The DOVE American Edition Sack Family Newsletter

NO. 10 SUMMER 2014

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God Helps Those Who Help Themselves

We seem to be generating more and more feedback from our readers, especially those who live a long way from Texas . Please keep the correspondence coming. We love to hear from you. Below are our fans who read the Fall/Winter D O V E.

Hello Flora,

We have never met but I heard about the Dove (& joined this year) from my cousin, Ines Stollwerck (22/1421.331). I understand you all met this year and saw some pictures. That is really great. My aunt, Heide Temelie (24/1421.31), who is now getting older, said she travelled down to the US for a get-together a long time ago. Hoping to meet you one day. Is it possible that you sent me a Linked in message a while ago; I did not make the connection....sorry. I'm the eldest daughter of Iris Stollwerck (24/1421.32) and Robert Jurek (my dad came over from Poland, my mother from Germany). There are three siblings; my brother, Kurt (24/1421.322) who lives in Vancouver, British Colombia, and my sister, Ingrid (24/1421/323), who lives in Toronto, Ontario. My brother Kurt is currently a Traditional Chinese Medecine (TCM) doctor, after switching from electrical engineering. My sister works in cinema and theater, as a Production Designer (she is the most artistic one). I currently live in Montreal, Quebec (have been here for about 20 years), and work with an Engineering Consulting firm. I graduated in Chemical Engineering and have an MBA and have worked in different parts of Canada, and even in Paris for 5 months (the most challenging assignment ever). None of us are married; my brother is with his long-time girlfriend, Robin, in Vancouver, and Ingrid lives with her fiancée, Elysee. I split up with my boyfriend a few years ago. My aunt Heidi still lives in Ottawa, Ontario, where we all were born and grew up. My mom, Iris, died two years ago; she had just moved to Montreal. That's it for the gang up here. Wishing you a great Christmas and a wonderful 2014. How is your weather down there; we have been having incredibly crazy weather here for the last year. Currently we are really in a deep freeze (like February weather); it's been -20 C, and with the wind factor, -30C and have we had snow! Who knows what is going on! Hoping for more moderation soon. Frohes Weinhachten/Merry Christmas /Joyeux Noël !!! Monica Jurek (24/1421.321), daughter of above named Iris Jurek, who was a sister Heidi Temelie, and both are aunts to the above-named Ines Stollwerck.) *** Very interesting. Thank you. God's blessings. Joan Shrader (24/9253.1), Georgetown, Texas *** Hello Flora, I don't know if you are still updating the genealogy, but we finally!!!! got the first of the next generation on our branch, a grandaughter born to our youngest son and his wife. Please let me know if you would like the information. Thanks, Mark Von Rader (24/6112.21)

1 *** Thank you for the newspaper. I enjoyed it very much. I don't know how you get so much done, but do appreciate it all. WE have just returned from a Disney Cruise with Denise (24/83b1.3) and Matthew (24/83b1.32) (Stufflebeam), and it was so good to have that much time with them. I just can't seem to get into Christmas without the other children as there is still such a big hole in our hearts, but we can still celebrate Jesus and His loving care as well as the gift of eternal life. We are struggling with some health issues but thankful for each day together and that we can live in our own home. Blessings for a really good Christmas. Love you, Carla (24/83b1) and Lindy (Clark), Richardson, Texas *** Hi Flora, Both of my sons would love to correspond with their cousins around the world. May I suggest email or social media for the bulk of the correspondence since the younger generation is so used to communicating that way? I have included info on my sons to help… Josie Reese (27/2133.213), Bend, Oregon *** Flora, Penny and I were watching cable TV the other night and came across a program called Dallas Car Sharks. It centers on a handful of used car dealers that buy cars at auction, fix them up and resell them. To our surprise and delight, cousin Andy Dunning was the auctioneer. I called his mother, Sandy Dunning (27/2133.13), and found out the Auction was started by her and husband, Jeff. They sold it but the boys, Andy (27/2133.133) and Jeff, Jr. (27/2133.131), still work there. Dallas Car Sharks has gained an international following and the second season is now taping. If it is showing in Germany, the German cousins may want to know the auctioneers are their American kin. Sandy can fill you in on the details.

