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JOSEPHA HENSINGER/HOSSINGER RAABMoulton News, 11 Jul 1895 DIED.Mrs Franz Roab [Raab] died Sunday eve after a lingering illness. The deceased was a victim of that dread disease consumption, and had been sick nearly a year. She leaves a husband and six children. The funeral took place Monday. Mr. Roab is a Hermann Soehne. Josepha Raab, 25 Nov 1856 – 7 Jul 1895, was buried at St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery in Moulton. Her maiden name is either Hensinger or Hossinger per children’s death certificates. Contributed by Matt CrossKARTER MICHAEL RAABVictoria Advocate, August 31, 2011 KARTER MICHAEL RAABVICTORIA - Karter Michael Raab, infant son of Michael J. and Jayme Lynn Mitchell Raab of Victoria, passes away Aug. 29, 2011. He was born Oct. 18, 2010 in Houston. Karter was an angel budded on earth to bloom in Heaven. Contributed by Rosemary ErmisOSCAR F. RAABSee obituary and samples of his work on Unidentified Photographs page.ERNEST STEVE RAABE SR.Victoria Advocate, April 17, 2006 ERNEST S. RAABE SR. - HALLETTSVILLEHALLETTSVILLE - Ernest Steve Raabe Sr., 87, of Hallettsville, died Saturday, April 15, 2006. He was born July 20, 1918, in Hallettsville, to the late Robert Frank and Emily Horak Raabe. He was a veteran of World War II. Survivors: sons, Alan Raabe of Moulton and Steve Raabe of Rosenberg; and six grandchildren. Preceded in death by: sister, Lillie Fredrick; brothers, Robert Raabe, Walter Raabe, and Otto Raabe; and one grandchild. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. today at Hallettsville City Cemetery, the Rev. Lunday Hooten officiating. Kubena Funeral Home, Hallettsville, 361-798-3271. Memorials: American Cancer Society. Contributed by Sandra Long AndersLYDIA BOEHM RAABShiner Gazette, 9 Apr 1970, page 1 Contributed by Matt CrossTHERESIE RAABShiner Gazette, 10 Dec 1908, page 1 MRS. TERESIA RAAB.Wednesday morning, at 10 o’clock, the sad news was heard over our community that Mrs. Teresia Raab, wife of Joe Raab, had died. Mrs. Raab reached the age of 39 years. She was ill but about fourteen days; and leaves her bereaved husband and eleven children, three grown and married, of her first marriage, the Messrs. Ferdinand and Frank Guettner and Mrs. John Huber. Eight children of her second marriage, six boys and two girls, the oldest a boy of 13 years and the youngest a boy of 14 days. Many kinfolks and friends express sympathy for the bereaved relatives and friends. May she rest in peace. Theresie Rabb, 11 Oct 1865 – 2 Dec 1908, was buried in SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Cemetery, Shiner. Contributed by Matt CrossRABB InfantHallettsville Herald, 4 Apr 1889 The infant child of Dr. and Mrs. E. M. Rabb died at 9 o'clock Sunday night, of congestion of the bowels. The remains were interred in the city cemetery Monday morning. The Herald extends sincere condolence to the bereaved parents. Dr. E. M. RABBBrownsville Daily Herald, 13 Apr 1908 Dr. Rabb of San Antonio, who has been here for the past two weeks, is quite ill at the Rio Grande hotel. Dr. Rabb, of San Antonio, who has been here a short time, was very ill yesterday, but is reported as better today. He and his wife are staying at Mrs. Best. Brownsville Daily Herald, 16 Apr 1908 DEATH OF DR. E. M. RABBVisitor from San Antonio Passes Away at Brownsville.Dr. E. M. Rabb, aged 52 years, a well known physician of San Antonio, died at 7:45 o’clock last evening in this city, at the residence of Mrs. Best on Adams street after being critically ill for several days. He had been in bad health for some time, and his final illness and death were the culmination of physical troubles of long standing. The immediate cause of death was dropsy. Dr. Rabb came to Brownsville about two weeks ago from San Antonio, having come to see about some landed interests in Hidalgo county. He was accompanied here by his wife, who was with him when he died. The body will be shipped tomorrow to Hallettsville, where he formerly resided, and interment will be made in the cemetery there. He was a member of the Baptist church and also of the Masonic fraternity and had a host of friends in all parts of Southwest Texas. He is survived by his widow and three sisters, Mrs. John Woods and Mrs. T. P. Compton of San Antonio and Mrs. D. Parker of Victoria. He also leaves a brother, Rev. A. W. Rabb, a prominent Baptist minister of Sweet Home, Texas. Frank Rabb of Brownsville was a first cousin of the decedent. Embry W. Parker, a nephew of Victoria, who was notified of his uncle’s serious illness, arrived here last night, but not in time to see his uncle alive. He and Mrs. Rabb will accompany the body to Hallettsville tomorrow. Dr. Rabb was fully conscious until the last. Contributed by Matt CrossJOSEPHINE CRISP RABBWeimar Mercury, 9 Aug 1940 MRS. A. W. RABB PASSES AWAY(Hallettsville Herald) Friends of Mrs. A. W. Rabb were shocked and grieved Monday morning to hear of her unexpected death at 6 a.m. She had been ill with a cold for a few days, but it was not considered serious until Sunday, when she took a turn for the worse and passed into unconsciousness that night. She had been in failing health for several years and was tenderly cared for by her only child, Miss Elizabeth, but her Master chose to call her away and she willingly answered His call. She was 86 years old on Dec. 1, 1939. Mrs. Rabb was born Josephine Crisp, in Collins county. Her mother died when she was 17 months old and she was reared by her grandparents, Rev. and Mrs. M. W. Matthews. In 1872 she was united in marriage to Rev. A. W. Rabb and they made their home in Cedar Bayou for eight or nine years. After that they lived in Del Rio, where he pastored the Baptist Church in Hallettsville, Sweet Church and Edna. For the last 23 years, Mrs. Rabb and Miss Elizabeth have made their home in Hallettsville. A son, Wm. E. Rabb, died seven years ago and two other children died in infancy. Besides Miss Elizabeth, there are two grandchildren, Edward Layne and Miss Willynne Rabb of the Teachers’ College at San Marcos. Mrs. Rabb was a member of the Baptist church and as long as her health permitted, was active in her church work. Even after she became feeble nothing pleased her more than to be taken to the meetings of the Missionary Society where she could be with her friends, for she was of a genial disposition and loved company. Funeral services were conducted at the Baptist church in Hallettsville, Rev. E. A. Hood officiating, assisted by Rev. A. Guyon. Interment was made in the City Cemetery. [immediately below obituary] Mrs. Rabb had many friends in Weimar who were saddened at the news of her death. She was the mother of the late W. E. Rabb, former principal of the Wildwood school. The Mercury offers condolences to the bereaved ones. Contributed by Matt CrossFRANK RADAGalveston Daily News, 19 Mar 1894 FRANK RADA.Sweet Home, Tex., March 18.—Frank Rada, the Bohemian boy who accidentally received a load of shot in his neck about six weeks ago from a shotgun in his own hands, died Wednesday afternoon. LENA RAECHELWeimar Mercury, February 14, 1889, page 2 That dreaded malady, consumption, has has added another victim, to its list, in the person of Miss Lena Raechel, who died at the home of her mother, at Hackberry, last Thursday in the 21st year of her age. Miss Raechel has been suffering for several years, and just as she arrived at the age when life is most enticing, “God’s finger touched her, and she slept.” The Herald extends sincere condolence to bereaved relatives.—Herald. Transcribed by Sharon SuttonROBERT DEXTER RAGSDALEunidentified San Antonio newspaper clipping Cattleman Dies in S. A.Robert D. Ragsdale, 65, rancher and cattleman of Lavaca county and owner of the old Taft ranch, died Monday in a San Antonio hospital. He had lived in this city 22 years, and his home is at 307 Kennedy Avenue, Alamo Heights. Services will take place at 3 p.m. Wednesday in the Charles Hanavan chapel and burial will be in the Sunset Memorial park. Rosary will be recited at 3 p.m. Tuesday in the Hanavan chapel. Survivors are his widow, Mrs. Gussie Appelt Ragsdale; sons, James Robert Ragsdale of San Antonio and Charles Ragsdale of Lake Charles, La; daughter, Mrs. Guy B. Gray, and grandson, Guy B. Gray, Jr. of Fort Worth; brother, J. W. Ragsdale of Victoria; sisters, Mrs. Annie Boothe of Gonzales; Mrs. Susie Ragsland of Dallas and Mrs. Bessie Kerr of San Antonio. DENNIS JOSEPH RAINOSEKShiner Gazette, 7 Jul 1983, page 4B Rainosek Drowning VictimHALLETTSVILLE – Dennis Joseph Rainosek, 30, of Route 4, Box 128-E, Hallettsville, drowned Friday afternoon, July 1, 1983 while swimming with relatives in Rocky Creek, a stream located near his home. Contributed by Matt CrossC. W. RANKINShiner Gazette, 7 Mar 1900 A Yoakum Tragedy.Another killing took place at Yoakum last Friday evening about 6 o’clock. Mr. C. W. Rankin, a restaurant keeper and Mr. J. L. Pickens, a traveling auditor of the Aransas Pass road, and on the depot platform and after passing some words, drew their knives and began a duel, which resulted in the death of C. W. Rankin. Mr. Rankin’s throat was cut in a fearful manner; all the blood vessels and the jugular veins were severed. Rankin died in ten minutes after being cut. Pickens was cut four times; once on the muscles of each arm, on the right breast and about the collar bone. The wound on the breast is nearly two inches deep and from two to three inches in length. Pickens’ wounds are quite serious, but not necessarily fatal. The fight took place but a few feet from a large number of people waiting on the depot platform. Pickens was arrested by City Marshal Criswell and taken to Halletsville by Deputy Sheriff R. E. Burkett. He was allowed bail in the sum of $2,500 and was then taken to San Antonio and placed in the railroad hospital. His examining trial was set for yesterday, Tuesday. [Burial place unknown.] Contributed by Matt CrossAUGUSTA APPELT RAGSDALE RATLIFF
