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ANTONIA DERRICH NAGELMUELLER

Shiner Gazette, 16 Nov 1967

Impressive Last Rites Held For Mrs. Nagelmueller

Mrs. John Nagelmueller, a long time resident of Rt. 3, Shiner, died at 6 a.m. Friday, November 3, 1967, at the Trinity Lutheran Home following a lengthy illness.

She had been a resident of the Home since March 29, 1967. Prior to that she was hospitalized for four weeks and also at another time in September 1965 when she suffered a hip fracture. She had been cared for at the home of her son and daughter-in-law for about a year and a half.

Mrs. Nagelmueller, nee Antonia Elizabeth Derrich, one of nine children, was born May 1, 1883, at Praha, Fayette County, Texas, the daughter of Joseph and Anna (Beier) Derrich, natives respectively of Grosglockarddorf and Bernhau, Germany.

Her parents came to America in June 1881, settling at Praha. In 1885, they moved to Moulton and two years later to the Dickson community. They resided there until 1890 when they moved to a farm five miles west of Shiner located adjacent to and east of Hwy. 90A.

On August 15, 1904, she was married to John Nagelmueller in the Shiner Catholic Church. The couple made their home on a farm in the same vicinity (west of Hwy 90- A) and continued to reside on the same place for over 63 years. One son, Joe, was born to this union. Mrs. Nagelmueller attained the age of 84 years, 6 months and 2 days.

Funeral services were held at the Buffington Funeral Home, Shiner, at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, November 5 followed with Requiem Mass at 10:45 a.m. offered by the Rev. John J. Hanacek in the Shiner Catholic Church. Burial was in the Shiner Catholic Cemetery.

Serving as pallbearers were two of her nephews, Rudolph Neusser of Yoakum and Henry Schacherl of Shiner; also, Herman and Alfred Noack, Lawrence Wenske, and Victor Pulkrabek, all of Shiner.

Rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4 at the Buffington Funeral Home Chapel.

Survivors include her husband, John Nagelmueller; son and daughter-in- law, Joe and Frieda (Noack) Nagelmueller, all of Shiner; two grandsons, Albert Nagelmueller of Houston, Edward Gene Nagelmueller of Shiner; two great-grandsons, Albert J. Jr. and James Alan Nagelmueller of Houston; two brothers, Joe Derrich, Jr. of Shiner and Peter Derrich of Moulton; three sisters, Misses Annie, Mary and Martha Derrich, all of Shiner.

She was preceded in death by her mother on January 4, 1942 and her father on August 11, 1942. A sister, Maria, died in infancy and another sister, Miss Emma Derrich of Shiner died October 27, 1944; also one brother, Frank Derrich of El Campo, died June 28, 1967.

A host of relatives and friends attending the last impressive rights and the many beautiful flowers bore mute testimony of the high esteem in which she was held. Our sympathy to all in their hour of sorrow.

Contributed by Matt Cross

FRIEDA J. C. NOACK NAGELMUELLER

Victoria Advocate, 4 Sep 1997, page 8A

FRIEDA J.C. NAGELMUELLER

SHINER - Frieda Johanna Clara Nagelmueller, 84, of Shiner, died Wednesday, Sept. 3, 1997.

She was born Sept. 28, 1912, in Gonzales County to the late Peter and Marie Newmann Noack. The homemaker was a Catholic.

Survivors: son, Edward Nagelmueller of Shiner; and two grandchildren.

Preceded in death by: parents; and husband, Joe Nagelmueller.

Services will be at 10 a.m. today at Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Sweet Home, the Rev. Charles Sonnier officiating.

Burial will be at Catholic Cemetery in Shiner, Buffington Funeral Home, 594-3352.

Pallbearers: Marvin Michalec, David Marcak, Leroy Boedeker, Bennie Mikes, Pete Noack and Art Loos.

Contributed by Matt Cross

JOHN NAGELMUELLER

Shiner Gazette, Thurs., 12 Jul 1979, page 6

John Nagelmueller Rites Held

John Nagelmueller of Shiner passed away at 8:00 a.m. Sunday, July 8, 1979 at Stevens Convalescent Center in Hallettsville where he had been a resident for 14 months. Prior to that he was in a Gonzales nursing home for three years. He attained the age of 97 years, 6 months and 14 days.

The body was brought to Shiner and lay in state at the Buffington Funeral Home until 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 10, when it was taken to Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church where Holy Mass was offered by 10 a.m. by the Rev. Eugene Janson.

Burial was in the Shiner Catholic Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were two nephews, Henry Schacherl of Shiner, Rudy Neusser of Yoakum, Adolph Novosad, Victor Pulkrabek, B.H. Wenske and Lawrence Wenske, all of Shiner.

Rosary was recited at the Buffington Funeral Home Chapel Monday, July 9, at 7:30 p.m. led by Father Janson.

A retired farmer and rancher, Mr. Nagelmueller was born Dec. 24, 1881 in Honnetschlag, Austria. In 1883, the family came to America and settled first, for a time, in the Oak Grove community north of Shiner. A few years later the Nagelmueller homestead was established a few miles west of Shiner in Gonzales County.

On Aug. 15, 1904, he was married to Antonia Elizabeth Derrich in the Shiner Catholic Church. The couple made their home on a portion of the Nagelmueller homestead where they resided continuously for some 70 years. One son, Joe, was born to this marriage union. His wife died Nov. 3, 1967.

Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Joe and Frieda (Noack) Nagelmueller of Shiner; two grandsons, Albert Nagelmueller of Houston, Edward Gene Nagelmueller of Shiner; three great-grandchildren, Albert Jr. and James Alan Nagelmueller of Houston and Wendy Nagelmueller of Shiner.

Mr. Nagelmueller was the last surviving member of his immediate family and was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Mrs. John (Mary) Neusser, Jan. 15, 1965; and Caroline (Mrs. John Schacherl, later Mrs. John J. Mikes), June 27, 1953; and a brother, Frank Nagelmueller, Jan. 12, 1979.

Contributed by Matt Cross

JOSEPH CHARLES NAGELMUELLER

Shiner Gazette, 2 Dec 1982

Joe C. Nagelmueller Services

Joe Charlie Nagelmueller of Rt. 3, Shiner, retired farmer and rancher, entered rest at 1:00 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 27, 1982 in Huth Memorial Hospital in Yoakum where he was a patient for one week. He had been a resident at Trinity Lutheran Home since April 1, 1982. He reached the age of 75 years, 3 months and 26 days.

The body lay in state at the Buffington Funeral Home, Shiner, until 1:00 p.m. Monday, Nov. 29, when it was taken to the Shiner Catholic Church where Holy Mass was offered at 2:00 p.m. by the Rev. Patrick Fidgeon.

Miss Lynette Novosad served as organist.

Burial followed in the Shiner Catholic Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were Gene Pokluda, Larry and B.H. Wenske, Bob Miller, Adolph Novosad, all of Shiner, and Billy Mitchell of Gonzales.

Rosary was recited at the Buffington Chapel Sunday, Nov. 28 at 7:30 p.m. led by the Sisters from St. Ludmila Academy.

Mr. Nagelmueller, an only child, was born Aug. 1, 1907, near Shiner, Gonzales County, Texas, son of John and Antonia Elizabeth (Derrich) Nagelmueller, natives respectively of Honnetschlag, Austria and Praha, Texas. He was reared on the family farm and attended the nearby rural school.

On Nov. 18, 1930, he was married to Frieda Noack in the Shiner Catholic Church with the Rev. L.P. Netardus officiating. The couple farmed in the Glaze City area for about two years. They then established their home at the present residence where they resided continuously.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Frieda Nagelmueller of Shiner; two sons and daughters-in-law, Albert and Evelyn Lehmann Nagelmueller of Houston, Edward Gene and Shirley Herschap Nagelmueller of Shiner; four grandchildren, Albert Jr. and James Alan Nagelmueller of Houston, Wendy and Heath Nagelmueller of Shiner.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Nov. 3, 1967; and his father, July 8, 1979.

Contributed by Matt Cross

CHARLES NAJVAR

Shiner Gazette, 11 Feb 1960, page 1

Last Rites For Charles Najvar

Funeral services were held at 9:00 a.m. Saturday, February 6 from Buffington Chapel in Yoakum, and at 9:30 a.m. Solemn Requiem Mass was offered at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Sweet Home for Charles J. Najvar, a native resident. The celebrant was Rev. Father Emmett Kolodzie, pastor, assisted by Rev. Father G. Kuratko, deacon, Rev. Father Marcus Valenta, sub-deacon, and Rev. Father Alphonse Padalecki, master of ceremonies. Other members of the clergy present were Msgr. Alois Morkovsky, Rev. Father Edward Jansky, Rev. Father Charles Grahmann and Rev. Father J. J. Hanacek. Father Kuratko delivered a consoling sermon. The Mass was sung by the St. Joseph’s Choir of Yoakum, under the direction of Sister M. Gloriosa.

Interment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Yoakum. Rosary was recited at the Buffington Chapel Friday evening by Rev. Father Higgins and also by the KJT Lodge of the Sweet Home parish. He reached the age of 59 years and 13 days.

Mr. Najvar’s sudden death was caused by a cerebral hemorrhage which he suffered at his home Thursday evening, February 4. He died later the same night at the Huth Memorial Hospital in Yoakum.

The deceased was born at Praha, Texas January 21, 1901, and moved to the Sweet Home community at the age of fifteen. He was united in marriage to Eva Bialek June 14, 1927 with Father Kuratko officiating. Their union was blessed with three children.

Mr. Najvar was most active and conscientious in both religious and civic affairs. Succeeding his father, he gave service as a choir member as well as organist for 30 years and also as a member of the KJT Society and secretary of the Lodge for 40 years. Beloved by all, he will always be remembered as a kind and gentle friend to everyone.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Eva Najvar of Sweet Home; two daughters, Sister Mary Alma (IWBS) of Nazareth Convent, Victoria, and Miss Ida Mae Najvar of San Antonio; one son, Charles Joseph Jr., of Assumption Seminary, San Antonio; six sisters, Mrs. Ambrose Kozielski of San Antonio, Miss Frances Najvar, Miss Christine Najvar, and Mrs. Lillian Padalecki, all of Fort Worth, and Mrs. Bena Buzalsky of Cody, Wyoming.

Contributed by Matt Cross

FELIX J. NAJVAR

Victoria Advocate, Sunday, Oct. 13, 1968

HALLETTSVILLE—Felix J. Najvar, 50, of 405 Bowie, died unexpectedly at his residence at 12:30 a.m. Saturday.

Mr. Najvar, an employe of Otto Goedecke Cotton Co. of Hallettsville, was born Nov. 19, 1917, in Lavaca County. he was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Third and Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus, American Legion, Veterans of World War II, KJT and the Lions Club.

Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2:45 p.m. at Kubena Funeral Home Chapel and 3 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Msgr. Ballhazar Janacek of Hobson and Msgr. Alois Morkovsky of Hostyn officiating. Burial will be in Shiner Catholic Cemetery.

Rosaries were recited Saturday night at the funeral home chapel.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Mary Lee Fietsam Najvar, a daughter, Janice, and two sons, John Anthony and Gregory Najvar, all of Hallettsville; three sisters, Misses Helen and Teresa Najvar of Halletsville and Mrs. James Strauss of Austin and two brothers, Jim and Paul Najvar of Hallettsville.

Submitted by Rosemary Ermis

JOHN NAJVAR

Weimar Mercury, 26 Aug 1960, page 5

John Najvar, Weimar Native, Dies at 78

Funeral services for John Navjar [sic.] of Hallettsville, 78, native of here but a resident of Hallettsville since 1908, were held Monday at Sacred Heart Church, Hallettsville, with burial in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery.

He died at his home Saturday, August 20.

Born here in 1882, he married Miss Agnes Janacek in 1908 and they settled at Hallettsville.

Surviving in addition to his widow are three sons, Vaclav, Felix and Paul, all of Halletsville; three daughters, Misses Theresa and Mary Najvar, both of Houston, and Miss Helen Najvar of Hallettsville; one sister, Mrs. L. D. Pustka of Hallettsville; a half-sister, Mrs. Joe Gerlich of Hallettsville; and some grandchildren.

VACLAV "JIM" NAJVAR

Weimar Mercury, Thursday, November 5, 1970

Hallettsville Man Killed In Truck Crash

Hallettsville—Vaclav (Jim) Najvar, 60, a Hallettsville livestock dealer, was killed Tuesday in a truck accident 5.2 miles southwest of here on Highway 77-A about 10:30 AM.

State highway patrolman Wilbert Horstmann said Najvar was traveling northeast in a pickup truck pulling a trailer when he apparently lost control of the vehicle which left the road and struck a culvert.

Funeral arrangements were pending at Kubena Funeral Home.

Najvar is survived by his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Annette Pavlicek of Houston; a step-daughter, Mrs. Bernice Frditz of Hallettsville; three sisters Helen and Theresia Najvar of Hallettsville; and Mrs. Mary Strauss of Austin; and a brother, Paul Najvar of Hallettsville.

Submitted by Rosemary Ermis

IDA COLLEEN FEHRENKAMP NAMENDORF

Houston Chronicle
30 Jan 2008

Colleen F. Namendorf

COLLEEN F. NAMENDORF went to be with her Lord Sunday, January 27, 2008 in Houston. Beloved wife, mother, sister and grandmother was born October 8, 1926 in Moulton, Texas. She moved to Houston in 1944 after graduating from high school where she met Robert Namendorf, her husband of 54 years. Colleen was a very successful homemaker, raising three sons and one wonderful daughter. She taught us the importance of family and friends, to love God and Country. We, her family, were always blessed by her love and concern for each of us. She will be dearly missed. We are all very sad to be without her. Colleen is survived by her loving husband Robert, son Major Robert Mitchell Namendorf (USAF) and wife Margaret, daughter Robin Parker and husband Courtney, son Charles Namendorf and wife Judy, son Jeffrey Namendorf and wife Heather, grandchildren Sonny, Faith, Alyssa, Dieter, Christopher, Corbin, Kara, Kassandra, Connor, Chance, Nathaniel and Wyatt, brother Joseph Fehrenkamp and wife Armenta, sister Susie Scherlen and husband Louis, sister-in-law Sue Pless, and numerous nieces and nephews. We love you mom! Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 30, 2008 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM at Klein Funeral Home Champion Forest. A funeral service will be at 11:00 AM on Thursday, January 31, 2008 at John Wesley United Methodist Church, 5830 Bermuda Dunes Drive. Interment will follow in Klein Memorial Park FM2920.

Ida Colleen Fehrenkamp was born in Moulton, Lavaca County, to Victor Otto Fehrenkamp (born Aug 18, 1888 in Moulton, Texas) and Helia Krueger (born Apr 9, 1894). Victor's parents were Frederick B. and Hildagard Fehrenkamp and residents of Moulton. On June 5, 1917, Victor was employed by his father as a clerk in a lumber yard. By Jan 16, 1920, Victor and Helia are married and living in Moulton, where he is still employed as a clerk in a lumber yard. They appear to have had three children: Ida Colleen (1926), Joe Dean (1932) and Merlene (1935), all three born in Lavaca County. Contributed by Rebecca Herder.

TRUETT B. NANCE

Weimar Mercury, 12 Oct 1945, page 5

HALLETTSVILLE CRASH VICTIM’S RITES HELD

Hallettsville, Tex., Oct. 3. – Truett Nance, local painter, lost his life about four miles west of here, when the motorcycle he was riding blew a tire and plunged off the highway.

Funeral services were held here by Rev. F. E. Kirchman.

Nance, born in Hallettsville, is survived by his wife, the former Loraine McDonald; one son, Clifton Fey; three daughters, Dorothy, Doris Ann and Mary Eunice, and one brother, James B. Nance of Wichita Falls.

Truett B. Nance, 1911 – 1945, was buried in the Hallettsville City Cemetery. Contributed by Matt Cross

LOUIS NATHANIEL NATHAN

Eagle Lake Headlight, 5 Feb 1910, page 3

Louis N. Nathan.

Deep sorrow was spread over the entire city when on last Saturday afternoon at a quarter to four o'clock, the soul of Louis Nathaniel Nathan, who for a long time has been in ill health, passed into the Great Beyond, where heart-aches and sorrows are unknown.

Louis Nathan was 32 years of age. He was the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Nathan of this city and junior member of the firm of J. Nathan & Son. He was a most excellent young man and every one in this whole community liked him.

The remains were taken to Hallettsville on Sunday's train and were met at the station by a large number of friends of the deceased and members of the Masonic fraternity, who conveyed them to the home of his sister, Mrs. M. M. Landa. Just before the funeral procession left the home of his sister, services were held by Rabbi Warsaw of Waco, who delivered a beautiful tribute to the memory of the departed one. The funeral procession was one of the largest ever seen in Hallettsville, showing the very high esteem in which Louis was held there, as well as in his home town and wherever he was known. At the grave Dr. Warsaw again officiated, after which the members of the Masonic lodges of Hallettsville and Eagle Lake took charge of the remains and performed the last sad rites in accordance with the ritual of that order.

In the death of Louis Nathan, a young man beloved by all who knew him, has gone to his last reward. And of him it can truthfully be said: "To know him was to love him."

Louis is survived by a broken-hearted mother and father, two sisters, Mrs. Landa of Hallettsville and Mrs. Hart of Palestine, and three brothers, Meyer and Isadore of this city and Ralph of Yoakum, to whom the HEADLIGHT extends its sincerest sympathy in their hour of deepest sorrow.

