Rerich, AloisFUNERAL HELD HERE FOR ALOIS RERICH, AGE 78Funeral services for Alois Rerich, 78. a fifty-four year resident of the area, whose death occurred Friday at 9:30 a,m. were held here Sunday morning at St. Michael's Church, where High Mass was held with Rev, Louis Blinka officiating. [Interment in St, Michael's Cemetery] The deceased a native of Stritez, Moravia and was the son of Anton and Maria Rerich. At the age of twenty-four, he came to this country and settled in the High Hill section. He later moved to the Weimar area and spent the remainder of his life here. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Maria Rerich, the former Miss Maria Rabel; two sons, Emil and William Rerich of Weimar; three daughters. Mrs. Monroe Foster, Mrs. Fred Heger, Sr. of Weimar, Mrs. Joe Genzer of Holman; sixteen grandchildren and one great grandchild. Pallbearers were his grandsons. Bennie and Johnnie Rerich, Alvin and Alfred Genzer, Robert Foster and Fred Heger, Jr. The Mercury extends sympathy to bereaved survivors. Weimar Mercury, July 26, 1940, page 1Rerich, Elsie (Steffek)Elsie Rerich Funeral Service Held April 22Elsie Rerich, 90, of Weimar, died April 20. Funeral services were held Sunday, April 22, at St. Michael's Catholic Church with Father John Bily officiating. Interment followed at St. Michael's Catholic Cemetery. Elsie was born Dec. 1, 1916, in Weimar, to Fred and Frances (Kroboth) Steffek. She married Bennie Rerich on Nov. 11, 1946, and they were blessed to celebrate their 60th anniversary this past November. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters and a charter member of the Veterans of Foreign War Auxiliary. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her daughters, Bernadette Rerich of San Benito, Theresa Kalina and husband Roland of Schulenburg, and three grandchildren, Nicole, Ryan and Rachel Kalina. Pallbearers were her nephews: Pat Hluchanek, Junior Hudec, Ernie Kloesel, Charles Rerich, Dale Rerich, Paul Rerich, Ronnie Rerich, and Tony Bench. Weimar Mercury, April 26, 2007, page 2ARerich, EmilEmil Rerich, 70, Lifelong Resident, Buried TuesdayFuneral services for Emil Rerich, 70, retired farmer and lifelong resident of the Wildwood area near Weimar, were held at Hubbard Funeral Home and St. Michael's Church here Tuesday morning, Sept. 2, with burial in the church cemetery. He had been ill for several years with Parkinson's disease, and after a fall Aug. 15 had been confined to his bed. He died at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug 31. Rt. Rev. Msgr. A. F. Drozd was celebrant of the Solemn Requiem High Mass. Rev. Thomas Flanagan was deacon and Rev. Victor Raska was sub-deacon. Pallbearers were six nephews: Frank Munsch, Fred Heger Jr., Gus Miksch Jr., Joe Heger, John F. Heger and Anton Freis Jr. Born Aug. 13, 1888, in the house where he died, was the son of Alois and Mary Rabel Rerich. He married Miss Ludmilla Heger here Nov. 13, 1911. Survivors in addition to his wife are four sons, Bennie, Johnnie, Herbert and Teddy, all of Weimar; three daughters, Mrs. Henry (Edna) Hudec, Mrs. Jim (Elsie) Hluchanek and Mrs. Eugene (Evelyn) Kloesel, all of Weimar; one brother Willie of Weimar; three sisters, Mrs. Munroe Foster and Mrs. Fred Heger Sr. of here and Mrs. Joe Genzer of Houston and 16 grandchildren. A brother and a sister preceded him in death. Weimar Mercury, September 5, 1958
