Austin County, Texas Obituaries

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Radtke, Beverly (Moltz) (1052-2014)

Beverly (Moltz) Radtke (1052-2014) | Born: 24 Jul 1052 | Died: 23 Feb 2014 | Father: Herman Moltz | Mother: Lorine Wesch

Obituary:
Bellville Times

Beverly Moltz Radtke, age 61 of Bellville, formerly of Marion, passed away on Feb. 23, 2014.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2014 from 5 to 7 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Friday, Feb. 28, 2014 at 10 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church in Marion with Rev. Eileen Spehr officiating. Interment will follow in Guadalupe Valley Memorial Park.

Beverly was born on July 24, 1952 in Seguin to Herman and Lorine (Wesch) Moltz. She was a 1970 graduate of Marion High School, longtime employee of Hild Bros. and a longtime member of St. John Lutheran Church.

She was a proud Aggie Mom and was a member of the Guadalupe County Aggie Mom?s Club. Beverly loved cooking, dining out and dancing. She cherished the time spent with her family and friends.

Beverly is preceded in death by her parents.

Survivors include her son, Travis Radtke and wife Nicole; daughter, Beth Baker and husband Russell; granddaughters, Quinn Radtke, Claire Radtke, Brooke Baker and Lauren Baker; brother, Gerald Moltz and wife Judy; nephews, Eric Moltz and wife Tobie, Bradley Moltz and wife Lisa and Chase Moltz and wife Toni; numerous other loving family members and friends. Serving as pallbearers will be Eric, Bradley and Chase Moltz, Roger Reinhard, Fuzzy Wiederstein and Dennis Baker. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John Lutheran Church, 606 S. Center, Marion, Texas, 78124. You are invited to sign the guest book at www.treshewell.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912.

Posted by Joy Neely

Rainer, Dwayne Odis (1947-2011)

Obituary:
Sealy News Online
Posted: Wednesday, June 8, 2011 6:01 pm.

Dwayne Odis Rainer, 64, was born Jan. 11, 1947, Shreveport, La. to Duey and Marjorie Rainer.

He grew up in Louisiana and attended school in Shreveport and Baker, graduating from Baker High School in 1965.

On Oct. 27, 1973, he married Lois Rudloff in Bellville at St. John Lutheran Church. Dwayne and Lois lived in Houston, Sealy and Bellville before making their home in Sealy.

Dwayne enjoyed fishing, hunting, coaching fast pitch softball and grilling. He was in the United States Army Reserves for five years. He also was a member of the Sealy Booster Club and on the board of directors for the Sealy Little League.

Dwayne passed away on Saturday, June 4, 2011, at his home in Sealy after a brave struggle with cancer. He was surrounded by his wife and three daughters when he passed away.

Dwayne is survived by his loving wife of 37 years Lois Rudloff Rainer; daughters Shannon Hanath and her husband Kevin, Laura Kaye and her husband Stephen and Myra Rainer and her fianc' Brian Doyle and grandchildren Kerstyn and Blaine Hanath, Cutter and Kenadie Kaye, and Chloe Doyle.

He is also survived by his sister Pennie Kelley; niece Jill Hien and her husband Dirk; nephew Adam Jackson; and other family and dear friends.

Dwayne also leaves behind a very special four legged companion, Precious, his dog that will miss him very much.

Dwayne was preceded in death by his parents Duey and Marjorie Rainer, brother Steve Rainer and father-in-law and mother-in-law Eugene and Ester Rudloff.

Pallbearers were Ronnie Muery, Lee Charles Goebel, Caleb McCrary, Ernest McCoslin, Cary Burnley and Ryan Eckelberg. Visitation was held on June 7, 2011, at the Schmidt Funeral Home in Bellville. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m., Wednesday, June 8, 2011, at the Schmidt Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Jennie Jones and Rev. Skip Stutts officiating.

Interment followed in the Millheim Cemetery in Millheim.

Friends who wish may make memorial gifts to the Hospice Brazos Valley, 302 East Blue Bell Road, Brenham, Texas 77833.

You can rest now, no more pain and suffering.

Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Schmidt Funeral Home.

Posted by Joy Neely

Raskey, Douglas B. (1960-2003)

Obituary:
Bellville Times
5-22-03

Funeral services for Douglas B. Raskey, Jr., 43, of Sealy, Texas were held Friday, May 16, 2003 at 10:30 a.m. from Knesek Bros. Funeral Chapel in Sealy, Texas with Rev. Bernard Snock officiating. Interment was at Sealy Cemetery with Military Honors.

Serving as pallbearers were retired Marines.

Born in Weisbanden, Germany, Douglas B. Raskey, Jr., was the son of Douglas B. Raskey, Sr. and Delores (Savage) Raskey.

Douglas was raised on many military bases due to his father's military career. He graduated in 1976 from Pacific High School in San Bernadino, California.

He served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps. While in the Marines he attended community college in Germany where he attained an associates degree. Upon his discharge he began working for the FAA as a computer specialist and he was also an EMT. On January 21, 1995, Douglas was joined in marriage to the former Miss Vicki Svoboda with a ceremony held in Houston.

Douglas B. Raskey Jr. died Tuesday, May 13, 2003 in Sealy, Texas.

He is survived by his wife Vicki Raskey of Sealy, father Douglas B. Raskey, Sr. of Nesbit, Tennessee, daughter, Heather Raskey of Houston, stepson Colton Kaminski of Sealy, sisters Debbie and Cathy Raskey and father-in-law and mother- in-law Charlie and Jeanette Svoboda, brother-in-law and sister-in-law Michael and Julie Svoboda and niece and nephew Danielle and Donovan Svoboda.

