband and sweet little boys.

Contributed by Mark Schumann

ANTON SCHUMANN

Weimar Mercury
11 Jul 1896, page 3

News Special: Schuleburg, Tex., July 4.—Anton Schumann, 16 years old, while doing some work upon the cistern of the Catholic church yesterday, fell from a ladder upon the point of a small stick of wood, which penetrated his lungs. His death is expected hourly.

Schulenburg, Tex, July 6.—Anton Schumann, the boy who was injured last Saturday by falling from a ladder, is dead.

ANTON SCHUMANN

Weimar Mercury
23 Aug 1902, page 3

Schulenburg, Aug. 17. — Mr. Anton Schumann, aged 52, died suddenly at an early hour this morning at his home in this city. Mr. Schumann had been a resident and business man of Schulenburg for the past 20 or 25 years. He leaves a widow and six children, besides numerous friends to mourn his death.

HATTIE GRUENWALD SCHUMANN

Rosenberg Herald-Coaster
February 13, 1966

Hattie Schumann

 Funeral services for Mrs. Max (Hattie) Schumann, 64, were held from the Triska Chapel in Rosenberg at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9, followed by Requiem Mass at the St. Theresa Catholic Church in Sugar Land at 10 a.m.

[Born Hattie Gruenwald, she was orphaned as a young girl and arrived in Schulenburg, Texas on an orphan train from New York.  She was first adopted by the Schwartz family.  Following the untimely death of Mr. Schwartz, she was then adopted by the Fritch family.]

Survivors are four sons, Herbert and Robert of Sugar Land, Max Jr. of Midland and William of Alamo; 22 grandchildren; two stepsisters, Mrs. Mary Stanzel and Mrs. Emma Schroeder of Schulenburg; four stepbrothers, Herman Schwartz, Fred Fritch and Alfred Fritch of Schulenburg, and Antone Fritch of Cuero.

On Nov. 22, 1927, she married Max Schumann who preceded her in death in 1965.

Pallbearers were Floyd M. Ward, Charlie Pausewang, Leo L. Satsky, Otto Meyer, Horace Lemke and John Weth.

Interment was made in the Catholic Cemetery in Schulenburg with the Triska Funeral Home in charge.

Contributed by Mark Schumann

JOHN C. SCHUMANN

The Schulenburg Sticker
Friday, April 25, 1918

John C. Schumann

Died at the late residence in this city Wednesday afternoon, age 51 years.

Decedent was born in Schemnitz, Germany, and came to this country when about 20 years of age, coming direct to this country.

Twenty-four years ago next May he was married here to Miss Rosa Gold.  To this union five children were born – Mrs. Tillie Ruddie, of Thrall, Miss Mollie, of Weimar, and Richard, a Western Union messenger boy in the office.  Two of the children preceded the father into the untried beyond.

Burial took place at the Catholic cemetery at five o’clock yesterday afternoon. 

Contributed by Rob Brown

MAX SCHUMANN

Rosenberg Herald-Coaster
July 15, 1965

Max Schumann

Funeral services for Max Schumann, 73, were held from the Triska Chapel in Rosenberg Saturday, July 10, at 8:30 a.m. followed by Requim Mass at the St. Theresa Catholic in Sugar Land at 9 a.m. with Rev. Jackson officiating.

Mr. Schumann was born in Weimar on January 3, 1892.  [As a young boy, his family moved to Schulenburg where he grew to manhood.]  He came to Sugar Land in 1910 and was employed by the Sugar Land Industries until retirement.

He passed away at the Eldridge Memorial Hospital Friday morning following a short illness.

Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Hattie Schumann of Sugar Land; four sons, Herbert and Robert of Sugar Land, Max Jr. of Midland, and William of Edinburg; 22 grandchildren; and one brother, Paul Schumann of Sugar Land.

[He was preceded in death by his father Robert Paul Schumann of Schulenburg in 1927 and mother Anna Gloger Schumann in 1932; his first wife, Anna Muehr Schumann in 1927; son Lawrence Schumann, who died as an infant in 1926.]

Pallbearers were Emil Zbranek, Roy Raska, Paul Schumann, Otto Meyer, Charlie Pausewang and Victor Blaschke.

Interment was made in the St. Rose Cemetery in Schulenburg, with the Triska Funeral Home in charge.

Contributed by Mark Schumann

ROBERT PAUL (GERSTENBERGER)
SCHUMANN

Schulenburg Sticker
May 13, 1927

R. P. Schumann Killed

R. P. Schumann of our city aged about 60 years, was killed about three o’clock this Thursday morning in the back yard of Alfonse Herzik’s home when a charge of small shot struck him in the head, the shot being fired by Erwin Herzik.

[Robert Paul Gerstenberger was born March 5, 1860 in Penig, Saxony, Germany, the son of Johann August Gerstenberger and the former Christiane Carolina Weinert.  He arrived in New York on the ship Fulda on December 6, 1884.  From there, he made his way to Texas, first settling in Colorado County.  After arriving in this country, he adopted the name Robert Paul Schumann.

On January 17, 1889, he married Anna Gloger in Columbus, Colorado County.  Following their wedding, the bride and groom settled in Weimar.  To this union, three sons were born:  Paul Earnest (1889), Maximillian Albert (1892) and Willie (1894).

In 1897, he moved his family from Weimar to Schulenburg, where he became a well-known citizen.  He was an active member of the Sons of Hermann Lodge, and served as president for a number of years.

Mr. Schumann was a skilled carpenter.  In his workshop, he fashioned numerous hand-made furniture pieces which adorn the homes of neighbors and family members alike.

Mr. Schumann was survived by his wife, three sons and five grandchildren, Margery, Herbert, Max Jr., Robert and William. He was laid to rest at the Schulenburg City Cemetery.]

Schulenburg Sticker
May 20, 1927

Card of Thanks

 Being unable to see our many friends and neighbors and all those who came to our assistance in our recent misfortune, we take this means of extending to each and every one our heartfelt thanks for the many kindnesses shown.  We especially thank the choir for the many beautiful songs rendered, all of those who brought the beautiful flowers, and Rev. Piepenbrok for his words of consolation.  May the gods of misfortune see fit to make your sorrows light through out your stay among mortal beings, is our sincere wish.