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Rerich, Florence (Kusey) RerichFlorence Rerich, 82, of Weimar, passed away July 15 at Parkview Manor in Weimar. She was born Oct. 18, 1921 in Weimar to Louis and Mollie (Schumann) Kusey and married John Joseph Rerich in Weimar June 18, 1951. She was a lifelong member of St. Michael's Catholic Church, a member of Catholic Daughters of the Americas and the VFW Auxiliary. She attended and graduated from New Bielau Public School. She was well known for her hugs. Her cooking and baking skills were well known in the family. She maintained beautiful potted plants and hanging baskets on her front porch, especially geraniums. In her younger years, while raising her sons, she did seamstress work, which was much sought after by the local ladies. Her embroidery pieces graced her home where they were enjoyed by visitors. At Parkview Manor, she continued her enthusiasm for life and people by participating in nearly all activities and was fond of visiting with other residents and visitors alike. She continued her embroidery talents there until very recently when overtaken by illness. She was a 30-year employee of Gindler's Store where her friendliness to all customers created many lifelong friends for her. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother Louis Kusey; and one sister, Benice Kubesch. She is survived by her husband; son John Rerich, Jr. and fiance Martha Salas and her children Crystle and Breanna, granddaughter Andrea Rerich and great grandson Issac; son Charles Wayne Rerich and wife Debra and step-grandchildren Alex and Will Raabe; sister and brother-in-law Mildred and Leo Guenther; brothers-in-law Bennie Rerich and wife Elsie, Herbert Rerich and wife Dorothy, Teddy Rerich and wife Edith, and Henry Hudec; sister-in-law Evelyn Kloesel; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. The Parish Rosary was led by Father John Bily at Hubbard Funeral Home July 17 and funeral services were conducted July 18. The Rite of Christian Burial was conducted by Father Bily at St. Michael Chuch. [Interment at St. Michael's Cemetery] Colorado County Citizen, July 21, 2004
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Rerich, John Joseph Sr.
RerichJohn J. "Johnnie" Rerich Sr., 86, of Weimar, passed away Feb. 27 at Citizens Memorial Hospital in Victoria. He was born July 15, 1920 in Weimar to Emil and Emilia (Heger) Rerich. He served in the U.S. Army 4th Infantry Division during World War II. He was the lone soldier from Weimar to survive the June 6, 1944 D-Day invasion of France. His military record is one of outstanding and interesting service. He entered the army in 1942 for basic training at Camp Wolters then went on to the 4th Infantry for training in Georgia, New Jersey and Florida. His unit was sent overseas to Liverpool, England in January 1944 to await the invasion of France. He landed on Utah Beach in Normandy, France and came ashore under enemy German fire and miraculously escaped injury in a battle known for its extremely high casualties. The 4th, commanded by General Omar Bradley, fought their way through France and were in Germany when the war ended on May 7, 1945. Among the medals Rerich received were the Good Conduct Medal, Expert Rifleman and The Northern France Campaign. Upon his return to Weimar, he found work briefly as a carpenter and on Feb. 10, 1951 went to work for MG Feed where he remained for 50 years. He married Florence Louise Kusey on June 18, 1951. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; and sisters, Edna Hudec and Elsie Hluchanek. He is survived by his sons, John J. Rerich Jr. of Freeport and Charles Rerich and wife Debra of Columbus; grandchildren, Andrea Rerich of Freeport, William Raabe of Columbus and Alexandria Raabe of Brenham; great-grandsons, Isaac and Noah Galicia of Freeport; brothers, Bennie, Herbert and Teddy Rerich and spouses of Weimar; sister, Evelyn Kloesel of Weimar; and sister-in-law, Mildred Guenther and husband of Weimar. Funeral services were conducted March 1 at St. Michael Catholic Church in Weimar with Father Bily officiating. Interment followed at St. Michael Catholic Cemetery with full military honors. Pallbearers were Paul Rerich, Vernon Rerich, Gregory Kloesel, Perry Kloesel, Pat Hluchanek, Henry Hudec Jr., Dale Rerich and Anton Kubesch. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Michael Catholic Church in Weimar or Parkview Manor in Weimar. Colorado County Citizen, March 7, 2007
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