Preceded in death by his mother Delores Raskey and his grandparents.

Funeral services under the direction of Knesek Family Funeral Chapels, Sealy, Texas.

Posted by Joy Neely

Notes:
US Marine

Reddick, Ida Mae (Hegemeyer) (1927-2023)

Obituary:
CHILDREN: Wilbur Reddick, Dorothy Sanders
FUNERAL HOME: Knesek Funeral Chapels

Reeder, Elvie Lee (1927-2003)

Elvie Lee Reeder (1927-2003) | Born: 20 Oct 1927 | Died: 5 Nov 2003 | Father: Herman Reeder | Mother: Lillie Langer

Obituary:
Bellville Times

Elvie Lee Reeder was born Oct. 20, 1927 in the Rockhouse area to Herman and Lillie (Langer) Reeder.
She passed away at her home at Sharpstown Manor in Houston on Nov. 5, 2003 at the age of 76.

She was baptized into the Christian faith on March 11, 1928 and was confirmed in her faith on Oct. 11, 1942 at St. John Lutheran Church in New Ulm where she was a member and was also a member of St. John's Women of the ELCA. She was an associate member of Christ the Servant Lutheran Church in Houston, Texas.

She was educated in the Rockhouse, Henkhaus and Industry elementary schools and graduated from Bellville High School in 1944. She then began her working career in Houston with the Joseph F. Meyer Co. and Meyerland Corporation. She was the primary notary of the development of the Meyerland community. She was employed by Stevens & Cummings Insurance, Houston EENT Eye Section Group for 29 years and Dr. Charles Dobbs. At TeleSystems, she devoted many hours raising funds for National Children's Cancer Society, American Heart Association and Children's Wish Foundation.

She was a member of the Texas German Society, West End Historical Society and a past member of the Harris County Chapter of American Association of Medical Assistants.

Elvie was preceded in death by her parents, Herman and Lillie Reeder.

She will be missed by her sisters Alice Brune, Ruth Froebel and brother-in-law Robert, nephews and niece, Arlene Brune, Larry Brune, Kem Coan and Reed Froebel and numerous other relatives and friends.

Pallbearers for the service were Arlen Brune, Larry Brune, John Coan, Reed Froebel, Steven Guettler and Ron Mahlmann. Honorary pallbearer was Jerry Brasher.

Arrangements were entrusted to the Koenig Strickland Funeral Home.

Posted by Joy Neely

Reep, Ethan James (2010-2023)

Obituary:
Funeral home:Schmidt Funeral Home

Rees, Nancy (Whittington) (-1898)

Nancy (Whittington) Rees (-1898) | Cemetery: Oak Knoll Cemetery | Spouse: Fleming Sanders Rees

Obituary:
Colorado Citizen, November 10, 1898

Oakland Newsy Notes

Relatives and friends here regret to learn of the death of Mrs. Nancy Reese, whose death was reported in Austin County. She for years resided in this section.

This is Nancy Whittington Rees wife of Fleming Sanders Rees.

The Rees family, along with several other Whittingtons and allied families, came to Austin County in the 1850's, and settled near Welcome and Industry.

Nancy is buried in Oak Knoll Cemetery in Bellville, near her son, Kinion Wilkerson Rees.

Posted by Deborah Smith

Reese, Kinion Wilkerson "K.W." (1842-1918)

Obituary:
Death of Captain K. W. Reese At his house near Kenney, Captain K. W. Reese, after a brief illness, peacefully passed away on August 14th.

Captain Reese was born in Pike County, Alabama, January 9, 1842.

He came to Texas in 1849 and lived in Austin County nearly all of his long and eventful life. During the civil war he enlisted in Parsons' Regiment at Bastrop, the 12th Texas Cavalry, and continued in the bloody struggle to the end of the war.

He was married in 1870 to Miss Martha Montgomery. To this union five children were born, four of whom are still living: Mr Hoffman Reese, who resides at the old home, Mrs. E. W. Potter of Huntsville, Mrs. Woodson Tottenham and Miss Maud Reese.

When we laid his tired body to rest in Oak Knoll cemetery, we all felt that a noble citizen, a true patriot, and a friend to every man in need, was gone: but we mourn 'not as those who have no hope," for above all he was a Christian, and member of the Methodist Episcopal Church South.

For many years he was active in the upkeep of the Bellville-Chap Hill camp grounds, where many hudred were converted to Christ. "When the trumpets sounded for him on the other side I am sure they were sounded by lips that he had taught to pray" -- and may his loved one and friends some day be there to hear.

G. Z. Sadler His Pastor (The funeral of Cap't K. W. Reese of Sempronius took place at Oak Knoll cemetery, Bellville, on Wednesday afternoon, August 14, Rev. G. Z. Sadler of the Methodist Church, formerly pastor at this place, officiating. All parts of this county were represented among those who came to pay the last tribute of respect to one of our oldest and best known citizens, and many friends were here from Brenham and other points. In spite of advancing years, Cap't. Reese was deeply interested in the active affairs of life, and was a member of the Council of Defense for Austin County. --Ed.) Among those attending the funeral of Cap't. K. W. Reese yesterday were four veterans of this civil war--F. Gieseke, L. Tesch, B. Eldridge and R. S. Bucer, who were brought down by C. L. Wilkins, in his car.