MARY LOVE NAVE

Weimar Mercury, May 12, 1894

Shiner Gazette: Dr. Nave’s infant daughter, Mary Love, died Sunday evening at 4 o’clock. She was born on the 17th of last January and had been sick almost from her birth. The interment took place Monday at the K. of P. cemetery.

Transcribed by Sharon Sutton

WALTER NEAL

Weimar Mercury, October 3, 1930

Judge Walter Neal Dead

Many friends throughout this part of the state will be pained to learn that Judge Walter Neal of Hallettsville expired Monday night, after a brief illness. The funeral took place at Hallettsville Wednesday afternoon.

Judge Neal was a native of Virginia but came to this state at an early age. The Neal family lived for a time in the Osage community, and will be remembered by old timers of this section.

Judge Neal often visited Weimar, and had many warm friends here. He was a good man, truely a typical Southern gentleman, one whom it was a pleasure to know and associate with, and his death is deeply and sincerely deplored. His bereaved ones have our deepest sympathy.

Contributed by Deborah Smith

Colorado County Citizen, 9 Oct 1930

Death of W. A. Neal

Walter A. Neal, a prominent citizen of Hallettsville, died Tuesday, Sept. 30th at 8 a. m. at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Harbert Simpson. Mr. Neal suffered a stroke of apoplexy at the supper table Monday evening and his condition gradually grew worse up until the time of his demise. Before this fatal illness he had apparently been in good health. The deceased had reached the age of 79 years, 2 months and 13 days.

The funeral procession left the Simpson home Wednesday afternoon at 3:30 o’clock with burial in the City Cemetery. The Rev. G. T. Gibbons, pastor of the Methodist Church, held services at the home. The Masonic lodge, of which Mr. Neal had been a valuable member for many years, held services at the grave with Worshipful Master Scott S. Hill in charge.

Mr. Neal was born on July 17th, 1851, in Hardeman county, Tennessee. He was married to Miss Jessie Harris on Feb. 23, 1879, at Osage, Texas. To this union three children were born, Mrs. R. U. (Hattie) Barkley of San Antonio, Mrs. S. H. (Mary) Simpson of Hallettsville, and a son Jesse, who died when 7 years of age. Mrs. Neal died in Lampasas, Texas, on June 18, 1885. Besides his two children, he is survived by five grandchildren, one great-grandchild; two brothers, Will and J. L. Neal of Wharton, and three sisters, Mrs. Nina York of Eagle Lake, Mrs. M. B. Thornton of Shreveport, La., and Mrs. Claude Edwards of Cisco.

Mr. Neal came to Texas with his parents when an infant and settled in Colorado county where he spent most of his life. For the past 14 years he has made his home with his daughter here. For four years he served precinct 1 as justice of the peace and was a painstaking and efficient officer. He was known as “Judge” to his many friends here. He led a quiet and unassuming life and always had a kind word for all. – Hallettsville New Era.

Contributed by Matt Cross

ANNA NEDBALEK

Shiner Gazette, 16 Jun 1910, Komensky Cullings column

Grandma Nedbalek died after a lingering illness at the home of her son Charles. She leaves several grown children to mourn her untimely demise. Her remains were laid to rest in Shiner Catholic cemetery. Peace to her ashes.

Shiner Gazette, 23 Jun 1910, Michna School News column

We are sorry to say that Mrs. Anna Nedbalek of Moulton died on the 10th of June. May she rest in peace.

Contributed by Matt Cross

FRANK NEDBALEK

Shiner Gazette, 6 Jan 1910

The Gazette received the sad intelligence Tuesday morning of the death of Mr. Frank Nedbalek son of Mr. John Nedbalek living on route 2 near Vlastenec. Mr. Frank had been sick for several months and was but 21 years old. The funeral took place on Tuespay [sic], and was conducted by Rev. Juren.

Shiner Gazette, 20 Jan 1910, Three Head Items column

Jos. Marcak, and son Henry, of Guadalupe and John T. Marcak, Jr., of Da Costa, Tex, and Mrs. F. Skrivaneck and daughter Miss Fanny of San Felipe, Tex., have been here to attend the funeral of Frank Nedbalek.

Shiner Gazette, 20 Jan 1910, Vlastenec News column

Mr. Frank Nedbalek, son of Mr. John Nedbalek, departed this life on Monday morning Jan. 3rd at his home near Shiner. Mr. Frank had been sick for several months, and was quite young being but 21 year of age.

The funeral took place Tuesday evening at about 2 o’clock p. m. and was attended by numerous relatives and friends. The burial services were conducted by Rev. H. Juren, of Fayetteville, Texas.

Frantisek Joe Nedbalek, 31 Jan 1889 – 2Jan 1910, was buried in the Czech Moravian Brethren Cemetery. Contributed by Matt Cross

FRANTISKA NEDBALEK

Shiner Gazette, 25 Feb 1903

Died, last Saturday at her home near Shiner, Miss Francis Nedbalek, aged 24 years. The funeral took place Sunday at the Michnar school house burial ground, the services being conducted by Rev. Jurren, of Fayetteville.

Frantiska Nedbalek was buried in the Moravian Brethren Cemetery. The only date on her marker is 1902, which appears to be incorrect. Contributed by Matt Cross

ROZINA NEDBALEK

San Antonio Light, Sunday, November 14, 1937

SHINER, Nov. 13.--Mrs. John Nedbalek, 83, Shiner pioneer, died in Sealy Thursday night. Funeral services were held in the Shiner Catholic church and the Czech Brethern [sic.] church at Veaslonec [Vlastanec] where interment was made.

Rozina Nedbalek, 1 Apr 1854, 11 Nov 1937, was buried in the Czech Moravian Brethren Cemetery. Obituary submitted by Rosemary Ermis

LOUIS NELSON

Weimar Mercury, 25 Jul 1891, page 2

Mr. Louis Nelson, a brakeman, was accidentally shot and killed by Mr. Jim McCabe, a bartender at the Bank saloon on Front street, Friday at about 1:40 a. m. They had just returned from a dance, and repaired to the saloon, where Jim, in the presence of several parties, was showing them how his pistol worked, when it wa accidentally discharged with the above results.—Yoakum Graphic.

GEORGIA A. SITKA NERADA

Victoria Advocate, October 31, 2003

Georgia A. Nerada, 85, of Shiner died on October 29, 2003. She was born on June 12, 1918 in Hallettsville, to the late Joe and Annie Hanzelka Sitka. She was owner of "Nerada Nursery" in Shiner for 35 years and a Catholic. She was also a member of KJZT, and St. Nicholas Society.

Survivors: Husband of over 62 years, Charles J. Nerada of Shiner; daughters, Charlene J. Weber and Cynthia A. Botard, both of Shiner; son-in-law, Larry G. Botard of Shiner; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her father, Joe Sitka and then her mother, Anna Hanzelka Sitka, and her one son, James C. Nerada who died April 28th, 1981 at the age of 33; two brothers, Joe (Pep) Sitka and Louis Sitka; four sisters, Julia Roznovsky, Mary Mikulenka, Frances Sobotik, and Annie Sitka who died in infancy.

A rosary will be recited on Friday, October 31, 2003 at 7:30 p.m. at Buffington Funeral Home Chapel in Shiner.

Services will be Saturday, November 1, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. at Sts. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church in Shiner. Father Robert Knippenberg, officiating.

Burial will be at Shiner Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Buffington Funeral Home, 594-3352.

Pallbearers are: Grandchildren; Darryl Pekar, Cheryl Miears, Darren Pekar, Dwayne Pekar, Lynn Patrick Neubauer, Lisa P. Neubauer, Larissa J. Botard and nephew Daniel Nerada of Shiner

Memorials: Sts. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church Repair Fund or American Alzheimer's Disease Research.

Contributed by Rosemary Ermis

JOHN V. NERADA

Victoria Advocate,, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 1968

Autopsy Awaited In Death at Shiner

SHINER—An autopsy report on the death of John V. Nerada, 47, of Shiner is expected Wednesday, Justice of the Peace Jimmy Chotenovsky said Tuesday.

Nerada was pronounced dead at a Shiner hospital Monday after he had been found lying near a hole where he had been repairing a gas lead on a service line to a residence.

Nerada, an employe of Arkansas Louisiana Gas Co., was first seen by two children.

The autopsy was ordered by Cholenovsky. It was performed at a Victoria hospital Monday night.

Clyde Rutledge, company manager, said Nerada has been an employe of the gas company since June, 1948. he formerly resided in Yoakum, but had lived in Shiner for seven years.

Nerada, was born in Moulton Oct. 28, 1921, son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Nerada.

Services will be conducted at Buffington Funeral Home at _ p.m. Wednesday and at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church at 1:30 p.m. The Rev. Louis Fritz will officiate. Burial will be in the Catholic Cemetery.

Survivors are his wife, who is the former Edith Janak; a son, Daniel Nerada of Shiner; a daughter, Carol Nerada of Shiner; three brothers, Charles Nerada of Shiner, Andrew Nerada of Hallettsville and Joe Nerada of San Antonio; and a sister, Mrs. Ernest Kruse of Houston.

Submitted by Rosemary Ermis

ADOLPH A. NESRSTA

Shiner Gazette, 11 Mar 1965

Adolph A. Nesrsta Rites In Moulton

Adolph A. Nesrsta passed away at his home southwest of Moulton Friday, February 26, 1965, at the age of 69 years, 1 month and 28 days. Mr. Nesrsta, who had been in ailing health for several years, was found dead in bed Friday morning.

A native of Praha, he was a life-long farmer in this area and a veteran of World War I. As a young man he was married to Jaromila Berckenhoff and the couple settled in the Moulton community where they reared their four children.

Funeral services were held Monday, March 1 at 9:00 a.m. at the Smith Funeral Home and continued at the St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Moulton at 9:15 a.m. with the Rev. Sigismund Wojciechowski officiating. Interment was in the Moulton Catholic Cemetery, under the auspices of the Moulton American Legion and the Moulton VFW Post.

Rosary was recited at the Smith Funeral Home Sunday, February 28 at 8:00 p.m.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Jaromila Nesrsta of Moulton; one son, Eugene Nesrsta of San Antonio; two daughters, Mrs. Emil Kloesel of Shiner and Mrs. A. G. Hanzel of San Antonio; seven grandchildren; four sisters, Mrs. Charlie Kocian of Moulton, Mrs. Cecelia Schoenweitz of Flatonia, Mrs. John Pavlicek of El Campo and Mrs. Anton Brom of Roscoe. One son, George, preceded him in death.

Serving as pallbearers were members of the Moulton Legion and VFW namely: August Welfl, Rudy Berckenhoff, Albert Brom, Eugene Kloesel, Jimmy Holub and Johnny Holub.

Contributed by Matt Cross

EUGENE JOE NESRSTA & RUDIE JACOB REBECEK

Shiner Gazette, 16 Oct 1975

Rudie Rebecek, Eugene Nesrsta, Rites In Moulton

A double tragedy occurred near Moulton, Sunday, October 5, 1975 claiming the lives of two Moulton residents, Eugene Joe Nesrsta and Rudie Jacob Rebecek, who were neighbors.  The men drowned when the boat in which they had been fishing apparently capsized.

The drownings occurred in a small tank in a rural area southwest of Moulton, ansl also near the Lavaca-Gonzales county line.  The two men, after purchasing minnows at a Moulton station, left for their fishing spot around 9 a.m.; both men being in high spirits and exchanging a bit of fishing banter with acquaintances.

Around 4:30 p.m., a neighbor, Tom Valenta, checked on the men.  He became alarmed when he discovered the capsized boat and was unable to locate the men.  After a hasty investigation he notified the Lavaca County sherriff's department in Hallettsville and Moulton Constable Joe Nieto.

The Moulton Fire Department was also notified and a large number of members quickly secured dragging equipment and a boat and rushed to the scene, accompanied by other individuals who were anxious to help.  Ervin Patek and Eugene Kloesel, both of Moulton, assisted with the dragging operations, and recovered both bodies.  The body of Nesrsta was recovered approximately twenty feet from shore about 6:50 p.m. and that of Rebecek which was found near the spot where the boat overturned, further out in the tank, about 7:30 p.m.

The two men were pronounced dead by Justice of the Peace George Mayer of Moulton, who also ruled that both deaths were accidental.  He estimated that the bodies had been in the water about eight hours.

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DOUBLE FUNERAL

A double funeral was held for the two men, with services held Tuesday, October 7, at 2:00 p.m. at the St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Moulton, with Father Robert Schmidt officiating.  The bodies lay in state at the Smith Funeral Home until 1 p.m. Tuesday, when they were conveyed to the church.  Interment was in the Moulton Catholic Cemetery.

Rosary for both of the men was held at 8 p.m. Monday, October 6.

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Rudie Rebecek

Rudie Jacob Rebecek attained the age of 65 years, 5 months and 18 days.  He was born in Lavaca County, April 17, 1910, the son of Rudolph and Marie (Valenta) Rebecek.

He was reared in this area where he spent most of his life.  On October 25, 1935, he was united in marriage to Annie Bartos at the Moulton St. Joseph's Catholic Church.  The couple farmed for their livelihood, until about eight years ago when they retired and moved into the city of Moulton.

Mr. Rebecek was an avid fisherman and had spent many happy hours fishing with his friends.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Annie Rebecek of Moulton; his mother, Mrs. Marie Rebecek of Shiner; four brothers, John and Charlie Rebecek of Shiner, Joe Rebecek of Boling, Daniel (Rex) Rebecek of San Antonio; four sisters, Mrs. Anton (Annie) Krametbauer, Mrs. Tony (Bessie) Silba of Moulton, Mrs. Fred (Emma) Culak and Mrs. Calvin (Selma) Othold, both of Shiner.

Preceding him in death were his father, April 5, 1965; a brother, Adolph Rebecek, at age 10, passed away July 31, 1924; two sisters, Katherine died in infancy on December 8, 1908 and Olga, age 2, died June 26, 1934.

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Eugene Nesrsta

Eugene Joe Nesrsta was born January 5, 1927 in Lavaca County, the son of Adolph and Jaromila (Berckenhoff) Nesrsta.  He attained the age of 48 years and 9 months.

Mr. Nesrsta was reared in this area, and as a young man moved to San Antonio where he worked for a number of years.

He became a member of the U.S. Army, and served his country during the Korean conflict in Korea from 1951 to 1953.  He was a member of both of Moulton's veteran organizations, the VFW and the American Legion.

A full military funeral was accorded Mr. Nesrsta, with graveside services under the auspices of the Moulton American Legion and VFW Posts.

Following his discharge from service, he worked in San Antonio for some time and then moved to Moulton where he was employed with Nocoma Boot Company at the time of his death.

Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Jaromila Nesrsta of Moulton; and two sisters, Mrs. Emil (Elizabeth) Kloesel of Shiner and Mrs. A. G. (Sophie) Hanzel of San Antonio.

He was preceded in death by his father, Feb. 26, 1965; and a brother, George, October 9, 1951 at the age of 27 years.

Contributed by Matt Cross

JAROMILA BERCKENHOFF NESRSTA

Shiner Gazette, 5 Feb 1976

Mrs. Ad. Nesrsta In Moulton

Mrs. Jaromila Nesrsta, lifelong resident of Lavaca County, passed away in the Shiner Hospital, Friday, January 23, 1976 and 9:15 p.m. at the age of 77 years, 8 months and 27 days.  She had been a patient in the hospital for four days.

Funeral services were held Sunday, January 25 at 2 p.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Moulton, with Father Robert Schmidy officiating.

Intemrent was in the Moulton Catholic Cemetery.  Serving as pallbearers were grandsons, Emil Kloesel, Jr., Edward Kloesel, Edmund Kloesel and Edwin Kloesel; and nephews, Gus Welfl and Raymond Berckenhoff.

Rosary was recited Saturday, Jan. 24 at 8:30 p.m. at the Smith Funeral Home Chapel where the body lay in state until an hour before time of services.

Mrs. Nesrsta, one of a family of 12 children, was born in the Praha-Moravia community, Lavaca County, Texas, daughter of Fritz and Annie (Kobza) Berckenhoff.

She grew up in this area, and in October of 1919, she was united in marriage to Adolph A. Nesrsta.  The couple settled in the Moulton vicinity and farmed for a livelihood until the year 1960, when they retired.  Mr. Nesrsta passed away February 26, 1965, after which Mrs. Nesrsta moved to the northern part of Moulton where she resided until her death.

She was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church and the Christian Mothers in Moulton.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Emil (Elizabeth) Kloesel of Shiner and Mrs. Alvester G. (Sophie) Hanzel of San Anotnio; three brothers, Ewald and Liberat Berckenhoff of Moulton, Bennie Berckenhoff of Shiner; five sisters, Mrs. Joe (Alexa) Holub and Mrs. Jim (Emma) Welfl of Moulton, Mrs. Anton (Angela) Koncaba of Hallettsville, Mrs. Charlie (Julie) Nesrsta of Cuero, Mrs. Toby (Flora) Kretchner [Kracmer] of West; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Besides her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by two sons, George Nesrsta, Oct. 9, 1951; Eugene Nesrsta, who died in a drowning accident, Oct. 5, 1975; three brothers, Fred Berckenhoff, Feb. 26, 1956; Emil Berckenhoff, Apr. 3, 1957; Pius Berckenhoff, Jan. 23, 1969.

Contributed by Matt Cross

JULIA BERCKENHOFF NESRSTA

Shiner Gazette, 26 Jan 1978

Julia Nesrsta

Mrs. Julia B. Nesrsta of Cuero, age 88 years, 4 months and 19 days, died Thursday, Jan. 19, 1978 in a Cuero hospital.