Mrs. R.P. Schumann and Children

Contributed by Mark Schumann

HENRIETTA REICHE SCHULZ

The La Grange Journal
Thursday, September 7, 1933

Aged Woman Dies

Mrs. Henrietta Schulz, whose maiden name was Reiche, died at the home of her son Chas. Schulz west from La Grange, last Saturday, September 2.  The body was taken to the Cedar cemetery on Sunday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock, and interred, Rev. R. Heise, pastor of the St. Paul Lutheran church of La Grange, officiating.

Mrs. Schulz was born in Schnellfortel, Kreis Goerlits, Germany, March 7, 1842, and emigrated to Texas when she was 30 years of age.  She was later united in marriage with Gottlieb Schulz and one son is the fruit of that union; her husband died about fifty years ago.  For the past 31 years she had made her home with her son, Chas.

Despite her advanced age- over 91 years – she had enjoyed good health until last Thursday, when she was stricken with apoplexy from which she failed to rally, and died, as stated, last Saturday.  Besides her son, she is mourned also by four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

May the sleep of the just be hers, and the sod rest lightly on her body.

Contributed by Rob Brown

HIRSCH N. SCHWARTZ

Schulenburg Sticker
11 Jun 1981

Mayor H. N. Schwartz Succumbs

Schulenburg Mayor Hirsh N. Schwartz died of heart failure at age 72 while on a cruise to Puerto Rico with his wife; he expired on Tuesday, June 9, 1981 at 2 a.m. Puerto Rico time, just as the ship he was on was coming into port. He was returned here and buried in the Jewish Cemetery at Hallettsville. Mr. Schwartz, who has served as this city's Mayor for the past 17 years, was born on March 12, 1909, in Schulenburg, the son of the late Julius and Helen Schwartz. Mayor Schwartz received the Outstanding Senior Citizen award for Fayette County on May 15. A member of the Arabia Shrine Temple, he served as Potentate in 1970 and as a past president and secretary of the Colorado Valley Shrine Club. He was chairman of the board of directors of the Shriners Orthopedic Hospital and of the board of directors of the Shriners Burns Institute at Galveston.

Selected in 1955 as the first person to receive the outstanding Citizenship Award given by the local Chamber of Commerce, he was the Chamber's president or vice president for over 12 years.

He helped to organize the local Lions Club, Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Schulenburg Industrial Foundation. Other offices Mayor Schwartz has held were Deputy District Governor of the Lions District; local Lions Club president and secretary; local VFW commander; president of the Texas Tenpin Bowling Association; master of the local Masonic Lodge; chairman of the board of the wholesale power customers of LCRA; chairman of the Fayette County Polio Chapter; chairman of local and county Red Cross drives; chairman of the local Cancer drive; director of the Gonzales Warm Springs Foundation; and trustee of the Schulenburg ISD. Through Schwartz's efforts the local swimming pool was built.

A 33rd degree Scottish Rite Mason, he recently received his 50-year-membership pin and has been honored by the Houston Consistory as a Knight Commander Court of Honor. Last year, Mayor Schwartz helped secure a $75,000 grant from the Houston Endowment Corporation for the local MH/MR facility.

He has aided local senior citizens by supporting the building of a 10-unit low income housing facility. In addition, he has made myriad donations to various youth, charity and other organization.

Immediate survivors are his wife, Felice, of Schulenburg; and three daughters: Mrs. Jean Burke, Mrs. Phyllis Hengst and Mrs. Paula Stein, all of Houston.

WILLIAM SCHWENKE

The La Grange Journal
Thursday, August 27, 1903

Schulenburg. From the Sticker:

Once more the angel of death has visited our city and this time to claim Wm. Schwenke, brother of our fellow townsman, Otto Schwenke.  After a lingering illness of slow fever of three months duration, he passed peacefully away Monday at 11:55 a.m. at his brother’s home and at 5:30o’clock Tuesday afternoon his remains were tenderly consigned to their last resting place in the city cemetery by loving hands, Rev. Bohmfalk of Freyburg performing the last sad rites.  Mr. Schwenke was postmaster at Engle and was a steady and industrious young man.  It being doubtly sad to know that he was taken away just when he had reached the prime of life, he would have been 24 years old, had he lived until October.  He leaves a wife and child, a father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Schwenke of Freyburg, three brothers:  Paul of San Antonio, Ernest of Houston and Otto of Schulenburg; two sisters Misses Hedwig and Frieda and a host of relatives to mourn his untimely demise. 

Contributed by Rob Brown

TOM SCOTT

Weimar Mercury, 3 Dec 1892, page 2

Ellinger, Texas, November 28.— On the night of the 26th instant Alf. Logan was shot through the leg and Tom Scott was killed accidentally by a shot from the pistol of Ben Williams on Gay's Hill, about two miles from here. All colored.

The negroes had been playing cards and commenced quarreling about a quarter of a dollar. One negro knocked Ben Williams down from behind with a piece of wood. Hen then arose with pistol in hand and did the fatal shooting.

WALTER SCOTT

Weimar Mercury, 5 Aug 1960, page 1

Rites Set Friday For Walter Scott, Retired Rancher

Funeral services for Walter Lee Scott Sr. of Schulenburg, 84-year-old retired rancher, will be held at 4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 5, at Schwnke-Baumgarten Funeral Home, with burial in the Schulenburg city cemetery.

The Rev. H. H. Washington, Methodist minister, will officiate.

Ill the past year, he died at 8:30 a. m. Thursday in Youens Hospital.

He was born April 8, 1876, at Sheridan, the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Scott, and married Miss Selma Strunk at Oakland on Dec. 15, 1909. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge.

Surviving him are his widow, Mrs. Selma Scott of Schulenburg; two sons, Ernest and Walter Scott of Weimar; one daughter, Mrs. W. e. Worley of Shreveport, La.; four grandchildren; and one brother, W. T. Scott of Sheridan. Three sisters and a brother preceded him in death.

VIRGINIA KOCUREK SEAY

Fayette County Record
November 7, 1995

Seay

Virginia (Kocurek) Seay, 59, of Littleton, Colorado, formerly of La Grange, died Nov. 1 in a Littleton hospital.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Nov. 7 at 1:30 p.m. in the Hubbard Funeral Home Chapel in Weimar with the Rev. Jerry Adkins officiating. Burial will be in the Masonic Cemetery in Weimar. Prior services were held Saturday in Littleton.

