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Don Randermann Kramer

Don Randermann Kramer

Oct 3, 2025

Don Randermann Kramer passed away in his home on October 3, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 10, 1956 in Washington County in Brenham, Tx.

Don was baptized December 9, 1956, later confirmed April 4, 1971. He attended Brenham High School and went to Blinn College for an Associates degree. He began working at...

Ronald Schlottmann

Ronald Schlottmann

Oct 5, 2025

Ronald "Ronnie" Charles Schlottmann, 78, beloved husband of Janice Ann Schlottmann, went peacefully to his Heavenly Father on October 5, 2025, at Baylor Scott & White Hospital in College Station, Texas.

Ronald Charles Schlottmann was born on February 19, 1947, in Brenham, Texas, to Carl Andrew and Bonnie Jean Gajeske Schlottmann. He was baptized on May 11, 1947 and later confirmed...

Jerry Randermann

Jerry Randermann

Oct 6, 2025

Jerry Gene Randermann, age 68, of Brenham, Texas, passed away suddenly on October 6, 2025, at his home.

Jerry was born on March 26, 1957, in Brenham, Texas, to Jerry Earl and Myrtle Randermann. He was baptized on April 29, 1957, and later confirmed on April 4, 1971, at St. John Lutheran Church of Prairie Hill.

Jerry graduated from Brenham...

Patricia Ann Ebert

Patricia Ann Ebert

Oct 1, 2025

Patricia Ann Ebert, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and a woman of faith, passed away on October 1, 2025 at the age of 73. She was born on August 21, 1952 in Plaquemine, Louisiana to Arthur and Ida Mae (Brooks) Ganaway. She was baptized in 1952 and confirmed in 1966.

On June 6, 1970, Patricia married Bernd Franz Ebert. She...

Delfred Gaskamp

Delfred Gaskamp

Oct 2, 2025

On the morning of October 2, 2025, Delfred Gaskamp (83) passed away in a Houston Hospital. Delfred was born on December 23, 1941 in Washington County-Brenham, Texas to Delmus and Lydia Buck Gaskamp.

Delfred was baptized, confirmed and married at Zion Lutheran Church in Brenham, Texas.

Delfred grew up in Brenham with his four sisters. He was a long-time resident...

William Bentke

William Bentke

Oct 1, 2025

William "Charlie" Bentke, 92, of Brenham passed on to his heavenly home on October 1, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loved ones.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, October 4, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Zionsville, followed by a funeral service starting at 11:00 a.m., burial will follow in the church...

Leonard Joe Wolff

Leonard Joe Wolff

Oct 1, 2025

Leonard Joe Wolff of Houston and Burton, Texas quietly passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 in his home on the “Farm” outside of Burton, Texas.

His wife Diane (Dee) of 57 years was at his bedside as he said goodbye to his long and very good life on earth. Leonard was born on July 25, 1942, in Methodist Hospital in...

Ruth Linnstaedter Thompson

Ruth Linnstaedter Thompson

Sep 27, 2025

Ruth Thielemann Linnstaedter Thompson of Houston passed away on September 27, 2025 at the age of 93.

Ruth was born in Brenham on February 1,1932 to Albert Lewis Thielemann and Edna Hueske Thielemann. She enjoyed her life as a homemaker, spending time with her family and friends. She was united in marriage with Vernon Linnstaedter who preceded her in death in...

Algene Jaster

Algene Jaster

Sep 27, 2025

Service date and time and obituary will be posted soon.

Luis Ramirez

Luis Ramirez

Sep 26, 2025

Luis Antonio Ramirez of Hockley, Texas passed away on September 26, 2025 at the age of 81. He was born in Montemorelos, Mexico on January 7, 1944 to Pablo and Idoliza Ramirez.

After Luis completed school, he worked in the fence manufacturing business and was united in marriage with Isabel Garza. He loved fishing, gardening and hunting and was always...