The body lay in state at the Oak Memorial Funeral Home at Cuero where rosary was recited Friday at 8 p.m.

Funeral services were conducted by the Msgr. Henry Herbst at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21 in St. Michael's Catholic Church, Cuero, with burial following in the Shiner Catholic Cemetery.

Mrs. Nesrsta, nee Julia Berckenhoff, was born at Praha, Texas, Aug. 30, 1889, daughter of Fritz and Annie (Kobza) Berckenhoff.

Surviving are a son, Julius Nesrsta of Cuero; 4 daughters, Mrs. Emerick Tajchman of Corpus Christi, Mrs. Ruben (Mary) Pakebusch of Victoria, Mrs. Elo (Janie) Kopecky of Sweet Home, Mrs. Justine Osterlog of Cuero; 3 brothers, Bennie Berckenhoff of Shiner, Ewald and Liberat Berckenhoff, both of Moulton; four sisters, Mrs. Anton (Angela) Koncaba of Hallettsville, Mrs. Toby (Flora) Kretchner of West, Mrs. Joe (Alexa) Holub and Mrs. Jim (Emma) Welfl of Moulton.

Preceding her in death were her parents; a daughter, Mrs. Katherine Ann Bailey, Sept. 16, 1969; three brothers, Fred Berckenhoff, Feb. 26, 1956, Emil Berckenhoff, Apr. 3, 1957, Pius Berckenhoff, Jan. 23, 1969; and a sister, Mrs. Adolph A. (Jaromila) Nesrsta, Jan. 23, 1976.

Contributed by Matt Cross

JULIUS J. NESRSTA

Hallettsville Tribune Herald, 18 Jun 1997

Julius J. Nesrsta, 78, of Cuero, died Sunday, June 8, 1997.

He was born April 15, 1919 in Praha to Charles and Julia Berckenhoff Nesrsta.

He served in the US Army during World War II.  Nesrsta was cabinet maker for Adickes Building Supply.

He was a member of Cuero VFW Post No. 3, honorary life member of Knights of Columbus, Hermann Sons Lodge, TPA Post M, Auxiliary Firemen, and St. Michael's Catholic Church, Cuero.

Survivors include his wife, Iris Lee Adickes Nesrsta, and a sister, Mary Pakebusch of Victoria.

He was preceded in death by four sisters.

Services were conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 10 at St. Michael's Catholic Church.  The Rev. Johnson Owusu-Boateng officiated.

Military graveside services under the auspices of Cuero VFW Post No. 3972, were conducted at Hillside Cemetery, Cuero.

Memorials may be made to St. Michael's School Endowment Fund.

CONRAD NESSEL

Weimar Mercury, 3 May 1918

New Bielau News

Mr. Conrad Nessel, aged seventy-seven years, six months and twenty-six days, died here at the home of his only son, John Nessel, Thursday, April 25, at 11 p.m. On Friday forenoon the body was taken to Shiloh and interment made at the cemetery there, where his wife was buried about nine years ago. Mr. Nessel came to this country 45 years ago, first to New York and later to Texas, where he and his family made a home at Shilooh, Lavaca county, and later at New Bielau. Five years ago deceased moved with his son's family, where he had his home, to Lynn county, from where they returned about two months ago. Rev. L. Gehret from Charlottenbug officated at the funeral. May this good old man rest in peace.

AMALIE NETARDUS

San Antonio Express, Monday, February 18, 1935

HALLETTSVILLE, Tex., Feb. 17. Mrs. Amalie Netardus, pioneer resident of Lavaca County, died Saturday at 2 p.m. following an illness of some time, at the age of 70.

Funeral services will be held Monday morning at 9:30 o'clock at the Sacred Heart Church, with interment in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery.

Amalie Netardus' marker lists her birth and death dates as, 1868 - 16 Uno [Feb] 1935. Her death certificate lists birth as 10 Jul 1864 in Frenstat, Europe [Moravia]. Her husband was Frantisek Netardus. Obituary submitted by Rosemary Ermis with note from Matt Cross

ANTON J. NETARDUS

Victoria Advocate, Tuesday, Nov. 29, 1966

HALLETTSVILLE—Anton Netardus, 72, of Hallettsville died at 6:30 a.m. Monday at his home.

Born Jan. 17, 1894, he operated the Netardus general store at Wied for many years.

Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Kubena Funeral Home by the parish, and at 7:30 p.m. by the Knights of Columbus.

Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery.

Surviving are his wife, Barbara; five daughters, Mrs. Henry Pavliska of Wied, Mrs. Louis Pavlas of Schulenburg, Mrs. Johnny Maresh of Moulton, Mrs. Frank Janak of Hallettsville, and Mrs. Richard Kloppenburg, of New Braunfels; two brothers, Dr. Louis Netardus of Yorktown, and James Netardus of Wied; one sister, Mrs. Henry Motal of Hallettsville; 11 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.

Submitted by Rosemary Ermis

BEATRICE BOLLOM NETARDUS

YOAKUM - Beatrice "Bea" Netardus, age 79, died on Monday, May 11, 2009. She was born on Dec. 22, 1929 in Wied, Lavaca County, to Louis A. and Clara Janak Bollom.

Besides being a loving wife, mother and homemaker, she was cafeteria manager at St. Joseph Catholic School, proof reader for Yoakum Herald Times, member of KJZT, Catholic Daughters, Alter Society, the funeral dinner committee, and member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.

Survivors: daughters, Kathy Marek and husband Paul, Janice Ballas and husband Randy; sons, David W. and wife Helen Smirak Netardus, Larry J. and wife Nancy Hundl Netardus, all of Houston; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; sisters, Henrietta Nevlud and husband Jaro of Houston, Anita Grabarkievtz and husband Bruno of Shiner, and Theresa Harsch and husband David of Tomball; brothers, Bill Bollom and wife Frances of Sealy, Alvin Bollom and wife Mildred of Houston; and sister-in-law, Liz Hermes of Hallettsville.

Preceded in death by: parents; husband, Joseph Netardus; and brother, Jaro Bollom.

A rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday at Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home.

A Catholic Daughters rosary will be recited at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church followed by funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Matthew Huehlefeld officiating. Interment will be at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.

Memorials may be given to St. Joseph Catholic Church or school.
Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home, Yoakum, TX

Contributed by Rosemary Ermis

BERTHA FRNKA NETARDUS

Colorado Citizen, Thursday, May 28, 1925

Mrs. P. L. Netardus

The many friends of Mrs. P. L. Netardus were shocked to learn of her death which occurred at the home of her mother-in-law, Mrs. A. Netardus in Hallettsville last Friday.

Funeral services were held at the Catholic Church Saturday at nine o'clock and the remains laid to rest in the Catholic Cemetery.

Mrs. Netardus, nee Bertha Frnka, was born in Colorado County in April 1892. She was married to Chas. Mrazek who for a time was editor of The Citizen and who died a number of years ago. About five years ago she was married to Mr. Netardus, who with three children survive her.

She is also survived by the following brothers and sisters: Frank, Emil, Edward and Ben Frnka and Mrs. Frank Kalina of Garwood, John Franka of Eagle Lake, and Mrs. J. A. Halamicek and Mrs. Cy. Huvar of El Campo.

Bertha Netardus was buried in the Hallettsville City Cemetery. Submitted by Rosemary Ermis

FERDINAND (FRED) NETARDUS

The Cuero Record, Thursday, November 15, 1962

Fred Netardus of Hallettsville, lifelong resident of Lavaca Co., died unexpectly Wednesday morning at his home, according to word received here by relatives.

Mr. Netardus was a brother-in-law to the late Louis N. Scriba of Cuero who died last March. His wife was the former Annie Scriba of Hallettsville.

Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 9:15 from a Hallettsville Funeral Home followed by services at St. Mary's Church near Hallettsville. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery.

Mr. Netardus is survived by his wife and eight children.

Ferdinand Netardus, 1888-1962, shares a marker in St. Mary's with Julia, 1891-1933, and Anna Netardus, 1889-1980. Submitted by Rosemary Ermis

ALBERT JOHN NEUBAUER

Shiner Gazette, March 27, 1986

Albert Neubauer

Albert John Neubauer of Shiner died at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, March 22, 1986 at Citizens Memorial Hospital in Victoria following a long illness. He reached the age of 79 years, 6 months, and 18 days.

Mr. Neubauer, one of eleven children, was born Sept. 4, 1906 in Gonzales County, son of William and Clara (Werner) Neubauer. When he was a small child, the family moved to the Charlottenburg community near Shiner. He was baptized and confirmed in the Charlottenburg Lutheran Church. He attended Charlottenburg School.

On Sept 23, 1940 he was married to Olga Fuller in Hallettsville at the St. Peter Lutheran Church. Albert and Olga first made their home in Hallettsville, and in 1950 moved to Shiner. He was a baker and owned the Shiner Bakery from 1950 to1967. He was a member of the United Dr. Martin Luther Lutheran Church in Shiner.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Olga Neubauer of Shiner; a daughter, Clara Ann Leonard of San Antonio; two sons, Edward Neubauer of Maple Grove, Minnesota and Bobby Neubauer of Victoria; a sister, Mrs. William (Elizabeth) Heidrich of Bay City; four brothers, Carl Neubauer and Arthur Neubauer both of Yoakum, August Neubauer of Hallettsville and Herbert Neubauer of Gonzales; and three grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, Mar. 24 at the United Dr. Martin Luther Lutheran Church with Dr. Paul Cooper officiating assisted by Vicar Melanie J. Featheraton.

The organ prelude and postlude were played by Mrs. Victor Stindt. Hymns sung by the congregation included “What A Friend We Have In Jesus” and “How Great Thou Art” accompanied by Mrs. Stindt.

Burial followed in the Shiner City Cemetery under the direction of the Buffington Funeral Home.

Serving as pallbearers were Ray Wiese, Buddy Heidrich, Charles Hanzelka, Franklyn Neubauer, Larry Neubauer, and Herbert Neubauer.

A Prayer service was held at 7 p.m. Sunday at the Buffington Funeral Home Chapel conducted by Pastor Cooper.

He was preceded in death by his father, Jan. 5, 1938; his mother, June 2, 1963; his brothers, Fritz C. Neubauer, Nov. 26, 1967; Edwin Carl Neubauer, Sept. 9, 1962; Walter Neubauer, Nov. 3, 1922; Arnold J. Neubauer, April 17, 1979; and Willie O. Neubauer, July 15, 1985.

Contributed by Ed Neubauer

ALMA NEUBAUER

Shiner Gazette, Thursday, June 15, 1989

Alma Neubauer

Alma Neubauer of Gonzales, died Friday morning, June 2, 1989, in a Gonzales nursing home at the age of 86 years, 10 months and 23 days.

She was born July 9, 1902 in the Stacy School Community, Lavaca County, (Charlottenburg area), daughter of Herman and Christina Magdalena (Wolz) Bengsch, natives respectively of Friemel, Brandenburg, Germany and Round Top, Texas.

She was the youngest of a family of 17 children. Her father was first married to Emilie Veith and she was the mother of five children. She died February 15, 1880.

Her father then married Miss Wolz, Alma’s mother. Twelve children were born to the second marriage. Her father died April 17, 1925 and her mother died May 13, 1942.

She was reared on the family farm and attended Stacy School. She was a member of the First Lutheran Church of Gonzales.

On October 6, 1925, she married Edwin Carl Neubauer at Charlottenburg. For several years the couple farmed in the Shiner area. About 1948, they moved to a farm near Gonzales, then for some 5 years he worked with the maintenance crew for the City of Gonzales. Her husband died September 10, 1962.

Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Saturday, June 3 at Seydler–Hill Funeral Home Chapel in Gonzales with her pastor, the Rev. Stephan Clark officiating.

Burial followed in the Shiner City Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were her grandsons and great-grandsons, Wayne Aschenbeck, Gregory Aschenbeck, Danny Aschenbeck, Kelvin Kelso, David Huber Jr., Robert Sunderburk and Bill Yeschke, all of Gonzales.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. James (Evelyn) Kocian of Gonzales, three grandchildren, Mrs. Pat Yeschke, Donna Kocian and Wayne Aschenbeck, all of Gonzeles; seven great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild.

In addition to here husband and parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers, an infant, Herman Bengsch; William H. Bengsch, Sept 10, 1966; Otto Bengsch, age 13, Mar. 12, 1911; Emil A Bengsch, Sept. 14, 1972; seven sisters, Mrs. Willie (Anna) Eilert, Oct 12, 1904; an infant Emma Bengsch; Martha Bengsch, age 14, Mar. 14, 1902; Mrs. Paul W. (Ida Helene) Buechmann, Jan 12, 1980; Mrs. John (Lillie) Schornack, Sept. 25, 1985; Mrs. Fritz (Selma) Zappe, Jan. 22, 1989; Mrs. Henry (Clara) Zappe, Emil’s twin, Oct. 1, 1986.

Also three half sisters, Mrs. Fritz (Bertha) July 15, 1959; Mrs. Herman (Minna) Riske, Oct. 11, 1962; Mrs. Otto Carl (Emilia) Riske, July 30, 1951; two half brothers, Fritz W. Bengsch, Aug. 23, 1946; and infant (Fritz’s twin), who died at birth; and her son-in-law, Elton Aschenbeck, Sept. 14, 1970. Mrs. Neubauer was the last surviving member of her immediate family.

Contributed by Ed Neubauer

ARNOLD J. NEUBAUER

Shiner Gazette, 26 Apr 1979

Arnold Neubauer

Arnold J. Neubauer of 411 Hammond, San Antonio, entered rest Tuesday, Apr. 17, 1979 at the age of 66 years, 4 months and 1 day.

Visitation was until 12:30 p.m. Friday, Apr. 20 at Alamo Chapels where the body lay in state. Interment services followed at 1:15 p.m. Friday in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery with the Rev. Fetter officiating.

He died at seven o'clock in the morning in Audie Murphy VA Hospital
where he was a patient for some six weeks.

Arnold J. Neubauer, one of eleven children, was born December 16, 1912, near Shiner, Gonzales County, Texas, son of William and Clara (Werner) Neubauer, natives respectively of Germany and Sublime, Lavaca County, Texas.

As an infant, he was baptized in the Lutheran Church in Shiner and was confirmed in the Lutheran Church at Charlottenburg.

He served in the US Army, 1937-38, and was a resident of San Antonio for the past 37 years where he worked as a jeweler.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Hazel Neubauer of San Antonio; a son and daughter-in-law from a previous marriage to Mary Muenich, Gerry Dean Neubauer and Mrs. Ann Jeanette Adams, of Galena Park; two stepsons, John Robichaux of George West, Irvin Anthony Robichaux of San Antonio; six brothers, Arthur and Carl Neubauer of Yoakum, August Neubauer of Hallettsville, Herbert Neubauer of Gonzales, Albert and Willie Neubauer of Shiner; one sister, Mrs. Willie (Elizabeth) Heidrich of Bay City; and one granddaughter.

He was preceded in death by his father, Jan. 5, 1938; his mother, June 2, 1963; three brothers, Fritz C. Neubauer, Nov. 26, 1967; Edwin C. Neubauer, Sept. 9, 1962; and Walter Neubauer, who died Nov. 3, 1922 at the age of 5 years.

Submitted by Brenda Lincke Fisseler

ARTHUR PAUL NEUBAUER

ARTHUR PAUL NEUBAUER
Feb.14, 1915------Oct. 2, 2009

YOAKUM - Arthur Neubauer, age 94, passed away Monday, Oct. 5, 2009. He was born on Feb. 14, 1915, in Lavaca County, to Friedrich William and Clara Werner Neubauer.

He was owner and operator of Model Bakery for 35 years; a veteran of WWII having served in the U.S. Army; and a member of the Yoakum American Legion and Holy Cross Lutheran Church.

Survivors: daughter, Shirley Hanzelka and husband Charles of Yoakum; grandsons, Chuck Hanzelka of Victoria and David Hanzelka and wife Dianna of Yoakum; and great-grandsons, Braden, Seth, and Wyatt Hanzelka.

Preceded in death by: parents; wife, Elenora Indorf Neubauer; an infant daughter; sister, Elizabeth Heidrich; brothers, Edvin, Willie, Fritz, August, Arnold, Albert, Herbert, Walter and Carl Neubauer.

Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday at Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home.

he funeral service will be at 10 a.m. on Friday at Holy Cross Lutheran Church with Rev. John Stern officiating. Interment will be at Shiner Cemetery.

Memorials may be given to Holy Cross Lutheran Church or Accolade Hospice.

Arrangements with Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home, Yoakum, 361-293-5656.

Contributed by Ed Neubauer

ANASTASIA WEIFEL NEUBAUER

The Shiner Gazette, August 23, 1990

Anastasia Neubauer

Anastasia “Stella” Neubauer, 68 years, 11 months and 15 days died Monday, Aug. 13, 1990 in an Austin clinic following a long illness.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, August 15, 1990 at Buffington Funeral Home in Shiner, with the Rev. Steven Clark officiating.

Burial was in SPJST Cemetery in Shiner.

Pallbearers were Kenneth Welfel, Calvin Welfel, Norman Schoener, Shawn Smith, Kenneth Vickers, and Ron Nichols.

Honorary pallbearers were Oscar Welfel and David Neubauer.

A prayer service was held at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Buffington Funeral Home Chapel.

