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February 17, 2003
Ehlert
Melvin H. "Fritzie" Ehlert Sr., 75, of Brenham, and the husband of Gloria Ehlert, died
Sunday, Feb. 16, 2003 at his home.
Funeral arrangements are pending at Brenham Memorial Chapel, 2300 Stringer St.,
Brenham, 836-3611.
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Ganske
Emil C. Ganske Jr. died in Bluebonnet Hills Nursing Home in Brenham on Saturday,
Feb. 15, 2003.
Born March 12, 1905 at Artesian Park in Washington County, Emil was the son of Emil
Sr. and Johanna (Zibilski) Ganske. He was baptized April 30, 1905 in Zion Lutheran
Church at Zionsville by Pastor M. Haag. He was later confirmed in the Evangelical
Lutheran Church at Burton by Pastor Schulz. Emil received his formal education in the
Hohenwalde School. Mr. Ganske engaged in farming for many years.
On Sept. 19, 1968, Emil and Edna Fuchs were married in St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran
Church in Brenham by Pastor Thomas H. Swygert. Edna preceded Emil in death on
August 31, 1990.
Survivors include his step-daughter and her husband, Verdene and Thomas Brinkmeyer
of Brenham; step-son, Leroy Koch of Brenham; his step-grandchildren and their spouses,
Michael and Bonnie Brinkmeyer, Sharon and David Spence, Sandra and Randy
Willoughby and Bobby and Linda Koch; as well as nine step-great-grandchildren. Also
surviving are his nieces and nephews, Erwin Ganske, Berry Ganske. Leroy Ganske,
Evelyn Plueckhahn, Bernice Foehr, Milroy Ganske, Joyce Marburger, James Ganske,
Maxine Ruether and Diane Ganske along with numerous great-nieces and great-nephews.
With his wife, Mr. Ganske is preceded in death by his parents; four brothers; three sisters;
a step-daughter, Erlene Koch; and a step-son, Edward Ganske.
Memorial gifts to either Hospice of Brenham or to St. John United Church Of Christ in
Burton, where Emil has been a longtime member, would be considered appropriate by his
family.
Mr. Ganske's family will receive callers in Memorial Oaks Chapel today between 6-8
p.m.
The funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 18. 2003 in St. John United
Church of Christ in Burton, with Pastor Glen Schoeneberg officiating. Burial will follow
in the church cemetery.
Serving as pallbearers will be Chester Ruether, Marvin Marburger, Milroy Ganske, James
Ganske, Berry Ganske and Michael Brinkmeyer.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of Memorial Oaks Chapel, 1306 W. Main
St., Brenham.
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Lohmeyer
Clarence W. Lohmeyer, 75, of Washington, Texas, and the husband of Rose Lee Loesch
Lohmeyer, died Friday, Feb. 14, 2003 at Methodist Diagnostic Hospital in Houston.
Mr. Lohmeyer was born Oct. 29, 1927 in Washington, Texas to Henry and Ida Renn
Lohmeyer. He was baptized and confirmed in the Friedens United Church of
Washington.
He attended Washington schools, Navasota High School and served in the U.S. Army
during the Korean conflict. Mr. Lohmeyer was a member of the United Church of
Washington and served on the church council several times. He was a member of the
VFW Post #4006, the Sons of Herman Lodge #178, served as a director of the A.S.C.S.
Board for a number of years and was presently serving on the board of directors of the
Farmers Mutual Insurance Group.
On Oct. 2, 1949, Mr. Lohmeyer was married to Rose Lee Loesch in the Friedens United
Church of Washington. They were engaged in farming and ranching in the Washington
community.
Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Rose Lee Loesch Lohmeyer; son and daughter-inlaw, Gordon and Cindy Lohmeyer of Pasadena, Texas; brother and sister-in-law, Lugene
and Willie Dell Lohmeyer of Navasota; and sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Elsie
Tegeler of Brenham, Alma Kenjura of Brenham, Edna Schroeder of Brenham, Lydia
Loesch of Brenham, Bonnie Loesch of Cleveland, Hilda and Ray Lorenz of Brenham,
Selma and Robert Wellmann of Brenham and Ella and Truman Flynt of Iola.
He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Mr. Lohmeyer was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Harris Lohmeyer; and
infant sister.
The funeral service for Clarence W. Lohmeyer will be at 10:30 a.m., today at Friedens
United Church, Washington with Pastor Ron Trimmer officiating. Burial will be in the
church cemetery.
The family will receive visitors at Memorial Oaks Chapel from 6-8 p.m. Sunday, with a
Devotional service at 7 p.m.