Thomas S. Wright (27/2133.32) , Dallas, Texas *** dear flora...... just a short note to say hello and to wish you happy holidays. i miss our conversations by phone...do enjoy the mails on the dove, etc. you do a wonderful job and i wish i had just a bit of your knowledge concerning our family. with warmest wishes, Gary Hodge (30/7442.1), Merida, Mexico *** Thank you for your Dove plenty of interesting stories. My son, Raffy (Cozza) (22/1421.3311) enjoyed reading the article about Robert Hoff (24/9244.2), as he likes card playing in his free time. I'm always thinking about connecting people. The article about Stephen v. Roeder (24/8311.11) and wife, Lyn, attracted my attention immediately, because as you may remember, one of my helpers in the novel transcription, Mechthild Hauck (12/3213.23, sews and wears historical costumes, and takes part in "living history" events, although "her" period is Jane Austen's. Here is her blog, where she presents her sewing projects, but writes also about her Great-Grandfather, Ernst Haeckel (12/32). http://silvermedusa.wordpress.com/2013/11/ She writes both in German and English. In case your cousins like to get in touch with her, they can do so on the blog, or either send me their e-mails, so that I can submit them to Mechthild. The novel is nearly completed thanks to my three helpers... The story is definitely interesting, but it is quite long winded, old-fashioned, so I think we have to go trough to cut it a little bit short. Next Sunday, 22 December will be the 200th anniversary of Philipp's death (Philipp Wilhelm Sack), father of lines 22-31. I forgot to tell you, you could have written it in the Dove. So have nice day. Ines *** THANKS, AND A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU. LOVE, TOM (24/b172) AND MARY V. ENGELKING *** Great work on the DOVE, Flora. Looking forward to seeing all of you in October! Ellen Houston Mitchell (29/5213.1).

2014 U.S. SACK REUNION

So now that we’ve heard from all you faraway folks as well as some a bit nearer, we hope to actually meet many of you in person at the forthcoming Sack reunion to be held, October 25-26 at the T Bar M Resort and Conference Center in New Braunfels, Texas, approximately 20 miles northeast of San Antonio. The registration form and accommodations information form will be sent to you at the same time as we send you this newsletter, or you can go to our website: www.sacks.cc and make your room reservations and pay your registration there using Pay Pal.

2 For folks arriving the day before on Friday, Oct. 24, we’ve reserved a special room at the Friesenhaus German Restaurant for a get-acquainted dinner evening for those folks who like to come early and get acquainted with others before the official reunion begins. Seating is limited, so we want you to give us an accurate head count ahead of time of how many in your party will be there. It was such a popular feature to kick off our reunion two years ago that we had to send some who had not signed up in advance to the main restaurant because we ran out of room. Inasmuch as some folks who attend for the first time are not aware of how big this family is and how far back in time it goes, we’re going to have a couple of our presenters repeat some of what they did before. Steve Engelking (24/b511.1) of Germany will be talking about the Sack Foundation and its structure, and Warren Wundt (24/5113.12) whose slide show gives the viewer an idea of with whom many names in history are our cousins. We are also having another cousin from Germany visit us for the first time. Jost Brökelmann (28/2232.2) of Bonn will be visiting his son in Washington, D.C., and then traveling to Texas. He lived in the U.S. at one time, so he speaks English well.Also Regina Peter (22/1432.11) also of Bonn may come although she will not be certain until later this summer whether or not she can make it. She was unable to be with us in 2012 but did attend in 2010. There will be family bingo games and quizzes with prizes for the winners which will require attendees to get up and circulate around the room to get answers to the questions that are asked. Threre will be an introductory connection session, which will identify you by the color coding of your name badges and the different colored dots, and your Silver Book Number on them to help you sort out who is your first, second, third, fourth, fifth, etc., cousin. This will probably be coordinated with a research seminar of some type. There will be souvenir mugs for sale, a show and tell session whereby folks bring items handed down from their Sack ancestors, a silent auction, and plenty of time to catch up other if you haven’t seen each other in awhile. There will also be a box lunch and a dinner with cash bar. On Sunday morning, there will be a short non-denominational church service and more visiting time. And a pleasant way to end your reunion stay before you leave New Braunfels is to swing by Conservation Plaza where two olive trees, symbolic of the olive branch in the Sack family crest, were planted in 2010.

WELCOME, NEW SACKS

24/4183.422 Weston Carter Rambin b. March 31, 2014, Austin, Texas Parents: Jayma Louise née Kinman and Mark Earl Rambin, Austin, Texas Gndpts.: Sandra née Flato and Jesse Kinman, Austin, Texas

24/6112.2131 Clair June Von Rader b. Nov. 5, 2013, Folsom, Sacramento County, California Parents: Matthew Paul Von Rader (24/6112/213) and Ashley Cindy Jean Von Rader née Eimer, Folsom, California Gndpts.: Mark J. Von Rader (24/6112.21) and Carrie Von Rader née Hopkins, Redding, California

24/8473.12 Parker Robert Bickar b. May 25, 2014, Houston, Texas Parents: Rachel Marie née Roeder (24/8473.1) and Jeffrey David Bickar, Houston, Texas Gndpts.: Robert G. Roeder (24/8473) and Leslie Roeder née Muncaster, New Ulm, Texas

24/8481.421 Charley Anne Pavlicek b. May 29, 2013, Houston, Texas Parents: Jeffrey W. Pavlicek (24/8481.42) and Elizabeth Pavlicek née Bass, Columbus, TX Gndpts: Susan née Zeiner Pavlicek (24/8481.4), Columbus, TX, and Alvin Pavlicek, Cat Spring

NEW LISTING OF KNOWN LONGEST LIVED SACKS OF U.S. IMMIGRANTS

Thanks to Marianne Pflaum (10/1335/21S) and her eagle eye for accuracy, we’ve decided to republish the list of longest-lived Sack descendants begun a year ago. Mathematics was not your editor’s best subject, so her subtraction in trying to get the ages accurate from birth date to death is pretty haphazard. She even had persons listed whose ages had not yet reached the magic 95 years she was trying to establish as the youngest. Hopefully, this is a more accurate list and anyone knowing anyone reaching a 95th birthday to add to this list or, even better, to add to the 100 club, please let me know.