Posted by: Deborah Smith - San Antonio, Texas

Notes:
12th Texas Cavalry ~ 1910 census ~ Plot: 26 O4

Reese, Martha (Montgomery) (-1910)

Martha (Montgomery) Reese (-1910) | Died: 2 Mar 1910 | Cemetery: Oak Knoll Cemetery | Spouse: Cap't. Kinion Wilkerson "K.W." Reese (1842-1918)

Obituary:
Martha Montgomery Reese

Died at her home in Sempronius, Texas, on Wednesday March 2, 1910, at 11:45 a.m., Mrs. K. W. Reese, nee Montgomery, wife of Capt K. W. Reese, a long time resident of Austin county.

Mrs. Reese comes of one of the old families of the county and besides her immediate family which consists of her husband, three daughters and one son, she leaves a number of other realatives to mourn her passing away.

For some time past Mrs. Rees had been suffering with a malady which resulted in her demise, and the end of her very useful and exemplary life was not unexpected.

One brother who survives her is Mr. F. L. Montgomery of Eda and her sisters are Mesdames American Crump, Florence Cochran and Carrie Crawford and Miss Maggie Montgomery. All of these are well known to many of our people and to them as well as to the member of the immediate family sincere sympathy is extended.

The funeral is to take place from the family home at Sempronius tomorrow, Friday, March 4th, and interment will be made at Oak Knoll cemetery here at 12 o'clock. The TIMES begs to extend its sympathy to the bereaved in their hour of trial.

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Death of Mrs. K. W. Reese Last Wednesday morning at 11:45 o'clock the angel of death entered the home of Mr. K. W. Reese, at Semponius, and took therefrom the loving wife and mother, Mrs. K. W. Reese. A precious one from us has gone,
A voice we loved is stilled:
A place is vacant in that home,
Which never can be filled.

For nearly a year Mrs. Reese had been in feeble health, and although she was not expected to live, still her death came quite unexpectedly. An angel came and bore her away, to bloom again, within the Gardens of Light, beside the House of Many Mansions. Aching hearts that grive, weep not as those who have no faith; look up to where she blooms in Heaven's own fields, so sweet, so good, so pure, so true. O lily of immaculate purity, how fit an emblem of her noble life; that life so filled with good deeds and loving thoughts, fading like the lily, sweet, patient, uncomplaining and resigned. Dear one, we miss thee sore and yet--in Heaven we know that all that is well. No storms, nor shocks can touch thee there: serene to wait thro' all the years. Besides her sorrowing husband, son and three daughters, she leaves quite a number of other relatives and friends to mourn her loss. Her funeral took place from the family home at Sempronius Friday morning. A large funeral cortege following the remains to Oak Knoll cemetery at Bellville, where they were tenderly laid to rest by the side of her son, Kinion, who died ten years ago. The obsequies were conducted by Rev. I. W. Campbel.

Posted by: Deborah Smith - San Antonio, Texas

Reese, Phillip (1911-1983)

Obituary:
Mr. Phillip Reese was born May 2, 1911 in Austin County to the late Mr. and Mrs. Walter Reese.

He was reared in the Cochran Community. He attended the Grant and Joe Cochran Elementary School.

At an early age, he was converted under Reverend A. Lilly and joined Bethlehem Baptist Church. Later, he joined Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church.

In 1932, he was united in wedlock to Miss Rozetta Barnes.

Mr. Reese leaves to mourn his passing, one son, Mr. Herman Reese; one daughter, Miss Janice Reese of Houston, Texas; one sister, Mrs. Bernice Brooks of Bellville, Texas; one step-son, Mr. W. D. Smith; reared, Mr. Jerry Hall and Mrs. Lorean Southern House, and Mrs. Darlene Hall; twenty-two nieces, twenty-two nephews, a special cousin, Mrs. Josephine Dotson and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral Service: Saturday, December 10, 1983, 1:30 p.m., Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church, Bellville, Texas, the Reverend T. J. Sommer, pastor.

Pallbearers: Masonic Family

Interment: Jefferson Cemetery, Bellville, Texas
Arrangements By: Austin County Funeral Home, (409) 865-2193 or 865-2434

Posted by Silvia Adkins

Notes:
SSGT US Army~S# 38246126; VA death file

Reese, Rosezetta (1913-2012)

Rosezetta Reese (1913-2012) | Died: 27 Oct 2012

Obituary:
Celebrational of a wonderful long lived life for Mrs. Rosezetta Reese, 99 years young will be Saturday November 3 ,2012 at the Historic Allen Chapel A.M.E. 704 W. Carver Bellville, TX. with Dr. William O. Quickley, Pastor officiating under the direction of Austin County Funeral Home.

Viewing will be Saturday from 9am til Service time of 11am at the Church

Burial will take place in Houston Memorial Gardens Pearland, TX.

Mrs. Reese was born in Wallis,Tx and became a life long resident of Bellville. She will be missed by all.

She leaves behind a Sister Veanna Wilson of Baytown,Tx. Many Nieces, Nephews other relatives and friends.

https://prod1.meaningfulfunerals.net/obituary/1762396?fh_id=14299

Reichardt, Otto (1932-1922)

Obituary:
Children: Randy Reichardt, Nancy Hartman, Stephen Reichardt, Brian Reichard
StepChildren: Larry Mersman, Michael Mersman, Kevin Mersman, Andy Mersman
Knesek Funeral Home

Notes:

Reinecker, Johan Ferdinand (1823-1910)

Obituary:
Bellville Times
November 1910

Mr. Ferdinand Reinecker died on the 27th of November 1910 near Bellville. He was born in Fischausen near Koenigsberg East Prussia, April 2nd, 1823.

In 1859 he came to Austin county Texas and lived here as a highly respected citizen until his death.

He was married to his sorrowing widow, nee Netzel, about 60 years ago. The union was blessed with sixteen children of whom five preceeded him in death.