Mrs. Neubauer was born Aug. 28, 1921, in Moulton to the late Joseph and Louise (Stavinoha) Welfel. She married Herbert Neubauer on Jan. 29, 1946 in Moulton. Together they owned and operated the Neubauer Bakery in the Gonzales community for more then 30 years. She was a member of the First Lutheran Church of Gonzales.

She is survived by her husband, Herbert Neubauer of Gonzales; two daughters, Sandra Vickers of Manchaca and Nancy Nichols of Austin; a son Larry Neubauer of Austin; a brother Oscar Welfel of Victoria; and four grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her father, March 14, 1973; her mother, Oct. 28, 1984.

In lieu of the usual remembrances, contributions may be made to the charity or church of the donor’s choice.

Contributed by Ed Neubauer

AUGUST NEUBAUER

The Lavaca County Herald, March 27, 1902

County News - Wied

Mr. August Neubauer died at his home near here last Thursday. Mr. Neubauer had been sick about two weeks with pneumonia and his death was not a surprise. He was a member of the Lutheran Church and a man very highly esteemed by those who knew him. A wife and several children survive him. The Burial occurred at Scharlottenburg church last Friday evening.

August Neubauer was born February 10, 1942 in Germany He married Dorothea Pfiel, also from Germany, and along with four children immigrated to America in early 1881. He died March 20, 1902. Contributed by Ed Neubauer

AUGUST HERBERT NEUBAUER

Shiner Gazette, Feb. 19, 1992

August Herbert Neubauer

August H. Neubauer, age 83 years, 3 months and 17 days, of Hallettsville died Friday, Feb. 14, 1992 at his residence following a lengthy illness.

A prayer service was held at 6 p.m. Sunday at Kubena Funeral Home chapel.

Funeral Services were held at 10 a.m. Monday Feb. 15 at St Peter Lutheran Church with the Rev. Herb Beyer officiating.

Burial followed in the Hallettsville City Cemetery. Pallbearers were Steven Koehne, Justin Koehne, Rodney Koehne, Darryl Neubauer, David Neubauer and John Neubauer.

Honorary pallbearers were John Grafe, David Gummelt and Bill Renger.

One of 11 children, Mr. Neubauer was born Oct. 27, 1908 in Gonzales County, to the late William and Clara (Werner) Neubauer, natives respectively of Germany and Sublime, Lavaca County, Texas.

Mr. Neubauer married Ida Lee Drozd on June 20, 1936 in Hallettsville. He was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church in Hallettsville.

He is survived by his wife, Ida Lee Neubauer; Daughter, Mrs. Carol Koehne of Hallettsville; three sons, William Neubauer of Hallettsville, Herbert Neubauer of Sublime and Harvey Neubauer of Altair; two brothers, Arthur Neubauer and Carl Neubauer, both of Yoakum; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

He was proceded in death by his father, Jan. 5 1938; his mother June 2, 1963; one sister, Mrs. Willie (Elizabeth) Heidrich, Oct. 11, 1989; seven brothers, Fritz C. Neubauer, Nov.26, 1967; Edwin Carl Neubauer, Sept. 9, 1962; Walter Neubauer, age 5, Nov.3,1922; Willie Otto Neubauer, July 15,1985; Arnold J. Neubauer. April 17, 1979; Albert Neubauer, March 22, 1986; and Herbert William Neubauer, Dec. 6, 1990.

Contributed by Ed Neubauer

AUGUSTA NEUBAUER

The Shiner Gazette, December 8, 1966

Miss A. Neubauer Rites Nov. 25

Miss Augusta Neubauer of Rout 1, Shiner died in the Laster Nursing Home in Yorktown Thursday, November 24, 1966 at the age of 79 years, seven months and 22 days.

Funeral services were held at the Kubena Funeral Home, Hallettsville at 2p.m. Friday , November 25 with the Rev. Julius Holm officiating. Burial was in the Charlottenburg cemetery.

Pallbearers were Paul and Gilbert Mueller, Elo Riske, Fred Schovajsa, Victor Himmerlich and Willie Neubauer.

Miss Neubauer was born April 2, 1887 in Lavaca County, the daughter of William and Dorothea (Pfeil) Neubauer.

Survivors include a number of nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, William Neubauer, who died January 5, 1938, Fritz and Charles Neubauer and five sisters, Mrs. Friedrich (Anna) Koenning, Mrs. Otto (Frieda)Gramz, Miss Hulda Neubauer, Mrs. Otto (Emma) Koenning, who passed away February 2, 1956 and another who died in infancy.

The obit has one mistake. It identifies her father as William Neubauer. Her father was August Neubauer. Augusta never married and always lived with a relative. I have been told by family that she was mildly retarted. Transcribed and submitted by Ed Neubauer

CARL NEUBAUER

The Shiner Gazette, May 21, 1992

Carl Neubauer

Carl Otto Neubauer of Yoakum, age 81 years, 5 months and 13 days, died Saturday, May 16, 1992.

A prayer service was held at the Buffington Funeral Home, Yoakum at 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 18, 1992.

Services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, 1992 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Yoakum with the Rev. Leland Diekhoff officiating.

Burial was in St Joseph Cemetery under the direction of the Buffington Funeral Home, Yoakum.

Pallbearers were Lynn Neubauer, Lance Neubauer, Herbert Neubauer, Larry Neubauer, Marvin Koenning, and George Drozd.

Honorary pallbearers were members of American Legion Post No. 295.

Mr. Neubauer was born Dec. 3, 1910, in Gonzales County to the late William and Clara (Werner) Neubauer.

He was retired from the Yoakum Packing Co. where he had worked as a sausage maker and meat cutter.

The U.S. Army veteran of World War II was a member of Yoakum American Legion Post 295. He was also a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church.

He is survived by his wife, Della (Mucala) Neubauer; one son, Harvey Neubauer of Yoakum; one brother, Arthur Neubauer of Yoakum; and three grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father, Jan. 5, 1938; his mother, June 2, 1963; one sister, Mrs. Willie (Elizabeth) Heidrich, October 11,1989; seven brothers, Fritz C. Neubauer, Nov. 26, 1967; Edwin Carl Neubauer, Sept. 9, 1962, Walter Neubauer, age 5, Nov. 3, 1922; Willie Otto Neubauer, July 15, 1985; Arnold J. Neubauer, April 17, 1979; Albert Neubauer, March 22, 1986 and Herbert William Neubauer, Dec. 6, 1990.

Contributed by Ed Neubauer

CHARLES NEUBAUER

The Shiner Gazette, September 30, 1954

Heart Attack Claims Life Of C. Neubauer

Funeral services for Charles Neubauer Were held from the Roeder Funeral Home Sunday, September 26 at 4:00 p.m. with the Rev. Edwin Oehlke officiating. Interment was in the Shiner City Cemetery.

Mr. Neubauer passed away very suddenly about 8:00 a.m. Saturday, September 25, from a heart attack. He had reached the age of 77 years, 4 months and 21 days.

Mr. Neubauer was born May 4, 1877, in Germany, the son of August and Dorothea Pfeil Neubauer. At the age of 4, he came with his family to America. They settled first near Schulenburg. In his boyhood the family moved to Charlottenburg, near Shiner.

For a number of years the family lived in Wied.

After the death of his brother-in-law, Otto Koenning, he made his home with his sister, Mrs. Emma Koenning and her son, where he passed away.

The deceased was baptized in the Lutheran Church in Infancy. He was confirmed in the former Immanual Lutheran Church in Shiner.

Throughout his life he followed farming and was still active the day preceding his death.

Survivors are two sisters, Mrs. Otto (Emma) Koenning and Miss Augusta Neubauer.

Preceding him to the grave were his parents, two brothers, William and Fritz Neubauer; four sisters, Mrs. Otto (Friedericke) Granz, Miss Hulda Neubauer, Mrs. Frederick (Anna) Koenning, Minnie Neubauer who died in infancy.

Funeral Hymns used were, “Rock of Ages”, “What A Friend We Have In Jesus” and “Abide With Me”.

Pallbearers were Elo Riske, Edwin Mikeska, Gilbert Mueller, Otto Granz, Willie and August Neubauer, all nephews.

Contributed by Ed Neubauer

CLARA HERMENA WERNER NEUBAUER

The Shiner Gazette, June, 1963

Last Rites In Shiner For Mrs. Wm. Neubauer

Funeral services for Mrs. William Neubauer were held at the United Dr. Martin Luther Church, Shiner, at 3 p.m. Monday, June 3, with the Rev. Edwin J. Oehlke officiating.

Mrs. Neubauer passed away at the Frank Wagner Memorial Hospital in Shiner on Sunday, June 2, at the age of 86 years, 7 months and 5days.Burial was at the Charlottenburg Cemetery.

Surviors include 9 children, Mrs. Elizabeth Heidrich of Bay City, Willie and Albert Neubauer of Shiner, August Neubauer of Hallettsville, Carl and Arthur Neubauer of Yoakum, Arnold Neubauer of San Antonio and Herbert Neubauer of Gonzales. Also surviving are 22 grandchildren and 36 great grandchildren.

Preceding her in death were her husband Wm. Neubauer in 1938, and two sons Walter who died in 1922 and Edwin who died in 1962.

Contributed by Ed Neubauer

DELLA ANNIE MUCALA NEUBAUER

 The Shiner Gazette – November 20, 2013

Della Annie Neubauer, age 99, passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2013.

A rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Tuesday, November 19 at Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home.

Funeral Mass was celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday, November 20 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with the Rev. Mathew Huehlefeld officiating.

Burial followed at St. Joseph CatholicCemetery under the direction of Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home, Yoakum.

 She was born on August 20, 1914 in Hallettsville to the late John and Ludmilla Kristek Mucala. She was a homemaker, worked at Huth Memorial Hospital and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She was a lifelong member of K.J.Z.T.

Survivors include one son, Harvey Neubauer (Sharon K. Wenske) of Yoakum; three grandchildren, Lynn Neubauer (Alicia), Lisa Smith (Horace) and Lance Neubauer along with eight great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Neubauer, May 16, 1992; her parents (John October 16, 1971 and Ludmilla December 14, 1956); sisters, Mary Mucala (July 11, 1921), Helen Ulcak (May 28, 1996), Irene McClanahan, June 12, 2004 and Lillie Mozisek, Jan. 14, 2013; brothers, John Mucala (July 5, 1987), Alfred Mucala, Nov.5, 2008, Victor Mucala, July 24, 2011 and Alfonse Mucala, Dec. 2, 2008.

Contributed by Ed Neubauer

DARRYL LEE NEUBAUER

Hallettsville Tribune-Herald - March 1, 2000

Darryl Lee Neubauer, 32, of Forest Oaks (Altair) passed away Saturday, Feb. 26, 2000 at approximately 8:30 p.m., from injuries received in a one-car accident near Weimar.

He was born July 30, 1967 in Houston, son of Harvey Lee and Tillie Lucille Dusek Neubauer.

On June 10, 1989 he married Melissa Ann Ruether in Eagle Lake.

He graduated from Rice High School, class of 1986 and attended W.C.J.C. for a year and a half.

He had worked for and currently was manager of Steve Balas Rice Farm in Eagle Lake for a number of years.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Tillie Neubauer in June 1998.

Survivors include his wife, Melissa Ann Neubauer of Forest Oaks; three children, Kristen LeeAnn Neubauer, age 6, kaylen Daryl Neubauer, age 1, and Garrett Lee Neubauer, age 8; his father, Harvey lee Neubauer of Forest Oaks; his grandmother, Ida Lee Neubauer of Hallettsville; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Lawrence and Oze Ruether of Eagle Lake; brother-in-law, Mark Ruether and wife, Dee of Austin, and numerous other relatives and a host of loved ones.

Rosary, led by Mary Ann Sommerfield, Joyce and Darline Muras, was recited at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 28 at the chapel of Dulany Funeral Home.

Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, Feb. 29 at Holy Cross Catholic Church, East Bernard, with the Rev. Don Rutter officiating. Other ministers included ushers, Steven and Justin Koehne, Rodney Neubauer; gift-bearers, Ray and Frances Ducek; organist Diane Viktorin; alter boys, Chris and Mathew Sebesta; lector, George Bergen, and eulogist, Brenda Besch.

Interment followed in the Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, East Bernard.

Pallbearers were Mark Hermes, Kevin Ruether, Dale Henke, Brannon Dusek, Randall Dusek, John Skok and Anthony McConnell.

In lieu of flowers, the family bhas requested memorial contributions be made tot he Kristen, Kaylen and Garett Education Fund, c/o First Nationa Bank, P.O. Drawer 247, Eagle Lake, Texas 77434.

Contributed by Ed Neubauer

DORA NEUBAUER

The Shiner Gazette, October 23, 1919

Death of Mrs. Dora Neubauer

Mrs. Dora Neubauer, aged 71 years passed away last Saturday evening at Charlottenburg. Mrs. Neubauer, although quite aged, had been sick but a short time. The interment took place in the Charlottenburg Cemetery and funeral services were conducted by Rev. Wm. Dziewas and were attended by a large crowd of relatives and sympathizing friends.

Mrs. Neubauer was born in the province of Brandenburg, Germany and came to America 30 years ago and settled in Fayette County, but four years later, she moved to Lavaca County where she resided up to the time of her death. Mr. Neubauer her husband died some 17 years ago. She is survived by 7 children and 21 grandchildren. The children are William, Charles, Fritz and four daughters, Mrs. Emma Koenning, Mrs. Annie Koenning, Mrs. Frieda Granz and Miss Augusta Neubauer. She was a good and kind wife and mother in all her family relations. May she find peace and rest in the home beyond is the wish of all who knew her.

On June 25th 1866 a Dorothea (Pfiel) Neubauer arrived in New York City abord a ship named the "New York". The Passenger List indicates that Dorothea was 18 when she arrived. The Ship sailed from Bremen, Germany, and the passenger list shows Dorothea originating from Regendorf, Germany.I have a birth date of July 6, 1848, and she died on October 18, 1919. Transcribed and contributed by Ed Neubauer

EDWIN CARL NEUBAUER

Shiner Gazette, September 20, 1962

Edwin C. Neubauer

Funeral Services for Edwin Carl Neubauer of 211 St Paul Street, Gonzales, were held from the Buffington Funeral Chapel in Shiner Monday, September 10, 1962 at 3:00 p.m. with the Rev. L.G. Hannemann officiating. Interment was in the Shiner City Cemetery.

Mr. Neubauer passed away Sunday, September 9 in Crews Hospital at Gonzales at the age of 58 years, five months, and 23 days. He was born in Shiner March 16, 1904 as the son of William and Clara (Werner) Neubauer He was married to Alma Bengsch October 6, 1925 at Charlottenburg. For several years the couple made their home in the Shiner area and then moved to Gonzales about 14 years ago. His early years were spent on the farm and for the last 4 or 5 years he worked for the City of Gonzales on the maintenance crew. He became seriously ill about two months ago and underwent major surgery in an Austin hospital. After a few weeks he was returned to the hospital in Gonzales.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Edwin Neubauer of Gonzales; his mother Mrs. Clara Neubauer of Shiner; a daughter, Mrs. Alton (Evelyn) Aschenbeck of Gonzales; one sister, Mrs. Willie (Elizabeth) Heidrich of Bay City; eight Brothers, Fritz, Willie and Albert Neubauer of Shiner, Carl and Arthur Neubauer of Yoakum, Arnold Neubauer of San Antonio, Herbert Neubauer of Gonzales and August Neubauer of Hallettsville; and two Grandchildren.

Pallbearers were Gary, Edward, William and Harvey Neubauer, Alton Bengsch and Henry Zappe.

He was preceded in death by his father, William Neubauer, who died January 5, 1938 and a brother, Walter, who died in October 1922 at the age of five years.

Contributed by Ed Neubauer

ELENORA INDORF NEUBAUER

The Shiner Gazette, October 18, 1990

Elenora Neubauer

Yoakum—Mrs. Elenora Irene Neubauer of Yoakum, died at 11:20 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11, 1990 at the Yoakum Community Hospital, at the age of 67 years.

She was born Nov. 27, 1922, daughter of John and Adella (Bolten) Indorf.

On Oct. 10, 1942, she married Arthur P. Neubauer of Yoakum. She was a member of the Holy Cross Lutheran Church. The Couple resided in Yoakum for many years.

A Prayer service was held at 7:30 p.m. Saturday Oct. 13 at the Buffington Funeral Home in Yoakum.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 14 at the Holy Cross Lutheran Church with the Rev. Leland Diekhoff officiating.

Burial followed at the Shiner City Cemetery under the direction of the Buffington Funeral Home.

Pallbearers were Jimmy Miculka, Buck Okruhlik, Roland Boedeker, Alfred Proschko, Kenneth Moore and Eugene Hanzelka.

Honorary pallbearers were Carl Ramert, Byron Dixon, Calvin Roth, Dr. D. H. Watson, Dr. A. E. Mgebroff and James Drost.

Surviving are her husband, Arthur P. Neubauer of Yoakum; a daughter, Mrs. Shirley Hanzelka of Yoakum: five brothers, Johnny Indorf of La., Marvin Indorf of Calif., Alfred, Edgar and Bruno Indorf, all of Shiner; and two grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her father, July 22, 1950; her mother, Sept. 9, 1982; a sister, Hilda Indorf, July 15, 1979; two brothers, Henry Indorf, who died shortly after birth; and Allen C. Indorf, Jan. 1, 1990.