Lavaca County Tribune-Herald, 4 Jun 1974 Gussie RatliffMrs. Gussie Ragsdale Ratliff, 85, died in a Weimar hospital, Sunday, Sept. 20. She had been ill for some time. The deceased is a native of Lavaca County, born near Hallettsville, and she spent most of her life in this community. She had lived in San Antonio for a number of years, where she was a member of the Santa Monica's Guild, a member of the Battle of Flowers Association and has been active in numerous other civic and charitable organizations. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Guy B. Gray of El Campo, a son, J. R. Ragsdale of Hallettsville; 9 grandchildren; and one great grandchild. A funeral Mass was offered at 10 a.m. Monday, September 21, at St. Peter's Catholic Church with interment in Sunset Memorial park in San Antonio. Those who wish may make memorial contributios to their preferred charity. Funeral arrangements were by Zizik-Kearns-Downing and McClaughterty Funeral Directors of San Antonio. Contributed by Rox Ann JohnsonANNA BERKENHOFF RASKALavaca County Tribune, 26 May 1944 Mrs. Peter Raska Taken in DeathAs the result of a heart attack, Mrs. Peter Raska of Yoakum was taken in death Saturday, May 20 at 9:00 p.m. in the Huth Memorial Hospital. The funeral services were conducted from Beck funeral home at 9:30 a.m. and St. Joseph's Catholic Church at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday May 23. Rev Father Victor A. Raska of El Campo, son of the deceased, offered the funeral mass assisted by his first cousins, Rev Alois J. and Very Rev. John L. Morkovsky. Rev Jos. A. Pustka acted as master of ceremonies and Monsignor F.O. Beck of Victoria preaching a very touching ceremony. The funeral then proceeded to Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery where internment was made Rev Alois J. Morkovsky officiating. Mrs. Raska, nee Anna Berkenhoff is survived by her bereaved husband and six children, Rev. Victor A. Raska, of El Campo, Elo Raska, Erwin (Pete) Raska, Henry Raska and Mrs. Dr. (Lorraine) Pulkrabek, all of Yoakum and Mrs. Rufus (Juanita) Kiolbassa of San Antonio. Their first child died in infancy, also surviving are several grandchildren. Mrs. Raska had attained the age of 67 years, eight months and 19 days when death took her. She was truly a devoted mother and devoted Christian who will be sorely missed. Contributed by Matt CrossELO C. RASKAVictoria Advocate, 5 Feb 1971 Elo C. RaskaAdvocate News Service YOAKUM - Elo C. Raska, 74, long-time resident of Yoakum, died about 5:30 a.m. Thursday at his home here. Mr. Raska was associated with two brothers in operation of Raska Boot Shop, and had previously been in the clothing business for many years. He was born Nov. 22, 1896 in Hallettsville. Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Friday at Buffington Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Charlie Morian, George Wysatta, Joe Okrunlik, Refugio Garcia, Otto Siems and Felix Marek. Contributed by Matt CrossThe Shiner Gazette, Thursday, February 18, 1971, page 6 Elo C. RaskaYoakum—Elo C. Raska, long-time resident of Yoakum, died about 5:30 a.m. Thursday, February 4, 1971 at his home. He attained the age of 74 years, 2 months and 12 days. Contributed by Nancy Schmidt
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WALTER GRAY REESWeimar Mercury, March 3, 1911 Express Special:—Yoakum, Tex.. February 28—The body of W. G. Rees of Houston was brought here for burial Friday. Mr. Reese was 50 years of age, and at one time lived in this city where he has brothers and sisters. The funeral was under the auspices of the Woodmen of the World lodge. Sublime News Items W. G. Rees, 2 Feb 1861-26 Feb 1911, was buried in the Oak Grove Cemetery at Yoakum. Contributed by Deborah SmithIDA "MAY" KERSH REESEColorado County Citizen, April 18, 1974 May ReeseMrs. J. H. (May) Reese of Sublime died in the Eagle Lake Community Hospital April 17. Mrs. Reese was born Sept. 11, 1897 and would have been 77 on her next birthday. Mrs. Reese lay in state at the Kubena Funeral Home of Hallettsville prior to services held at the First Baptist Church of Sublime April 19. the Rev. Charlie Williams was in charge of the services and assisted by The Rev. Claudie Dunlap of Houston. Both were former pastors of the church. Survivors are 2 daughters, Mrs. Ethel Potter of Sheridan and Mrs. Halton Buchanak of Sublime; one son, George Reese of El Campo; 10 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Pallbearers were Arthur Potter of Schulenburg, Wesley Buchanek of Sublime, Ted David of Miami, Fla., all grandsons of the deceased; Edward McClendon of Angleton, Ray Lee Jackson of Sheridan and Jerry Brocker of Lake Jackson. Interment was in the Geiger Cemetery near Sublime. Contributed by Deborah SmithJOHN H. (DUTT) REESEunknown newspaper and date John (Dutt) Rees Buried SundayJohn H. (Dutt) Rees, 71, well known Hallettsville area resident, died in the Renger Memorial Hospital, Inc., in Hallettsville, March 8, [1963] at 4:30 p.m. following a lingering illness. The deceased was a resident of the Sublime Community all his life, nine miles east of here. He was a former baseball player and was a staunch baseball fan, who appreciated seeing big league baseball come to Houston. The remains were removed from the Kubena Funeral Home here at 1:00 p.m. and were taken to the Sublime Baptist Church where the body lay in state until 2:00 p.m. when services were held there, Sunday, March 10th. Rev. C. L. Weigel officiated. Interment was in the Geiger Cemetery. Pallbearers were Ervin Brown, Halton Buchanek, Bill Parks, Hilmer Woytek, Orin Pustejovsky and Jess Howell. Mr. Rees was born in Lavaca County, at Sublime, December 9, 1891. He was a carpenter by trade, retiring several years ago. On April 25, 1916, he married Miss Ida Mae Kersh at Houston and the couple settled at Sublime. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. J. H. (Ida Mae Kersh) Rees; one son, George Rees of El Campo; two daughters, Mrs. Halton Buchanek of Sublime, and Mrs. Fred Potter of Sublime; three brothers, L. J. (Ike) Rees of Sublime, Tom (Perce) Rees, Jr. of Hallettsville, and William Rees of Nacogdoches; one sister, Mrs. Otto Linhart of Kenedy; 10 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Contributed by Deborah SmithLEONARD J. (IKE) REESEunknown newspaper from 1968 L. J. (Ike) ReeseFuneral services for Mr. L. J. (Ike) Reese, 68 years, of Sublime, will be held Tuesday, January 23rd at 2:00 p.m. at the Kubena Funeral Home. He passed away in the Renger Memorial Hospital Sunday after suffering a heart attack at his home earlier. The Rev. P. H. Mathison of Victoria will officiate. Interment will be in the Geiger Cemetery. Mr. Reese was born in Lavaca County on April 15th, 1899. On April 4th, 1945, he was united in marriage with Mrs. Hallie Brooks Mirick at Kenedy. Following their marriage they settled at Sublime where he farmed and did carpenter work. At the time of his death he was retired. He was a member of the Sublime Baptist Church and the Veterans of World War I and II. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Hallie Reese of Sublime; one stepson, Edward Mirick of Pasadena; two brothers, Perce Reese of Hallettsville and Will Reese of Nacogdoches, and a sister, Mrs. Otto Linhart of Kenedy. Contributed by Deborah SmithLOUISE M. SCHOTT REESEclipping from Lavaca County newspaper Mrs. L. Reese Dies at Nacogdoches Mrs. Louise M. Reese, 86, of Sublime, died in Nacogdoches at the home of her son, W. M. Reese on Sunday, June 9th. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 11th from the Kubena Funeral Home in Hallettsville at 2 o'clock. Interment will be in the Geiger Cemetery. The Rev. George Kruger will officiate at the services. The deceased was born in Sublime on May 13, 1871, and was married to J T. Reese on May 29, 1891, at Sublime. Survivors include six sons; Robert of Houston, Flem of Alief, Wm of Nacogdoches, J. H. Reese and I. T. Reese of Sublime, and Perce of Hallettsville; one daughter, Mrs. Selma Linhart of Kenedy; two step grandchildren, twenty-five grandchildren, twenty-three great-grandchildren. One son and her husband preceded her in death. Contributed by Deborah SmithROBERT FLOYD REESEunknown newspaper and date Robert F. Reese Dies Dec. 30th [1968]Robert Floyd Reese, 48, of Houston, formerly of Hallettsville, died Tuesday, Dec. 30th, following a heart attack. Reese is well known in the Hallettsville area, a member of the Reese family that originated at Sublime. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Florence Reese; daughters, Miss Martha Louise Reese, Miss Robbie Nell Reese, all of Houston; sister, Mrs. Otto Linhart of Kenedy; brothers, Henry Reese, Leonard Reese, both of Sublime, J. T. (Perce) Reese of Hallettsville, Flem Reese of Alief, and William Reese of Nacogdoches; seven nieces and nephews. Chapel services were held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 1st, at 7820 Park Place Blvd., in Houston, with Rev. Nolan A. Sagebiel officiating. Interment was in Forest Park Cemetery in Houston, with Masonic graveside services. Fogle-West Mortuaries was in charge of funeral arrangements. Contributed by Deborah SmithWILLIAM (BILL) REESEunknown newspaper and date William ReeseFuneral services for William (Bill) Reese, age 74, of Route 2, Box 94, Nacogdoches, were held Tuesday, March 26, 1968, at 3:30 p.m. in the Oakley-Metcalf Chapel in Nacogdoches with interment in the Fairview Cemetery. Officiating were Rev. M. A. Ervin, pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, and the Rev. David Coker, pastor of the New Hope Congregation Methodist Church. Mr. Reese died Sunday, Mar. 24, at 10:15 P.M. in the City Memorial Hospital in Nacogdoches. Born in Yoakum, Aug. 13, 1893, Mr. Reese was the son of J. T. and Louise Schott Reese. He was a retired railroad man and operated a grocery store in Nacogdoches. He was a member of the Baptist Church and a resident of the county since 1948. Mr. Reese and Beryl H. Halton were married Aug. 31, 1912, and she survives him. Other survivors are one daughter, Mrs. Allura Rhodes of Dallas; four sons, Morris R. Reese of Alvin; William Preston Reese of Waco, Victor Ray Reese of Nacogdoches and Douglas Reese of Houston; one sister, Mrs. Selma (Sis) Linhart of Kenedy; one brother, Tom (Percy) Reese of Hallettsvile, 12 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Services were directed by Oakley-Metcalf Funeral Home. A brother, Leonard (Ike) Reese of Sublime died only 2 months ago on Jan. 21 of this year. Among those who attended the funeral of William (Bill) Reese in Nacogdoches Tuesday were Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Sonntag of Sheridan, Mrs. Charles Skaggs of Alief, Mrs. Otto Linhart of Kenedy, Percy Reese, Mrs. Hallie Reese, and Mrs. Lloyd Fuller of here. Contributed by Deborah SmithANDREW GREBE REEVESMarch 1964 newspaper clipping Funeral Service for A.G. Reeves Held in YoakumLast rites for A. G. Reeves were held in Yoakum at 2 p.m. Sunday with Rev. Lee Nelson of Lane City, pastor of Glidden Baptist Church, and Rev. Jon M. Ryan, former Glidden pastor, officiating. Interment was in Oak Grove cemetery at Yoakum. Mr. Reeves died Thursday night in Columbus hospital. He had been a semi-invalid since Nov. 8, 1962, when he injured his back. He also suffered with a rheumatoid arthritis. He was born May 28, 1906, in West Point and was married to Miss Juanita Warburton in Yoakum May 9, 1936. He was retired because of disability last Dec. 8 from his duties as engineer with the Southern Pacific Lines. Beginning as a fireman, he had served the Southern Pacific 37 years. He and Mrs. Reeves and their family had lived in Glidden 16 years. He was ordained a deaco in the Glidden Baptist church July 5, 1959, and had served as Sunday school superintendent and teacher of several classes. Survivors include his wife and a son, Andrew G. Reeves Jr. of Glidden; a daughter, Mrs. E.J. Stancik, and 2 grandchildren of Columbus; twin nieces of La Marque; a nephew stationed with the Air Force in London; a sister, Mrs. P.P. Grifno of Victoria, and a half-brother, Henry W. Hale of Port O’Connor. Pallbearers were M.P. Kveton of Galveston, L.H. Barrett and W. L. Mackey of Columbus, D.D. Stair, Glidden; A.R. Dunn, Weimar, and Johnnie Reed, Pasadena. Honorary pallbearers were deacons from Glidden Baptist church, J.K. Wallace, I.M. Foley, O.A. Miller and Frank Haynes. Sunday Rites for Andrew Reeves Sr.Funeral services were held here Sunday 2 p.m. March 1st for Andrew G. Reeves Sr., 57, of Glidden, Rev. Lee Nelson officiating at Buffington Chapel and at Oak Grove Cemetery. Mr. Reeves, a former railroad man at Yoakum, passed away at a Columbus hospital Friday, February 28th, after a lingering illness. He was born at West Point, Texas, May 26, 1906. