Margaret Tiemann

Margaret Kuhlmann Tiemann of Brenham, passed away on February 13, 2026 in Kruse Village at the age of 97 years, 1 month, and 20 days.

Margaret was born December 24, 1928 to Edwin and Nelda Riechers Kuhlmann at their home in the Prairie Hill community. She was baptized in St. John Lutheran Church of Prairie Hill on January 20, 1929. She attended Brenham schools and graduated from Brenham High School. On March 16, 1947, Margaret married Melvin Tiemann in St. Paul Lutheran Church of Phillipsburg with Rev. Alfred Kluge officiating. They made their lifelong home in New Wehdem and were members of St. James Lutheran Church of New Wehdem.

Margaret enjoyed cooking large meals for her family and baking for her grandchildren. She and Melvin enjoyed many years of dancing together and going out to eat with friends. Margaret took pride in her role as the front desk receptionist and dental assistant for many years for two dentists, Dr. Gerald Zernial and Dr. James Chovanec.

Margaret is survived by sons and daughters-in-law: Rudy and Linda Tiemann; Pastor Ray and Deborah Tiemann; Ralph and Debbie Tiemann; and daughter and son-in-law, Jeanelle and Jerry Moreno. Grandchildren are Chris and Amy Tiemann; Valerie and Ryan Ross; Brian Tiemann and friend, Laura Ragsdale; Michael and Heather Tiemann; Daniel Tiemann and friend, Nia Gramatikakis; Dr. Rebecca and Tyler Turbeville; Christina and Adam Koehn; Jeremy and Jessica Moreno; Anthony Moreno and friend, Samantha Jones; and Micayla Moreno and friend, Jack Baker. Her great-grandchildren are Lincoln Tiemann, Hailey Ross, Jaycee Ross, Mia Turbeville, Cora Turbeville, Ava Tiemann, Wyatt Tiemann, Kensley Tiemann, Gavin Tiemann, Lillian Koehn, Catherine Koehn, Cooper Moreno, Cayden Moreno, Creed Moreno, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin, of 60 years; her parents; infant grandson, Aaron Tiemann; brother and sister-in-law, Harold and May Dell Kuhlmann; brother, Howard Kuhlmann; sister-in-law, Doris Daniels; brothers-in law and sisters-in-law, Henry and Gladys Tiemann; Theo Tiemann; Selma and Paul Sander; Emma and Erwin Sander; Minnie and Dan Weiss; and Verlin and Leroy Boecker.

Visitation, with family present, will be held on Sunday, February 15, 2026 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Memorial Oaks Chapel.

A funeral service will be held on Monday, February 16, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at St. James Lutheran Church of New Wehdem with burial to follow in the church cemetery.

Her grandsons will serve as pallbearers.

The family would like to thank the staff at Kruse Village for their attention, kindness, and care shown to Margaret over the past years. She always said she was not in need of anything and was well-taken care of. The family would also like to thank Hospice Brazos Valley for their excellent care in her final weeks.

Memorials can be made to St. James Lutheran Church of New Wehdem or the charity of your choice.