Contributed by Ed Neubauer

ELO NEUBAUER

The Shiner Gazette, June 6, 1932

Elo Neubauer

The sympathy of numerous friends and relatives is extended to Mr. and Mrs. Fritz Neubauer in the death of their manly little son, Elo, which sad event occurred at the local hospital Thursday night at 11:10. He was brought to the hospital Wednesday afternoon, suffering with diphtheria. Local physicians and a skilled specialist worked all in vain to save the lad’s live but to no avail. Elo was born May 10th, 1922 and at the time of his death was 10 years, 1 month and 6 days old. One brother preceded him to the grave, a younger sister, Ester, survives. Elo attended the Weid School the past session. The funeral services were conducted at the family home, with the burial in the Charlottenburg Cemetery. Rev. K. Roth conducting the last sad rites. The pallbearers were cousins of the deceased: Albert and August Neubauer, Walter Koenning and Otto Granz Jr.

To the bereaved and grief stricken parents and other loved ones, the Gazette extends sincere sympathy in their dark hour.

Transcribed and submitted by Ed Neubauer

FRIEDRICK NEUBAUER

Shiner Gazette, November 2, 1950:

Fritz Neubauer Burial Rites Thursday, Oct. 26

Another native of Lavaca County and life-long citizen of this community passed to his eternal reward at 8:15 p.m. Tuesday, October 24, in a local hospital at the age of 60 years, 1 month and 7 days, when Fritz breathed his last.

Mr. Neubauer was born in Shiner, September 17, 1890. He was married to Miss Hana Koenning September 24, 1918, in Shiner and they settled in this vicinity on Rt. 1, Shiner, where he engaged in farming. He was baptized and later became a confirmed member of the United Dr. Martin Luther Church.

Three children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Neubauer, two sons, one an infant, the other age 10, preceded him in death, also his parents, William and Dorothy Pfiel Neubauer; one brother, Wm. Neubauer, four sisters, Mrs. Anna Koenning, Mrs. Frieda Granz, Miss Hulda Neubauer, and a sister, who died in infancy.

Survivors include his wife, a daughter, Ester Neubauer, at home, a brother, Charles and two sisters, Mrs. Emma Koenning and Miss Augusta Neubauer, all of Shiner.

The body rested in state at the Roeder Funeral home until 11:00 o’clock Thursday morning when it was removed to the Lutheran Church where his pastor, the Rev. Edwin Oehlke, conducted impressive services at 2:00p.m.

Burial was in the Shiner Cemetery. The Lutheran choir rendered, “What A Friend We Have In Jesus” and “My Faith Looks Up To Thee”, at the church and “God Be With You”, at the graveside.

The deceased had not been well for some time but continued diligent and faithful in his employment of farm duties.

Following an examination at the local clinic, he was conveyed to the hospital Friday, Oct, 20, and despite the best of medical treatment and care his condition failed to respond.

Previous to his sudden illness he had enjoyed good health all of his life.

Pallbearers were Eugene Jurek, Arthur Neubauer, Elo Riske, Edwin Mikeska, Ed Koenning and Otto Granz.

Mr. Neubauer was a kind and loving husband and father and his wife and daughter will feel keenly his loss, as well as his many friends. We extend sympathy to all in their sorrow.

Transcribed and submitted by Ed Neubauer

FRITZ C. NEUBAUER

Shiner Gazette, November 30, 1967

Fritz C. Neubauer

Fritz Carl Neubauer of Shiner, age 67 years, 3 months and 19 days, passed away at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, November 26, 1967 in the Frank Wagner Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient since November 2. He had suffered a stroke in 1957 and had been in ill health since that time.

The body lay in state at the Buffington Funeral home, Shiner, until 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 28, when he was conveyed to the United Dr. Martin Luther Lutheran Church were services were held at 3:00 p.m. Burial was in the Shiner City Cemetery. The Rev. F.E. Eilers officiated at the impressive last rites.

Hymns sung by the congregation during the church service included “What A friend We Have In Jesus” and “Jesus Still Lead On”, accompanied by the organist, Mrs. Victor Stindt.

Pallbearers were Charles Hanzelka, Paul Mueller, Herbert, Harvey, and Larry Neubauer and Marvin Koenning.

Fritz Carl Neubauer, one of eleven children, was born August 7, 1900 near Shiner, Lavaca County, Texas, son of William and Clara (Werner) Neubauer, natives respectively of Germany and Sublime, Lavaca County, Texas. He was Baptized in November 1900 and confirmed April 1, 1917 in the Charlottenburg Lutheran Church. On November 8, 1922, he was married to Miss Minnie Koenning in the church in Charlottenburg. The couple first farmed in the Stacy School community near Hallettsville for a brief tine then moved to the Shiner area where they farmed. In Dec. 1964 they moved to Shiner and were presently residing in the Koerner rent home. His entire lifetime was spent in Lavaca County.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Minnie Neubauer, of Shiner; one sister, Mrs. Willie (Elizabeth) Heidrich of Bay City; seven brothers, Willie and Albert Neubauer of Shiner, August Neubauer of Hallettsville, Carl and Arthur Neubauer of Yoakum, Arnold Neubauer of San Antonio, and Herbert Neubauer of Gonzales.

He was preceded in death by his father on January 5, 1938 and his mother on June 2, 1963; also two brothers, Edwin Neubauer of Gonzales died September 9, 1962 and Walter died November 3, 1922 at the age of 5 years.

Contributed by Ed Neubauer

HANNAH KOENNING NEUBAUER

The Shiner Gazette, March 14, 1968

Funeral Rites For Mrs. F. Neubauer

Mrs. Fritz Neubauer, nee Hannah Koenning of Shiner, passed away at her home about 4:00 a.m. Saturday, March 2, 1968 at the age of 75 years, 10 months and 22 days.

Funeral services were held at 4:00 p.m. Monday, March 4 at the Buffington Funeral Home, Shiner, with the Rev. F.E. Eilers officiating. Burial was in the Shiner City Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Herman and Elo Wunderlich, both of Yorktown, Bennie Kremling of Shiner, Ira Goats of La Porte, Bobby Semoca of Eagle Lake, and Harding Rummel of Thorndale.

Mrs. Neubauer was born April 10, 1892 at Oldenburg, Fayette County, Texas, daughter of Fritz and Anna Friedericke (Gehe) Koenning. On September 24, 1918 she was married to Fritz Neubauer in Shiner and they settled in this vicinity on Route 1 and engaged in farming. Three children were born to this union, one son died at birth and another son, Elo, died at the age of 10 Years. Her daughter, Ester, Mrs. Louis Kremling, died November 17, 1962. Her Husband passed away October 24, 1950. Prior to making her home in the Winkler apartments, Shiner, with her sister, Emma, they resided for a time in Eagle Lake.

She was also preceded in death by her father on December 24, 1912, her mother on September 10, 1933, and a brother, Otto Koenning died September 8, 1933; two sisters, Mrs. Eddie (Ida) Jurek, Mrs. John (Minna) Muesse; a half sister, Mrs. Walter (Luisa) Wunderlich; and a half brother, Herman Koenning.

She is survived by two sisters, Miss Tillie Koenning of Shiner, Mrs. John (Emma) Meyer of Taylor; nieces and nephews.

Contributed by Ed Neubauer

HARVEY LEE NEUBAUER

Victoria Advocate, December 4, 2007

Harvey Lee Neubauer

Mr. Harvey Lee Neubauer, 66, of Altair, died Dec. 2, 2007. He was born on Nov. 14, 1941 to August H. & Ida Drozd Neubauer in Hallettsville. He married Tillie Dusek Neubauer on Feb. 14, 1967 in Houston. He was a member of the American Legion in East Bernard, and St. Peter Lutheran Church of Hallettsville.

Everyone that knew Harvey knew that he loved fishing, hunting, and dancing. His greatest love was for his three grandchildren, Garrett, Kristen and Kaylen. The grandchildren always wanted to go to “Papa’s house” and swim in the pond. Papa would join right in with the fun and jump in first.

Harvey’s life was not without tragedy. He lost his wife and dancing partner of 31 years, Tillie, on June 10, 1998; and his only son Darryl on February 26, 2000. Harvey dealt with his losses and made it his mission in life to take care of his grandchildren and his daughter-in-law Melissa. He always made sure that they did not “want” for much.

Harvey’s son’s musical talent was passed down to Garrett. His proudest moments were taking Garrett to dances and “showing off” Garrett accordion playing abilities. Harvey would make sure that he and Garrett would have matching shirts and starched jeans.

Harvey met the special person in his life, Ginger Stallings in January 2000. Once again, he had a dancing partner, and someone to share his life with.

Harvey is survived by: special friend Ginger Stallings; daughter-in-law Melissa Neubauer of Rock Island; mother Ida Neubauer of Hallettsville; 2 brothers, William Neubauer & wife Tiva, and Herbert Neubauer & wife Diane all of Hallettsville; sister Carol Koehne & husband Leon of Hallettsville; 3 grandchildren, Garrett, Kristen, and Kaylen Neubauer.

Harvey was preceded in death by: wife Tillie; son Darryl Lee Neubauer; and father August H. Neubauer.

Funeral Service: 10 am, Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2007 at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Hallettsville. Visitation: 12 noon, Tuesday at Kubena Funeral Home, with the family receiving visitors from 5pm to 7pm. Officiate: Rev. Herb Beyer. Pallbearers: Steven Koehne, Justin Koehne, Garrett Neubauer, Brannon Dusek, Randall Dusek, and Clark Peterson. Honorary Pallbearers: Rich Gracia, Pat Saenz, Oscar Cisneros, Mark Hermes, and Troy Krenek. Memorials: El Campo Hospice or St. Peter Lutheran Church. Graveside Service: 2 pm, Wednesday at Holy Cross Cemetery in East Bernard, Texas.

Kubena Funeral Home – Hallettsville

Contributed by Ed Neubauer

HERBERT WILLIAM NEUBAUER

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Herbert William Neubauer

June 5, 1920; December 6, 1990

Gonzales – Funeral services for Herbert William Neubauer, 70, of Gonzales, who died Thursday, December 6, 1990, in an Austin Hospital after a short illness, will be at 2 P.M. Saturday at the Buffington Funeral Home Chapel, in Shiner with the Rev. Stephen Clark officiating.

Mr. Neubauer was born on June 5, 1920 in the Charlottenburg Community in Lavaca County, the son of William and Clara (Werner) Neubauer. He is survived by Son Larry (Carol) Neubauer, and Daughters Sandra (Kenneth) Vickers and Nancy (Ronald) Nichols, all of Austin.

He was preceded in death by his wife Stella (Welfel) Neubauer.

Burial will be at the SPJST cemetery in Shiner under the direction of the Buffington Funeral Home of Shiner.

Contributed by Ed Neubauer

IDA LEE DROZD NEUBAUER

Victoria Advocate, April 16, 2008

Mrs. Ida Lee Drozd Neubauer, 92, of Hallettsville, died April 14, 2008. She was born on March 31, 1916, in Breslau, to John and Clara Svrcek Drozd II. She married August H. Neubauer on June 20, 1936 in Breslau. Ida was a member of 50 years with SPJST Lodge 4 of Hallettsville, and a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church of Hallettsville. She was a resident of Stevens Nursing & Rehabilitation Center for the last four years. Ida worked as a waitress and cook in her earlier years, and she was a homemaker. After the grandkids were born, she decided to stay at home and take care of them, and they were her pride and joy. Ida loved playing bingo, dominoes, and her cats and dogs when she was at home. She was very happy to have had her 90th birthday in 2006. Ida remembered having to walk and riding a donkey to school. She picked cotton and worked in the fields. She baked kolaches, bread, and pies from scratch. Her most prized possession was her old pedal sewing machine, which she took to Stevens and sewed quilt tops and quilted quilts on it. She sewed clothes for many years, never using a pattern. She would not hear of getting an electric sewing machine. Ida will be missed by her family and dear friends. We thank everyone who shared in her life. Our sincere thanks to the staff of Stevens and Hospice for the great love and care that they gave her. Ida is survived by her children, William Neubauer and wife Tiva, Herbert Neubauer and wife Diane, and Carol Koehne and husband Leon, all of Hallettsville; grandsons, David Neubauer and wife Elida, John Neubauer and wife Melissa, Rodney Neubauer and wife Peggy, Steven Koehne and wife Shandlyn, and Justin Koehne and wife Lisa; granddaughters, Laura Rosales, Kim Grafe and husband John, and Tina Neubauer; granddaughter-in-law, Melissa Neubauer; and 17 great-grandchildren. Ida was preceded in death by her husband August on Feb. 14, 1992; son, Harvey Neubauer; daughter-in-law, Lillie Dusak Neubauer; grandson, Darryl Lee Neubauer; eight brothers, John III, Joe, Julius, Frank, Emil, Rudolph, Charlie and Jerome Drozd; and four sisters, Mary Valigura, Agnes Trojcak, Julie Barta, and Viola Cervenka. Visitation will begin at noon today, with a prayer service at 7 p.m., at Kubena Funeral Home. Services will be at 10 a.m., Thursday, April 17, 2008 at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Hallettsville, with Sister Carolyn Hellerich officiating. Burial will be at Hallettsville City Cemetery. Pallbearers: Steven Koehne, Justin Koehne, Rodney Neubauer, Garrett Neubauer, David Neubauer, and John Grafe. Memorials: Hospice of South Texas or St. Peter Lutheran Church.

Contributed by Ed Neubauer

IDA SCHREIBER NEUBAUER

The Shiner Gazette, October 11, 1990

Funeral Services for Ida Neubauer

Ida Neubauer of Shiner, died at 1:10 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 2, 1990 in the Trinity Lutheran Home at the age of 87 years, 7 months and 12 days.

The youngest of seven children, she was born Feb. 20, 1903, in the Charlottenburg community, Lavaca County, daughter of Friedrich and Bertha (Bengsch) Schreiber.

She was baptized in the Charlottenburg Lutheran Church and confirmed in the Witting Lutheran Church.

She was a housewife and a member of the United Dr. Martin Luther Church and the Lutheran Ladies Aid.

On Oct. 28, 1926, she was married to Willie Neubauer in the Lutheran Church in Charlottenburg. They made their home on a farm near Shiner and in 1976 they celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. Her husband died July 15, 1985.

A prayer service conducted by Chaplain James Burnett was held at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Buffington Funeral Home chapel in Shiner.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 4 at the United Dr. Martin Luther Church with the Rev. Clarence Hagens officiating.

Serving as organist was Mrs. Elvera Jaks. Hymns sung by the congregation included “Rock of Ages” and “Amazing Grace”.

Burial took place in the Shiner City Cemetery under the direction of the Buffington Funeral Home.

Pallbearers were Marvin Schreiber, Weldon Spies, Herbert Neubauer, Charles Hanzelka, Friedrich Schneider and Melvin Christen Sr.

Surviving are her son Franklin Neubauer of Shiner; two grandchildren, Christopher and Jennifer Neubauer, and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her father, Sept. 5, 1903; her mother, July 15, 1959; four brothers, Willie Schreiber, Oct. 9, 1969; Arthur Schreiber, June 18, 1973; Herman W. Schreiber, Jan. 2, 1974; Otto Schreiber, Apr. 10, 1976; and two sisters, Mrs. Paul (Selma) Hinze, Jan. 20, 1977; Mrs. Fritz (Emma) Albrecht, Oct. 27, 1977.

Contributed by Ed Neubauer

MARY NEUBAUER

 Shiner Gazette – April 4, 2001

Mary Annie Neubauer died Wednesday, March 28, 2001 at 2 a.m. in The Southland Health Care Center in Lufkin, Texas. She attained the age of 84 years, 5 months and 15 days.

Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Wed., Mar. 28 at The Brookside Funeral Chapel, with Robert Grimes officiating.

Interment was in Brookside Memorial Park.

She was born Oct. 13, 1916 in the Midway Community near Shiner, the second Child of Otto C. and Mary Tracalek Muenich. She attended Beasley School.

On December 27, 1939 she married Arnold Neubauer in the Dr. Martin Luther Lutheran Church in Shiner. Two children were born into this union, a son, Gary Dean Neubauer and a daughter, Ann Jeanette Neubauer.

Survivors include son Gary Dean Neubauer and wife Wanda; daughter, Ann Jeanette Adams and husband Gary; brother, Henry Muenich and wife Prudence of Austin; sister, Estelle Migl of Shiner; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her mother, July 29, 1935; father, Oct. 22, 1951; stepmother, Sophie Bruns Muinich, May 20, 1970; and brother, Otto F. Muenich, Aug. 16, 1991.

Contributed by Ed Neubauer

MINNIE KOENNING NEUBAUER

Shiner Gazette, February 21, 1974

Mrs. Fritz Neubauer Dies Suddenly

Mrs. Fritz Neubauer, nee Minnie Koenning, entered Life Eternal at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, February 10, 1974, at her home. Her earthly Pilgrimage covered a span of 77 years, 7 months and 18 days.

She was born June 22, 1896, at Sweet Home, Lavaca County, Texas, daughter of Fredrich and Anna (Neubauer) Koenning. She was received into the Christian faith through the Sacrament of Holy Baptism by the Lutheran pastor, and was later confirmed in the Lutheran Church.

On November 8, 1922 she was married to Fritz C. Neubauer in the Charlottenburg Lutheran Church. The couple first farmed in the Stacy School community for a brief time and then in the Shiner area. In December 1964 they moved to Shiner to the present residence in the Koerner rent cottage across the street from the hospital.

She was preceded in death by her husband, November 26, 1967; her father, June 6, 1919; her mother, January 18, 1945; two brothers, Walter Koenning, December 19, 1938, and August as an infant; and one sister, Mrs. Henry (Dora) Mueller, July 13, 1952.