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Juanita Reeves of Glidden, one daughter, Mrs. Edward Stancik of Glidden; one son, Andrew Reeves Jr. of Glidden; 2 grandchildren; one brother, Henry W. Hale of Port O’Connor; one sister, Mrs. Philip Grifnu (sic) of Victoria; two nieces and a nephew. A. G. Reeves died 28 Feb 1964 in Colorado County, TX. Contributed by Cara CanikARCHIE T. REEVESShiner Gazette, 8 Sep 2009 A Schulenburg Killing.Archie Reeves was killed at Werth & Kerbel’s store at Schulenburg by Jos. Copeland, a young farmer. Both were from the Hackberry neighborhood. There was an old feud between the men. It is claimed that Reeves started the trouble by cursing and abusing Copeland, and when the latter started to resent it, after telling his persecutor that he wanted no trouble, Reeves is said to have drawn a knife. Copeland then drew his revolver and fired on Reeves, but his brother, Calvin Copeland, knocked up the revolver; a second time he knocked up the pistol, and then seeing Reeves was determined to cut his brother he jumped aside and Joe fired the third time, Reeves falling dead. Weimar Mercury, 11 Sep 1897, page 3 DIFFICULTY BETWEEN FARMERS.One Was instantly Killed and a Bystander Seriously Shot —Defendant's Bond $3000. Schulenburg, Tex., Sept. 4.—Three pistol shots were fired in Werth & Keeper's store at 11:30 o'clock this morning, which resulted in the immediate death of Arch T. Reeves and serious injury of William Zollner. Reeves and Joseph A. Copeland were neighboring farmers, and lived near Hackberry, in Lavaca county. They fell out some time ago about fences and cattle. They met today, and after the exchange of a few words, eye-witnesses testified that Reeves shoved or struck Copeland with his left hand and put his right hand into his pocket. Copeland drew his pistol and fired three shots, when Reeves fell dead. One ball struck Reeves in the throat and another near the mouth. Zellner, who was standing about forty feet from the parties and had nothing to do with the difficulty, was struck by a ball near his mouth and the bones of his left jaw were badly fractured. Copeland was arrested at once, and after examination was admitted to bail in the sum of $3000 to await the action of the grand jury, which he promptly gave. Deceased was about 60 years old, was born and raised near Corpus Christi, and lived in Lavaca county twnety-five or thirty years. He served in the confederate army in Buschell's regiment and leaves a family. Joseph A. Copeland is 36 years old and married. He was born in Tennessee, but has lived in Lavaca county twenty-two years. Arch Reeves was buried in the Old Shiloh Cemetery.DEIDA GOODE REEVES1941 newspaper clipping Mrs. A.W. Reeves Taken By DeathFuneral Services Were Held Here Wed., at 2 p.m. Mrs. A.W. Reeves, 68, passed away at the DeTar Hospital at Victoria, Monday afternoon at 5 o’clock, following injuries received in a car crash at Nursery at about 1 p.m. Monday. Mrs. Reeves was accompanying her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Reeves, to Victoria, when a tire on their car blew out, causing the car to overturn off the high road embankment. Mrs. Reeves was thrown from the car and received fatal injuries. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Reeves were badly bruised but were not seriously injured. Mrs. Reeves was rushed to the Victoria Hospital but was found to be beyond medical aid. Her body was brought back to Yoakum Monday night and will lie in state at the Beck Chapel until time for the services. Mrs. Reeves was born in Lamar County, Texas, to Mr. and Mrs. W.O. Goode. She spent much of her life in Fayette county, coming to Yoakum about 16 years ago to make her future home. Mrs. Reeves was a member of the Methodist church since childhood, living a true Christian life in that faith. She was well known here and her former home for her devotion to her church, her love of her family and her many sacrifices for her fellowman. Through her quiet and unassuming disposition she made and retained numerous friends in all walks of life. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock, at the Beck Chapel by Rev. R. K. Heacock. Interment will be in the Oak Grove Cemetery. Mrs. Reeves is survived by her mother, Mrs. W.O. Goode, five children, Mrs. Fannie Mae Beck of Yoakum, Henry W. Hale of Alice, Andrew Reeves of Victoria, Bill Reeves who is stationed at Honolulu with the U.S. Marines, and Mrs. Philip Grifno of Yoakum. Also two sisters, Mrs. A.J. Ross of Edinburgh, Mrs. Nathan McClure of Port O’Connor; one brother, Claude Goode of Port O’Connor, and numerous other relatives. Deida Reeves died 27 Oct 1941. Contributed by Cara CanikJUANITA WARBURTON REEVESThe Colorado County Citizen, September 17, 1997 Mrs. Juanita Warburton Reeves, 83, of Yoakum died Monday, Sept. 8, 1997. Born Nov. 2, 1913 in Yoakum, Mrs. Reeves was the daughter of Till and Terrel (Roberts) Warburton. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Columbus. She was married to Andrew Reeves, Sr. Services were held Sept. 12 at Buffington Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Sammy Carr officiating. Burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery. Mrs. Warburton is survived by her son, Andrew Reeves, Jr. of Dale, Texas. She was preceded in death by her husband on Feb. 28, 1964 and her daughter, Carol Ann Stancik. Submitted by Joyce StancikCORA MARESCH REGNERYoakum Herald-Times, 14 Jan 1993Cora RegnerFuneral services for Cora Maresch Regner, 74, of Yoakum, were held Monday, Jan. 11, 1993 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church. Rev. Leland Diekhoff officiated with interment in Hermann Sons Cemetery. Mrs. Regner died Jan. 9 in a nursing home. A lifelong native of Yoakum, she was born March 24, 1918 to the late Frank and Mary Brosch Maresch. She was a checker at Stanley's Super Market and a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church. Survivors include 1 sister, Elenora Richter, Yoakum; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin Regner, in 1986. Pallbearers were Edwin Petering, Herbert and James Leist, Robert Hermes, Marvin Schumacher, Raymond Richter, Lawrence Havlik and Sterling Maresch. Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Cross Lutheran Church or donor's choice. Buffington Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Contributed by Matt CrossEDWIN B. REGNERVictoria Advocate, 2 Feb 1986 Edwin B. RegnerYoakum - Edwin B. Regner, 82, of Yoakum, died at 10:23 p.m. Friday in a Victoria hospital following a short illness. He was born April 11, 1903, in DeWitt County, and was a long time resident of Yoakum. A farmer for many years, he was active in the Farm Bureau for 20 years and a 50-year member of Hermann Sons Lodge No. 90. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the Holy Cross Lutheran Church. The Rev. Leland Diekhoff will officiate. Burial will be in the Hermann Sons Cemetery near Yoakum. Buffington Funeral Home will be in charge of arrangements. He is survived by his wife, Cora Maresh Regner of Yoakum. Contributed by Matt CrossEMMA FILLA REHAKShiner Gazette, 29 Sep 1983 Rites For Mrs. Emma RehakHALLETTSVILLE – Mrs. Emma Rehak, 77, of Hallettsville, died at 7 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, 1983 at Stevens Convalescent Center in Hallettsville. Contributed by Matt CrossANTON J. REHAK, Jr.Victoria Advocate, 15 Dec 1996 ANTON J. REHAK JR.Anton J. Rehak Jr., 57, of Victoria and formerly of Hallettsville, died Friday, Dec. 13, 1996. Contributed by Matt CrossSHIRLEY A. MUDD REHAKVictoria Advocate, 2 May 1999 SHIRLEY A. REHAKFLATONIA -- Shirley A.Rehak, 60, of Flatonia, died Saturday, May 1, 1999. She was born Aug. 19, 1938, in DeWitt County, to the late Ernest and Annie Pechacek Petering Mudd. She was a homemaker. Survivors: daughter, Bernice Futschik of Flatonia; sister, Earlene Boedeker of Shiner; and three grandchildren. Preceded in death by: husband, Anton Joe Rehak Jr.; and brother, Robert Mudd. Visitation will be 11 a.m. today at Smith Funeral Home chapel. Services will be 2 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, the Rev. Dean Evans officiating. Burial will be at St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery in Moulton. Smith Funeral Home, Flatonia, 865-3311. Memorials: American Heart Association and American Kidney Foundation. Contributed by Matt CrossSOPHIE QUITTA REHAKThe Lavaca County Tribune–Herald, March 4, 1986 Sophie RehakSophie Rehak, 83, of Hallettsville, died Thursday, February 27, 1986, in the Lavaca Medical Center. Born February 17, 1903, in Lavaca County to the late Rudolph and Annie Sicko Quitta, she was a member of the Czech Moravian Brethren Church in Vsetin. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m., Saturday, March 1, at the Czech Moravian Brethren Church. Burial followed in Vsetin Cemetery under the direction of Kubena Funeral Home. The body lay in state at the funeral home until Saturday morning. Surviving are her husband, Joe Rehak of Hallettsville; a daughter, Irene Staha of Schulenburg; six sisters, Mrs. Ervin Klesel of Schulenburg and Mrs. Elvie Hlavac, Mrs. Selma Woytek, Mrs. William Rother, Mrs. William Jahn and Mrs. Albert Muhlstein, all of Hallettsville; a brother, Joe Quitta of Hallettsville; and three grandchildren. Pallbearers were Lado Hlavac, Ricky Bonewald, Harvey Hlavac, Howard Staha, Daryl Staha, Gary Duty. Submitted by Sandra Long AndersK. REHMETShiner Gazette, 29 Apr 1909, Halletsville Notes column This grave appears to be unmarked. Contributed by Matt CrossSAM REICHMAN & CELIE SILBER REICHMANWeimar Mercury, 26 Jun 1959, page 1 Sam Reichman, Wife Succumb On Same DayFuneral services for Mr. and Mrs. Sam Reichman, well known Hallettsville couple who died Sunday, June 21, just 14 hours apart, were held Monday at Kubena Funeral Home in that city, with burial in the Hallettsville Jewis Cemetery. Rabbi Louis Friestein officiated. Mrs. Reichman, 79, died at 1 a. m. and her husband, who was 81, followed her in death at 3 p.m. Both ill for some time, they died at home. The Reichman's had operated Meyerhoff's Dry Goods Co., in Hallettsville many years until his retirement in 1955. The store had been established nearly 60 years earlier by Mr. Reichmann's brother-in-law, Abe Meyerhoff. Both Mr. and Mrs. Reichman were born at Hallettsville. She was the former Miss Celie Silber. They were married June 8, 1903, and spent their entire lives in Hallettsville. Mr. Reichman is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Bella Reinstein and Mrs. Minnie Seftenberg, both of Houston, and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Reichman's only survivor is a niece, Mrs. Ben Krandel of Houston. HENRY REIDWeimar Mercury, March 18, 1893, page 2 Post Special: Halletsville, Tex., March 12.