He leaves to mourn his death his widow, five sons and six daughters; fifty-five grandchildren and thirty greatgrandchildren and one sister and a host of friends.

He was an honorary member of the Concordia Gesangverein; one of the charter members.

The immediate cause of his death was an injury caused by a viscious cow which he sustained some weeks ago.

His body was laid to rest in Pilgrims Rest cemetery on the 28th inst, a large concourse of relatives and friends doing him the last honors. Rev. J.G. Mueller conducted the funeral service at the home and the grave. The Gesangverein Concordia sang two appropriate songs at the grave.

So the old settlers of Austin county go one by one into eternity. His was a life well spent as a citizen, husband and father, his prosterity counts up to 90 in all. The Lord comfort his widow and children.

Card of Thanks

We desire to express our deepest thanks to the many friends who so thoughtfully and kindly ministered to the deceased husband and father of our family during his last illness and to us at the time of his passing away. Mrs. F. Reinecker and Children Bellville, Texas Nov. 30th, 1910.

Submitted by Jerry Lee Frank

Notes:
Co D 23rd Brig TST ~ Muster Roll; Pension #5919

Reinecker, Wilhelmine "Grandma" (1838-1918)

Wilhelmine "Grandma" Reinecker (1838-1918) | Born: abt 1838 | Died: 5 Oct 1918

Obituary:
Bellville Times
1918

On Saturday, October 5th, 1918, Mrs. Wilhelmine Reinecker, aged 80 years, 2 months and 6 days, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Wm. Frank, and was buried on Monday, October 7 at Pilgrims Rest cemetery at 10:30 a.m., Rev. W.J. David of the Baptist church officiating.

"Grandma" Reinecker, as she was familiarly known, imigrated from Germany to Texas with her husband and two children in the early fifties and for a short period the family lived in Galveston.

Later they moved to Austin county and settled in the Piney neighborhood where the family has lived ever since. She witnessed the hardships of the war between the states, but at all times proved to be a devoted wife and mother, and was always ready to do any duty imposed upon her necessary to carry on the struggle for the Confederacy.

She was a good woman and lived a useful life, always ready to give succor to the needy and worthy.

Mrs. Reinecker is survived by 11 children, 61 grandchildren, 99 great-grand-children and one great-great-grand-child, besides many other relatives.

Card of Thanks

We wish to thank friends and neighbors for the assistance given and courtesy shown us at the time of the illness and death of our beloved mother, Mrs. Wilhelmine Reinecker.

Children.

Submitted by Jerry Lee Frank

Reinicke, Robert Wayne (1944-2014)

Obituary:
Bellville Times

Robert Wayne Reinicke, 69, lifelong resident of Bellville, passed away Wednesday, July 30, 2014, at his home.

Robert was born Aug. 6, 1944, in Bellville. The son of Charles Jacob and Hilda (Wietstruck) Reinicke, he grew up and attended the Bellville public schools, graduating from Bellville High School in 1962. He obtained the rank of Eagle Scout.

Robert then attended the University of Texas in Austin, where he earned his Bachelors Degree in Engineering.

Robert was employed as a chemical engineer before going on to work in the gasoline kiosk at the local Brookshire Bros. He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Bellville.

Robert is survived by his aunt Wilma (Wietstruck) Voss; his nine first cousins William Wietstruck, Jim Wietstruck, David Warmke, Pat O�Brien, Mary Miller, Nancy Warmke, Beverly Hogan, Jimmie Reinicke, Janet Warmke; and numerous other relatives and dear friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Hilda Reinicke.

Family was present to receive friends Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2014, from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Schmidt Funeral Home in Bellville.

Funeral Service followed at 1 p.m. at the Schmidt Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Walter J. Miller officiating.

Interment followed in Pilgrims Rest Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Gary Wietstruck, Terry Wietstruck, Bill Wietstruck, Jimmy George Reinicke, Jim Wietstruck and Marty O�Brien. Honorary pallbearers were David Warmke and Eric Wietstruck.

Friends who wish may make memorial gifts to the St. John Lutheran Church, 520 North Holland, Bellville, TX 77418 or to the Bellville Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 1109, Bellville, TX 77418.

Schmit Funeral Home, 12029 Hwy. 36 S., PO Box 610, Bellville, TX 77418, (979) 865-2424 www.schmidtfunerals.com

Posted by Bruce White

Rench, Mrs. Edwin (Estelle) (1913-2011)

Mrs. Edwin (Estelle) Rench (1913-2011) | Died: 7 Jun 2011 | Cemetery: Sealy Cemetery

Obituary:
Sealy News Online
Friday, June 10, 2011 2:14 pm

Mrs. Edwin (Estelle) Rench, of Sealy, passed away June 7 in Beaumont at the age of 98 years.
She was born in Apple Springs, Texas.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 11 at 2 p.m. at Knesek Bros. Funeral Chapel, located at 768 Fourth St. in Sealy. Visitation will be held from 12:30 p.m. until service time on Saturday, June 11.

Interment will follow at Sealy Cemetery.

Posted by Joy Neely

Rhine, Diane Lynette (Spencer) (1947-2015)

Obituary:
Bellville Times

Diane Lynette Spencer Rhine, 67, passed away March 2, 2015 in the comfort of her home. A memorial service has been scheduled for 10:30 a.m., Saturday, March 7, 2015 at Christ Lutheran Church with Pastor Mark Groves officiating. Visitation is scheduled for Friday evening from 5:00 � 7:00 at Memorial Oaks Chapel.