Survivors include one brother, Edmond Koenning; and two sisters, Miss Frieda Koenning, and Mrs. Elo (Hulda) Riske, all of Shiner; numerous nieces and nephews.

The body lay in state at the Buffington Funeral Home, Shiner, until 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 12, when it was conveyed to the United Dr. Martin Luther Lutheran Church for services at 4:00 p.m. The Rev. Clifford Grosenbacher officiated. Mrs. Olga Smothers served as organist. Hymns sung during the services included “My Faith Looks Up To Thee” and “Neared My God To Thee”.

Burial was in the Shiner City Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were her nephews, Gilbert and Paul Mueller, Franklin and Bobby Neubauer, all of Shiner, Marvin Koenning of Yoakum and Herbert Neubauer of Hallettsville.

Contributed by Ed Neubauer

OLGA ELIZABETH FULLER NEUBAUER

The Shiner Gazette, January 24, 2008

Olga Elizabeth Neubauer

Olga Elizabeth Fuller Neubauer, 89, passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2008.

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Friday, January 18 at the United Dr. Martin Luther Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Clarence Hagens officiating.

Burial followed at Shiner Cemetery under the direction of Thiele-Cooper Funeral home, Yoakum.

Pallbearers were Charles Hanzelka, Herbert Neubauer, Franklin Neubauer, Nicholas Neubauer, Russell Neubauer and Kenneth Jurica.

Honorary pallbearers were Melanie Leonard, Lucas Leonard, David Wilner, Chad Neubauer and Katelyn Neubauer.

She was born on July 15, 1918, in Hallettsville, to the late Edward and Agnes Pohl Fuller. She grew up in and around Hallettsville and on September 23, 1940 married Albert Neubauer in Hallettsville. In 1950 Albert and Olga moved to Shiner and opened the Shiner Bakery. In 1967 they left the bakery business and for a short time owned and operated a small tavern in Shiner. Albert later became a night watchman for the city of Shiner and Olga began to work at the Shiner Hospital.

For eight and one half years prior to her passing she was a resident of the Shiner Nursing and Rehabilitation Home. She was a member of the United Dr. Martin Luther Lutheran Church.

Survivors include two sons, Edward Neubauer (Linda Allison) of Plymouth, Minnesota and Bobby Neubauer and wife Rhonda of Shiner; one daughter, Clara Ann Leonard of Naperville, Illinois; grandchildren, Melanie and Lucas Leonard, Nicholas, Russell, Katelyn and Chad Neubauer.

She was preceded in death by her husband, March 22, 1986; her mother, August 23, 1968; her father, June 10, 1949; and half-brother Unfred Charlie Neumann, July 12, 1983.

Contributed by Ed Neubauer

TILLIE LUCILLE (DUSEK) NEUBAUER

 Hallettsville Tribune-Herald - June, 1998

Tillie Dusek Neubauer, 54, of Altair passed away on June 10, 1998 at her home after an illness of cancer.

She was born Dec. 11, 1943 in East Bernard, To frank and Tillie Dusek.

On Feb. 16, 1967 she was united in marriage to Harvey Neubauer in Houston.

She was preceded in Death by her parents.

Survivors include her husband, a son and daughter-in-law, Darryl and Melissa Neubauer, and three grandchildren, Garrett, Kristen and kaylen Neubauer all of Altair-

Funeral services were conducted at Holy Cross Catholic Church in East Bernard on Saturday, June 13, 1998

Burial followed in the Holy Cross Cemetery in East Bernard.

Contributed by Ed Neubauer

WILLIAM FRIEDRICH NEUBAUER

Shiner Gazette, Jan. 13, 1938

William Neubauer

After battling with severe ilness for 5 weeks, William Neubauer passed away at the family home about 2 miles north of town, Wednesday at 8:45 p.m.

The funeral was held Friday afternoon at 2 o'colck, with Rev. R. Schuetze conducting the last rites at the home, Charlottenburg Church, and grave burial being made in the Charlottenburg Cemetery.

Paul-bearers were: Frank Schovajsa, Elo Riske, Otto Granz, Edwin Mikeska, Edmund Koenning and Edwin Tenberg.

Deceased who attained the age of 64 years, 1 month and 24 days, was born in the old country. At the age of seven he came to America with his parents, making his home in this section ever since. Forty one years ago he was united in marrage to Miss Clara Werner, who with the following children survive: 9 sons, Fritz Willie, Edwin, Arthur and Herbert of here, Albert and August of Hallettsville and Carl and Arnold of Ft. Sam Houston, one daughter, Mrs. Willie Heidrich of Breslau. One son, Walter aged 5 years died in 1922. Others survivors are 8 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, 2 brothers, Fritz and Carl of here, and 3 sisters, Mrs. Emma Koenning of here and Mrs. Annie Koenning and Miss Augusta Neubauer of Hallettsville.

Deceased was a splendid citizen, a good man, devoted to his family and church, and at all times durning his long residence in this section always possessed the friendship and esteem of all our people.

In his passing all realize the have lost a mighty good citizen. The esteem in which he was held was varified by the large attendance at the funeral and the many Beautiful floral offerings that covered the mound where he now reasts.

Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to his bereaved ones.

Contributed by Ed Neubauer

WILLIE OTTO NEUBAUER

The Shiner Gazette, July 18, 1985

Willie O. Neubauer

Willie Otto Neubauer of Shiner passed away Monday, July 15, 1985 at 12:35 a.m. in the Shiner Hospital at the age of 83 years, 1 month and 7 days. He had been a resident at Trinity Lutheran Home in Shiner since June 12, 1985.

The body lay in state at the Buffington Funeral Home, Shiner until 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 17, when it was conveyed to the United Dr. Martin Luther Lutheran Church where services were held at 3:00 p.m. The officiating ministers were the Rev. Edwin J. Oehlke and Vicar Kevin Mackey of Shiner.

Mrs. Joyce Riske played the organ prelude, postlude and recessional, Hymns sung by the congregation included “My Faith Looks Up To Thee”, “Children Of The Heavenly Father” and “Abide With Me” accompanied by Mrs. Riske.

Burial followed in the Shiner City Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were Lester Albrecht, Gilbert Schreiber, both of Shiner, Bobby Neubauer of Cuero, Herbert Neubauer of Sublime, Leonard Christen of Hallettsville and Buddy Heidrich of Bay City. Also named was Friedrich Schneider of Shiner.

Willie Otto Neubauer, one of eleven children, was born June 8, 1902, in the Charlottenburg community, near Shiner, to William and Clara (Werner) Neubauer, natives respectively of Germany and Sublime, Lavaca County Texas. He was raised on the farm and attended Charlottenburg School. On October 28, 1926, he was married to Ida Schreiber in the Charlottenburg Lutheran Church with Pastor G.C. Senff officiating. In 1976 the couple observed their 50th wedding anniversary.

After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Neubauer lived on the Schreiber homestead for 49 years. Since 1975 they have been residents of Shiner, and have been members of the United Dr. Martin Luther Lutheran Church of Shiner since 1948.

Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Ida Neubauer of Shiner; one son, Franklyn Neubauer; and two grandchildren of Shiner; one sister, Mrs. William (Elizabeth) Heidrich Of Bay City; five brothers, Albert Neubauer of Shiner, Arthur and Carl Neubauer of Yoakum, August Neubauer of Hallettsville and Herbert Neubauer of Gonzales.

He was preceded in death by his father, Jan. 5, 1938; his mother, June 2, 1963; four brothers, Fritz C. Neubauer, Nov. 29, 1967; Edwin Carl Neubauer, Sept. 9, 1962; Walter Neubauer, Nov. 3, 1922; and Arnold J. Neubauer, Apr. 17, 1979.

Contributed by Ed Neubauer

F. W. NEUHAUS

Schulenburg Sticker, 7 Mar 1913, page 1

Halletsville, Texas, Mar. 1. – After an illness of about a week’s duration, F. W. Neuhaus died Thursday afternoon. Mr. Neuhaus had reached nearly three score and 10 and was one of the oldest and wealthiest citizens of this town and county. He had been a member of the Odd Fellows for 46 years. He was also a former Ranger and a former Confederate soldier, having seen service as a Ranger in 1854. He is survived by his widow and seven children.

Contributed by Matt Cross

Mrs. E. T. NEUHAUS

Weimar Mercury, 27 Aug 1954, page 10

Injuries Fatal to Mrs. E. T. Neuhaus, 50, of Hallettsville

Mrs. E. T. Neuhaus, 50, wife of a prominent Lavaca County rancher, died Friday morning of injuries received in a car-truck collision the previous evening on the Hallettsville-Yoakum highway.

Her husband, driver of their Cadillac automobile, is recovering from severe injuries, including broken ribs, cuts and bruises.

Mr. and Mrs. Neuhaus were returning from Yoakum to their home in Hallettsville when they met a truck at the Mustang Creek bridge on Highway 77A, eight miles southwest of Hallettsville. As the truck slowed to allow the Neuhaus car to clear the bridge, it was rammed from behind by another truck, which jackknifed into the path of the car.

The Neuhaus car was trapped, unable to veer to the side because of the bridge railing.

In the crash, which demolished the car, Mrs. Neuhaus’s chest was crushed. She died about 12 hours later without losing consciousness.

A citizen of Hallettsville for 31 years, Mrs. Neuhaus was a native of Yoakum, the former Miss Estelle McMaster. She was widely known for her Garden Club work.

Survivors in addition to her husband are one daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Neuhaus, and a granddaughter, Sandra King, both of Hallettsville; her father, R. E. McMaster of Yoakum; two brothers and three sisters.

Weimar Mercury, 29 Oct 1954, page 10

Trucker Fined $500 In Neuhaus Death

Julius W. Holloway was fined $500 after pleading guilty to a charge of second degree negligent homicide recently in connection with a traffic accident that took the life of Mrs. E. T. Neuhaus.

The truck operated by Holloway crashed into the rear of another truck which had slowed down to allow Mrs. Neuhaus’ car, driven by her husband, to cross a narrow bridge first.

Holloway’s truck jackknifed across the highway and the Neuhaus car struck it. Mrs. Neuhaus, a Hallettsville resident, died the next morning.

Contributed by Matt Cross

IDA POHL NEUMANN

Mrs. W.M. Neumann Succumbs Tuesday

Lavaca County Tribune - January 21, 1944

Mrs. W.M. Neumann, succumbed at her home Tuesday, Jan. 18, at 12:30 a.m., her age being 66 years, 5 months and 18 days.

The deceased, nee Ida Pohl was born on July 30, 1877 in Lavaca County, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C.E. Pohl. Her father preceded her in death. In 1902, she was united in Marriage with William Neumann, and the couple was blessed with one son and one daughter.

She leaves to morn her death: her husband, one son, Willie, one daughter, Mrs. Ed. Schulte, her mother, Mrs. C.E. Pohl, three grandchildren, two brothers, Ed. Pohl, and Ernest, and seven sisters, Mrs. Annie Blumerich, Mrs. Teltschick, Mrs. Joe Gold, Mrs. Louis Schott, Mrs Alma Brown, Mrs Bill Pagel, Mrs. Ed Fuller, Mrs. Victor Blumerich and Mrs. Anton Haidusek, all of Vienna.

Funeral services were held by Rev. L.A. MeDaniel at the Kubena Funeral Home Wednesday, Jan. 19, at 3:00 p.m. Interment was in the City Cemetery here.

Contributed by Ed Neubauer

MISS NEUMANN

Weimar Mercury, January 19, 1895 on page 2.

Transcribed by Sharon Sutton

JOHANNA JANIE JALUFKA NEUMANN

Shiner Gazette, December 13, 2001

Janie Neumann of Ganado died Sunday, December 9, 2001 at the age of 81 years, 7 months and 29 days.

A Rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Tuesday, December 11 at Ganado Funeral Home chapel.

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, December 12 at Assumption Catholic Church in Ganado.

Burial was at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Hallettsville under the direction of Ganado Funeral Home, Ganado.

She was born April 10, 1920 in Lavaca County, to the late Joseph and Ludmilla Rechek Jalufka. She was a homemaker and a Catholic.

Survivors include one daughter, Jerry Jackson of Booneville, Ark.; one son, Travis Neumann of Ganado; two sisters, Betty Prasek of Cuero and Alice Sheffield of Arizona; one brother, Marvin Koening of Yoakum; 13 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmie Neumann; daughters, Shirley Leopold and Janice Hanz; parents; sister, Magdeline Kussey; and brothers, Tom Jalufka, March 1, 1976 and Joe Jalufka.

In October of 1938 Janie Jalufka married Walter Fritz J. Koenning. Walter died on December 19, 1938, about 2 months after the marriage (see obituary for Walter Fritz J. Koenning). Janie later married Jimmie Neumann. Contributed by Ed Neubauer.

JOHN NEUMANN

Shiner Gazette, 21 Sep 1893

Shot and Killed.

A. G. Wangemann received a telegram from Yoakum Wednesday morning, which read as follows:

“John Neumann was accidentally shot and killed; funeral tomorrow at 10 A. M. Signed W. A. Fink.”

Mr. Neumann was well known here and has taken part in several prize shoots at this place, he being a member of the Yoakum gun club. His many friends in Shiner are horrified to hear of his terrible death.

It seems that he had set a burglar trap consisting of a shot gun at the door with the usual string attachments and forgetting about it he opened the door and received the whole chare in his breast, killing him instantly. The force of the discharge knocked him eight or ten feet and he never spoke after falling to the floor. What made his death all the more lamentable is the fact that he had only been married about six or eight months. His young wife is almost distracted at his terrible death.

It is a curious fact that there are always two innocent persons killed for one burglar by these spring guns and other burglar killing devices, and it would seem that people would learn to quit setting these deadly traps. Neumann’s store had been burglarized recently; hence his motive in setting his gun.

Shiner Gazette, 28 Sep 1893, Locals column

—A. G. Wangemann, E. F. Ruhmann, Will Hollas and C. K. Holchak, attended the funeral of John Neumann at Yoakum, Thursday.

Weimar Mercury, September 23, 1893, page 2

Post Specials: Yoakum, Texas, September 20.—A horrible accident occurred here this morning about 7 o’clock, resulting in the death of Mr. John Neumann. It seems that some two months since Mr. Neumann’s store was burglarized, since which time he has set a  a doubled barrel shotgun behind his counter, the gun being so arranged with strings that if anyone went behind the counter at night the strings would be touched, discharging the gun.  In opening his store this morning Mr. Neumann must have accidentally touched the string, when the gun was discharged, emptying the entire charge of twenty-two buckshot into his breast. The deceased was a very estimable gentleman. He leaves a young wife, a brother and a sister, besides a large circle of friends. The affair cast a gloom over this entire community.

John Neuman, 17 Jul 1859 – 20 Sep 1893, was buried in the Oak Grove Cemetery. Gazette article contributed by Matt Cross. Mercury article transcribed by Sharon Sutton

EDNA HLUCHANEK NEUMEYER

Victoria Advocate
7 Nov 2003

HALLETTSVILLE - Edna Hluchanek Neumeyer, 84, of Hallettsville, died Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2003.

She was born Nov. 9, 1918, in Weimar, to the late Emil Raymond and Mary Stavinoha Hluchanek. She was a member of Sacred Heart Church and KJZT.

Survivors: daughter, Ann Duke of Shiner; son, Charlie Neumeyer of Universal City; sister, Alma "Tuttie" Hajovsky of Weimar; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by: husband, Alfred Neumeyer Jr.; daughter, Mary Margaret Skelton; and sister, Martha Hajovsky.

Visitation will be 11:30 a.m. today at Kubena Funeral Home chapel.

A rosary will be recited 6 p.m. today at the funeral home chapel.

Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Church in Hallettsville, the Rev. John Peters officiating.

Burial will be at City Cemetery. Kubena Funeral Home, Hallettsville, 361-798-3271.

Memorials: Sacred Heart School Library Fund of Hallettsville.

Contributed by Nena Smothers

MARY JO CHILEK NEWMAN

From the Thiele-Cooper website:

Mary Jo Newman

After a lengthy illness, Mary Jo Newman is finally pain free and happy with her Lord and her parents, John and Helen (Hagan) Chilek who preceded her in death. She passed away on February 16, 2010 at the age of 65.

She was born in Reno, Nevada on January 22, 1945, where her Dad was stationed in the Army. After the war, the proud parents came back to Hochheim, Texas with the first grandchild of both families named Mary Jo Chilek. On the family farm, Mary Jo grew up working and playing with lots of cousins, picking pecans and swimming in the Guadalupe River. She loved the trees and her family. "I was always happy to be home."

A graduate of Southwest Texas State University in San Marcos, Mrs. Newman first came to Bellville to teach home-making at Bellville High School. Through dedication to her students, she touched many lives in the community. By her retirement, she had proudly taught high school fifteen years and then Spicer Kindergarten for an additional fifteen years. She could have written a book on the experiences with her students and the grand friendships with her fellow teachers.

In her early life, there were family rosaries, regular attendance at her country church, St. Ann's; twelve years of education at St. Joseph's School and college at Our lady of the Lake University in San Antonio. Perhaps these experiences had something to do with her profound faith in God. Her sister remembers Mary Jo often reminding her to "look for God in the little things. He is always watching out for us. Trust Him." Her deep faith and God's faith in her never wavered, even through thirty-five years of suffering with multiple sclerosis and after developing a terminal disease two years ago.

Always first in her mind and heart were her two men. She would tell people that she met them both in May. First she met C. J. "Butch" Newman, in May after she began teaching in Bellville-the love of her life for fourty years. Then on May 13, 1978, their son was born-Joseph Matthew Newman; now Dr. Joseph Newman practicing medicine with his wife Dr. Trichelle Newman in Texas.