—Yesterday morning at 9 o’clock Otto Wolters shot and killed Henry Reid. The tragedy occurred on the farm of Wm. Lawrence, who resides about ten miles north of this place. The parties had quarreled the day previous to the killing over a trivial matter. When Reid was pruning trees in a peach orchard. Wolters came in at once and surrendered to the officers. Reid was a young man about 21 years old, Wolters being about 55 years old. Wolters claimed he acted in self-defense. Transcribed by Sharon SuttonMrs. HENRY REIGSMoulton News, 16 Jul 1896 Mrs. Henry Reigs died Wednesday about noon and was buried Thursday. Her baby was buried about two weeks ago. It was hard blow to Mr. Reigs, and the GAZETTE extends its deepest sympathies in his sorrow. Contributed by Matt CrossALICE RUBY REINDLShiner Gazette Alice Ruby ReindlAlice Ruby Reindl, 85 years, 7 months and 25 days of Shiner, died Sunday, September 7, 1997. Contributed by Matt CrossADALINE REINS [sp?]Weimar Mercury A good honest old colored woman by the name of Adaline Reins [sp?], died at her home on the farm of Allen B. . . last week and was buried the next day at Greenville cemetery in Lavaca county. We have known "Aunt" Adaline since our childhood days and have ever honored her as being honest and faithful to every trust to her imposed. The cemetery mentioned may be what is now known as the Willow Creek Black Cemetery, but she is not listed in Sammy Tise's survey of that cemetery.LILLIE KOENNING REKTORIKVictoria Advocate, December 1, 2002 Hallettsville - Lillie K. Rektorik, 92, of Hallettsville, died Saturday, Nov. 30, 2002. She was born March 25, 1910, in Moravia, to the late Emil and Anna Vivial Koenning. She was a member of Hermann Sons Lodge and St. Peter Lutheran Church. Survivors: daughters, Dorothy Halata and Darlyn Smith, both of Houston; brother, Leslie Koenning of Lake Jackson; 14 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by: husband, George Jerome Rektorik; parents; and sister, Arminta Meyer. Visitation will be 1:30 p.m. today at Kubena Funeral Home chapel. Services will be 2 p.m. Monday at St. Peter Lutheran Church of Hallettsville, the Rev. Herb Beyer officiating. Burial will be at Moravia S.P.J.S.T. Cemetery. Kubena Funeral Home, Hallettsville, 361- 798-3271. Memorials: donor's choice. Contributed by Matt CrossHENRY RENGERShiner Gazette, 13 Jan 1904 Heinrich Renger, 22 Jul 1847 - 1 Jan 1904, husband of Louise, is buried in the Kinkler Cemetery. Contributed by Matt CrossBERTHA RENKENSMoulton Eagle Miss Bertha Renkens Dies Here TuesdayMiss Bertha Renkens, 76, passed away at the Effenberger Rest Home here Tuesday evening, April 14th at 5:50 o'clock following a day's illness. She had been a patient in the Effenberger Rest Home for 1 1/2 years. Miss Renkens, a retired University of Texas teacher, is from Shiner. Funeral services which will be held at the Shiner Methodist church, are pending. MARY A. FAIT RESSLERShiner Gazette Mrs. F. Ressler Expires Jan. 30Mrs. F. M. Ressler, 67, of the Sweet Home vicinity, died at a Yoakum hospital Wednesday, January 30, at 1:10 p.m., nine days after she had suffered a stroke resulting in paralysis of her left side. Contributed by Matt CrossALBERT J. RHEINERSan Antonio Express, 18 Feb 1961, page 6-C Contributed by Matt CrossJEFF RHODEWeimar Mercury, September 13, 1890, page 2 Oakland RemarksOur community was very much saddened last week to hear of the death of Mr. Jeff Rhode, and the loss of his gin by fire at Shiner. Mr. Rhode had lived here nearly all his life. He was an industrious and successful farmer, and a hard worker at his last vocation, but misfortune appeared to overtaken him when he took hold of machinery. Weimar Mercury The Rhodes gin at his place burned down last week, and the proprietor, Mr. Rhodes, was so horribly burned that he died within twenty-four hours. The grief stricken famly have the sympathy of the entire community.—Shiner cor. Houston Post. Weimar Mercury The friends in this community of Mr. Jeff Rhode, formerly of Oakland, will regret to hear of his sad death, which occurred at Shiner last week. His gin caught fire by the friction of the machinery, and burnt up, and he was so badly burnt that he died in two or three days. It seems that his clothing caught fire from an armful of cotton that he was moving at the time. He leaves a wife and several children. T. J. Rhode, 17 jan 1843-4 Sep 1890, is buried in the Bunjs Cemetery near Shiner. Transcribed by Dorothy AlbrechtHERMAN RHODEWeimar Mercury, 13 Mar 1908, page 7 Schulenburg, March 5.—The strong wind on yesterday caused the sacrifice of the life of Herman Rhode, a lad of about 17 years. He was driving home with a load of lumber the wind blew off his hat, and on getting off the wagon to pick it up the mules, scared by the hat, started to run, causing the young man to fall, the heavily laden wagon passing over him. The deceased was the son of Mr. Fritz Rhode, a well-to-do farmer residing near Hackberry, Lavaca county. CHARLES RICEWeimar Mercury, 25 Aug 1922, page 2 Negro Shot From Ambush.Shiner, Tex. Aug. 20.—Charles Rice, well known negro resident of this place, was shot from ambush last night, five bullets penetrating his body. He died this morning. The police report no clue to the perpetrator. Transcribed by Sharon SuttonHENRY RICHARDSWeimar Mercury Yoakum, Texas, December 24. Henry Richards died last night from the effects of a wound received from a toy pistol. He and William Eichenbroch were playfully engaged in a dispute when William told him to put "down those wire cutters" which Richards had, or he (William) would shoot him. They then began raasling [sic.], and the pistol, which was loaded with a 22 cartidge, went off, producing a wound which last night proved fatal. DELORES STEFFEK RICHARDSONVictoria Advocate, 20 Apr 2006, page 7A DELORES RICHARDSONYOAKUM—Delores "Dee" Steffek Richardson, 60, of Yoakum, died Tuesday, April 18, 2006. She was born Feb. 10, 1946, in Hallettsville, to the late Norbert James and Mary Nestra Steffek. She worked for Home Health Care for the Elderly and was a member of The Pentecostals of Victoria. Survivors: daughters, Christina Sevier of Overland, Kan., LaLonnie Guice of West Monroe, La., and Rochan Kuecker of Yoakum; sisters, Linda Quinn, Barbara Steffek, and Peggy Roslund, all of Victoria; brother, Kenneth R. Steffek of Corpus Christi; and four grandchildren. Visitation and a wake will be held 6-7 p.m. tonight at The Pentecostals of Victoria Church. Services will be 4 p.m. Friday at the church, Pastor Bryant Clark officiating. Burial will follow at Queen of Peace Catholic Cemetery in Sweet Home. Buffington Funeral Home, Yoakum, 361-293-2333. Contributed by Matt CrossAUGUSTA HERDER RICHTERWeimar Herald, May 23, 1896, pg 2 Mrs. M Richter of Shiner—a lady well known lady in Weimar—died at the Santa Rosa hospital in San Antonio Monday morning of peritonitis. The remains were shipped to Shiner Monday, and buried there Tuesday. Mrs. Richter was the wife of Mr. Moritz Richter and was at one time a resident of Weimar. She was a sister of Mrs. Adolf Richter and Mrs. F. Hillje and Mr. Geo Herder of this city. She was a lady of many estimable qualities, and possessed a large circle of friends wherever known. Our sympathy is extended the bereaved relatives in their loss.Transcribed by Sharon SuttonELENORA HELEN (ELLA) MARESCH RICHTERShiner Gazette, 23 May 1996 Elenora H. RichterElenora "Ella" Helen Richter, age 82 years, 10 months and 12 days, of Yoakum died Saturday, May 18, 1996. A rosary was recited Sunday, May 19 at 7 p.m. at Buffington Funeral Home chapel, Yoakum. Services were held Monday, May 20 at 9:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church with the Rev. Gary Janak officiating. Burial was in St. Ann's Catholic Cemetery in Yoakum under the direction of Buffington Funeral Home, Yoakum. The pallbearers were: Johnny Williams, Brandon Immenhauser, Bob Richter, Bill Richter, Duane Williams, Dennis Williams and Steven Immenhauser. Honorary pallbearers were: Lori McMullen and David McMullen. She was born July 6, 1913 in DeWitt County to the late Frank and Mary Brosch Maresch. She owned Richter's garage. She was a member of the Herman Sons Lodge No. 90 and a member of the KJZT Society. She is survived by two daughters, Mary Ann Immenhauser of Victoria and Joyce Lux of New Braunfels; one son, Raymond "Bubba" Richter of Yoakum; nine grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Richter was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin Joe Richter, five sisters, Albina Leist, June 6, 1966; Annie Leist, March 18, 1982; Elsie Schumacher, Jan. 27, 1986; Mary Petering and Cora Regner; and one brother, Adolph Maresch, June 14, 1978. JOHN RICHTERUnidentified February 1951 news clipping John Richter Laid to RestFuneral rites were held for John Henry Richter at the Smith Funeral Home Chapel in Moulton Tuesday, February 6, at 2:00 P. M., with burial in the Old Moulton Cemetery, Rev. K. Windecker officiating. Mr. Richter passed away Sunday, February 4, at 11:45 A. M. He was born in Frelsburg, Texas, May 27, 1866, and was 84 years, 8 months and 8 days of age at his death. He was married to Miss Ida Dudenring in 1893, who preceded him in death, leaving him with two small children. In 1900 he again entered the state of holy matrimony with Mrs. Mary Theresa Schmidt Haase. He came to Moulton some fifty years ago and has been engaged in farming all of his life. The pallbearers were John Richter, Alfred Richter Jr., Marvin Haase, Reuben Janssen, Victor Haase and William Haase Jr. Surviving are his widow; three children, Alfred Richter of Thorndale, Mrs. Almeda Kuyus of Austin, and Edwin Richter of San Antonio; four step-children, Adolph Haase of Houston, William Haase of Hallettsville, Mrs. Ben Janssen of Corpus Christi, and Herbert Haase of Moultoin; seven grand-children and three great grandchildren; two brothers, Henry Richter of Columbus and Fred Richter of Frelsburg; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Sommerlatte of Columbus and Mrs. Augusta Schmidt of Wharton, and many other relatives. Contributed by Angelina Genzer KretzschmarMARY SCHMIDT HAASE RICHTERunidentified April 1951 news clipping Funeral Rites Held for Mrs. J. H. RichterFuneral rites were held for Mrs. John Henry Richter, (nee Mary Theresa Schmidt) at the Smith Funeral Home Chapel in Moulton, Thursday, April 5, a 2:00 P. M., with