Diane Rhine was born July 17, 1947 in Houston, Texas to loving parents Horace and Marie Spencer. Born and raised in Houston, she graduated from Sam Houston High School in 1965 and attended Southwest Texas State thereafter.

On June 9, 1978, Diane married the love of her life and soul mate, Jack Rhine. Together they loved to travel and enjoy life. Their adventures took them across the country from Maine to Colorado and Wyoming, as well as one of her favorite destinations � Alaska � which they visited more than once.

Diane, although born a city girl, became a country girl at heart when she moved to Industry, Texas in 1984. She enjoyed working with cattle and a simpler country life. As with any new adventure, she immediately immersed herself into the community.

Her life was one devoted to service and helping others. She never met a stranger and had a way of making everyone feel special and loved. She joined the local Extension Education Association and was an active member for over 30 years. For several years, she served on the Austin County Fair Board of Directors; a position she thoroughly enjoyed. She was a member of Aggie Mom�s Club and delighted in being part of this journey with her daughter, Kimberly. Many hours were spent baking communion bread for Sunday services, volunteering or serving when needed at the church, and serving on the Christ Lutheran Day School Board.

Genealogy was an avid hobby of hers and countless hours were spent tracing family lineages. This passion also led Diane and Jack on adventures around the country in search of the next puzzle piece of family histories. In this pursuit, she joined the Spencer Historical Society and served as treasurer. She was a proud member of DRT � The Daughters of the Republic of Texas and DAR � The Daughters of the American Revolution.

On top of all of her accomplishments and achievements, the crowning moment of her life was the birth of her grandson Parker, which gave her the honored title of �Sugar�. Countless hours were spent playing, painting, exploring, and living life through the eyes of a child. She relished every moment spent with the center of her universe. Her only regret was that the countless plans she had for the two of them will go unfulfilled.

Survivors include her loving husband Jack G. Rhine; daughter and son-in-law Kimberly McPherson Kenjura and husband Gregory and grandson Parker Harrison of Brenham, Texas; brother and sister-in-law Robert Spencer and Carolyn of Seabrook, Texas; nephew Erik Spencer and friend Loan Tran, as well as many treasured cousins and special family friends. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Serving as honorary pallbearers are Robert Spencer, Gregory Kenjura, Johnny Dlouhy, Charles Leamons, Perry Post, and Robert Hajek.

Memorials may be directed to The American Cancer Society, Christ Lutheran Day School or Hospice Brazos Valley.

Funeral arrangements for Diane Spencer Rhine are entrusted to Memorial Oaks Chapel, 1306 W. Main, Brenham.

Posted by Bruce White

Rhodes, Bessie Loyce (Martin) (1926-2022)

Obituary:
Bessie Loyce (Martin) Rhodes, 96, of Cypress, Texas, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 30, 2022, in Cypress, Texas.

Bessie was born March 28, 1926, in Brookshire, Texas, to Elza and Aghney (Agopian) Martin. She grew up in Brookshire, graduating from Katy High School. Bessie furthered her education, earning a bachelor�s degree in elementary education from the University of Houston, class of 1959. For 25 years, Bessie enriched the minds of children in the Cy-Fair and Royal Independent School Districts. Bessie was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Brookshire and a very strong Christian. She attended church her entire life and enjoyed sharing her love of Jesus with others and reading her Bible. On February 26, 1948, Bessie was united in marriage with Abb Rhodes, Jr. at the First United Methodist Church of Brookshire. Their beautiful love story lasted 56 years until Abb�s passing. Bessie was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. She treasured every moment she spent with her family. On the weekends, she loved going with her husband and kids to their ranch in Williamson County. After retirement, Bessie and Abb bought a lake house on Lake LBJ. A lot of time was spent at the lake house making fun memories with her family and lake house buddies. In her spare time, Bessie very much enjoyed gardening and playing piano. She also adored her Pomeranian whom she named, Abb, after her husband.

She is survived by her daughter: Linda Turner and husband, Richard, of Cypress; granddaughters: Heather Wolfe and husband, Rex, of League City, Tabby Meginnis and husband, Garry, of Temple and Amanda Guillians of Huffman; 10 great-grandchildren: Dylan, Tiffany, Katelyn, Grace, Brooke, Zanna, Kelsey, Collin, Cassidy, and Addie; 3 great-great-grandchildren; nieces: Dayl and Donnell; nephews; Darryl, Duff, and Mike; and many friends.

Bessie was preceded in death by her loving husband: Abb Rhodes, Jr.; parents: Elza and Aghney Martin; daughter: Joyce Rhodes; granddaughter: Julie Wallace; and sisters: Alice Martin and Mary Henry.

https://www.schmidtfunerals.com/obituary/bessie-rhodes

Richard, Calvin Lee (1937-2020)

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Calvin Lee Richard (1937-2020) | Born: 9 Sep 1937 | Died: 7 Dec 2020 | Father: Leopold Richard | Mother: Fannie Sefcek

Obituary:
Calvin Lee Richard, 83, of Cat Spring and Bellville passed away at the Briarwood Manor Nursing home in Bellville Dec. 7, 2020. He was in failing health for the past several months.

Calvin was born to Leopold and Fannie Sefcek Richard on September 9, 1937 in Kenney, TX. He spent much of his life in the Cat Spring area and attended school in Cat Spring through the sixth grade. He then attended school in Bellville.

After school he went to work at the Diestel Exxon Service station in Sealy and continued there until being drafted into the US Army in 1960. During his army stay he was station in Heilbronn, Germany during the cold war. Calvin was a demolition expert.