Mrs. Seay was born in Hallettsville April 20, 1936, the daughter of Anton and Grace (Matthews) Kocurek. She was united in marriage with Raymond Seay Nov. 11, 1958 in La Grange.

Surviving are her husband, Raymond Seay of Littleton; her mother, Grace Kocurek of La Grange; one daughter, Vickie Somner and her husband, Michael of New Mexico; one son, William Ray Seay of California; two sisters, Patsy Darling [Starling] of Palmer, Alaska, and Margaret Grohman of League City; five brothers, Franklin Kocurek of La Grange, John and Roy Kocurek of Houston, Donald Kocurek of Richmond and Robert Kocurek of Kerrville; and one granddaughter, Michelle Somner. She was preceded in death by her father, an infant sister and an infant brother.

Local arrangements are under the direction of the Hubbard Funeral Home.

From the files of Dorothy Albrecht

DOMINGO SEGURA

Schulenburg Sticker, 26 Feb 2009, page 3

Domingo Segura

Domingo Segura, 60, of Houston, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 15.

He was born on June 20, 1948 in Cistern to the late Estanislado and Rita Delgado Segura. He was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Houston.

He is survived by his wife, Rosa Segura of Houston; three brothers and a sister-in-law, Henry and Justina Segura, Felix Segura and Frank Segura, all of Schulenburg; five sisters and brothers-in-law, Pat and Roy Christ of Schulenburg, Rosa and Carl Galipp of Schulenburg, Stella and Mike Morin of La Grange, Joyce and Buddy Dittrich of High Hill, and Hope and James Vornsand of Moravia; his mother-in-law, Amalia Almaraz of Waelder; brothers-in-law, Julio Almaraz and wife Susan of Beaumont, Lupe Almaraz and Jesse Almaraz and wife Marie of Waelder, and Manual Riojas of Houston; sister-in-law, Carolyn Segura of Schulenburg; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Condido and Stanley Segura; a sister, Annie Riojas; and his father-in-law, Dionicio Almaraz.

Pallbearers were Stanley Ohnheiser, Jackie Neisner, Thomas Almaraz, Frank Morin, Greg Segura and Aaron Segura.

A rosary was held on Tuesday, Feb. 17 at 7 p.m. at Smith Funeral Home Chapel in Flatonia.

Services were held on Wednesday, Feb. 18 at 2 p.m. at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Waelder, with the Rev. Paul Raaz officiating. Burial followed at Waelder Community Cemetery in Waelder.

Smith Funeral Home of Flatonia was in charge of arrangements.

Contributed by Matt Cross

HENRY SEIBERT

La Grange Journal
Thursday, April 19, 1934, Page 1

HENRY SEIBERT FORMER CITIZEN DIES FRIDAY, 13TH

Henry Seibert, aged 66 years, 6 months and 17 days, died at his home near Jonesboro, Hamlin County, last Friday, April 13.  He is survived by his widow, nee Moss, and six children, four daughters and two sons, all married.  Death came to Mr. Seibert very suddenly.

For a number of years Henry Seibert resided in La Grange, and here a brother, Casper Seibert, also resides.  He was in charge of the La Grange Casino for several years and also was employed later by Fr. Morhusen, when the firm occupied the building now used by Peter-Patten, Inc.  An only sister, Mrs. Kate Leist, lives at San Antonio.

Mr. and Mrs. Robt. E. Moss and Mr. and Mrs. A.H. Seibert left early Sunday morning to attend the funeral, returning the same night.

Friends of the deceased, and there are many friends here, regretted to hear of Henry Seibert’s death.

Transcribed by Connie F. Sneed

LOUISE SEIDEL

Weimar Mercury
2 Jul 1898

Schulenburg Sticker: At High Hill Monday last, at 7 p.m., died Mrs. Louisie Seidel, wife of Mr. Gus Seidel in the 57th year of her age.

THERESA E. HOTTBAUER SEIFERT

The Colorado County Citizen, October 19, 1961

LAST RITES HELD IN SCHULENBURG FOR MRS. SEIFERT

Funeral services were held Monday morning at a funeral chapel in Schulenburg and were continued at St. Rose Catholic church for Mrs. Frank Seifert, 88, mother of Mrs. Emil Gundelach of Columbus, who died Saturday.

Mrs. Seifert was born Theresa Hottbauer in Iowa Nov. 28, 1873, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hottbauer who had come to this country from Europe.  She spent most of her life in Texas and lived on a farm near Schulenburg after her marriage to Frank Seifert.  He died Jan. 12, 1919.

Rosary was recited Sunday and burial was in St. Rose Catholic cemetery at Schulenburg.

Besides the daughter in Columbus, she is survived by 3 other daughters, Mrs. Lonnie Tarkington of Hallettsville, and Mrs. Joe Klesel and Mrs. Charlie Popp of Schulenburg and 3 sons, Charlie Seifert of Bay City, August Seifert of Houston and Paul Seifert of Schulenburg, also 9 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers were Melvin Williams, Charles Gundelach, E. N. Howard, August Wendler, Fred Klesel and Franklin Jones.

Transcribed by David Hahn

BERTHA SENGELMANN

Houston Post, Wednesday, April 19, 1967

Sengelmann

Mrs. Bertha Sengelmann, 95, passed away Monday.  Member of Saint Paul’s United Church of Christ.  Survivors: Daughters, Mrs. Eunice Cox, Schulenburg, Mrs. Ruth Power, Carthage, Texas; sons, Dr. W. A. Sengelmann, S. S. Sengelmann, both of Houston, Gus Sengelmann, San Antonio, Texas; Services 3 PM Thursday, Saint Paul’s United Church of Christ.  Interment, Schulenburg City Cemetery.  Schwenke-Baumgarten Funeral Home, Inc. South Main and Wolters, Schulenburg, Texas.