Pallbearers will be Harris Lohmeyer Jr., Charlie Canatella, Robert Bond, Albert Smith
III, David Wellmann, Atwood Kenjura, Glen Dallmeyer, Bob Lossow, Lonnie Tegeler
and Melvin Loesch Jr.
Honorary pallbearers will be Wallace Bosse, Albert Hartstack Jr., Harold Kolkhorst,
Gilbert Lauter, Joe E. Renn, Walter Schroeder Jr., Stanley Sommer, William Wellmann
and Wallace Armatys.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Friedens United Church of
Washington.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Memorial Oaks Chapel, 1306 West Main,
Brenham, Texas.
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Nowicki
Lawrence John Nowicki Sr., 77, of Brenham died Sunday, Feb. 16, 2003 in Trinity
Medical Center. On Nov. 11, 1925 he was born to Frank John and Laura Ann (Mueller)
Nowicki in Brenham, where he also attended school. Lawrence served in the U.S. Navy
as a Gunners Mate 2nd Class from 1943-1947. He was married to Mary Belle Klatt on
June 30, 1951. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, American Legion, VFW
and Sons of Hermann for 55 years. Lawrence was the owner of Savitall Market and
butcher by trade.
Lawrence was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Frank Jr., Alfred
"Stopper" and Melvin; sister, Martha Ann Nowicki; and mother-in-law and father-in-law.
His survivors include his wife of 51 years, Mary Belle Nowicki; sons, David Nowicki
and wife Helen, Lawrence Nowicki Jr. and wife Myra, all of Brenham; six grandchildren,
Marcus Nowicki, Joni Leonard and husband Blake of Plantersville, Crystal Nowicki,
David Martin "Marty" Nowicki II and wife Amanda, Dustin Nowicki and Dathan
Nowicki, all of Brenham; three great-grandchildren, Kaylee Madison Leonard, David
Martin "Trey" Nowicki III and Caroline Grace Nowicki; brother-in-law and sister-in-law,
George and Doris Klatt of Brenham; nephews, Thomas and Terry Nowicki; nieces,
Sylvia Scruggs, Caroline Martin and Lisa Nowicki; and numerous great nieces and
nephews.
A Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2003 by Father Richard Tijerina.
Funeral Mass will be conducted at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2003 in St. Mary's
Catholic Church with Father Richard Tijerina as Celebrant. Burial will follow in Calvary
Catholic Cemetery.
Grandchildren will serve as pallbearers.
Memorials may be given to St. Mary's Catholic Church, Parkinson's Foundation or
Alzheimers Association.
Funeral arrangements are in the care of Brenham Memorial Chapel, 2300 Stringer St.,
Brenham, 836-3611.
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Ottmer
Vance Charles Ottmer, 86, of Brenham, formerly of Houston, died Sunday, Feb. 16, 2003
in Trinity Medical Center.
Vance was born June 22,1916 to Ben H. and Ethel (Moseley) Ottmer in Ben Arnold,
Texas. Vance served in the U.S. Army Air Corps as a Staff Sgt. in the South Pacific
Arena. He was the owner of Automotive Equipment Company of Dallas and Houston. He
also owned Expert Tire Distributors of Austin, Georgetown and Cedar Park.
Vance Charles Ottmer was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Van Ottmer; two
brothers, James H. Ottmer and Ernest L. Ottmer; and two sisters, Betty J. Daughtry and
Barbara A. Berg.
Survivors include his wife, Paula J. Ottmer of Brenham; sons, Arn C. Ottmer and P.
David Ottmer and his wife, Kristene of Brenham; and stepson Carl D. Lee and his wife
Jan of Fredericksburg, Va.; daughter, Rhys W. Ford and her husband Frank of Dallas;
grandchildren, Karis and Caitlyn Ford of Dallas, Kristina Ottmer of Brenham and Deanna
L. Landon of Houston; as well as one sister, Bennye M. Laffere of Temple.
A memorial service for Vance will be announced at a later date.
Funeral arrangements are in the care of Brenham Memorial Chapel, 2300 Stringer St.,
Brenham, 836-3611.
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Smith
Mr. Waldo Smith, 66, of Brenham and the husband of Pat Stolz Smith, died Sunday, Feb.
16, 2003 in a Houston hospital.
He is survived by his wife, Pat Smith of Brenham; daughter and son-in-law, Elizabeth
and Hollis Lehrmann of Brenham; son, Greg Smith of College Station; mother, Ivy Smith
of Brenham; and grandchildren, William Lehrmann, Victoria Lehrmann and Alexandria
Lehrmann.
Graveside service will be held at 3 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2003 in Prairie Lea
Cemetery with a memorial service to follow at 4 p.m. in Brenham Presbyterian Church.
A complete obituary will appear in Tuesday's edition of The Banner-Press.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Oaks Chapel, 1306 West Main,
Brenham.
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