After his honorable discharge from the US Army, he went to work for Mac McGowan who managed government cotton and grain storage warehouses in Tomball, Singleton and Houston. From there he went to work for the G E Huebner Concrete Company in 1968 and worked there for more than 50 years. He was a dedicated, skilled and dependable worker wherever he was employed.
Calvin was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed fishing as well as his many years of deer hunting in the brush country of South Texas.
For years he enjoyed cooking pinto beans for the many celebrations in the area. Chances are there were no places he would rather be than with his friends at the Crossroad in Cat Spring, trying his luck at another scratch-off, at work, and eating out on Sundays with special friends.

Calvin never married and was predeceased by his parents and brother Milton and sister-in-law Waldine Richard.
He leaves behind a whole host of friends … if you knew Calvin you liked him.

In lieu of flowers, friends who wish may make memorial gifts to the Charity of one's choice

Graveside ServiceSaturday, December 12, 2020
9:00 AM
National Cemetery
Cemetery Road
Nelsonville, Texas

Notes:
U.S. Army
Did not marry

Richter, Margaret (Dierking) (1942-2003)

Obituary:
Bellville Times - 4-24-03

Funeral services for Margaret Richter were held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday April 18, 2003 at the Welcome Lutheran Church with the Rev. Milton Maly officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

Pallbearers were Dwayne Burger, Garth Griffith, Tom Ochsner, Billy Denny, Todd Dierking, Ryan Roeske, Steven Richter and Bobby Reichle.

Honorary pallbearers were nephews, nieces, co-workers at Valmont, and members of the Austin County Sheriffs department.

Margaret Ann Richter, 60, died Tuesday, April 15, 2003, at her residence near Industry, Texas. She was born on August 24, 1942 in Industry to Marvin (M.H.) and Esther Wensel Dierking. On October 25, 1 942 she was baptized at Sa

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Rider, Patsy Ruth (Miller) (1927-2003)

Obituary:
Bellville Times
Septmber 2003

Funeral services for Patsy Rider, 76, of Wharton, Texas (formerly of Wallis) were held Thursday, September 11, 2003 at 9 a.m. from Guardian Angle Catholic Church in Wallis with Rev. Richard Johnston, S.C.J. celebrating the funeral mass and rite of committal. Interment was at Oak- land Cemetery in Navasota, Texas.

Serving as pallbearers were David Cervenka, Jay Cervenka, Rolf Krueger II, Matthew Cornejo and Steven Harper.

Born Patsy Ruth Miller in Pittsburg, Texas, the daughter of Johnnie and Ethel (Mullins) Miller. She was raised in Navasota, graduated from Navasota High School and was a graduate of Jeff Davis Nursing School with a Registered Nursing degree. In April of 1949, Patsy and Mr. Bill Rider were married with ceremony held at St. Lukes Methodist Church in Houston. Patsy was a member of Guardian Angel Catholic Church and she enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.

Patsy Ruth Rider died Sunday, September 7, 2003 in Houston, Texas. She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law Clair and Rolf Krueger of Wallis, Patsy and Steven Harper of Richmond; sons John Rider of Los Angeles, California, William Rider, Jr., of Houston; grandchildren Matthew, Christine, Kelly, Melissa, Cara Beth, Rolf II and three great grandchildren.

Preceded in death by her parents Johnnie and Ethel Miller, husband Bill Rider, brothers Albert and Johnny Miller, sisters Ethel Clair Miller and Mary Lawson.

Funeral services under the direction of Knesek Family Funeral Chapels, Wallis, Texas.

Posted by Joy Neely

Riniker, Charles (1891-1978)

Obituary:
Charles Riniker, 87, prominent Bellville businessman for many years, passed away suddenly at his home in Bellville at 5 a.m. on Saturday, August 19, 1978.

He attained the age of 87 years, 4 months and 8 days.

Funeral services for Mr. Riniker were held from the Chapel of the Pete E. Etlinger Funeral Home in Bellville at 4 p.m. on Sunday, August 20, with Rev. David Hutchins officiating. Interment was in the Oak Knoll Cemetery.

Pallbearers were: grandsons, Charles Riniker, Jr., Robert Riniker, Rodney Neumann and Russell Loehr and Gus Riniker Jr. and Floyd Remmert.

Charles Riniker was born in the Millheim Community on April 11, 1891 the son of Charles and Louise (Goebel) Riniker. He was reared in the Millheim Community and was educated through the seventh grade in Millheim with George Meissner being his last teacher.

Before 1910 he learned the trade of harness and saddle making in Sealy, Texas under H. L. Wendrof. He continued learning later with Sailor Bros. Saddle Shop in Sealy. In the fall of that year he started his own saddle shop in Millheim on the homestead.

Mr. Riniker came to Bellville in March 8, 1912 to start his business with harness he had made in Millheim and 17 saddles. In May he had sold all his merchandise and then employed his brother, Gus, to keep with the demand. He was in business for 55 years.

Mr. Riniker was a member of the Millheim Harmonie Hall and sang with the Concordia Singing Society for many years as a member. He was a charter member of the Retail Merchants Assn. And also a member of the Chamber of Commerce. For several years he has maintained a small shop at his home in Bellville. He operated his leather business and hardware store with his son for several years.
On December 15, 1915 he married the former Ella Hattie Hartman of Cat Spring at the Hartman homestead. The couple returned to Bellville after the wedding and settled in the house he had built for his bride. The couple resided at the home until his death.

Mr. Riniker enjoyed fishing and beekeeping.