Contributed by Rob Brown

HENRY A. SENGELMANN

La Grange Journal, Thursday, November 25, 1926

Henry A. Sengelmann

Sunday afternoon at Schulenburg there was an immense gathering of friends, joining with the relatives to pay their last respects to one of Schulenburg’s best citizens, Henry A. Sengelmann; La Grange sent a delegation of over a hundred, Flatonia, Weimar, High Hill, Swiss Alp and surrounding territory also sent large delegations.  Henry Sengelmann was well known to them all, a gentleman in the sense of the word; a citizen of worth and a friend it was always a great pleasure to esteem.  Henry died at the La Grange Hospital last Friday night, after having suffered for a day and a half from the effects of a wound received at his home at Schulenburg, inflicted while suffering from a severe nervous attack.  Rushed to the Hospital and every effort made to save his life, he died after much suffering, rational to the last; smilingly entering upon the journey that lengthens and leaves many aching hearts behind.

Nervous prostration; an illness that yet challenges the mind of man to correctly describe, an illness that attacks the mental faculties and weakens the body, an illness that cancels responsibility of act.  We knew Henry Sengelmann for many years; the interest and personal friendship was valuable to the writer, it was of that kind that makes men appreciate one another.  Henry was the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Sengelmann, pioneer settlers of Schulenburg, the first of nine children to break the tie of many years’ standing, born in the year 1880, in March, forty-six years ago.  He leaves to mourn his going, a widow and one daughter, Maxine, about sixteen years of age.  His parents, four brothers and four sisters also survive.

In canceling the ties of a living relationship Henry has gone to his reward; we shall miss the smile and words of welcome that ever made his presence felt wherever he went; we shall miss the man, and as we place the last shovel of earth upon his couch, bury with him whatever were his faults, but we cannot efface from memory the knowledge of a man that made it agreeable to be recognized as one of his friends, neither can we destroy the influence that was his, among his fellow men.  None knew him but to love him; that legacy left to his daughter, together with the knowledge that all will mourn, should comfort the relatives, one and all.

Our sympathy goes out to them all; a parting is written in the book of life, at some place upon some page of that book; sometimes the book is opened and a page falls under our gaze too soon, so we think; sometimes the page is the last in the book, thereon is written the word, Peace.  We mortals feel keenly the sting of death, it severs ties we believe are strong and enduring, but when the light grows dim, when the oil fades, the grim reaper makes his demands.  As Henry lay there in his casket, a perfect bower of the most beautiful flowers surrounding his bier, telling in silent messages the love that was encouraged for him, the scene reminded us all of that old axiom:  “We part from the best we have.”  The widow, with tear-dimmed eyes, the little daughter, the aged parents, and brothers and sisters, bowed in grief, gave his face one last, lingering look, and departed; friends came forward, banked the floral offerings at the cemetery and the western sun sank slowly behind the hills.  In silence the return journey was entered upon, in silence Henry will sleep on; memory of him, however, will be kept alive.

Contributed by Rob Brown

GUSTAV H. (GUS) SENGELMANN, Jr.

San Antonio Express, Sunday, October 13, 1974

Sengelmann

Gus. H. Sengelmann, Jr., age 79, of 10622 Auldine Dr., died Friday.  He was a graduate of Texas A&M, Class of 1915, member if Hermann Sons Lodge, Schulenberg, Texas and life member of Turner Club.  Survivors: Son, Milton L. Sengelmann, San Antonio; brothers, Sam S. Sengelmann, Dr. Wilbur A. Sengelmann, both of Houston; sisters, Mrs. Ernest Powers, Carthage, Texas, Mrs. Eunice Cox, Schulenburg, Texas; grandsons, David L. Senglemann, Dale M. Sengelmann, both of San Antonio.  Friends may call at Porter Loring Mortuary until 6 o’clock Sunday evening.  Mr. Sengelmann will be taken to Schwenke-Baumgarten Funeral Home, Schulenburg, Texas, for service and interment Monday.  Arrangements with Porter-Loring.

Contributed by Rob Brown

HILDA SLADCZYK SENGELMANN

The Houston Post
Sunday, July 16, 1961

Mrs. Sam (Hilda) Sengelmann, 64, of 4125 Woodleigh St. died 6:25AM Saturday in a Houston hospital, Native of La Grange, Houston resident 40 years.  Member of the Presbyterian Church.  Survivors: Husband, Sam Sengelmann; sons, Dr. S. S. Sengalmann, both of Houston, Jack Sengelmann, of Yoakum; five grandchildren; sisters, Mrs. Viola Loessin of La Grange; brothers, Arthur Sladczyk of Houston, Dr. George Sladczyk of Port Arthur, Otto Sladczyk of Yoakum, Fred Sladczyk of La Grange.  Services 4 PM Sunday La Grange Presbyterian Church under the direstion of Koenig Funeral Home, La Grange.  Burial La Grange City Cemetery.  Settegast-Kopf Company, 3320 Kirby Drive, JAckson 6-4635.

Contributed by Rob Brown

KLONDIKE DEWEY SENGELMANN

The Schulenburg Sticker
Friday, December 22, 1950

K. D. Sengelmann Expires At Family Home Tuesday

Klondike Dewey Sengelmann was laid to rest in the St. Rose Catholic Cemetery Wednesday afternoon, December 20, following services held at the Schwenke-Baumgarten Funeral Home. Rev. Leo Goertz, and Rev. John Mueller of Schulenburg and Rev. T. W. Smith of McCoy, Texas, officiated at the last rites.

Mr. Sengelmann was born in Schulenburg on December 25, 1898, as the son of Charles and Elizabeth Sengelmann. He spent his entire lifetime here and was well known by most all of the people of this area. He was united in marriage to Miss Selma Schindler on November 26, 1923, in the St. Rose Parish.

Mr. Sengelmann spent several years working here in Schulenburg with the Russek State Bank, and also with the Magnolia Petroleum Company.  For some time he was also associated with his father and uncle in their business. Upon the death of his father a number of years ago, he took over active management of the estate and carried on up until the time of his illness some eight years ago.  Klondike was one of the best liked people of our community for he was not an excitable person and was socialable at all times. During his years of illness he never complained of his troubles and burden but was able to smile and seemed more interested in other peoples problems than his own. Everything that medical science could do was done to help him and due to the excellent care and attention of his devoted wife, other relatives and friends and his willingness to live, did he remain with us as long as he did.

He passed away here at the family residence on Tuesday, December 19, 1950, at about 5:00 a.m.