1. 24/963 Alice Kleberg East, Hebbronville, TX, (9 Jan. 1893-6 Sept. 1997 = 104 yrs., 7 mos., 28 days), gnddtr. of Rosa von Roeder Kleberg (24/9)

2. 24/3152 Dolores Dross Drane, Mobile, AL (7 Jan. 1909-27 Sept. 2012 = 103 yrs., 8 mos., 20 days), ggnddtr. of Louise von Roeder Kleberg (24/3)

3 3. 24/83a Agnes von Roeder Sorrells, Snyder, TX (19 July 1897-19 Oct. 2000 = 103 yrs., 3 mos.), gnddtr. of Albrecht von Roeder (24/8)

4. 24/4151 Anita Thorogood Graves, Cuero, TX (29 March 1904-7 Apr. 2007 = 103 yrs., 9 days), ggnddtr. of Rudolph von Roeder (24/4)

5. 29/5213 Elinor Rogers Houston, Hamilton, OH (26 Sept. 1899- 12 Sept. 2002 = 102 yrs., 11 mos., 16 days), ggnddtr. of Antonie Therese Emilie Valeska Ploeger Jessen Schumann (29/5)

6. 23/1214 Edward E. Beselin, Saratoga, CA (16 Aug. 1893-28 Sept. 1995 = 102 yrs., 1 mo., 12 days), sailor born in Mecklinburg, came to America to avoid conscription into the German Army during WWI

7. 24/4142 Frances von Roeder, Yorktown, TX (6 Oct. 1898-26 Aug. 2000 = 101 yrs., 10 mos., 20 days), ggnddtr. of Rudolph von Roeder (24/8)

8. 24/b721 Leona Mae Herring Urbantke , Riesel, TX (28 Oct. 1913-living = 100 yrs. 7 mos.), ggnddtr. of Caroline (Lina) von Roeder Engelking (24/b)

9. 24/b241 Rudolph A. Engelking, Jr., Sealy, TX (7 Sept. 1906-11 May 2006 = 99 yrs., 8 mos., 4 days), ggndson of Caroline (Lina) von Roeder Engelking (24/b)

10. 24/5113.1 Norman A. Wundt, Belmont, TX (14 Jan. 1914-17 Oct. 2012 = 98 yrs., 9 mos., 3 days), gggndson of Louis von Roeder (24/5)

11. 24/b151) Blanche Engelking Pohl, Cincinnati, OH (9 Nov. 1904-13 Mar. 2003 = 98 yrs., 4 mos., 4 days), ggnddtr. of Caroline (Lina) von Roeder Engelking (24/b)

12. 24/b274 Eva Kersten Copeland, Houston, TX (19 Dec. 1910-4 Mar. 2009 = 98 yrs., 2 mos., 16 days), gnddtr. of Caroline (Lina) von Roeder Engelking (24/b)

13. 30/7122 Loretta von Rosenberg Hammack, Kenedy, TX (15 Oct. 1911-24 Aug. 2009 = 97 yrs. 10 mos., 9 days), ggnddtr. of Theodore Sack von Rosenberg (30/7)

14. (24/b54) Erna Engelking Bollman, Schulenburg, TX (24 June 1889-12 Apr. 1987 = 97 yrs., 9 mos., 18 days), gnddtr. of Caroline (Lina) von Roeder Engelking (24/b)

15. 24/8382 Bruce Benno Murphy, Las Cruces, NM (24 Nov. 1916-living = 97 yrs., 7 mos), ggndson of Albrecht von Roeder (24/8)

16. 24/6166 Ocie Mae von Roeder Fairbanks, Hemet, CA (2 Jan. 1911-7 Nov. 2007 = 96 yrs., 10 mos., 5 days), ggnddtr. of Otto von Roeder (24/6)

17. 24/956 Alice Kleberg Bass, Grandbury, TX (6 May 1892-13 May 1988 = 96 yrs., 7 days), gnddtr. of Rosa von Roeder Kleberg (24/9)

18. 24/b132 Marianne Engelking Jessen, Kennett Square, PA (17 Sept. 1910-13 Aug. 2006 = 95 yrs. 10 mos. 26 days), ggndddtr. of Caroline (Lina)von Roeder Engelking (24/b)

19. 26/634 Robert Hill, Yuba City, CA (5 Sept. 1882-28 June 1978 = 95 yrs., 9 mos., 23 days), gndson of Philipp Wilhelm Sack (26/6)

20. 26/6144 Leland James Sack, Sacramento, CA (8 June 1907-18 Feb. 2003 = 95 yrs., 8 mos., 10 days) ggndson of Philipp Wilhelm Sack (26/6)