Survivors include: wife, Mrs. Ella Riniker of Bellville; daughers, Mrs. Kermit (Rose Lee) Neumann, Mrs. Leon H. (Virginia) Loehr and Mrs. Willie (Jayne) Hardy, all of Houston; son, Charles Allen Riniker of Sugarland; sister, Mrs. Hugo (Ida Riniker) Muery of Bellville; brother, Gus Riniker of Bellville; thirteen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Mrs. Frank (Tillie) Gross, and one brother in infancy.

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Rinn, Harold Gene (1968-2013)

Obituary:
Bellville Times

Harold Gene Rinn, 45, of Industry, died December 26, 2013 in Cuero. Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m., Tuesday, December 31, 2013 at Salem Lutheran Church of Welcome, with Pastor John Sutton officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be Monday evening from 6 until 8 p.m. at Memorial Oaks Chapel.

Harold Rinn was born July 4, 1968 in Brenham to Larry and Sara (Sally) Horn Rinn.

He was a graduate of Bellville High School, attended Blinn College, and was a graduate of TSTC in Waco. Harold was employed as a driver for Durham Transportation in Brenham.

Survivors include brothers and sisters-in-law John and Janice Rinn of New Ulm, and Ronnie and Debra Rinn of Conroe, and a sister and brother-in-law, Patti and Dale Moore of Brenham. Also surviving are nieces and nephews Heather Duebbe, Shane Moore, Kody Moore, Sara Moore, Tori Moore, Chase Moore, Justin Bibb, and Kaleb Garcia; aunts Patricia Rinn of New Ulm and Susan Mohr of Dallas. He is also survived by special friend Annette Jungman of Cuero. A number of cousins and friends also survive.

He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents Eddie and Esther Rinn and Maurice and Loryn Horn; uncles, Jerry Rinn, aunt and uncle Pat and Lester Nix, uncle Bobby Mohr, and cousin Robert (Bobby) Rinn.

Serving as pallbearers are Dale Rinn, Chuck Turner, Don Dannhaus, Charlie Tallerine, Shane Moore, and Kody Moore.

Memorials may be directed to Welcome Lutheran Church Building Fund.

Funeral arrangements for Harold Gene Rinn are entrusted to Memorial Oaks Chapel, 1306 West Main, Brenham. To post a tribute to the family, visit www.memorialoakschapel.com.

Posted by Joy Neely

Rogers, Jesse (1947-2023)

Obituary:
Children: Lane Rogers, Roy J. Rogers
Funeral home: Henneke Funeral Home

Roose, Patsy Louise (Hinsley) (1932-2014)

Obituary:
Bellville Times

Patsy Louise Roose, of Bellville and formerly of Buffalo, was born on Sept. 25, 1932 in Wichita Falls. Her parents were Cecil and Izola Emily (Walker) Hinsley

She worked as an insurance adjustor with AllState Insurance Company and enjoyed quilting. Patsy was married to her husband, Kenneth Roose, for sixty-two years. They had three children together.

She had lived in Buffalo for 26 years before moving to Bellville after her husband�s passing.

Patsy was a member of the New Apostolic Church in Killeen.

She passed away on May 25, 2014 in Katy. Patsy was preceded in death by both of her parents; husband, Kenneth Eugene Roose and brother, Maxwell Hinsley.

Surviving family members include children, Ronald Eugene Roose and wife, Robin, of Katy, Richard Edward Roose and wife, Becky, of Deer Park and Barbara Ann Cox and husband, James, of Kerrville; sisters, Doris Ashford of Houston and Jerry Hardy of Bellville; grandchildren, Kristin Logan, Kara Schaider, Robert Roose, Chris Goss, Ben Goss, Shawn Roose and Derek Roose and great grandchildren, Brinnley Roose, Kennedy Schaider, Brecken Roose, Kathryn Goss, Daly Schaider andIsabella Roose.

Memorial services for Patsy Roose will be held at 2 p.m.., Saturday, June 7, 2014 at the Walters� Buffalo Funeral Home in Buffalo, Texas. Walters� Buffalo Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements. Please log onto www.buffalofuneralhome.com to sign the online memorial guestbook.

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Rosas, Albina Pauline (Wysocki) (1929-2023)

Obituary:
Albina Pauline Rosas of Sealy died on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at the age of 94 years.

Albina was born on January 31, 1929 in Frydek, Texas to Henry and Alphona (Pyka) Wysocki. She was the youngest of 10 children. Albina was baptized, received her First Holy Communion, and was confirmed in the Catholic faith. She was a loving and caring mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. Her favorite pastime was visiting with family and friends, going to bingo in Sealy and the surrounding areas, and fishing on Sundays. She enjoyed traveling to the casinos in Louisiana and Las Vegas trying her luck on the slot machines. Her other interesting trips were to Disney World in Florida during the Christmas holidays, Memphis to see Graceland, and cruises to the Bahamas. She was always ready to attend social events, never turning down an invitation. In her senior years, she enjoyed starting the day by socializing with friends over breakfast at Whataburger.

Albina was a lifetime member of the St. Mary�s Catholic Church in Frydek and a member of the Frydek KJZT Lodge.

Preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Mary Ann Jurek Howard; sisters Sophie Gregurek, Martha Belunek, Frances Zboril, Mary Mieth, and Bertha Gajewski; brothers Joe Wysocki, Steve Wysocki, Frank Wysocki, and Charlie Wysocki; daughter-in-law, Peggy Jurek, and Valentine Jurek, father of her 4 children.

She leaves behind her loving family, sons, and daughter-in-law, Edmund and Joan Jurek, Bennie Jurek and Henry Jurek; her grandchildren, Audra Krebs, Nikki Jurek, and Michael Jurek, along with numerous great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and many friends.