Survivors include his grief-stricken wife; three sisters, Mrs. Charles (Wally) Baumgarten of Schulenburg, Mrs. Hugo (Minnie) Horner of Houston and Mrs. Rudolph (Lillie) Seeberger of La Grange; two brothers, Alex Sengelmann of this city and H. T. Sengelmann of McCoy.

Pallbearers were Charles Baumgarten, C. A. Pennington, Frank Tilicek, Jr., Alex Sengelmann, Jr., Rudolph Seeberger, Jr., and Jack Sowell.

Submitted by Sandra Long Anders

SAMUEL S. SENGELMANN, SR.

Fayette County Record
Tuesday, April 3, 1984

Sengelmann

Graveside services for Sam S. Sengelmann, 86, of Houston were held Saturday afternoon at the La Grange City Cemetery.  Prior services were held at the Schwenke-Baumgarten Funeral Home in Schulenburg with the Rev. Duane Contois officiating.

Mr. Sengelmann died Wednesday in Youens Memorial Hospital in Weimar following a brief illness.

Mr. Sengelmann, a retired purchasing agent for Joe F. Meyer (wholesale auto parts), was born in Schulenburg on October 12, 1897.  He was the son of the late Gustav Heinrich and Bertha (Sommer) Sengelmann.  He was a graduate of Schulenburg High School and A & M University.  He was a member of the United Church of Christ.

He was united in marriage with Hilda Ruth Sladczyk on June 9, 1921 in La Grange.  She preceded him in death on July 15, 1961.  He was united in marriage with Carolyn Falk Hill on Nov. 15, 1968 in Houston.  He resided in Houston most of his life and was active in Travelers Protection Agency and the Sons of Hermann.

Surviving are his wife, Carolyn Sengelmann of Houston; two sons, Dr. S. S. Sengelmann Jr. of Houston and Jack Sengelmann of Yoakum; two sisters, Ruth Powers of Carthage and Eunice Cox of Schulenburg; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Contributed by Rob Brown

SELMA SCHINDLER SENGLEMANN

The Schulenburg Sticker
November 26, 1981

Funeral Held Tues. For Mrs. Senglemann

Funeral services for Mrs. Klondike D. (Selma) Senglemann, who resided on Paulus St. here, were held on Tuesday, Nov. 24 at 2 p.m. at the St. Rose Catholic Church, with interment in the church cemetery. Rev. Benton Thurmond officiated at the last rites.

Pallbearers were Henry E. Baumgareten, C. A. Pennington, James R. Ballinger, I. J. Schindler, Jerry Kolenovsky, Frank Stanzel and L. C. Lee.

Rosary was recited on Monday, Nov. 23 at 7:45 p.m. at the Schwenke-Baumgarten Funeral Chapel.

Mrs. Senglemann died on Sunday, Nov. 22 at Youens Memorial Hospital in Weimar after an illness of approximately one year. She reached the age of 84 years, 1 month, 10 days.

Born Oct. 12, 1897 in Schulenburg, she was the daughter of the late Ignac and Millie Schindler. She and Klondike Dewey Senglemannn were married on Nov. 26, 1923 by Rev. J. Lenzen in Schulenburg. A lifelong resident of this area, she was employed as a saleslady at Mike Klein’s Dry Goods Store and she was a member of the St. Rose Church.

She has no immediate survivors. Two brothers, Frank Schindler and Charlie Schindler, preceded her in death along with her parents and her husband.

Schwenke-Baumgarten Funeral Chapel was in charge of arrangements.

Submitted by Sandra Long Anders

FRED E. SEUSS

Weimar Mercury, 22 Jun 1945

Funeral Rites for Fred E. Suess, 74, Held Wednesday

Funeral services for Frederick Ernest Suess, 74, were held Wendesday afternoon at the Hubbard Funeral Home, with the Rev. Hemmann of Freyburg officiating. Interment was in Salem Lutheran cemetery at Freyburg.

A son of the late Rev. Simon and Amerlia Suess, Mr. Suess was born Oct. 16, 1870 at Buckley, Illinois. He passed away at the family residence in Weimar on June 18, at 2:40 a.m. By occupation he was a carpenter and contractor and farmer.

Mr. Suess was united in marriage to Miss Emelia Brieger in October, 1897, at the Salem Lutheran Church at Engle. Rev. Simon Suess perforned the ceremony. To this union seven children were born.

Mr. Suess was a member of the Salem Lutheran Church of Engle. His father was a missionary in Africa in the year 1850.

Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Emelia Brieger Suess; five daughters, Mrs. Hertha Richter of Flatonia, Mrs. Esther Berstein of Wanda, Mrs. Alice Schuetze of Lincoln, Mrs. Gertrude Getschmann of Weimar, Mrs. Lydia Tiede of Houston; two sons, Walter Suess of Painesville, Ohio, and Oscar F. Suess of Houston. Two sisters, Mrs. Johanna Bretting and Mrs. Louise Umlang, preceded him in death; two brothers and one sister died in infancy.

Pallbearers were six nephews: Albert, Fritz, Max, Chas. and Herman Bretting and Adolph Umlang.

The Mercury extends condolence to the bereaved widow and children.

AUGUSTA SEYDLER

Weimar Mercury, 29 Nov 1890, page 3

THE MERCURY regrets to hear of the death of Mrs. Augusta Seydler, which occurred at High Hill on the 19th inst. She was known as "Grandma" Seydler, and was 80 years of age at the time of her death. She came from Germany to the High Hill community in 1850, and resided there the rest of her life. She had a number of relatives here, among them Fred, George, Robert, and Ed. Seydler, her grandsons, and Mrs. M. Schetzing, her grand-daughter. These relatives and others from this place attended the funeral, which took place at High Hill on the 21st inst. They and all other sorrowing relatives and friends have the sympathy of THE MERCURY.

JULIUS SEYDLER

Shiner Gazette, 23 Mar 1898, page 1

Death of Julius Seydler.

Word came Sunday that Julius Seydler of High Hill, who was ill of dropsy of the heart, was sinking, and later word came announcing his death. His sons, R. G. and George, went over to High Hill Sunday, and Monday morning Willie Herder and Moritz Richter drove over from here to attend the funeral. We have been unable to ascertain many facts about the life of the deceased, neither of his sons having returned at this writing, but from Mayor Blohm we learn that he came to this country during the revolution of 1848. He was about 60 years old at the time of his death.