21. 24/9231.1 Iris Paine Webre, Houston, TX (26 Aug. 1913-26 Apr. 2009 = 95 yrs. 8 mos), gggnddtr. of Rosa von Roeder Kleberg (24/9)

22. 24/3133 Della Langhammer Hill, Sillsbee, TX (24 Oct. 1886-7 June 1982 = 95 yrs. 7 mos., 14 days), ggnddtr. of Louise von Roeder Kleberg (24/3)

23. 24/9222.2 Lloyd Erling Metz, Manhattan Beach, CA (14 Apr. 1916-22 Oct. 2011 = 95 yrs., 6 mos., 8 days), gggndson of Rosa von Roeder Kleberg (24/9)

4 24. 24/5113.2 J. Wundt, San Marcos, TX (17 Apr. 1918-29 Sept. 2013 = 95 yrs., 5 mos., 12 days), gggndson of Louis von Roeder (24/5)

25. 24/415 Mathilde von Roeder Thorogood, Cuero, TX (5 Apr. 1872-31 Aug. 1967 = 95 yrs., 4 mos. 26 days), gnddtr. of Rudolph von Roeder (24/4)

26. 24/9622 Ida Louise (Illa) Larkin Clement, Kingsville, TX (19 Jan. 1919 -1 Apr. 2014 = 95 yrs., 2 mos. , 13 days). Ggnddtr. of Rosa von Roeder Kleberg (24/9).

27. 30/719 Laura von Rosenberg Habermacher, Sealy, TX (22 Nov. 1898-30 Dec. 1993 = 95 yrs. 1 mo., 8 days), gnddtr. of Theodore Sack von Rosenberg (30/7)

28. 29/44 Gertrude Sarrazin Kühn, Giddings, TX (15 Dec. 1852-18 Jan. 1948 = 95 yrs., 1 mo., 3 days) dtr. of Auguste Louise Amalie Ploeger Sarrazin (29/4)

29. 24/8352 Gilbert Oscar Richter, Ira, TX (17 Nov. 1906-20 Nov. 2001 = 95 yrs., 3 days), ggndson of Albrecht von Roeder (24/8) BOOKS AVAILABLE

THESE ARE THE GENERATIONS is a two-volume biography of the von Roeder family published in April 2014. It is a much expanded and updated chronicle of the von Roeder family first published in 1978. Rewarded into knighthood by the Princes of Anhalt in the 13th century, von Roeder descendants resided on ancestral estates in the Harz Mountain villages of Harzgerode and Hoym for centuries until the discontinuation of feudalism under Napoleon Bonaparte. With revolution spreading to Prussia and other German states, different social orders were arising, freeing peasant populations, once bound by class to the feudal estates, to become free agents; creating a middle class of educated professionals caused by the beginnings of the industrial revolution; and implementing steep taxes on the once feudal tax-free properties of the aristocrats. Religion, politics, speech, etc., were all subject to regula- lation for all, with stiff penalties for all violators. Exiting the d e s p o t i s m a n d monarchial dictatorship of Prussia, they found a new hom e in Stephen F. Austin’s colony in the Mexican state of Coahuilla y Tejas and soon were embroiled in a revolution which they helped win and became Texans in a new republic. Ludwig von Roeder and his wife, Caroline née Sack (24), buried their oldest son, Theodor (24/2) just before leaving for North America in 1834. Four of their children, Valeska (24/1), Louis (24/5), Joachim (24/7), and Albrecht (24/8), sailed away six months before the others left to claim land and to begin a home before the others arrived. Obviously shocked by the sharp differences in climate, terrain, and living conditions, they were ill prepared for what they found, and two of them, Valeska, and Joachim, did not survive before the others arrived. The parents and remaining eight children, Louise (24/3), Rudolf (24/4), Louis (24/5), Otto (24/6), Albrecht (24/8, Rosa (24/9), Wilhelm (24/a), and Lina (24/b), managed to overcome the danger and hardships. The eight married and multiplied. In these two volumes, the reader will find, not only the background of the family in Europe, but also accounts of all of them through several generations in Texas and other parts of the United States. Although it is impossible to locate all descendants, the majority of them are named. The count: Louise

5 (130), Rudolf (125), Louis (404), Otto (373), Albrecht (560), Rosa (699), Wilhelm (34), and Lina (923) for a total of 3,248. If they could all be located, they could possibly number as many as 4,000. Many of them are shown in the more than 250 photographs that are included. Each chapter is referenced, has explanatory notes at the end, and photo credits given. Each volume has a contents section and an index. These two volumes may be purchased at Amazon.com. Current prices: Vol. I - $25.29; Vol. II $21.01. In addition to the individual price for each volume, tax and shipping costs are added.