burial in the Old Moulton Cemetery. Rev. K. Windecker officiated. Mrs. Richter passed away Tuesday afternoon, April 3, at 3L35 P.M. at the Strieder Hospital. She was active until three months ago when illness set in and was unable to do her work. Since that time she has made her home with her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Haase. She was born in Frelsburg, Texas, June 9, 1866, and was 84 years, 9 months and 25 days of age at the time of her death. On September 1, 1885, she was married to Rudolph Haase. To this union four children were born, namely, Rudolph Haase of Houston, William Haase of Hallettsville, Mrs. Ben (Mary) Janssen of Corpus Christi, and Herbert Haase of Moulton. On June 28, 1897, Mr. Haase preceded her in death. In the fall of 1901 she again entered the state of Holy matrimony with John Henry Richter. Two children were born unto them, a son, Edwin John Richter of San Antonio and a daughter, Winnifred, who died at the age of two years. Mr. Richter also preceded her in death, on February 4 of this year. The pall bearers were her five grandsons, Marvin Haase, Herbert Roy Haase, Rueben Janssen, August Haase, an one great grandson, Marvin Herbert Haase. To mourn her passing besides her children are two step-children, Mrs. Fred Kuyus of Austin and Alfred Richter of Thorndale; also 13 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and other numerous relatives and friends. Contributed by Angelina Genzer KretzschmarMORITZ RICHTERShiner Gazette, 20 Feb 1901 Death of M. Richter.Just as we go to press we hear the sad intelligence of the death of Mr. M. Richter, who died at 11 o’clock A. M., Tuesday, February 19th, of paralysis. The funeral will take place today at 3 p. m., from the family residence. Contributed by Matt CrossShiner Gazette, 6 Mar 1901, page 1 Moritz Richter.Tuesday morning at 11 o’clock on Feb. 19, after a lingering illness Moritz Richter died at his residence in Shiner and was buried Wednesday evening in the K. of P. cemetery. The funeral was the largest ever witnessed in Shiner. There were 125 buggies and 30 afoot in the funeral procession. Rev. Wm. Dziewas conducted the services. Contributed by Matt CrossShiner Gazette, 13 Mar 1901 Moritz Richter, 9 Sep 1845 – 19 Feb 1901, was buried in the Shiner City Cemetery. Contributed by Matt Cross.CHRISTIAN RICKAWAYHallettsville Herald, 23 Nov 1893, page 8 Christian Rickaway Dead.Christian Rickaway died at his home in this county on Tuesday morning, the 21st inst., and was buried the following day in the graveyard in the Pagel Settlement. For some time prior to his death he had been suffering with paralysis. Christian Rickaway was 72 years of age. He was born at Bremerhave, Germany, and immigrated with his father to this country long before the war between the states. His relatives say that he left a considerable sum of money, but its whereabouts is a mystery. As he was demented for a long time it is not believed he left any indication of the locality of the treasure. The money is supposed to be buried in the earth, as sometimes in his lifetime he has been discovered in the act of secreting money in that way. Contributed by Rox Ann JohnsonHENRIETTA RICKAWAYHallettsville Herald, 16 May 1907, page 2 DEATHS.Henrietta Rickaway, aged 88 years; died April 290 at Ezzell; cause malarial fever. AUTRIE RICKMANWeimar Mercury, June 23, 1911 It is with profound sadness that we come this week to chronicle the death of Miss Autry Rickman, which occurred at her father's home last Tuesday night at eleven o'clock. Miss Autry had been ill for a long time with that dreadful disease consumption. She was very patient through all her illness. She leaves an aged father and mother, three brothers and one sister to mourn her loss. She was a member of the Sublime Baptist church for many years. Her remains were taken to Willow Creek for interment. She was followed to her resting place with a large crowd of sorrowing relatives and friends. May she rest in peace. Contributed by Deborah SmithJune 30, 1911, Unknown newspaper clipping Miss Autrie Rickman died at the home of her parents at Hopewell on June 13, 1911. She was aged 27 years, 5 months and 7 days, and was sick in bed over three months and left us without a murmur of complaint. She was loved by all who knew her, and leaves a father, mother, one sister and four brothers besides a host of friends to mourn her death. The remains were laid to rest in the Willow Creek cemetery. When the evening riseth gently An Affectionate Friend. Contributed by Regena WilliamsonJEWEL BANKHEAD RIGGSThe Victoria Advocate, June 2001 Jewel RiggsYoakum – Mrs. Jewel Riggs, 80, of Yoakum, died Sunday, June 10, 2001. She was born Feb. 22, 1921, in Lavaca County, to the late Zach and Susie Hander Bankhead. She worked at Torel Incorporated and was a homemaker: She was a Methodist. Survivors: sons, Clifford Riggs and W. Paul Riggs, both of Houston, and D. Ronald Riggs of Yoakum; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by: husband, John Raymond Riggs; daughter, Linda Hart; sons, Raymond Riggs, Leonard D. Riggs and James W. Riggs; and several brothers and sisters. Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Buffington Funeral Home chapel, the Rev. Buck Ritchea officiating. Burial will be at Pilot Grove Cemetery. Buffington Funeral Home, Yoakum.Contributed by Regena Williamson |
RIHA InfantShiner Gazette, 26 Nov 1902, Local News column This grave appears to be unmarked. Contributed by Matt CrossLUDMILA RIHAShiner Gazette, 22 Nov 1905, page 1, Bunjes School Notes column Ludmila Riha, 9 Nov 1905 – 15 Nov 1905, is buried in SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Cemetery. Contributed by Matt CrossFRITZ A. RIPPENShiner Gazette, 9 Sep 1909 Fred Rippen Dead.A fatal and terrible accident happened to Mr. Fred Rippen Tuesday evening about 3:30 o’clock. When about to enter the meat market of Mr. L. B. Richter, he stumbled in some way and fell head first into a large glass window. A piece of the sharp pointed glass entered the left side of his neck and penetrated the jugular vein. Mr. Rippen recovered himself sufficiently to stagger into the meat market, where he fell to the floor and expired in a few minutes. Dr. Gus Schulze, who was just across the street, witnessed the accident and was at his side in a moment and endeavored to stop the flow of blood, but the unfortunate man was virtually dead when he reached him. Fritz A. Rippen, 25 Jul 1870 – 7 Sep 1909, husband of Meta, was buried in the Shiner Sons of Hermann Cemetery. Contributed by Matt CrossAGNES PRASEK RIPPLEBrazosport Facts, Tuesday, October 31, 2000 Agnes Prasek Ripple, 87, of Clute, passed away Sunday, October 29, 2000 after a lengthy illness. Submitted by Rosemary ErmisHULDA LILLIE KOENNING RISKEShiner Gazette, December 17, 1987 Rites For Hulda Koenning RiskeHulda Lillie Riske of Shiner died Sunday, Dec. 6, 1987 at 8:55 p.m. in the Shiner Hospital after a long illness. She had been a resident at Trinity Lutheran Home since Jan. 23, 1985. She attained the age of 81 years, 3 months and 20 days. She was born August 16, 1906 at Sweet Home, Lavaca County, Texas, daughter of Fredrich and Anna (Neubauer) Koenning. She was baptized in her infancy in Zion Lutheran Church at Charlottenburg, and confirmed some years later in the Lutheran Church at Witting. In November 1932, she was married to Elo Riske in the Witting Lutheran Church. They lived on a farm at Witting and worked the land for many years. After they retired and their health failed, they both came to the Trinity Lutheran Home in Shiner for nursing care. She was a member of the Witting Lutheran Church and the Ladies Aid. A prayer service was held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8 at the Buffington Funeral Home in Shiner, where the body lay in state. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Dec. 9 at 10 a.m. at the Witting Lutheran Church. The Clarence Ehler of Moulton officiated at all the services. Burial followed in the Witting Lutheran Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were Victor Himmelreich of Poth, Arnold Riske Jr. of Victoria, Denis Burger Jr., Gus Kubecka Jr., Leonard Darilek and Gene Horecka, all of Shiner. Surviving is her husband, Elo Riske of Shiner, nephews and nieces. Mrs. Riske was the last surviving member of her immediate family, and was preceded in death by her father, June 6, 1919; her mother, Jan. 8, 1945; three brothers, Edmund Koenning, June 31, 1974; Walter Koenning, Dec. 19, 1938; and an infant; three sisters, Mrs. Henry (Dora) Mueller, July 13, 1952; Mrs. Fritz (Minnie) Neubauer, Feb. 10, 1974; Frieda Koenning, Feb. 14, 1987. Contributed by Ed NeubauerJOYCE ALDEAN MEYER BEDNAR RISKEVictoria Advocate, September 14, 2005 Joyce Aldean Meyer Bednar RiskeShe grew up in Moulton graduating from Sam and Will Moore Institute (now Moulton High School) in 1932. Colleges attended were Texas Lutheran in Seguin; Southwest Texas State Teachers in San Marcos; and Prairie View A & M receiving A.A., B.S., and M Ed. Degrees. After teaching 51 years she retired in 1985 but continued to substitute until 1994. Schools where she taught were Bachelor Hill in the Bernardo ISD, Colorado County; Nickel High School, Gonzales County; and Michna, Green, and Shiner ISD in Lavaca County; and St. Ludmila Academy in Shiner. Some accomplishments included serving as organist/pianist, teaching Sunday School for 25 years, serving as secretaries of the Ladies Aid and Worship Committee, being on the prayer chain at UDML in Shiner and also serving as organist at Zion Lutheran in Moulton and Evangelical Lutheran in Witting, Texas. She held membership in the Alpha Phi Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society, Waelder Eastern Star, American Legion and VFW Auxiliaries. In 1974 she was nominated Outstanding Teacher of the Year by her principal, and also nominated to Who's Who Among American Teachers by former students. Joyce was baptized, confirmed and married to Alvin Bee Bednar August 3, 1935 in the Zion Lutheran Church in Moulton with Rev. A. H. Falkenberg presiding. To this union one son, Jonnie Bee Bednar was born. After the death of Mr. Bednar, she married Arnold W. Riske, Sr. at UDML, Shiner on December 26, 1977 with Rev. Cliff Grosenbacher presiding. The joy of her life was the birth of a great-grandson, Ian Oliver Bednar. Preceding her in death, her parents; two husbands, Alvin Bee Bednar June 1966 and Arnold W. Riske, Sr. March 1997 and Ida Louise Chumchal (a niece through marriage) in May 1985. Services will be Friday, September 16, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at United Dr. Martin Luther Lutheran Church, Rev. Lynnae Sorensen officiating. Interment will be in the Shiner Cemetery. A prayer service will be Thursday, September 15th at 7:00 p.m. at Buffington Funeral Home Chapel. Pallbearers include Chris Bednar, Kevin Bednar, Jennifer Riske, Barbara Riske, Henry (Gus) Schierschwitz, and James Miculka. Honorary Pallbearers include Gary Teltschik, Berald and Becky Freytag, Calvin and Dixie Tucker, and David and Betty Little. Submitted by Ed NeubauerOTTO CARL RISKEShiner Gazette Otto Riske Dies SuddenlyOtto Carl Riske, a resident of Henkhaus community for nearly fifty years, died suddenly at his home Monday morning, Jan. 28. Mr. Riske arose at the usual time and fell dead while doing outdoor chores. He suffered a heart attack. Contributed by Matt CrossJAN RITZShiner Gazette, 24 Aug 1893 Died.John Ritz, a farmer living about six miles from town, died Saturday about ten o’clock of consumption. Dr. Smith was called out to see him on Friday but found him beyond medical aid. Deceased was about fifty years of age and leaves a wife and nine children, most of whom are quite small. The burial took place, Sunday, at the Catholic cemetery. Jan Ritz, 1846 – 19 Aug 1893, was buried in the Czech Moravian Brethren Cemetery. Contributed by Matt CrossBOB ROACHColorado Citizen, 25 Feb 1886 A friend of the Journal, living in the Mulberry neighborhood, informs it that a man named Bob Roach was killed at Moravia, nine miles southwest of Schulenburg, on the 10th inst. by one John Krauskopff. They had a fight, the former using a knife, the latter a club. Krauskopff was badly cut, and would have bled to death but for the timely arrival of Dr. J. E. Clark, who dressed his wounds.