LATER – R. G. Seydler returned yesterday with R. L. Eschenburg and we obtained the following facts in regard to the deceased:

He was 65 years and 8 months old and was born at Bautzen, Kingdom of Saxony, July 7, 1832. He came to Texas in 1850, first settling at New Ulm. In 1854 he moved to High Hill with his father and had been living there ever since. He served in the confederate war as a volunteer in Capt. Creuzbuaer’s company. Mr. Seydler was no politician but had always been a staunch republican and had voted the republican ticket since the republican party came up. He had no enemies whatever. The funeral was the largest ever witnessed at High Hill or Schulenburg. He leaves a wife and seven children. Five boys and two daughters.

Weimar Mercury, 26 Mar 1898, page 6

A number of our citizens went to High Hill last Monday to attend the funeral of Mr. Julius Seydler, whose death occurred Sunday evening at 8 o'clock. Mr. Seydler was an old settler of Fayette county, and one of its most honored citizens. He was the father of our friends and former townmen, Messrs. R. G. and Geo. Seydler, now of Shiner. He also was a brother-in-law of our friend, Mr. Geo. Herder of this city, and had a large circle of relatives and friends in this section. His death is deepy regretted. To the grief-stricken family our sincere condolence is extended.

Shiner Gazette obituary contributed by Matt Cross

ROBERT HEMMING SEYMOUR

La Grange Journal, Thursday, April 8, 1909

Death of Dr. R. H. Seymour

57 Years and 2 Months

The death of Dr. Robert Hemming Seymour occurred at his home Friday evening, March 26, 1909 at about 7 o’clock.  The announcement came as a great surprise to his friends and acquaintances.

Dr. R. H. Seymour was born in Dublin, Ireland, January 26, 1852.  At the age of four years he was left an orphan and was reared by an uncle.  His preliminary education was obtained at St. Patrick’s high school and Waymouth university, in Ireland.  He attended the medical department, University of Ireland in 1870, and graduated with the highest honors.  When quite a young man he came to America landing at New Orleans while an epidemic of yellow fever was prevalent.  Here, later, he was taken sick with swamp fever.  During his illness he lost all his belongings, including his diploma.  It was then that his hard life began.  He went from New Orleans to Denison, Texas, but was without means to practice his profession.  Here he procured work in a brick yard.  One day, while all the force were at work, an accident occurred to one of the men.  Knowing what to do, he took advantage of the opportunity, giving his assistance, and without proper facilities, was successful.  The manager asked if he was a surgeon.  The reply was:  “I am, if I had the means to be one.”  The manager recognized his ability and helped him to get an appointment as railroad surgeon.

From Denison he came to Fayette county, locating near Nechanitz to practice his profession.  After a short time he located at Walhalla, and after practicing there a few years he moved to Warrenton, where he lived until his death.  In 1878 he went before the medical board and received his state certificate.

In May, 1877, he was married to Miss Lizzie Lee, near Walhalla.  The family was blessed with seven children.  Four have preceded the father, three in infancy, and Mrs. Augusta Neumann, who died December 3, 1904.  He leaves to mourn his departure his beloved wife, a son, Montague, and two daughters, Myrtle and Olivia.

Dr. Seymour was ever the man in whom the utmost confidence could be placed.  As a neighbor he was universally liked, and his friends generally ---------  by his acquaintances.

Sunday morning his remains were laid to rest in the Florida Chapel cemetery, near Warrenton, under the auspices of the W. O. W., of which he was an honored member.  After the ceremony of the Woodmen, Rev. Carl Baer solemnized the church rites in a very impressive manner.  May he rest in peace.

“Disturb not his slumber; let Seymour sleep.
‘Neath the boughs and flowers that over him weep.
His arm unnerved, but his deeds remain bright
As the stars in the dark vaulted heaven at night.
Oh, wake not the Doctor!  His battles are o’ver;
Let him rest undisturbed in the bosom of the earth,
On the Florida Chapel cemetery so beautifully drest,
With the hearts ‘e loved fondly, let Doctor Seymour rest.”

A Friend.

Contributed by Rob Brown

MARY ANN BASS HOLLOWAY SHAVER

Weimar Mercury
12 Jan 1912

The above is a good likeness of "Grandma" Shaver as she appeared a short time before her death which occurred Tuesday morning, Jan. 2, at 12:30 o'clock.

On the 3d day of October, 1819, little Mary Ann came to bless the home of John and Mary Bass in Nottoway County, Virginia. When the young Republic of the United States was struggling under a financial panic and President James Monroe was proclaiming his territorial doctrine of world-wide significance, she first opened her eyes in the Old Dominion where so many of the illustrious citizens of the United States first saw the light. When she was 6 or 7 years old her parents moved to Halifax County, where she grew up amid the trials of hardy settlers who early learned to be self-reliant and resourceful.

Without the conveniences of the modern world whe skillfully turned the wheel and plied the loom to make the linsey, lowell and jean for the clothes of a large family, of which whe was the eldest. She wove in intricate patterns the fancy counterpanes and tuffed coverlets and dainty valences for the coverings of the beds. No needles flew faster than hers when her little fingers knitted the samplers, stocking an mufflers to protect the family from the winter's cold.

She grew to womanhood amid the times when the girls were taught all the arts of housekeeping, from the manufacturing of the home products to the final making up of the finished material. Her social activities found expression in the "apple bee," "Corn husings," "skating parties" and "Log rollings," at which times the young people lent a helping hand, while they miingled mirth and pleasure with a friendly neighbors need.

On February 22, 1836 she was married to John Adams Holloway, a promising young man of the neighborhood, and they moved to a little home where they began to accumulate a competency for comfortable living. In a short time they moved to Persons County, North Carolina, where they lived until 1845. Mr. Holloway soon won the confidence of the community arnd represented his people in the Legislature of the State.

But ere long wide rumors of a rich land far to the west of them with glowing descriptions of its boundless resources and exhaustless wealth to be had for asking, reached their ears. As young life is ever hopeful and buoyant and ready to attempt new ventures, this young couple with their four children started for Texas—this El Dorado of the West.