Visitation with the family will be at St. Mary�s Catholic Church in Frydek on the day of her funeral, Friday, March 24, 2023, from 10:00 to 11:30 am, followed by a rosary at 11:30 am. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 12:00 noon. Interment will follow at St. Mary�s Catholic Cemetery in Frydek.

Pallbearers will be Michael Jurek, Lawrence Mieth, Dr. Chris M. Mieth, Nicholas Mieth, Tommy Machala and Mark Machala.

A special �thank you� to all the family and friends for the prayers, cards, phone calls, and concerns during Albina�s illness.
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https://www.knesekfuneralhome.com/obituary/albina-rosas

CHILDREN: Mary Ann Jurek Howard, Edmund, Jurek, Bennie Jurek, Henry Jurek

Roselli, Mary (Cypher) (1964-2022)

Obituary:
Children: Jessica Hills
Knesek Funeral Home

Notes:
P.:Edna & Adolph Leschper

Rudloff, Minnie (Braesicke) (1886-1975)

Obituary:
Funeral services for Mrs. Minnie Rudloff of Bellville were held from the Chapel of the Pete E. Etlinger Funeral Home in Bellville at 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 13, with Rev. O. K. Oelke officiating. Interment was in the Oak Knoll Cemetery.

Pallbearers were: nephews, Ronald J. Muery, Cary L. Burnley, II, Jerry W. Rudloff, Dwayne Rainer, Wayne Thompson and Lee Charles Goebel.

Mrs. Rudloff passed away in the Bellville Sweetbriar Nursing Home at 12:05 p.m. on Thursday, September 11, 1975 having attained the age of 88 years, 10 months and 25 days. She had been in failing health for the past year.

Born in Cat Spring on December 16, 1886, she was the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Albert Braesicke. She was reared in Cat Spring and attended the Cat Spring Public School. She was a member of the Bellville St. John Lutheran Church.

The former Miss Minnie Braesicke was married to Paul Rudloff on April 20, 1911 in ceremonies performed in Bellville.

Survivors include: husband, Paul Rudloff of Bellville; daughters, Mrs. Cary (Paula) Burnley of Deer Park and Mrs. James (Minnerva) Muery of Bellville; sons, Harold Rudloff of Dickenson and Eugene Rudloff of Bellville; sisters, Mrs. Sam Hillboldt of Cat Spring and Mrs. Bertha Wittenburg of Kyle; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, four brothers and one granddaughter.

Posted by Verna McDowell

Page Last Updated: 15 January 2024

Obituaries for Austin County, Texas

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Radtke, Beverly (Moltz) (1052-2014)

Rainer, Dwayne Odis (1947-2011)

Raskey, Douglas B. (1960-2003)

Reddick, Ida Mae (Hegemeyer) (1927-2023)

Reeder, Elvie Lee (1927-2003)

Reep, Ethan James (2010-2023)

Rees, Nancy (Whittington) (-1898)

Reese, Kinion Wilkerson "K.W." (1842-1918)

Reese, Martha (Montgomery) (-1910)

Reese, Phillip (1911-1983)

Reese, Rosezetta (1913-2012)

Reichardt, Otto (1932-1922)

Reinecker, Johan Ferdinand (1823-1910)

Reinecker, Wilhelmine "Grandma" (1838-1918)

Reinicke, Robert Wayne (1944-2014)

Rench, Mrs. Edwin (Estelle) (1913-2011)

Rhine, Diane Lynette (Spencer) (1947-2015)

Rhodes, Bessie Loyce (Martin) (1926-2022)

Richard, Calvin Lee (1937-2020)

Richter, Margaret (Dierking) (1942-2003)

Rider, Patsy Ruth (Miller) (1927-2003)

Riniker, Charles (1891-1978)

Rinn, Harold Gene (1968-2013)

Rogers, Jesse (1947-2023)

Roose, Patsy Louise (Hinsley) (1932-2014)

Rosas, Albina Pauline (Wysocki) (1929-2023)

Roselli, Mary (Cypher) (1964-2022)

Rudloff, Minnie (Braesicke) (1886-1975)

Obituaries for Austin County, Texas

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Radtke, Beverly (Moltz) (1052-2014)

Rainer, Dwayne Odis (1947-2011)

Raskey, Douglas B. (1960-2003)

Reddick, Ida Mae (Hegemeyer) (1927-2023)

Reeder, Elvie Lee (1927-2003)

Reep, Ethan James (2010-2023)

Rees, Nancy (Whittington) (-1898)

Reese, Kinion Wilkerson "K.W." (1842-1918)

Reese, Martha (Montgomery) (-1910)

Reese, Phillip (1911-1983)

Reese, Rosezetta (1913-2012)

Reichardt, Otto (1932-1922)

Reinecker, Johan Ferdinand (1823-1910)

Reinecker, Wilhelmine "Grandma" (1838-1918)

Reinicke, Robert Wayne (1944-2014)

Rench, Mrs. Edwin (Estelle) (1913-2011)

Rhine, Diane Lynette (Spencer) (1947-2015)

Rhodes, Bessie Loyce (Martin) (1926-2022)

Richard, Calvin Lee (1937-2020)

Richter, Margaret (Dierking) (1942-2003)

Rider, Patsy Ruth (Miller) (1927-2003)

Riniker, Charles (1891-1978)

Rinn, Harold Gene (1968-2013)

Rogers, Jesse (1947-2023)

Roose, Patsy Louise (Hinsley) (1932-2014)

Rosas, Albina Pauline (Wysocki) (1929-2023)

Roselli, Mary (Cypher) (1964-2022)

Rudloff, Minnie (Braesicke) (1886-1975)

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