IN MEMORIAM

John Timothy Vaughn 24/5121.22

John T. Vaughn passed away on May 14, 2014. Tim was born December 24, 1947, in El Paso, Texas, to Thomas W. Sr. (24/5121.2) and Dealva S. Vaughn. Tim was preceded in death by his wife, Roxanne Vaughn, his son Timothy Bryan Vaughn (24/5121.221), and brother Billy Vaughn (24/5121.24. Tim is survived by brothers Thomas W. Jr. (24/5121.21), wife Jacque; Terry B. (24/5121.23), wife Jane; and sister, April Vaughn Boling (24/5121.23), husband David; daughter-in-law, Deanna Maldonado; and his beloved grandson, Bryan Allen Vaughn (24/5121.2211), in addition to many nieces and nephews. Tim was greatly loved and will be missed by many of his family and lifelong friends, as well as his faithful companions, his four chihuahuas: Bruiser, Bindi Sue (Pee Wee), Princess Honey (Trey), and Odom (Deucey). Tim retired from Union Pacific Railroad as an engineer after 40 years of service and was a member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen. Tim shared great stories and had many one liners. His quick wit and sense of humor and generosity touched many people. He will be greatly missed. A gathering of remembrance was held on May 17, 2014, at high noon at Evergreen East Cemetery. The family would like to thank CIMA Hospice and Rufina Briseno for their care and compassion during this time. A special thank you to Tim's friends and extended family for the love and support. The family requested that donations be made to The Animal Rescue League. (El Paso TIMES, May 14, 2014)

Ida (Illa) Louise Larkin Clement (24/9622)

Ida (Illa) Louise Larkin Clement died peacefully April 1, 2014, at her residence on King Ranch after a lengthy illness. Born Jan. 19, 1919, in New York City, she resided at 119 E. 81st Street. It is easy to see why 19 was her lucky number, but her favorite numbers were her six children, 17 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Her attention to her family earned her the affectionate nickname, "Mother Goose." Above all, Illa was devoted to her husband, Jim. Illa, the daughter of Henrietta Rosa Kleberg (24/962) and John Adrian Larkin, graduated from the Ethel Walker School, of Simsbury, Conn. She married James (Jim) H. Clement in 1943. In 1949, the family moved to south Texas. From recreating Raglands Department Store into a premier shopping destination to designing beautiful tapestries, Illa's artistry and flair were only matched by her energy and work ethic. As indefatigable as she was, she also was very involved in philanthropy and volunteer work. She helped start and build the Epiphany Episcopal Day School in Kingsville and she often privately came to the aid of many families in need. While actively engaged in a variety of community based efforts, she was most proud of her support of NAS- Kingsville, so it is possible the Blue Angels winged her away after their recent visit. In spite of not attending college, she became a treasured member of the Trinity University Board in San Antonio, Texas. She also served on the boards of and was active with Celanese, the Kennedy Center for Performing Arts and the James Madison Council of the Library of Congress. A lifelong Republican, she worked tirelessly to bring a viable two party system to South Texas. Illa will be dearly missed and will be most fondly remembered for her contagious laugh and fun-loving spirit. She is survived by her children, daughter Leslie (24/9622.1) and husband, Pat Jackson; daughter, Pruyn Hildebrand (24/9622.2);

6 son, Martin (24/9622.3) and wife, Melinda; daughter, Ida Louise (24/9622.4) and husband, John T. Steen Jr.; son, Jamey (24/9622.5) and wife, Judy; daughter Alice (24/9622.6) and husband, Eric Foultz; 17 grandchildren: Henrietta (24/9622.11) and husband, Eric Armbruster; Perry C. Finger (24/9622.12); Marshall Hildebrand (24/9622.21); Irene Hildebrand (24/9622.22) and husband, Frank Torres; Martin W. Clement III (24/9622.31); John T. Steen III, (24/9622.41) and wife, Mary; Illa Steen (24/9622.42) and husband, Will Gaunt; Jamey Steen (24/9622.43); Capera Clement 24/9622.51) and husband, Igor Norinsky; Lt. James Clement III, USMC (24/9622.52); Capt. Gregory Clement, USMC (24/9622.53); Harrison Clement Carrington (24/9622.61; Rahm Carrington (24/9622.62); step grandchildren: Lisa Carrington and husband, Greg Bohn; Clay Carrington and wife, Elizabeth; Andye Foultz and Griffin Foultz, plus 10 great-grandchildren: Larkin Armbruster (24/9622.111); Taylor (24/9622.221), Samantha (24/9622.222), Elizabeth (24/9622.223) and Loretta Torres (24/9622.224); Larkin (24/9622.411) and Ivy Steen (24/9622.412); Igby Norinsky 24/9622.511); and Sloan and Walker Carrington. The family would like to thank Jane and Scott Dodds, who led a wonderful corps of caregivers for their untiring and loving care of our mother. They are: Meme Burden, Trina Cavazos and Pita and Cipriano Escobedo, plus Norma Adrian, Edna Alvarado, Rosalinda Durbin, Norma Figueroa Elda Garza, Rachel Henderson, Jennifer Macias, Elvia Del Moral, Anna Lisa Saldana and Robert Caldera. Services were held at Epiphany Episcopal Church, Kingsville, Texas, Saturday, April 5. The family requested gifts be made to the charity of their choice or to the Epiphany Episcopal School, 206 N 3rd St, Kingsville, TX 78363. (Houston CHRONICLE, April 4, 2014).