They landed in Galvston, Tex. on March 1, 1845 the day that James K. Polk was inaagurated[sic.] President of the United States. They placed their belonging on ox wagons and started for the rich agricultural land of the Colorado bottom. In this day a? steam and electricity one can scarcely r? what the tedious process of traveling ta? interminable distances means. It is not strange that their courage rose with the dangers and hardships they encountered on that long and perilous journey, as they crossed swollen streams, followed narrow trails and camped in dark, dismal forests. Yet in that teeming wilderness all nature sang in their buoyant spirits, from the fairy rinkle of the snow to the roaring boom of the storm-swept sea, from the soft melody of the warbling birds to the rushing sound of the plunging stream, from the low whisper of the long lost preze to the muttering thunder of the distant storm.

When they reached the Colorado bottom Mr. Holloway purchased 1000 acres of that rich, fertile land for $1000. Here they lived in a board shanty until they could erect a respectable log cabin like those of their nearest neighbors, five or six miles away. They planted a crop, and in the meantime plenty of wild turkeys, deer and fish furnished ample provisions until the first crop came in. Wild hogs fattened on the mast in the bottom and unclaimed cattle housed there in the winter; so food was abundant and easy to obtain. They were beginning to establish themselves comfortably when the young husband died and left the wife with four small children.

Having no facilities for educating her children in this unsettled country, she moved to Ruttersville[sic.], where one of the best colleges at that time in the State was situated. This flourishing institution was then presided over by Rev. Josiah Richardson, a prominent Methodist minsiter, and the teachers Mr. and Mrs. Halsey and Miss Mary Chapman.

After Mrs. Holloway had been in Rutersville two or three years she was married to P. J. Shaver. They lived here a short time and then moved to Ross Prairie, where Mr. Shaver laid off the beautiful little town of Fayetteville, which he named for Fayetteville, Tenn., which had formerely[sic.] been his home. He gave away every second lot to induce settlers to come in. Here they built another log cabin, which was the popular and hospitable stopping place for the preachers of that day. Revs. Robert Alexander, Isaac Johns, the Elder Rabb and many others often found a comfortable resting place in this pious home.

Mrs. Shaver was a beautiful, cultured and energetic young woman, whose conversation engaged the attention of her acquaintances, who viewed[sic.] with one another for her favor.

She was the mother of sixeen children, eleven of whom lived to maturity. Mr. Shaver died in 1875, leaving her a widow once more. Trials, struggles, temptations and harships have swept across her path as she has journeyed along, but she is fortified with that strength which comes through Christian grace; and today in the ninety-second year of her age, in the full possession of all her faculties, she stands the marvel of all who knew her. A brilliant conversationalist, she interests an entire circle with her wonderful memory of past events and still more wonderful interst and knowledge of present affiars. She amuses herself and others by her sharply drawn contrasts between the old and the "new-fangled" style of ladies; dresses, in which she delights to score the"hobble skirt," which makes the ladies look like "slim pumpkin quills" beside the wide "hoop skirt" that she used to wear when she was a girl. In the culinary deparmtnet she scorns the "poor, skinny, soda-raised," cookery of the present "paper-bag age," and says that the "Martha Washington Cook Book," with its rich recipes of old Virginia days, is the book for her.

Everybody in the town where she lives appeals to her now for the best way to prepare anything in the culinary line, from the fancy cutting and stuffing of her attradtive[sic.] mangoes to the making of her dilicious[sic.] mincemeat and shaping her artistic citron.

She has seven children living, thirty-six grandchildren and forty-three great-grandchildren. They gathered around her on each recurring birthday to partake of an old-fashioned dinner prepared by one of her faithful old house-servants, Adlena McGruder, who knows how "Miss Ann used to have things done." She surprises the younger generation by the lavish and novel festive board that she spreads. The table is a dream of beauty with its quaint, old-fashioned dishes whose names the younger folks have scarcely heard. The minutest detail, from the roast pig with its apple to the tall "stack cake" embossed in fancy designs, are planned and executed under the special directions of "Grandma" Shaver's fertile brain and active hand. On her last birthday over one hundred of her descendants, with a few near old friends, met to celebrate the day.

As the glory of the sunset gathers around her beautiful aged brow, her worthy character reflects the radiance of a virtuous and holy life, spent in unselfish activity and service for others. She sets and dreams of the past and lives in the present, while she waits with regisnation[sic.] for the time when the great Father shall hold her busy hands in a long and dreamless slepp. — The above was published in the San Antonio Express last October.

ROBERT SHAVER

Colorado Citizen, 26 Jan 1882, page 2

We learn with deep regret of the death of Mr. Robert Shaver, of Ellinger, on last Thursday. Mr. S. died of pneumonia after an illness of about twelve days, and leaves a disconsolate widow and two children to mourn his loss. Thus death has snatched away one of Fayette's most worthy sons in his prime for whom life had many bright hopes. He was a member of the Knights of Honor and the senior partner or [sic.] the firm of Shaver Bros., which was the first mercantile establishment ever opened in Ellinger.—LaGrange Journal.

PETER V. SHAW

Colorado Citizen, 18 Jan 1883, page 1

Died at his residence in LaGrange, Texas, on Wednesday, the 27th day of December, 1882, P. V. Shaw, aged sixty-three years and four months. Thus has passed away one more of the old settlers of this section of the State. Mr. Shaw settled at this place early in the year 1840, with his father, and was one of those pioneers who came and saw and onquered this fair land of ours. He had seen this country increase in wealth and population until it had become one of the wealthiest and most thickly populated counties in our Empire State; had watched its growth from infancy to youth, from youth to mature manhood, and had looked with pleasure upon its rapid development.—LaGrange Journal, Jan. 11.

HENRY SHEFFIELD

Weimar Mercury, 19 Apr 1890, page 2

A negro boy 18 or 19 years old, who went by the name of henry Sheffield hung himself in Isaac Williams' wagon shed last Friday night. He claimed to hail from Wharton county, and had been at work for Mr. Williams about two weeks. He was a good laborer and did a good day's work the day before he suicided. No one knows the cause thay led him to take his own life.—Schulenburg cor. La Grange Journal.