—La Grange Journal. JOHN ROBBELWeimar Mercury, 29 Oct 1892, page 2 [Hallettsville] New Era. While driving in a wagon and a double team near his home at Moravia Wednesday, Mr. John Robbel was fatally injured. The team became frightened and thre him out of the wagon, injuring him so he died about twelve hours after. WILLIAM L. ROBERDSVictoria Advocate, 27 Jan 1992, page 12A WILLIAM L. ROBERDSHALLETTSVILLE - William L. Roberds, 78, of Hallettsville, died Saturday, Jan. 25, 1992, in a Houston hospital. The U.S. Army veteran was the son of the late William R. and Alma Burke Roberds. He had been a vocational agricultural teacher until his retirement. Mr. Roberds was a member of the Masonic Lodge and the Mossy Grove Methodist Church in Hallettsville. Survivors: wife, Mrs. Nealy Chapman Roberds; sister, Mrs. Alma Stout of Mayer Ariz. He was preceded in death by one brother and four sisters. Visitation: 11 a.m. Monday until 9 a.m. Tuesday, Kubena Funeral Home, Hallettsville, 796-3271. Services, 10 a.m. Tuesday, First United Methodist Church, Hallettsville, the Rev. G.B. "Tad" Tadlock officiating. Burial with Masonic graveside services in City Cemetery, Hallettsville. Contributed by Matt CrossDAUGHTER OF JERRY ROBERTSSchulenburg Sticker, 16 Nov 1899, Hackberry Items Column Since our last writing the angel of death has visited the home of our friend Jerry Roberts and laid his icy hand upon the 10-year-old daughter of Mr. Roberts and transplanted the beautiful flower to the evergreen share of the paradise of God there to bloom in its fragrance throughout the ceaseless ages of eternity. To the bereaved we extend our heartfelt sympathy. Contributed by Matt Cross BOSS ROBISONWeimar Mercury, 2 Jan 1897, page 8 Yoakum, Texas, December 28. Boss Robison, colored, was accidentally shot and killed near this city late yesterday evening by Gus Smith, colored. They were lying on a bed when Smith reached under a pillow and pulled there from a 45-caliber revolver, which was cocked, and by some means it went off, the ball passsing entirely through Robison. He lived about twelved hours after the shot. JOHN ROCHELWeimar Herald, January 25, 1896, pg 2 Yoakum Graphic: John Rochel, aged about 15 years, died yesterday from the effects of injuries received from being run over by a train. Rochel and another boy of about the same age were stealing a ride to Hallettsville under a car and when nearing Sweet Home, from some cause Rochel fell, having his leg cut off. None of the trainmen saw him, and he was left alone to administer to his own wants. He crawled about five hundred feet to the nearest house, from whence he was brought to his home in this city. He died yesterday about 1 o'clock.Transcribed by Sharon SuttonRICHARD C. RODEunidentified newspaper clipping, 1 Apr 1971 RICHARD C. RODEHallettsville.—Richard C. Rode of hallettsville, native and life-long resident of Lavaca County, died at 3 a.m. Tuesday, March 23, 1971 in a Schulenburg rest home at the age of 86 years, 1 month and 3 days. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 25 at Kubena Funeral Home, Hallettsville, with the Rev. Robert N. Crawford officiaiting. Burial was in Andres [Andrews] Chapel Cemetery. He was born February 20, 1885, son of Fritz and Caroline (Ratchen) Rode. A retired farmer, he was a member of United Church of Christ. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Richard C. (Meta Heinsohn) Rode; three daughters, Mrs. George Teltschick of Hallettsville, Mrs. Lester Krizak of Angelton, Mrs. Emil Teltschick of Weimar; two sons, Edmund G. Rode of Hallettsville, Arthur Rode of Silver Springs [Spring], Md.; two brothers, Fred Rode of Schulenburg, Walter Rode of Victoria; 12 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Miss Ida Rode, Jannuary 9, 1962; Mrs. Gus (Dora) Fritsch, May 19, 1967; and Mrs. Henry J. (Martha) Lorfing, January 4, 1968. Contributed by Rox Ann JohnsonHULDA E. RODENVictoria Advocate, June 10,2012 HULDA E. RODEN YOAKUM - Hulda E. Roden, age 97, passed away on Thursday, June 7, 2012.She was born on November 20, 1914, in Shiner to Frank and Hulda Quast Targac. She was a homemaker, and a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church. Survivors: daughter, Peggy Oliver (Arlyn) of Yoakum; son, Rev. Sidney Wayne Roden (Susan) of La Grange.Funeral service at 10:30 on Tuesday at Holy Cross Lutheran Church with Pastor Jonathan Mielke officiating. Interment at Oak Grove Cemetery. Memorials may be given to Holy Cross Lutheran Church or St. Paul Lutheran Church in La Grange.Arrangements by Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home in Yoakum, Contributed by Rosemary ErmisDORA BLEIER ROEDERShiner Gazette, 24 Sep 1987, page 9 Rites Sunday for Dora Bleier RoederMrs. Dorothea “Dora” Roeder of Shiner passed away at 10:00 a.m. Friday, Sept. 18 in Citizens Medical Center in Victoria at the age of 78 years, 5 months and 19 days. Contributed by Matt CrossEDMUND BEN ROEDERShiner Gazette Rites For Edmund B. RoederEdmund Ben Roeder of Shiner died suddenly at 12:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4, 1981 of an apparent heart attack. He reached the age of 81 years and 23 days. Contributed by Matt CrossFRANK J. ROEDERHallettsville Herald, July 10, 1914 Shiner, Texas, July 5.—Frank J. Roeder died this morning at his home, after a lingering illness. He leaves a wife and six children. Mr. Roeder was in his fifty-third year. He was a member of the Woodmen of the World, Half Moon Camp No. 117. He will be buried Tuesday morning at 9 o’clock. Father Machan will conduct the services at the church and cemetery. Transcribed by Dorothy AlbrechtJULIUS F. ROHANShiner Gazette, 4 Feb 1978 Julius RohanFuneral services for Julius F. Rohan of Sweet Home were held at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Yoakum, with the Rev. Al Padalecki officiating. Burial was in St. Joseph Cemetery, Yoakum. Contributed by Matt CrossROBERTA ROHAN17 Jun 1993 newspaper clipping Roberta RohanFuneral services for Mrs. Roberta Rohan, 74, of Sweet Home were scheduled for today (Thursday), June 17, 1993 at Queen of Peace Catholic Church. Rev. Charles Sonnier officiated with interment in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. Mrs. Rohan died June 14. Contributed by Matt CrossHELEN ROOSWeimar Herald, June 27, 1896, pg 3 Helen, the little six months' old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Roos, died Thursday morning after a short illness. The interment took place yesterday morning in the city cemetery. The sympathy of the entire community goes out to the heart broken parents in their great bereavement.—Yoakum Times. Friend Bob, we tender yourself and your wife our sincerest sympathy in your deep affliction. God pity and comfort you in your sad loss.Transcribed by Sharon SuttonROSENFELDER ChildShiner Gazette, 18 Jul 1900 This child's grave may be unmarked. Contributed by Matt CrossJOHN ROSNOVECKWeimar Mercury, December 30, 1910 Contributed by Regena WilliamsonJEWELL ROSSColorado County Citizen, 13 Sep 1995, page 16 RossJewell Ross, 74, of sheridan, died Thursday, Sept. 7, 1995. Born June 23, 1921 in Houston, she was the daughter of Lawrence and (Ona) Kile Carroll, Mrs. Ross was a member of Sublime Zion LutheranChurch. Funeral services were held at sublime Zion Lutheran Church with Rev. Albert Flathmann officiating. Interment followed in Geiger Cemetery, Hallettsville. Services were under the direction of Kubena Funeral Home in Hallettsville. Serving as pallbearers were Bill C. Ross. James A. Ross, Mark Ross, Doug Leopold, Larry Ross, B. J. Ross, Jeremy Swearengin and Paul Swearengin. Mrs. Ross is survived by her husband, James B. Ross; daughter Diane Swearengin of Magnolia; sons Bill C. Ross and James A. Ross, both of Sheridan; sister, Ann Johnson of Houston; 11 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceeded in death by a son, Larry Ross. MARY ELIZONDO ROSSHouston Chronicle, 3 Apr 2009 MARY ROSS (Maria Elodia Elizondo) of Houston, Texas passed away March 28, 2009. She was born August 16, 1941. Survived by her husband Gary Ross and children Lisa Lerner, Janie Bedner, Todd Ross, Sheryl Ross, and Theresa Gramlich, all of Houston. Grandchildren Bill G. Bender, Caera Lerner, Brittany Bedner, Blair Bedner, Ross Lerner, Taylor Gramlich and Torie Gramlich, all of Houston. Also her sisters and brothers; Beatrice Twiss of San Antonio, Sara Arispe and husband Tito of Valencia, CA, Emily Esgro and husband Robert of Tampa, Fl., Margaret Sanchez of Houston, Alicia Padilla and husband Paul of Victoria, Rosa Pizzi and husband Rick of Corpus Christi, Clara Elizondo of Houston, Jesse Elizondo and wife Brenda of Friendswood, and Joe Elizondo and wife Dianne of The Woodlands. Mary was born in Hallettsville, Texas reared in Yoakum, Texas and moved to Houston in 1970 where she and Gary later opened and operated Plumbing Supply Company. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister who was supportive of her church and local charities. A memorial service will be held at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 9900 Stella Link Rd., Houston, Texas on Saturday April 18, 2009 beginning at 10AM. In lieu of flowers, the family requests you donate to the charity of your choice. Contributed by Rebecca HerderMATTIE MAE ROSSMattie Mae Ross Laid To Rest In Oak GroveFuneral services were held Saturday at 2 P.M. at Oak Grove Cemetery for Mrs. A.J. Ross, Sr., who passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ray Wisdom, in Austin. Rev. E.E. Reeves, pastor of the Yoakum Methodist Church was in charge of the grave service, a previous service having been held in Austin Saturday morning. Mrs. Ross, the former Mattie Mae Goode was born in Flatonia on July 30, 1875 and was married to Mr. A.J. (Jack) Ross in 1900. From that time they were prominent and greatly loved citizens of Yoakum. In 1916 the Valley was a growing section and Mr. Ross frlt the call to become a part of that growth. In 1920 the family moved permanently to Edinburgh where they made their home until the death of Mr. Ross in 1935. Mr. and Mrs. Ross were the parents of four children, all born in Yoakum. One daughter, Frances, passed away in 1960 and another daughter, Mrs. Mary Ruth Berney in 1964. Two children survive, Mrs. Mattie Belle Widsom (sic) (Mrs. Ray C. Wisdom) and Jack Ross, Jr., both of Austin. She is also survived by a sister, nieces and grandchildren. Mrs. Ross, until the time of her becoming an invalid some years ago, was active in church and social life. Friends will remember her always for her kindly, jovial manner and her firm stand in matters of what she considered just and right. She was an active church member in what ever locality she lived, her last membership being in the University Methodist Church of Austin. She was a member of the Women’s Society of Christian Service for 76 years, a member of the Order of the Easter Star for 50 years and a member of the Texas Society of the Colonial Dames. Those attending the services from out-of-town were: Mr. and Mrs. R.C. Wisdom, Miss Judy Wisdom, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Ross, Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Ross, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Ross, Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Hammen, Mrs. Nell Mostellar, Mrs. A.C. Turner all of Austin, Mr. and Mrs.Ray Wisdom, Jr. of Pleasanton; Mrs. Ruth Fitch Sanders of San Angelo; mr. and Mrs. Philip Grifno, Mr. and Mrs. I.M. Stout, Mr. and Mrs. Nathan McClure, and Mrs. Roy Clem of Victoria; Mrs. Grace Goode, Mrs. L.C. Hawes, Mr. Claude W. Goode, Mr. Henry W. Hale all of Port Lavaca. Contributed by Cara CanikLAWRENCE JOSEPH ROTHBAUERMr. Lawrence Joseph Rothbauer, 90, of Hallettsville, died October 14, 2006. He was born on January 19, 1916 to Louis & Josephine Christen Rothbauer in Moravia, Texas. He married Eleanor Malec on January 6, 1942 at the Sacred Heart Church in Hallettsville. Lawrence is survived by: wife Eleanor of 64 years of marriage; 2-Sons Larry Rothbauer and Richard Rothbauer both of Hallettsville; 2-Daughters Barbara Koehne and Margaret Pozzi both of Hallettsville. 6-Grandchildren and 1-Great Grandchild. Lawrence is preceded in death by: Parents, 1-Brother Louis Rothbauer, 2-Sisters Irene Drabek and Laura Grahmann, 1-Grandson Clayton Koehne. Lawrence was a member of the VFW, American Legion, Knights of Columbus, Hallettsville Volunteer Fire Department, and was also a Constable Service: 10am Monday October 16, 2006 at the Sacred Heart Church in Hallettsville. Visitation: 4pm Sunday October 15, 2006 at the Kubena Funeral Home. Officiate: Rev. John Peters Burial: Sacred Heart Cemetery in Hallettsville. Pallbearers: Kenneth Rothbauer, Mark Rothbauer, Jonathan Pozzi, Tommy Grahmann, Johnny Grahmann Sr., and Kenneth Henneke. Honorary Pallbearers: Robert Pesek, Laura Rothbauer, Trisca Rothbauer, Dr. Joelyn Smith, Richard Grahmann, and Bill Byrd. Kubena Funeral Home - Hallettsville Contributed by Rosemary ErmisCHARLIE C. ROTHERVictoria Advocate, Sunday, April 2, 1967 Charlie C. RotherHALLETTSVILLE – Charlie C. Rother, 77, of Route 3, Hallettsville died at 3:20 a.m. Saturday in a local hospital. A retired farmer, Mr. Rother was born Aug. 15, 1889, in Lavaca County. Funeral services will be held Monday at 9:15 a.m. at Kubena Funeral Home Chapel and at 9:30 a.m. at Sacred heart Catholic Church with burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Linda Wessels Rother of Hallettsville; a daughter, Mrs. Henry Hemmi of Hallettsville; three sisters, Mrs. Oscar Pohl and Mrs. George Prilop of Hallettsville and Mrs. Philip Schlaegeter of Schulenburg and three brothers Louis Rother of Hallettsville, Emil Rother of Yoakum and Alfred Rother of Lockhart. Contributed by Maureen BriscoeEMIL AARON ROTHERThe Lavaca County Tribune-Herald, Tuesday, December 1, 1987 Emil RotherGraveside services for Emil Aaron Rother, 93-year-old Victoria Resident, who died Tuesday, November 24, 1987, at a Victoria nursing home, were conducted at 10:30 a.m., Friday, November 27, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Hallettsville. The body lay in state from 8 a.m. to the time of services, Friday, at Kubena Funeral Home in Hallettsville. The family received visitors at Colonial Funeral Home in Victoria, from 7 to 9 p.m., Thursday, November 25. Deacon Bill Long conducted the graveside services at the cemetery in Hallettsville. Mr. Rother was born April 16, 1894, in Lavaca County to Charles and Emelia Meyer Rother. Before moving to Victoria five years ago, he had resided in Yoakum and Schulenburg. He was a retired farmer and a veteran of World War I. He was a Catholic. Surviving are his wife, Albina Smajstrla Rother of Victoria; four sons: James Rother, Wilbert Rother, and Erwin Rother, all of Victoria, and Royce Rother of Schulenburg; nine grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Pallbearers were: Rodney Rother, Allen Rother, Donald Rother, David Rother, Jerry Clark and Henry Hlosek III. Transcribed by Sandra Long AndersERNEST P. ROTHERThe Victoria Advocate, Wednesday, September 17, 1975, Page 12A Ernest P. RotherHALLETTSVILLE—Funeral services will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at St. Peter's Lutheran Church for Ernest P. Rother, 60, of Hallettsville, who died Monday at 11:05 p.m. in a Temple hospital. The body will lie in state at Kubena Funeral Home until 1 p.m. The Rev. Harvey Bongers will officiate. Mr. Rother was born in Lavaca County on April 8, 1915. He married Miladie Skotnik, on March 9, 1937 in Hallettsville. He was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church and the S.P.H.S.T. Lodge. He is survived by his wife, five sons, Howard and Melvin of Houston, Dennis and Larry of College Station, and Ronald of Hallettsville; three daughters, Mrs. Mildred Scherbel of Bryan, Mrs. Doris Grainger of Temple, and Miss Janice Rother of Hallettsville; two brothers, Ben of Hallettsville and Philip of California; two sisters, Mrs. Herman Maschek and Mrs. Alfred Tesch Sr. of Hallettsville; and six grandchildren. Contributed by Maureen BriscoKENNETH JAMES ROTHERThe Victoria Advocate - Thursday, August 23, 2013
 KENNETH JAMES ROTHER Kenneth was born on September 4, 1946, to Herman and Angelina Rother in Rabb Switch, on the family farm near Hallettsville. As a child, Kenneth worked many odd jobs and was in business for himself by the age of 18. Kenneth married Connie Sue Cooper in 1965. They were blessed with 3 children, Sharon, Clyde, and Darrell. They were married for 23 years. Kenneth operated service stations and 24 hour roadside service in Hallettsville and in Gonzales for years. He branched out into auto repair and sales. Kenneth was a well-respected used auto dealer, selling both retail and wholesale. He started many family members in the car business. Kenneth son Clyde learned the business from his dad and was in business for himself by the age 18. Kenneth met Janet Duncan in 1988. They were married in Las Vegas on May 12, 1994, after being together for 6 years. They had many adventures doing automotive wholesale auctions all over the United States. They settled down in La Grange, TX in 1997, to build their dream house and open a retail automotive lot called "Heights Sales". Kenneth retired in 2002, after being in the automotive business for 45 years. After retiring, he and Janet hit the road in a lovely motor home to see the United States. Kenneth loved to play Black Jack, and they visited many casinos all over the United States. He enjoyed going on cruises and they went on many. Kenneth never met a stranger. Kenneth loved visiting with everyone he met across the United States, his family, his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Kenneth was blessed with a large loving family and many loyal friends. He kept in touch with everyone on his journeys, and was always only a phone call away. He was the "problem solver", for many in the family and gave good advice. His sudden death has been a total shock to so many. Kenneth is survived by: his wife Janet; sons, Clyde Rother & partner Nancy Luna of New Berlin, TX, and Darrell Rother & wife Girley of East Moline, Illinois; daughter Sharon Swanson & husband Harold of Decatur, Nebraska; step son Brennon Duncan of La Vernia, TX; his mother Angelina Rother of Hallettsville, TX; brother Marvin Rother & wife Sharon of Hallettsville; sisters, Dorothy Wilson & partner Jimmie Berkenhoff of Hallettsville, Charlene Koncaba & husband Charles of Hallettsville, and Pasty Pavliska & husband Gary of Cuero, TX; 8 grandchildren; one step granddaughter; 2 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Kenneth was preceded in death; his father Herman Rother, brother Arnold Rother, and grandson Lane Rother. Memorial Funeral Service: 7 pm, Friday, August 23, 2013 at KubenaFuneral Home of Hallettsville. Visitation: 4 pm, Friday, at Kubena Funeral Home. Officiate: Rev. Andy Taylor Memorials (in lieu of flowers): Donor's Choice. Contributed by Ed NeubauerMATILDA “TILLIE” QUITTA ROTHERLavaca County Tribune-Herald, Tuesday, January 16, 1990 Matilda RotherFuneral services for Matilda Rother, 88, of Hallettsville, were held at 10 a.m., Saturday, January 13, at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Hallettsville, with the Rev. Herb Beyer officiating. Burial followed in the Hallettsville City Cemetery, under the direction of Kubena Funeral Home. Mrs. Rother died at 10:20 p.m., Thursday, January 11, 1990, in the Lavaca Medical Center. Born May 21, 1901, in Lavaca County, to the late Rudolph and Annie Sicko Quitta, she married William M. Rother November 20, 1920 in the Vsetin Community. He preceded her in death on January 31, 1974. Besides her parents and husband, Mrs. Rother was preceded in death by a sister, a brother, two grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Surviving are two daughters, Evelyn Tobola of Hallettsville and Adela Filla of Gonzales; three sons: Herman Rother and Edwin Rother, both of Hallettsville and Leonard Rother of Victoria; five sisters: Elvie Hlavac, Agnes Jahn, Selma Woytek and Lydia Muhlstein, all of Hallettsville, and Olga Kloesel of Schulenburg; a brother, Joe Quitta of Hallettsville; 24 grandchildren; 52 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grand-children. Pallbearers were Lee, Arnold and Kenneth Rother, Harvey and Eddie Filla, and Edward Tobola. Honorary pallbearers were Donnie, Jimmy and Ronnie Tobola, Steve and Marvin Rother, and Marvin Filla. Submitted by Sandra Long AndersWILLIAM M. ROTHERThe Victoria Advocate, Sunday, February 2, 1974, Page 12A William RotherHALLETTSVILLE—William M. Rother, 75, of Hallettsville, died at 3:40 p.m. Thursday in a local hospital. A farmer and rancher, Mr. Rother was born Oct. 15, 1878, in Lavaca County. He was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Peter's Lutheran Church with the Rev. Raymond Wolf officiating. Burial will be in City Cemetery. The body will lie in state until 1 p.m. at Kubena Funeral Home Chapel where a prayer service was held Friday night. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Matilda Quitta Rother of Hallettsville; two daughters, Mrs. Victor Tobola of Hallettsville and Mrs. Adolph Filla of Gonzales; three sons, Herman and Edwin Rother of Hallettsville and Leonard Rother of Victoria; two sisters, Mrs. Herman Mascheck and Mrs. Alfred Tesch of Hallettsville; three brothers, Ben and Ernest Rother of Hallettsville and Philip Rother of California; 26 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Contributed by Maureen BriscoeANNIE DUSEK ROZNOVJAKWeimar Mercury, July 12, 1935 Mrs. Joe RoznovjakMrs. Roznovjak, respected lady of the Bila Hora community, wife of Mr. Joe Roznovjak, farmer, was attacked with locked bowels the past week end. her condition became so critical she was hurried to a San Antonio hospital Sunday morning and operated on immediately, but it was too late. She lived about twenty-four hours after the operation. She was 63 years old. Contributed by Regena WilliamsonEMILIE LAHODNY ROZNOVSKYVictoria Advocate, Monday, May 24, 1976 Mrs. RoznovskySHINER—Funeral services for Mrs. Daniel Roznovsky, 72, of Shiner, will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Shiner Catholic Church, with Father Patrick Fidgeon officiating. Burial will follow in Shiner Catholic Cemetery. Submitted by Rosemary ErmisJOSEPH ROZNOVSKYShiner Gazette, 29 Aug 1906 Obituary.Mr. Joseph Roznofsky [sic.] died last Saturday at his home near Shiner, and was buried Sunday. Mr. Roznofsky had been suffering for some time with cancer, and his death was not unexpected. Jos. Roznovsky, 8 Mar 1846 – 25 Aug 1906, was buried at SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Cemetery, Shiner. Contributed by Matt CrossELI RUBINLavaca County Tribune-Herald, 18 August 1992 ELI RUBINEli Rubin, 89, died Aug. 12, 1992. Born in Kiev, Russia on Jan. 16, 1903, he spent most of his life in Hallettsville, with his late beloved wife, Ruth. Eli was the last surviving charter member of the Rotary Club, formed in 1928, and the Chamber of Commerce. He served as president of the Chamber and was named outstanding citizen by the Chamber in 1951. He was district governor of the Rotary and held many International positions. He was extremely proud of his 55-year perfect attendance record, and being a Paul Harris Fellow. An avid left-handed golfer, he was Rotary's World Champion of golf and a winner on the Texas Life Begins at 40 Tourney. He was very active in Boy Scouts of America and was honored with the Silver Beaver award. Through Rotary and the Boy Scouts, he helped many young people get their start in life. He served as the first president of Temple Israel in Schulenburg and was a lifetime member of B'Nai Brith. His singing talents were well known and his rendition of "God Bless America" will always be remembered. He is survived by his children: Esther and Dr. Edward Wall, Annette and Bill Gedaly, Samylu and Dr. Norman Rubin, Reba. and Sylvan Rubin and Albert Stein; 25 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren; also by his brother, Jack Rubin. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Martha Lea Stein. Funeral services were conducted at 12:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14, at Kubena Funeral Home, Hallettsville. Rabbi Jack Segal officiated. RUTH KLEIN RUBINLavaca County Tribune-Herald, 15 December 1989 RUTH RUBINRuth Rubin, 83, of Houston, formerly of Hallettsville, died Monday evening, December 11, 1989, in Seven Acres Geriatric Center in Houston. Funeral services were held at 12:30 p.m., Wednesday, December 13th at Kubena Funeral Home in Hallettsville with Rabbi Jack Seigal officiating. Burial took place in the Hallettsville Jewish Cemetery. Mrs. Rubin was born April 29, 1906, in Austin to the late Louis and Rayne Daum Klein. She married Eli Rubin on February 2, 1924, in Brooklyn, New York. She is a member of Temple Israel in Schuienburg. She was past president of both the Hallettsville PTA and the Tri-County Council of Jewish Women, and a member and past officer of the Hallettsville Ladies Golf Association. She was also active in her husband's Rotary Club work and was honored with a Paul Harris fellowship. She is survived by her husband, Eli Rubin of Houston; three daughters: Annette Gedaly of Beaumont, and Esther Wall and Martha Lee Stein, both of Houston; two sons: Dr. Norman Rubin of HallettsviIle and Sylvan Rubin of Houston; two brothers: Charles Klein of Columbus and Herman "Red" Klein of Texas City; 25 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers. Grandsons served as pallbearers. They are Dr. Jay Rubin, Dr. Howard Rubin, Paul Rubin, Richard. Stein, Ronald Stein, Larry Wall, Ray Gedaly, Randy Rubin, Lionel Schooler, Gary Wiley and Greg Swan. ARNO A. RUDOLPHVictoria Advocate, 7 Jan 1984, page 10A Death Ruled Self-Inflicted ShootingAdvocate News Service YOAKUM – Death due to a self-inflicted gunshot wound was ruled in the death of Arno A. Rudolph, 70, of Yoakum Friday. The ruling was made by Justice of the Peace Guy McElroy who said Rudolph shot himself in the right temple with a pistol. Rudolph, a Texaco consignee, was found in the garage of his residence at 905 Edgar St. by his wife and a son, Glen Rudolph, at 12:15 p.m. He was ruled dead at the scene by McElroy at 1:10 p.m. McElroy said it is believed Rudolph shot himself about 11 a.m. McElroy said a pistol was found by the body. Relatives told McElroy that Rudolph had been in ill health and had been in a depressed mood several days. Rudolph was born in Karnes County Nov. 11, 1913, son of Ewald and Augusta Sanders Rudolph. Funeral services will be conducted by the Rev. D.I. Dolton and the Rev. Thomas McCrone at Holy Cross Lutheran Church at 4 p.m. Saturday. Burial will be in Restland Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Buffington Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Lester Nollkamper, Leonard Steinmann, Victor Spies, Joe Laufer, Elwood Gaus and Ernest Leister. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Laura Wehman Rudolph of Yoakum; two sons, Wayne Rudolph and Glen Rudolph of Yoakum; two sisters, Mrs. Clara Salge of Karnes City and Mrs. Erna Rudolph of Houston; and three grandchildren. Memorials may be given to Lutheran Social Services or Holy Cross Lutheran Church. Contributed by Matt CrossEVA E. RUHMANNShiner Gazette, 20 Nov 1901 Eva E. Ruhmann, 7 Jun 1896 – 18 Nov 1901, was buried in the Shiner City Cemetery. Contributed by Matt CrossJOHN RULESee obituary for John Rule, AKA P. D. Smith.ANNA A. FRIEDEL RUPPERT
Victoria Advocate, July 31, 2009 ANNIE A. RUPPERTYOAKUM - Annie A. Ruppert, age 91, died on Wednesday, July 29, 2009. She was born in DeWitt County on Dec. 27, 1917 to Emil and Emilie Erdelt Friedel. She was a homemaker, member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, and a member of the Altar Society. Survivors: son, Rev. Don Ruppert of East Bernard; daughter-in-law, Tina Otto of Edna; granddaughters, Kim Whittley of Edna, Monica Lee of Crosby, Deanna Webernick of Edna, and Valerie Novian of Edna; grandson, Jeff Ruppert of Yoakum; 13 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by: parents; husband, Herbert Ruppert; son, Wilfred Ruppert; and brother, Bill Friedel. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. today, with a rosary at 7 p.m., at Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home with Deacon Linard Harper officiating. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Yoakum with Bishop David E. Fellhauer officiating. Entombment will be at St. Joseph Mausoleum. Pallbearers will be Shane Whittley, Clint Whittley, Grant Webernick, Kenny Friedel, Terry Friedel, and Larry Basham. Memorials may be given to St. Joseph Catholic Church in Yoakum or Holy Cross Catholic Church in East Bernard. The guest book may be signed at www.thielecooper.com. Arrangements with Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home in Yoakum, 361-293-5656. Contributed by Roland BeausoleilALICE LEONA RUSSELLSan Antonio Express, 2 May 1943, page 4C Contributed by Matt CrossHERMINA RYBAKVictoria Advocate, 1 Jul 2007 Hermina RybakMORAVIA - Mrs. Hermina Rybak, 85, died June 29, 2007. She was born on Nov. 26, 1921, in Velehrad community, above Moravia, to Louis and Sophie Krhovjak Firasek. She married Victor W. Rybak on Aug. 7, 1941, in Praha. She was a member of the Altar Society and also Ascension of our Lord Catholic Church in Moravia. Hermina is survived by her son, Leroy L. Rybak and wife Joyce of Hallettsville; daughters, Eunice Sparks and husband F.C. of Moravia, Betty Jean Kloesel and husband Dennis of Houston, and Cyndi Rybak and fiancé Keith Martin of Houston; five grandchildren, Ronald Sparks, Donna Smith, Joy Spohn, B.J. Bowman, and Chris Rybak; and three great-grandsons, Ryan Spohn, Mark Spohn, and Zachary Bowman. Hermina was preceded in death by her husband Victor on June 1, 2001; parents; and brothers, Innoc and Oldrich Firasek. Visitation will begin at noon today, with a rosary recited at 6 p.m., at Kubena Funeral Home in Hallettsville. Services will be at 10 a.m. on Monday at Ascension of Our Lord Catholic Church in Moravia, with the Rev. John Peters officiating. Burial will follow at Moravia Catholic Cemetery. Memorials: donor's choice. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.kubenafuneralhome.com. Contributed by Matt CrossVICTOR W. RYBAKVictoria Advocate, 2 Jun 2001 Hallettsville—Victor W. Rybak, 86, of Hallettsville, died Friday, June 1, 2001. He was born July 19, 1914, in Lavaca County, to the late Joe F. and Emma Brosch Rybak. He was a member of Ascension of Our Lord Catholic Church in Moravia. Survivors: wife, Hermina Firasek Rybak; daughters, Eunice Sparks of Moravia, Betty Jean Kloesel and Cyndi Rybak, both of Houston; son, Leroy L. Rybak of Hallettsville; sisters, Helen Woods and Irene Ruffin, both of Houston; brothers, Johnny Rybak and George Rybak, both of Houston; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Preceded in death by: parents; sisters, Stacy Kocich, Mary Koudelka and Emmie Bowerman; and brother, Joe Frank Rybak. Visitation will be 11:30 a.m. today at Kubena Funeral Home chapel. A rosary will be recited 7:30 p.m. tonight at the chapel. Services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Ascension of Our Lord Catholic Church, the Rev. John Peters officiating. Burial will be at Moravia Cemetery. Kubena Funeral Home, Hallettsville, 361-798-3271. Contributed by Matt Cross |
There are over 4,000 obituaries of Central Texans with Czech roots at Steve Alvarez's TXBHS web site. These include many people from Lavaca County and some with German surnames.