Ward C. Pohl (24/b151.1)

Ward C. Pohl passed away Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at the age of 86. Beloved husband of Myrtle (Dugan) Pohl, loving father of Donna (24/b151.11), and husband, (James Coovert; Michael (24/b151.2) and wife, Fran Pohl; and Nancy (24/b151.3) and husband, Jay) Grant. Devoted grandfather of Brian Casey) Coovert (24/b11.111) and wife, Casey, Kevin Coovert (24/b151.111) and wife, Lucy, Jessie Pohl (24/b115.121 and husband, Dan Evans, Alli Pohl (24/b115.122) and husband, Ben Sage, Shelly Pohl (24/b115.123), Christopher Grant (24/b151.131) and wife Grace; and Patrick Grant (24/b151.132). Proud great grandfather of Luke (24/b151.1311) and Abby Grant (24/b151.1312), and Joseph Evans (24/b115.1211). A graduate of the University of Cincinnati where he was a member of Pi Kappa Alpha, Ward spent 14 months in the U.S. Naval Reserve. He earned a B.S. in education and was then commissioned an Ensign in the Naval Reserve. He retired after working for 35 years in the General Electric Aircraft Engine Department. During his tenure with G.E., the company sent him back to the University of Cincinnati to earn a master’s degree in education after which he became a project leader, working on maintenance manuals for J79-GE series jet engines. Outside of work, he and his wife, an elementary school teacher, were active in their children’s activities including the PTA, Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts, etc. Services held Saturday, May 24, in the Norman Chapel in Spring Grove Cemetery in Cincinnati. The family requested that donations may be made to the Dan Beard Council, Boy Scouts of America. (Cincinnati ENQUIRER, May 23, 2014)

Erika Pohl (24/b151.34)

Erika Wilson Pohl, age 50, of Augusta, Georgia, formerly of Dayton, Ohio, passed away Thursday, May 22, 2014, in Augusta. Erika, also known by her family and friends as Snoopy, enjoyed life. She loved to read, cook, travel and simply enjoyed being around people. She never met a stranger. She loved her basset hounds and her beagles. She graduated from Centerville, Ohio, High School in 1982. She graduated from Wright State University and from Augusta State University and was pursuing her doctorate from the University of Georgia. She is survived by her parents, Frederick (24/b151.3) and Helen Wilson Pohl of Columbia, S.C.; her life partner, Josef Patchen, of Augusta; three sisters and their families: Kristen Spangler (24/b151.31), Mary (24/b151.32) and John , and Michele (24/b151.33) and Brian Floyd; four nieces, four nephews, as well as cousins, aunts and uncles. Best friends, Linda Castiglione and Dawnya Richard and Lelea. Memorial Services were held Saturday, June 7, at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Augusta with Dr. Andrew Reese, officiating. Memorials may be made to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, P. O. Box 1267, Columbia, S. C., 29202 attn: Corrine Matthews. (Augusta CHRONICLE, May 25 to May 30, 2014).

7 MEMORIALS TO SPOUSES

August Schulle (24/5111.11S)

August Louis Schulle, 87, of Westhoff, De Witt County, Texas, passed away Thursday, June 5, 2014. He was born January 7, 1927, in DeWitt County to the late Christian William and Christina Spellman Schulle. He married the love of his life, Wisian (24/5111.11), on October 25, 1953 in Cuero at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church. August served in the U.S. Army Infantry from 1945-1947. He was a lifelong member of St. John Lutheran Church and a former Council Member. August received many awards including Cuero Chamber of Commerce Agriculture Achievement in 1993, DeWitt County Soil Water Conservation District Award of Merit in 1991, DeWitt County SWCD Resident Conservation Rancher in 1995, DeWitt County SWCD Outstanding Conservation Farmer in 1959, and Lions International Comeback Farmer in 1964. He also served on the Board for DeWitt County Soil Water Conservation District, Westhoff Independent School District Board, DeWitt County Producers Board of Directors, and Coastal Bend Pork Producers Association Board of Directors. He is survived by his sons, Raymond Schulle (24/5111.111) and wife, Glynda, of Cuero and William Schulle (24/5111.113) of Westhoff; sisters, Norma Landgrebe (Erwin) of Tynan, Elna Grube of Cuero, and Larine Rickman of Victoria; and grandchildren, Wesley A. Schulle (24/5111.1111) of Cuero and Christina née Schulle Sherman (24/5111.1112), and husband, Andrew of Victoria. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; daughter, Darlene Schulle (24/5111.112); sister, Henrietta King; and brothers, Waldemar, Rudolph, and Erwin Schulle. Funeral services were held June 9, 2014, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Westhoff with Pastor Mike Robinson officiating. Interment followed at Westhoff Cemetery. Pallbearers included Robert Kainer, David Farris, Darrel Foster, Billy Niemeier (24/5111.222S), Thomas Stepanski (24/5111.223S), and David Nietsche. Honorary pallbearers were Roland Tieken, Wesley Schulle, Andrew Sherman, Ed Mann (24/5111.12S), and Don Schulle. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church Building Fund. (Cuero RECORD, June 6, 2014).