LUCY KINDER SHELTON

Weimar Mercury
March 17, 1939

Negress, 120 Years Old, Dies Wednesday South of LaGrange

Friday of last week, in the old Bethlehem community near La Grange, the body of an aged negress, Lucy Kinder Shelton, was buried; she died Wednesday afternoon, February 22nd.

From what facts could be obtained – and the informant was emphatic in her statements – this negress was born in Alabama, and was brought, as a slave, to Texas 90 yearss ago, exact date not given. The date of her birth is said to have been June 30, 1818.

Her granddaughter, Alfera S. Waddels, gives the information that Lucy Shelton came to Fayette county 13 years after the battle of San Jacinto was fought by Houston's army against Santa Anna's, and that she could tell of many interesting stories of those early Texas days. "I came to this country after the Texas colonists beggan their fight against Mexico, and can remember every war since then, in which Fayette county people had a part", she told inquirers a short time since.

Recently her memory began to fail; more the regret that she was not interviewed a few years ago, her stories, broken in recital as they may have been, reduced to writing. She was the oldest living citizen of Fayette county. – La Grange Journal.

B. SHERER

Weimar Mercury
December 3, 1892

LaGrange Journal.
Died, near Rutersville on the 15th inst, Mr. B. Sherer, a Texas veteran, aged 83 years. The deceased had lived in Texas about 64 years. He participated in the struggle for Texas independence. He lived in this county for many years and was greatly respected by all who knew him. He leaves a widow and several grown children, to whom the Journal extends its sincere condolence.

Transcribed by Dorothy Albrecht

FRANCES MARY MARTIS SHIMEK

La Grange Journal, Thursday, June 27, 1957

Mrs. Shimek dies in Fayetteville

Frances Mary Shimek, 70, died Sunday at her home near Fayetteville.  She was born in 1887 near Fayetteville.  In 1915 she was married to Willie Shimek, who survives her.

The following children also survive:  Mrs. Mary Berlin of Foxburg, Pa.; Anton Shimek of Bastrop; Louis Shimek of Port Lavaca; and Eddie Shimek of Fayetteville.

One brother, Joe Martis; and two sisters, Mrs. Domin Kolenovsky and Mrs. Mary Jasek all of Rt. 2, Fayetteville, also survive, as well as seven grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted from the Knesek Chapel and St. John’s Catholic Church and interment in the Fayetteville Catholic Cemetery with Father Thos. Matl officiating.

Contributed by Rob Brown 

MIKE SHIVER

Weimar Mercury
January 18, 1929, page 1

Mr. Mike Shiver Died Tuesday Morning

Mr. Mike Shiver, an old-time citizen of this section, passed away at his home on Tuesday of this week, a victim of the flu. He had been ill but a few days.

Funeral services were held Wednesday with interment in the LaGrange Cemetery, Rev. McKinney of this city officiating.

Mr. Shiver was born in the state of Florida, and was about 74 years of age at time of his death. He had lived for a number of years on a farm near Holman. He was known to be an honest, hard working man, and was well and favorably known to our citizens.

He leaves to mourn his passing four daughters and one son, namely: Mrs. Nettle Smith of Dallas. Mrs. Mary Weber of LaGrange, Mrs. Susie Cohen of Victoria. Mrs. Lizzie Roberts of Weimar and Mr. Willie Shiver of Kenedy, Texas. He is also survived by several brothers and sisters, one sister, Mrs. S. W. Ratliff of Houston, is a former citizen of this place.

We extend heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved ones.

Transcribed by Dorothy Albrecht

SHOLES

Colorado Citizen, 3 Aug 1882, page 2

ELLINGER, Texas, July 31.—This neighborhood was thrown into great excitement this morning by the killing of Mr. Sholes, a lawyer of Fayetteville, by Hermann Zapp. From the facts as learned, it appears that Sholes, who always had a bad reputation, at different times tried to extort money from Zapp. Stepping into his store this morning, he demanded $5000, threatening to expose him (Zapp) if he refused. Whereupon Zapp indignantly called him "a liar." Sholes then drew a pistol and placed it into Zapp's face. Zapp seized a shotgun laying on the counter and emptied two loads of buckshot into Sholes' breast and killed him instantly. He then gave himself up and was placed under a $1000 bond. Public opinion exonerates Zapp entirely, as Sholes has lately made a practice of drawing his pistol on various occasions.—Houston Post Telegram.

AUGUSTUS LUDLOW CAESAR SHROPSHIRE

Weimar Mercury
26 Sep 1896, page 7

Yoakum, Texas, September 26. —Mr. A. C. L. Shropshire died at the residence of his son, Dr. W. Shropshire, in this city, at 7 o'clock last night after a lingering sickness. Mr. Shropshire was an old and respected citizen of Fayette county, Texas, having moved there early in the fifties from near Lexington, Ky., and has been a citizen of that county until recent years, when he went to live with his children. His remains were attended to the train by the camp of Confederate veterans of Yoakum, of which he was a member, and carried to Weimar to be buried in the family burying ground, beside his wife and children who have gone before him.

Mr. Shropshire's remains were brought here and laid to rest in the cemetery Sunday morning.

Augustus Ludlow Caesar Shropshire, 18 Aug 1817-25 Sep 1896, is buried in the Weimar Odd Fellows Cemetery in Colorado County.

ELLIS SHROPSHIRE

Galveston Daily News, 12 Apr 1868

Texas News.

The La Grange New Era learns that Mr. Ellis Shropshire was killed on the 4th inst., three miles below Lyon, on the Navidad, by James Hazle.

GAY SHROPSHIRE

Weimar Mercury, 8 August 1891, page 2

Miss Gay Shropshire died Saturday morning at 6 o'clock, July 25, 1891, at the residence of Dr. Karnes, West Point. She was 22 years old the 25th of last December, and was born on Williams' creek, south of LaGrange. Miss Gay had been sick about two months, but the sickness which took her sweet spirit to a better home was of short duration. She was taken sick with typhoid fever about a week before her death at her home with her sister, Mrs. Virgie Moore, but upon advice of physician she was removed to the home of Dr. Karnes. The remains were interred in what is known as the Woods' graveyard, Saturday evening at 6 o'clock. Rev. J. M. Sitton performing the obsequies in an impressive maner. The funeral cortege was perhaps the longest ever witnessed in West Point.—Smithville Optic.