Joanne Windham

Joanne Windham

Sep 25, 2025

Joanne Windham entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, peacefully and surrounded by her loving family on September 25, 2025, following a brief but courageous battle with cancer.

Born on January 11, 1953, in Houston, Texas, to Fred and Irene Lueckemeyer, Joanne was a proud graduate of Milby High School and went on to earn her...

Shanan Marburger

Shanan Marburger

Sep 19, 2025

Shanan Gail Marburger, 59, of Brenham, Texas, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, September 19, 2025.

Born in Brenham on November 21, 1965, to Edward and Evelyn Strangmeyer, Shanan grew up with a love for people and a heart that found joy in the simple things. On July 20, 1985, she married her high school...

Johnnie Jankowiak

Johnnie Jankowiak

Sep 17, 2025

Johnnie Jankowiak, 80, of Brenham passed away September 17, 2025.

Johnnie was born on March 30, 1945 to John and Rosie Ofczarczak Jankowiak. He was baptized June 9, 1945 and confirmed September 5, 1971. On June 26, 1971 he married Doris Jean Kelm. They were married for 43 years before she passed away on September 4, 2014.

Every morning, he...

Gary Lange

Gary Lange

Sep 16, 2025

Gary Gene Lange, 81, of Brenham, died September 16, 2025, at his home in Brenham.

Gary was born September 10, 1944, in Brenham, Washington County, Texas, to Chester Eugene Lange and Earle Adair Wasson Lange. His favorite childhood memory was prowling around town with his dog Bingo. Gary loved being outdoors on a ranch more than being in school. His...

Margie Chambers

Margie Chambers

Sep 16, 2025

Margie Wassermann Chambers of Brenham, Texas passed away on September 16, 2025 at the age of 85. She was born on November 5, 1939 in New Ulm, Texas to Emil and Wanda Konieczny Wassermann.

Margie was a graduate of Brenham High School and was married to Tommy Chambers who preceded her in death on October 29, 2011. Together they owned and...

Gladys Davis

Gladys Davis

Sep 14, 2025

Gladys Marlene McBride Davis, 94, of Brenham died September 14, 2025 at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Brenham.

Mrs. Davis was born on August 2, 1931 in Cuero, Dewitt County, Texas to Willie Ira and Celesta Texana (Lands) McBride. When she was sixteen years old, Dr. Ben David read John 6:67-69 during a sermon and she gave her...

Harold Rietz

Harold Rietz

Sep 9, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Harold Guenther Rietz, 95, on September 9th at his residence. He was born on October 16, 1929 in Freyburg, Texas to Guenther and Alma "Loth" Rietz. In his final days, he was surrounded by his children, grandchildren, and loving caregivers.

Harold was baptized on November 3,1929 and confirmed at...

Marilyn Gillentine

Marilyn Gillentine

Sep 9, 2025

Marilyn Graham Gillentine, 91, passed away on September 9, 2025. Marilyn was born April 4, 1934 in Collinsville, Texas to Cecil and Corrine Graham.

Marilyn was a homemaker, devoted wife and mother to two sons. She loved to vacation with her husband and boys while they were growing up and in 1996, she and Billy Dean moved to their ranch...

Jenell Jaster

Jenell Jaster

Sep 8, 2025

Jenell Louise Freida (Braun) Jaster went to be with her Heavenly Father on September 8, 2025. Jenell was born May 22, 1932 to Alfred and Thusnelda (Peters) Braun of Round Top. Jenell was baptized and confirmed in Bethlehem Lutheran Church of Round Top by Pastor Walter Kralik. Her confirmation verse was Psalm 143:10 "Teach me to do thy will for...

RV Pittman

RV Pittman

Sep 4, 2025

RV Pittman passed away on September 4, 2025, in Brenham, Texas, at the age of 94. Born on November 17, 1930, in Bogata, Texas, to Thad and Minnie Belle Pittman, he moved to Houston during World War II with his family. He attended public school in Houston, graduating from Reagan High School in 1948, and went on to study at...