Richard Wells (Dick) Reynolds (24/9614S)

Richard Wells (Dick) Reynolds died peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on April 16, 2014, at age 91 in Austin, Texas. Dick was born on Valentine's Day in 1923 in Dallas, Texas, the second son of Edward Dickens Reynolds and Julia Wells, beginning what was to be a long, happy life, full of love and devotion for and from family, friends and community. Dick graduated high school at the Kemper Military School in Boonville, Missouri, and enlisted in the Marine Corps where he achieved the rank of first lieutenant. He served in the Pacific as an aide to General Alfred H. Noble and General W.H. Waller. After his military service, Dick settled in Austin and graduated from the University of Texas where he was member of the SAE fraternity. In 1949, he married Alice Kleberg (24/9614), daughter of U.S. Congressman Richard M. Kleberg (24/961) of the King Ranch and went on to have four children, Katherine (24/9614.1), Richard (24/9614.2), Michael (24/9614.3) and Alice (24/9614.4). The couple divorced in 1970. In 1983 he married Dolly Cole; they divorced in 1987. Dick was a successful businessman and haberdasher. In 1954 he joined his brother to take the reins of Reynolds-Penland, an iconic men's clothing store, and built it to nine stores across Texas. "He knew everyone on Congress Avenue and everyone knew him," recalled a close friend. Dick was active in Austin civic life and was among the founders of the Headliners Club, the Admirals Club of Austin and the Tarry House. He was a past director of the Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Merchants Association. He was a committed member of the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd and served as a vestryman and senior warden. He was a director of the Child Guidance Center. An avid sportsman, Dick was a member of the Texas Order of Saint Hubertus and a director of the Sportsman Club of Texas. He was renowned for his marksmanship and fishing skills. He loved the great outdoors and his treasured hunting dogs, which he maintained to the end of his life, with cattle and horses, on his beloved Open R ranch in Lockhart. Dick is survived by daughter, Katherine ("Chula") Reynolds, and daughter-in-law, Sophia Collier; son, Michael Reynolds, and daughter-in-law, Deborah ("DK") Reynolds; daughter, CoYoTe PhoeNix, and grandson, Kleberg ("Kley") Reynolds (24/9614.31). Serving as pallbearers: Sam Winters, Ford Smith Sr., Bill Milstead, Harry Whittington, Kley Reynolds, Theo Painter, Leon Komkov, Hardy Purvis and Frank Lake. A memorial service was held at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd. Tthe family requested that donations be made in his memory to the Ceasar Kleberg Wildlife Research, Institute for Quail Research, MSC 218, 700 University Blvd. TAMU - Kingsville, Kingsville, Texas 78363 or to St. Andrew's Episcopal School, Lower/Middle School, 1112 West 31st Street Austin, Texas 78705. (Houston CHRONICLE, April 17-21, 2014).

8 Elsie (Hertel) Engelking (24/b362S)

Elsie (Hertel) Engelking, 91, of Beeville, Texas, died Sunday, December 25, 2011. Mrs. Engelking was born March 1, 1920, in Burton, Texas, to Anna (Kirchner) and Paul Hertel. She married James C. Engelking (24/b362) on April 27, 1946, in Beeville. She was a homemaker and a member of Faith Lutheran Church. She was part of the Faith Lutheran Women’s Circle and Quilting Group and enjoyed gardening and growing flowers. She was preceded in death by her husband, James C. Engelking; and her parents, Paul and Anna Hertel. Survivors include a son, James C. Engelking Jr. (24/b3621) and wife, Cynthia.; a daughter, Carol Ann née Engelking White and husband, James T.; two grandsons, Mark R. Engelking (24/b3621.1) and Luke J. Engelking (24/b3621.2); and three great-grandchildren. Visitation was held at Galloway & Sons Funeral Home, and a graveside service was conducted at Glenwood Cemetery in Beeville with the Rev. Don Taylor officiating.

THE SACK/ZERNIAL FAMILY by Shirley Tillman White (22/1127.131)