Survived by: spouse, C. J. "Butch" Newman; son, Dr. Joseph Newman and daughter-in-law Dr. Trichelle Newman; sister, Nancy Estes; nephew, John P. Little; nephew and wife, Michael T. Little and Gracie; sister-in-law and husband, Patty Burgess and Paul; sister-in-law, Sherry Lehman; sister-in-law and husband, Lisa Schwarze and Bradley; brother-in-law and wife, Maurice Newman and Gail; numerous other nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Preceded in death by: parents and brother-in-law, David Lehman.

Visitation was from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 18, at Knesek Bros Funeral Chapel located at 832 E. Main in Bellville. A rosary followed at 7:00 p.m.

Funeral mass was at St. Peter and Paul's Catholic Church at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, February 19, with Rev. Tim Bucek and Rev. Don Ruppert, co-celebrants.

Graveside service was at 2:30 p.m. at St. Ann's Catholic Cemetery in Yoakum.

Memorials may be given to the donor's choice.

Contributed by Roland Beausoleil

MATTHEW NEWTON

Shiner Gazette, 15 Oct 1902, Halletsville Items column

Well To Do Negro Suicides Without Any Known Cause.

Halletsville, October 10 – Matthew Newton, a well to do young negro, residing near Hackberry, suicided last evening by shooting himself in the head with a pistol. No reason is assigned for the act.

This grave appears to be unmarked. Gazette article contributed by Matt Cross

ANGIE NICHOLS

undated newspaper clipping

An Aged Lady Passes Away

Mrs. Angie NICHOLS, another one of Lavaca county's aged native born citizens, passed on to her reward Monday evening [23 October 1916] at 7:40 after having been a sufferer for several years of what proved to be cancer of the stomach. She had been confined to her bed for the past ten months and everthing that loving hands and medical skill could do was done to prolong her life and relieve her suffering. An operation was attempted when first confined to her bed but abandoned when the physicians found the cancer in such an advanced stage that it was futile to expect a cure. But nobly and calmly did the patient await the end, and death, dark and terrible as ____ must seem to us in good health, must have proved a boon to one who endured such a great pain as did this long sufferer.

The deceased was born in Lavaca County nearly 70 years ago, to be exact 69 years, 11 months and 18 days, of pioneer parentage. All of her many years were spent in this county. She was married to Richard NICHOLS who preceded her to the grave several years ago. To this union were born three children, two sons and a daughter.

One son survives, Willie NICHOLS of Ardmore, Oklahoma, also two brothers, John HINCH of Hallettsville, H.HINCH of Warnes county, and one sister, Mary SMOTHERS, of here, with whom she had made her home for the past several years.

Burial took place in the Clark Cemetary two miles south of town at 4 o'clock Tuesday evening. Rev. D.A. WILLIAMS speaking the last sad rites, in the presence of many friends and relatives.

Transcribed by Barbara Niemeyer from copy provided from the geneology collection of Eddie Nichols Tegge by her daughter, the former Mary Anne TEGGE. Contributed by Nena Smothers

SALLIE ANN NICKEL

Victoria Advocate, 18 Jul 1968, page 13A

Sally Ann Nickle

YOAKUM—Sally Ann Nickle, three-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Nickle of Yoakum, died at 11:45 p.m. Tuesday in a Victoria hospital after a short illness.

She was born Aug. 21, 1964 in Yoakum.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Buffington Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rt. Rev. Msgr. John Matocha officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery.

Surviving in addition to her parents are three brothers, Bruce Wayne, Craig Edward and Norman Jr.; two sisters, Sandra Lynn and Susan Marie Nickle, all of Yoakum; and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Nickle and Mrs. Iris Nickle of San Antonio.

Contributed by Matt Cross

FRED NIEMANN

Shiner Gazette, 18 Jul 1906, page 1

An Appendicitis Victim.

On Saturday afternoon Mr. Fred Neimann [sic.] died in San Antonio where he underwent an operation for the appendicitis. Friday this young man, accompanied by his father and mother, went to San Antonio for the purpose of undergoing the operation which proved fatal, and his remains reached this city Sunday afternoon. His funeral took place Sunday afternoon, his remains being buried in the Sweet Home cemetery, where they were followed by a large number of friends of the family. Mr. Neimann was only about twenty-one years of age, and was a promising young man. His death was a great blow to his aged parents and other relatives, to whom the Herald extends sympathy. – Yoakum Herald.

Friedrich A. Niemann, 1 Feb 1887 – 8 Jul 1906, was buried in the Bennett Cemetery. Contributed by Matt Cross

HENRY NIEMEYER

Shiner Gazette, 27 Nov 1901

Death of Henry Niemeyer.

Although he had been sick for nearly seven weeks, the death of Mr. Henry Niemeyer came as a sad shock to his many friends in Shiner.

He at one time was able to be up and was thought to be much better, but suffered a relapse, from which he never recovered.

Henry Niemeyer was a man who held the confidence and esteem of all with whom he had to do. He was a young man, just on the threshold of life, and his death is doubly sad to his sorrowing relatives and friends.

He leaves a young wife, an aged father and mother, four brothers and three sisters. The funeral took place last Friday in the O. D. H. S. cemetery, under the auspices of the Woodmen of the World, of which he was a member and carried $1,000 insurance. He was also insured in the Lavaca County Aid Association.

Rev. Wm. Dziewas performed the burial service of the Lutheran church and delivered a beautiful and impressive address.

There was a large crowd present at the funeral, quite a number of relatives and friends being present from Moulton, his old home.

The Gazette extends the deepest sympathy to the bereaved and sorrowing wife and other relatives.

Shiner Gazette, 8 Oct 1902

Mr. and Mrs. Niemeyer, of Moulton, father and mother of Henry Niemeyer, deceased, were here Sunday to witness the unveiling of their son’s monument by the Woodmen lodge.

Contributed by Matt Cross

LILLIE NIEMEYER

Shiner Gazette, 4 Apr 1900

MORTUARY.

Died last Thursday, March 29th after a short illness, Lillie, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Niemeyer, aged 2 years and 11 months. Little Lillie was the pride of her parents’ hearts, and was a bright, intelligent child for her years. She will be sadly missed by her loving parents and all who have ever known her.

Lillie Niemeyer, 20 Jun 1897 – 29 Mar 1900, was buried in the Shiner Sons of Herman Cemetery. Contributed by Matt Cross

JOSEPH B. NIES, Jr.

The Moulton Eagle, Friday, 6 Feb 1903

ITEMS OF INTEREST ABOUT LAVACA AND ADJOINING COUNTIES

Hallettsville New Era: J. B. Niess, aged about 22 years, died at his home in Kinkler Monday morning, after a short illness with locked bowels. He was a blacksmith by trade, and was universally liked and respected. His parents and a young wife survive him.

Joseph B. Nies, Jr.'s parents were Elenora Mengelkampf and Joseph Nies, both born in Germany as were their three sons, Joseph Jr., Herman August, and Edward Paul Nies. Joseph Jr. married Wilhelmina "Minnie" Butschek, daughter of Wilhelmina Klepich and Charles "Karl" Butschek of Moulton, Texas on 21 October 1902 in Schulenburg, Texas. The ceremony was performed by Rev. A. Macles. After the death of Joseph Nies Jr., his widow married Briney Edgar Calcote. Contributed by Jeanne Walshak Boothe

NIKOLAI

Shiner Gazette, 17 Jun 1909

—An aged man by the name of Nikolai, died very suddenly last Saturday and was buried Sunday. He was father-in-law to Mr. Wm. Marburger.

Contributed by Matt Cross

RUDY FRITZ NOACK

Shiner Gazette, 20 Apr 2000

Rudy Fritz Noack

Rudy Fritz Noack, age 69 years, 6 months, and 25 days, of Shiner, died Saturday, April 15, 2000.

Prayer services were held at 7 p.m. Monday, April 17 at Buffington Funeral Home chapel.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 18 at the funeral home chapel with the Revs. Charles Eckert and Bill Walden officiating.

Graveside military services under the auspices of VFW Post No. 6209 were at Shiner Cemetery under the direction of Buffington Funeral Home, Shiner.

Pallbearers were Alvin Noack, Jr., Pete Noack, Roger Meyer, Gene Nagelmueller, Leroy Hewig and Robert "Tinky" Maeker.

He was born Sept. 20, 1930 in Shiner, to Alice Maeker Noack of Shiner and the late Herman Noack.  He was a welder.  He was a U.S. Marine veteran and a member of VFW Post No. 6209 of Shiner.  He was also a Lutheran.

Survivors include his daughters, Tonette Elizabeth Flores and Ann Marie Mueller, both of Shiner, Jan Marie Jahn of Weimar and Cindie Dee Valis of Alvin; one son, Charles Herman Noack of Shiner; his mother; and ten grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father, April 23, 1989.

Contributed by Matt Cross

WILLIAM BURT NOBLE

Halletsville Herald, 4 Apr 1889

IN MEMORIAM.

Died, at Ezzell, Texs, March 26th, 1889, WILLIAM BURT, son of W. C. and Louise Noble, aged 14 months.

His precious body was laid to rest by the side of two little brothers.

We sorrow not as those who have no hope, for we know the "Giver of all good doeth all things well," and what now seemeth ill, only worketh for our good. Then, dear parents, may you be enabled by Grace Divine to look beyond this vale of sorrow and death to a happy re-union in a world of bliss unending.

Wm. Burt Noble, born 3 Jan 1888, was listed by Sammy Tise as being buried in the Gephardt Cemetery, but he lists his death date as 26 Nov 1889.

THOMAS NOLAN

Moulton News, 30 May 1895

DIED.

Thomas Nolan died at his home at the Institute Monday morning at 8:30 of throat trouble. He leaves two sons and one daughter to mourn his loss. Deceased was in his 74th year. The funeral took place at the church at Old Moulton Tuesday morning. He had been ill about three months.

Contributed by Matt Cross

F. A. NOLEN

Shiner Gazette, 9 Feb 1898, page 1

S. A. Carnes and family were called to Halletsville Thursday by a telegram announcing the death of Mrs. James Nolan [sic.]. The deceased was visiting here in Shiner a few weeks ago and on the way home overland she contracted a heavy cold, which developed into pneumonia. She left a husband and four children.

F. A. Nolen, 25 Sep 1851 – 2 Feb 1898, was buried in the Mossy Grove Cemetery. Contributed by Matt Cross

T. D. NOLEN

Weimar Mercury, 11 Sep 1891, page 3

We chronicle with regret the death of Mr. T. D. Nolan, which occurred at his home a few miles south of the city, on Saturday the 29th of August. He was buried at Mossy Grove in the afternoon. He was about 40 years of age. He had been in failing health for [some] time.—New Era.

HEDWIG E. NOLLKAMPER

Shiner Gazette, 19 Oct 1911

A MOST UNUSUAL ACCIDENT.

Miss Hattie Nollkamper Stung By a Bee and Dies.

A most unusual accident happened to Miss Hattie Nollkamper last Friday afternoon which caused her death. Miss Nollkamper ahd [sic] her father, Mr. Gus Nollkamper were planting seed in their garden when a rain came up and they hastened to the house, when passing the bee hives in the yard a bee lit on the top of Miss Nollkamper’s head and stung her. She entered the house and lay upon a couch. She was soon affected with nasuea [sic] and suffered greatly. A phone call was sent in for a physician, but before he arrived the unfortunate young lady had breathed her last. The sting of the bee in some way effected the heart which was the cause of her death.

Miss Nollkamper was the daughter of Mr. Gus Nollkamper and was but a little past seventeen years old. The funeral took place Saturday October 14th, and was attended by a large crowd of friends and relatives. The interment being had in the city cemetery.

Hedwig E. Nollkamper was born and died 5 May 1894 – 12 Oct 1911. Contributed by Matt Cross

ALFRED JOHN NOVAK

Houston Chronicle
6 Feb 2008

Al Novak

AL NOVAK was born November 10, 1920 in Shiner, Texas, youngest son of John Novak and Frances Vrazel, passed away Febuary 4, 2008.

He graduated from Shiner High School and Draughons Business College, served as Staff SGT. in the 873rd Air Engineers Squadron 455 Air Service Group in World War II from September 1942 to November 1945.

He was employed by Johnson & Johnson in the Carolinas for eight years, returned to Houston and National Distillers for four years and retired from GTE Corp. in 1986.

Al is survived by his wife of 54 years, Jane Bellenger Novak, daughter Nancy Novak, son Craig Novak and wife Debbie, three grandchildren, Rhionna and Nic Goethe and Alex Novak and great-granddaughter, Tayler Goethe, sister-in-law, Evelyn Novak and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Thursday, February 7, 2008 at Waltrip Funeral Directors from 10:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. followed by a memorial service at 11:00 A.M. with Mr. Jimmy Lane officiating, followed by a reception at 20 Shadow Lane, Houston, Texas. Interment in Forest Park Westheimer Cemetery.

For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Assoc.

Alfred Novak enlisted with the Air Corps on Sep 14, 1942 in San Antonio, Texas. Contributed by Rebecca Herder

ANNIE HAJEK NOVAK

Shiner Gazette, 17 Sep 1981

Mrs. Frank Novak, nee Annie Hajek, passed away Thursday, Sept. 10, 1981 at 2:05 a.m. in Citizens Memorial Hospital, Victoria, after a short illness.  She had been a resident at Oak Manor Nusing [sic] Home in Flatonia since April 20, 1981.  She reached the age of 88 years, 1 month and 12 days.

The body lay in state at the Buffington Funeral Home, Shiner, until 9:00 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, when it was taken to Sts. Cyril and Methodius' Catholic Church where Holy Mass was offered at 10:00 a.m. by celebrants, the Rev. Patrick Fidgeon and the Rev. Eugene Janson.

Serving as altar boys were great-grandsons, Dwight and Darryl Pesek and her granddaughter, Mrs. Patsy Pesek performed as lector.

Burial followed in the Shiner Catholic Cemetery.  Serving as pallbearers were grandsons, Kelly Novak of Moravia, Mark Studeny, Gene Henkhaus and Michael Bourne, all of Houston; great-grandson, David Pesek of Shiner; and a nephew, Johnny E. Hajek of Shiner.

Rosary was recited at the Buffington Chapel Friday, Sept. 11 at 7:30 p.m. by the Parish, led by Father Fidgeon, and Saturday, Sept. 12 at 9:40 a.m. by the KJZT Society in Church.

Mrs. Novak was born July 28, 1893 near Praha, Fayette County, Texas, daughter of Henry V. and Mary (Kotrlik) Hajek, natives respectively of Praha, Texas and Netolovic, Czechoslovakia.  She was one of a family of nine children.

The family lived at Seymour for a short time, then moved in 1911 to Lavaca County and established their jome on a farm near Shiner.  She was a lifelong member of the Catholic Church, a member of the Altar Society, and a member of the KJZT Society, having joined the order in 1923.  She was a recipient of the 50-year pin.

On November 20, 1916, she was married to Frank John Novak in Sts. Cyril and Methodius' Catholic Church, Shiner, with the Rev. Fred Neubert officiating.  The couple farmed a short distance south of Shiner where they resided continuously until February 1969 when they moved to their new home at 213 W. Bozka St.  Mr. Novak passed away, shortly thereafter, on Aug. 6, 1969.

Surviving are a son, George "Red" Novak of Houston; four daughters, Mrs. Emma Westphal, Mrs. Adel Henkhaus and Mrs. Mildred Zaruba of Shiner, and Mrs. Edith Studeny of Houston; a brother, Louis Hajek of Corpus Christi; three sisters, Mrs. Jim (Julie) Bortel of Inez, Mrs. James (Emma) Koliba of Tivoli and Mrs. Willie (Ella) Koliba of Victoria; 13 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Contributed by Matt Cross

BEN J. NOVAK

Weimar Mercury, Friday, July 7, 1939

Shiner, Texas.—Funeral services for Ben J. Novak, 52, were held here with interment in Roman Catholic cemetery. Fathers L. P. Natardus and Edmund Billy officiating.

He is survived by his widow and four children, Mrs. W. K. Austin of Laredo; Mrs. Arthur Hutchinson of San Antonio; Ben, Jr., and William Novak of Shiner; four brothers, John, Emil and Frank Novak of Shiner, Anton Novak of Waco; three sisters, Mrs. John Eicher of Yoakum, and Frances and Anne Novak of Shiner, and three grandchildren.

Submitted by Rosemary Ermis

BERTHA WOTIPKA NOVAK

Moulton Eagle, 23 Mar 1956

Last Rites Held for Mrs. Bertha Novak

Mrs. Bertha Novak passed away at the Front Street Rest Home Monday morning, March 19th at the age of 73 years, eight months and 15 days. She had been in ill health for about six years and for the past 20 months she was a patient in Front Street Rest Home.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 21st at the Smith Funeral Home and at 9:30 a.m. in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Rosary was recited at the funeral home Tuesday night at 7:30. Internment was in Moulton Catholic Cemetery.

Mrs. Novak, daughter of the late Roman Wotipka, and Barbara Filipp, was born in Praha. In 1901 she was married to Frank Novak at the St. Joseph's Catholic Church here. They lived here all their married life, excepting five years that were spent in the West, Texas community. Mrs. Novak's husband passed away in 1924.

She is survived by four daughters: Mrs. Frank (Julia) Picha of Corpus Christi, Mrs. Louis (Della) Dostalik of Yoakum, Mrs. Louis (Bessie) Zapletal, of Coy City and Mrs. Oscar (Annie) Kaiser of San Antonio, two sons Ben Novak of Clarkwood and George Novak of Shiner, two sisters, Mrs. Frank Miculka of here and Sister Mary Hiltrude of Sisters of Divine Providence, San Antonio; one brother, Ed Wotipka of Moulton. One daughter died in infancy and three sisters and one brother also preceded her in death.

Contributed by Matt Cross

CATHERINE NOVAK

The Moulton Eagle, Friday, December 8, 1916, page 1

Mrs. Catherine Novak

Mrs. Catherine Novak, wife of Lorenz Novak, Jr., residing near Old Moulton, died Saturday after a long illness. Her body was laid to rest in the Moulton Catholic cemetery Sunday afternoon, Rev. Mr. Neubert conducting the funeral services. The deceased was 43 years old and is survived by her husband and seven children. She is also survived by
one sister, Mrs. Jim Cherney [Cerny], and five brothers, Joe, Frank, Charles, John and Jim Wagner. The Eagle tenders its sympathy to the bereaved ones.

Contributed by Nancy Schmidt

FRANK J. NOVAK

Shiner Gazette, 14 Aug 1969

Frank J. Novak Placed At Rest Friday, August 8

Another one of Shiner's prominent, respected and beloved citizens passed to eternal rest at 10:00 p.m, Wednesday, August 6, 1969, when Frank J. Novak breathed his last at the Frank Wagner Memorial Hospital where he was confined for 22 days. He had been in poor health for the past several years and attained the age of 78 years, 8 months and 10 days.

His body reposed in state at the Buffington Funeral Home, Shiner, from where services were held at 2:45 p.m., Friday, August 8, continuing with Requiem Mass at 3:00 p.m. in the Shiner Catholic Church.

The Rev. Father John J. Hanacek officiated and delivered a most comforting and fitting sermon. He paid tribute to his memory as being a devoted husband, father and grandfather and always tried to live a truly Christian life, attending Mass and other services regularly long as his health permitted.

Burial was in the Shiner Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers were his grandsons, Eugene Henkhaus, Eugene Berger, Mark Studeny, all of Houston, Paul Zaruba and Henry Pesek, and a nephew, Victor Novak, all of Shiner.

Rosary was recited at the funeral home Thursday at 7 p.m. by the Parish led by Rev. Hanacek and by the KJT Lodge at 7:15 p.m. led by Mr. and Mrs. Louis Targac.

Frank John Novak was born November 26, 1890 at Praha, Fayette County, Texas, son of Bernard and Frances (Novak) Novak, who came to America, shortly after their marriage, from Czechoslovakia, and settled at Praha. In 1891, the family moved to the Shiner community where they reared their family.

He was married to Annie Hajek on November 20, 1916, in Sts. Cyril and Methodius' Catholic Church, Shiner, by the Rev. Fred Neubert. The couple made their home on a farm on Route 2, Yoakum, near Shiner, until February, 1969 when they moved to their new home in Shiner at 213 West Bozka St.

Mr. Novak was a member of the KJT Society and the Shiner Catholic Church. Members of the Society attanded the last rites in a body.

He was a talented and accomplished musician having played the guitar and was associated with the KCB and Novak Bands. His love for music was evidenced by the floral offering designed in the form of a guitar, a tribute from his children.

Surviving are his devoted wife, Mrs. Frank (Annie) Novak of Shiner; one son, George (Red) Novak of Houston; four daughters, Mrs. Milton (Emma) Westphal, Mrs. E. J. (Adel) Henkhaus, Mrs. Mildred Zaruba, all of Shiner; and Mrs. Ben (Edith) Studeny of Houston; 13 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Mrs. John (Mary) Eicher Sr. of Route 2, Yoakum and Miss Annie Novak of Shiner.

He was preceded in death by his father, who died November 21, 1920; his mother died February 9, 1933; four brothers and a sister, Ben J. on June 27, 1939, Anton W. on February 11, 1960, John on December 17, 1962, B. Emil on July 12, 1965 and Miss Frances Novak died May 9, 1961.

The esteem in which he was held was evidenced in the myriad of flowers and the large assemblage of relatives and friends that came to pay their last homage of respect. He left a wide circle of friends throughout this section who deeply regret his departure and mourn with his loved ones.

Contributed by Matt Cross

FRANK M. NOVAK 

Hallettsville Herald, 1 Jul 1924

Frank Novak

It is with regret that we chronicle the death of Frank Novak, aged 40 years. He died early Wednesday morning at his home between Moravia and Moulton. The remains were buried in the Moulton Catholic Cemetery Thursday morning. He is survived by his wife and several children, to these the Herald extends its sincere sympathy

Moulton Eagle, 4 Jul 1924

Funeral of Frank M. Novak

The funeral of Mr. Frank M. Novak, who died at his home near town Wednesday morning, June 25, was held from his late home on the following day.

Interment was made in the Moulton Catholic Cemetery. Rev. Father Netardus of Shiner and Rev. Father Kopp of Moulton conducting the services. The funeral was attended by a large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends.

The pallbearers were Frank Miculka, Roman Wotipka Jr., Eddie Wotipka, Frank Machart Paul Dierschke, and Bohumir Machart.

The deceased was 48 years, 9 months and 13 days old. He was married to Miss Bertha Wotipka in 1901.

Surviving are his wife and six children, Mrs. Julia Picha, Della, Bessie Agnes, Ben and George Novak, also one grandchild. He also leaves his aged mother, six brothers and four sisters.

The Eagle extends condolence to the bereaved ones.

Contributed by Matt Cross

GEORGE FRANK NOVAK

Hallettsville Tribune-Herald, 14 Aug 2002

George Frank Novak, 83, of Shiner, died Thursday, Aug. 8 2002.  He was born July 31, 1919, in Moulton, to Frank M. and Bertha Wotipka Novak.

Mr. Novak was a cabinet maker and birdraiser. He worked for Tex Tan Leather and was a menber of the Shiner Baaptist Church.  He was a World War II veteran having rerved in the Army Air Corps.

Survivors include two sisters, Agnes Kaiser of San Antonio and Bessie Zapletal of Agua Dulce.

He was preceded in desth by his wife, Flossy D. McElroy Novak, his parents; two sisters, Julia Picha and Della Dostalik, and brother, Ben W. Novak.

Prayer service was at 7 p. m. Saturday, August 10 at  Buffington Funeral Home Chapel, Shiner.

Services were held at 3 p.m. Sunday August 11 at Shiner Baptist Church.  The Rev. Kenneth Hibbs officiated.

Burial followed in the Shiner Cemetery, under the direction of Buffington Funeral Home, Shiner.

Pallbearers were William Garbade, A. C. Kubecka, Carl Pfeil, Nathan Hoepken, Don Brown and Chad Kubecka.

Honorary pallbearers were Ray Seale, Donald Dreyer, Don Cain, and George W. Minear.

Contributed by Matt Cross

JEROME NOVAK

Shiner Gazette, 20 Jan 1938, page 1

Death of Baby

On Wednesday of last week Jerome Novak, the infant son or Mr. and Mrs. Joe Novak of Houston was called to his heavenly home and laid to rest the following day at Shiner Catholic Cemetery, Father Bily officiating. The funeral was held form Eschenburg Funeral Parlor.

We extend sympathy to the bereaved parents in the loss of their little babe.

Contributed by Matt Cross

JOE NOVAK

The Moulton Eagle, Friday, November 24, 1911, page 1

Joe Novak of Runge, aged 26 years, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lorenz Novak who reside about three miles north of Moulton, accidentally shot and killed himself Sunday. Mr. Novak went out hunting and when he got to his brother's house sat down on the steps and stood his gun by his side. When he went to get up again the gun slipped and the hammer struck the steps and the gun was discharged, the load striking him in the chest, from which he died three hours afterward. His remains were shipped here and interred in the Catholic cemetery Monday, Rev J. Forster conducting the last sad rites. The funeral was largely attended and the floral offerings were beautiful and many. Besides his wife and little babe he leaves many relatives and friends to mourn his untimely demise. The Eagle extends its sympathy to the bereaved ones.

Contributed by Nancy Schmidt

JOHN NOVAK

Victoria Advocate, Friday, March 18, 1966

Verdict Awaited In Area Hanging

HALLETTSVILLE -- A formal verdict in the death of John Novak, 62, farmer who resided near Hallettsville, and whose body was found hanging in his barn Wednesday evening, is expected to be returned Friday by Justice of the Peace Oscar Shoemake.

Shoemake said that he was awaiting a copy of the death certificate before returning his verdict formally, but indicated that his findings would show suicide.

Novak was found about 5:20 p.m. Wednesday by his wife.

Born June 18, 1903, he was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Novak.

Funeral services will be held at 9:15 a.m. Friday at Kubena Funeral Home, and at 9:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery.

Surviving are his wife, the former Annie Pargac; three daughters, Mrs. Albert Klekar of Moravia, Mrs. Willie Mae Migl and Miss Ann Marie Novak, both of Hallettsville; four sisters, Mrs. Raymond Pargac of Schulenburg, Mrs. Willie Barbarak of Moulton, Mrs. B. F. Hill of Houston, and Mrs. Willie Krhovjak of Moravia; and three brothers, Frank of Moulton, Charlie of Hallettsville, and Joe of Houston.

Submitted by Rosemary Ermis

LADISLAV JOSEPH NOVAK

Moulton Eagle, Friday, February 6, 1981, page 1

L. J. Novak Dies At Age Of 83 Yrs.

Ladislav Joseph (L. J.) Novak passed away at the Shady Oak Nursing Home here on January 26th, 1981, at the age of 83 years. He has been a resident at the nursing home over three months.

Born on Sept. 8, 1897 in Gonzales County, he was the son of Lawrence Novak and Catherine Wagner Novak. He was married to Rosie Kubena [Kubenka] Branecky in the St. Joseph's Catholic Church and they resided north of Moulton for many years.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, Jan. 28 at 9 a.m. in the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Moulton with Father Robert Schmidt officiating. Interment was in the Moulton Catholic Cemetery.

Suriving are: his wife, Rosie Novak of Moulton; three sisters, Mary and Lillie Mae Novak of San Antonio and Bessie Labano of Houston; one niece, Mary B. Syrinek of Flatonia; and three nephews: Edward A. Jurek of Houston, Fred J. Jurek of San Antonio and Emil Kozak of Lincoln, Nebr.

Serving as pallbearers were: Edward A. Jurek, Fred J. Jurek, Stephen Jurek, Arnold Branecky, Johnnie Branecky and Rudolph Hajdik.

Contributed by Nancy Schmidt

LAWRENCE NOVAK

Moulton Eagle, Friday, October 1, 1948, page 1

Mr. L. Novak Buried Here Sunday A.M.

Lawrence Novak, a resident of the Moulton community for many years, died in San Antonio Friday, September 24, at 12:00 noon.

The body was brought to Moulton and lay in state at the Smith Funeral Chapel until Sunday, September 26, 9:00 A.M., when the funeral procession moved to the St. Joseph's Church, where services were conducted by the Rev. John Matocha. Interment was made in the Moulton Catholic cemetery.

The pallbearers were: Edward Jurek, Edwin Novak, William Novak, Emil Reindl, Frank Liska and Rudy Liska.

Mr. Novak was a native Texan, having been born at Praha, Fayette County, August 15, 1873, and reached the age of 75 years, 1 month and 9 days.

He was united in marriage with Miss Katherine Wagner in 1894 who preceded him in death on December 2, 1916.

Surviving are two sons, L. J. Novak of Moulton and Jerry Novak of Brenham; five daughters, Mrs. Claude Jurek of Moulton, Mrs. Anna Kozak of Table Rock, Nebraska, Misses Mary and Lillie Mae Novak, both of San Antonio, and Mrs. Bennie Lebano of Houston; five brothers, Adolph of Runge, Mat of Goliad, John of Lometa, Ed. of Moulton and Albert Novak; three sisters, Mrs. Carrie Liska of Runge, Mrs. Claudie Raindl of Wilson, and Mrs. Annie Zalman of Moulton. He also leaves four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Contributed by Nancy Schmidt

MARY ANN KUTAC NOVAK

Shiner Gazette news clipping

Mary Ann Novak

Mary Ann Novak of Shiner died Monday, June 11, 2001 at the age of 62 years, 3 months and 1 day.

A rosary is scheduled to be recited at 8:30 p.m. Wed., June 13 at Buffington Funeral Home chapel.

Funeral services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Thurs., June 14 at Queen of Peace Church in Sweet Home, the Rev. Charles Sonnier officiating.

Burial will be at Shiner Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Buffington Funeral Home, Shiner.

Honorary pallbearers are her grandchildren, Samantha Novak, Rachel Novak, Dominic Novak, Lauren Biedermann, Holt Biedermann, Amanda Biedermann, Nicole Schwab and Jessica Schwab.

She was born March 10, 1939 in Shiner to the late Willie J. and Annie Kral Kutac. After working for 30 years at G.M.A.C. in San Antonio, Mary retired to Shiner. She poured her and soul into her lifelong passion, “The Kaspar House Bed and Breakfast.” She will be deeply missed by her loving family, many friends, and loyal customers. For many she was the wind beneath their wings.

Survivors include her husband, Hubert F. Novak; two daughters, Dr. Yvonne Biedermann of San Angelo and Cynthia Martinez of San Antonio; one son, Mark Novak of Floresville; three sisters, Helen Patek of Shiner, Rose Marie Siegel of Houston and Dorothy Winkelmann of Cypress; one brother, Willie Kutac of Farmington, N.M., and eight grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her father, July 21, 1989; and her mother, July 2, 1960.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Catholic Church.

Contributed by Matt Cross

VICTOR C. NOVAK

Victoria Advocate, May 22, 2007

VICTOR C. NOVAK

SHINER - Victor C. Novak, age 82, of Shiner, was called to our Heavenly Father on Saturday, May 19, 2007.

Recitation of the holy rosary will be at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 24 at Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. Bob Knippenberg officiating. Interment will follow at Shiner Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home in Yoakum.

Victor was born March 11, 1925 to the late Anton W. and Janie Krupala Novak.

Survivors include two nieces, Andrea Novak of Cedar Park and Cheryl Finley of Austin; and one nephew, Bryan Novak of Pflugerville.

He was preceded in death by a brother, James Anton Novak.

Online guestbook may be signed at www.thielecooper.com

Arrangements by Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home, Yoakum, 361-293-5656.

Contributed by Roland Beausoleil

VICTORIA NOVAK

Shiner Gazette, 6 Jul 1911

Death of Mrs. John Novak.

Mrs. Victoria Novak, wife of John Novak, died last Saturday, July 1st 1911 and was buried in the Catholic cemetery on Sunday, July 2nd. Mrs. Novak had been sick for some time with consumption and was but 25 years and five months old. She leaves a husband and two little children, Vlasta, 4 years old and Liddie, 3 years old to mourn her untimely end. The bereaved husband and motherless little ones have the fullest sympathy of all relatives and friends.

Victorie Novak was born 23 Sep 1885. Contributed by Matt Cross

EDWARD J. NOVOSAD

Victoria Advocate, June 20, 2001

SHINER—Edward J. Novosad, 82, of Shiner, died Monday, June 18, 2001.

He was born July 28, 1918, in Gonzales County, to the late Joseph and Mary Pekar Novosad. He was a farmer and rancher, and a Catholic. He was a member of American Legion Post No. 201 and Knights of Columbus.

Survivors: wife, Elizabeth Polasek Novosad; sisters, Mary Wenske of Moulton, Annie Kocian of Shiner and Margaret Surman of League City; brothers, Paul Novosad, Bennie Novosad, Edwin Novosad and Adolph Novosad, all of Shiner.

Preceded in death by: parents; brother, Frank Novosad and infant twin brothers, Joseph Novosad and John Novosad

A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. tonight at Buffington Funeral Home chapel.

Services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, the Rev. Jerry Caponi officiating.

Graveside services, with military honors under the auspices of the American Legion, will be at Shiner Catholic Cemetery. Buffington Funeral Home, Shiner, 361-594-3352.

Memorials: Hospice of South Texas or donor's choice

Submitted by Rosemary Ermis

TOM NOVOSAD

Shiner Gazette, 18 May 1898

Found Dead.

Early Saturday morning, May 14th, the body of a man was found lying on the railroad track at the crossing just in front of the section house. The man was dead, and upon investigation proved to be Tom Novesat [Novosad], a Bohemian. There was a bad wound over the right eye, and one under the left eye, which caused death. He was a single man without a family. The coroner’s inquest developed the fact that deceased showed signs of having been intoxicated when found, and was said to have been drinking heavily late Friday night.

Weimar Mercury, 21 May 1898, page 3

Shiner, Texas, May 14.—Tom Novosat [sic.], for the past eight years a resident of this place, was found dead at the railroad crossing in the yard limits this morning. He was evidently struck by a train last nght. Justice Blohm held an inquest this morning and a verdict was rendered accordingly. Novosat was about 30 years of age and had no family. His relatives live near Ellinger, Fayette county, Texas.

Gazette obituary contributed by Matt Cross

Mr. NUEBY

Moulton News, 20 Jan 1897, Molton [sic] Institute column

The writer was informed Saturday that Mr. Nueby was killed near Weimar while in the employ of the S. P. railway company. While putting on brakes, the brake broke throwing him under the cars and cut both of his legs off which caused his death. He leaves a wife to mourn his loss. Mrs. Nueby is a sister of W. J. and John Cooper.

Contributed by Matt Cross