I really do not have very many family stories about my line of Sack/Zernial ancestry. I do not know the reason why Friedrich Zernial (22/112), and his brother, Albert Gottlieb Philipp Maximillan Zernial (22/111), came to Texas. I have theories but no proof. I believe the reason why my family knew very little about the history of Friedrich (Fritz, Fred) Zernial and his wife, Pauline Weiss, is that my great grandfather, Gustav Emil Zernial (22/1127), was the youngest son, only six years old when his father died September 15, 1880, and only ten when he lost his mother on August 14, 1884. It is believed he was raised by an older sister who obviously did not impart information on her parents’ early history, or she did not know much of any. Fritz and Pauline are buried in Prairie Lea Cemetery in Brenham in unmarked graves. There is a memorial to them as well as a listing five of their eight children: Ernst (22/1121), Marie (22/1122), Lena Pauline Jensen (22/1123), Clara (22/1124), and Gustav (22/1127). The other three children not listed on Friedrich and Pauline's Memorials are: Martha (Mattie née Zernial Benthal (22/1125) and husband, Louie Benthal, buried in Mount Hope Cemetery, San Diego County, California; Cecelie née Zernial Benthal (22/1126), b Oct 10, 1872 d Sept 8, 1945, San Diego, California, and husband, Andrew William Benthal, b Feb 28 1868, d. May 15, 1943, San Diego, California; Ida Pauline née Zernial McGowan (22/1128), b Nov 15, 1876, d. Dec 19, 1962, buried Dallas, husband, John McGowen. Pauline Zernial nee Weiss Fritz Zernial

The two brothers were born April 14, 1831, and July 1, 1832, respectively, the sons of Friedrich Heinrich Christolph and Clara Carolina Ferdinande Paula Wilhelmine née Jösting Zernial of Cleves, Rhineland, Prussia, where their baptisms are recorded in the Protestant Church. According to one source, they arrived in Texas in November 1857; however, according to the records of Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church in Philadelphia, Fritz attended church there on December 27, that year. So perhaps they arrived in the port of Philadelphia in November 1857 and from there came to Texas. Fritz married on July 29, 1859, in Washington County, Texas, Pauline Weiss, also born in Prussia. He became a naturalized citizen on August 26, 1859, renouncing his allegiance to Frederick William IV, King of Prussia.

9 At one point, the brothers went their separate ways; according to the 1870 census, Max was listed as a music teacher in Gonzales; whereas Fritz settled in Washington County. According to the U.S. Civil War Soldiers Index, Fritz joined the Confederate Army, serving as a private in Waul’s Legion, a company wholly organized and trained in Washington County, Texas. The brothers really did go their separate ways because Max was listed in the New York City Civil War Muster Roll in September 1862 as a member of Perkins Rifles. Therefore, he was a Union soldier. The two brothers must have reconciled after the conflict (1861-1865) for Max to return to Texas or, perhaps he never got to Texas until after the war. Max was married in Gonzales, but it is believed his wife died, for on April 1, 1877, he married in Pensacola, Escambia County, Florida, Virginia Mae Crupper born 1849, in Pensacola. The couple had five children–Mary Ann (22/1111) (1878-?) m. John Lawson; Andrew Bernard (22/1112) (May 20, 1879-1936, married Mollie Agerton); Harriet (Hattie) Catherine (22/1113) 1880-1959) married Michael Joseph Murphy); Florida Cecile (22/1114) (Oct. 18, 1884-March 31, 1933), married James Frank Phillips, and Clara (22/1115) (1886-Jan. 20, 1920, Mobile Alabama) married Phil Jones in 1908, (no other information). Max and Vergie are listed in the 1885 Florida State Census in Pensacola. He died December 25, 1887, in Pensacola and is believed to be buried in St. Michael’s Cemetery, but it is unknown whether or not his grave has a marker. On Dec. 31, 1890, Virginia married Tony Martin, an immigrant from Spain. They both were still living in Pensacola according to the 1930 Federal census, although Virginia was living in Galveston, Texas with her daughter, Florida Phillips according to the 1920 census.. Fritz and Pauline Zernial raised a family of eight children, the first three of whom were born in Washington County, three were born in Galveston County, and two more were born in Washington County. It is unknown what occupation Fritz had in the beginning, but following the war and the hardships of Reconstruction, he probably moved his family to Galveston where he made a living as chief postal clerk during the six or so years there. After returning to Washington County, he worked as a school teacher. Gustav Emil Zernial was married in 1894 in Beaumont, Texas, to Emma Alexander; however, they were living in Brenham in 1900 where he worked as a carpenter. They lived for a time in Harris County, but by 1920, he was a housing contractor in Beaumont. He also worked in the oil refinery industry in the Port Arthur/Beaumont area as did his oldest son, Andrew William Zernial 22/1127.1. Andrew was my grandfather.

Gustav E. Zernial Family: Back–Dtr., Henrietta; Son, Timothy; Dtrs. Gussie and Clara; Front–Sons, Andrew and Gus Edward; Emma Caroline née Alexander; non family Promoter. Missing is son, Benjamin

In addition to Andrew, Gus and Emma had four more sons and three daughters. Their youngest child, also called Gus 24/1127.8, was probably the most recognized member of he Zernial family. Born in 1923, young Gus became a professional baseball player. I remember my grandfather being glued to the TV watching his games. A left fielder and a right-handed hitter, Zernial played for the Chicago White Sox, Philadelhia Athletics, Kansas City Athletics, and Detroit Tigers during the 1950's. Nicknamed "Ozark Ike" after a popular character, he was one of the most feared sluggers, joining the ranks of Mickey Mantle, Yogi Berra, and Larry Doby in the American League for hitting the most home runs during the decade.

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