Stallman, Ann (Carrington)
Ann Carrington Stallman
Ann Carrington Stallman, 77, of Columbus passed away peacefully while asleep on Saturday, January 16, 2010. Born on February 26, 1932 in Bay City, Texas to H.F. Carrington Sr. and Dolly Ruth Middlebrook Carrington, Ann grew up in the country near Bay City, Texas.
She graduated from Bay City High School. Shortly thereafter, she married Roy Stallman on July 1, 1950 resulting in 58 wonderful years spent as husband and wife.
She was an active partner in the farming and ranching operation. An accomplished horsewoman, she both loved and showed horses while competing in riding events at Texas Appaloosa Horse Shows.
An astute businesswoman, she was also co-owner of The Gift Shoppe in Columbus.
Ann believed in investing in her community and was involved in many different areas. She volunteered at the Columbus Hospital, served as a substitute teacher, was an active participant in the PTA, served as a Magnolia Homes Tour docent and was an active member of the Columbus Garden Club.
Ann combined her love for children and her church, St. Paul Lutheran Church, by serving as a Sunday School teacher. She was instrumental in the establishment of the St. Paul Lutheran Daycare and volunteered as the first Director. She was also an active member of the Mary-Martha Circle.
She had a lifelong passion for nature, loved birds and enjoyed many years as an avid deer hunter.
Ann was a loving wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Stallman, parents H.F. and Dolly Carrington, and brother, Frank Carrington.
She is survived by her son Bob Stallman and wife Stacey Bryan of Columbus; son Don Stallman and wife Toni of Trinidad, Colo.; daughter Patti Hill and husband Mark of Columbus; and numerous extended family members. She is also survived by five grandchildren: Angela Kulhanek and husband Devin of Katy, TX; Kimberly Willingham and husband Daniel of Katy, TX; Stacey Lowe and husband Kirk of Pflugerville, TX; Julia Hill of Austin, TX, and Christopher Hill of Austin, TX.
Ann was the proud great-grandmother of Ashley, Brooke, Blake and Aaron Kulhanek; Kinley, Cole and Danna Willingham; and Hayden Lowe.
The family received visitors on Monday, January 18, from 6 - 8 p.m. at Henneke Funeral Home in Columbus.
A celebration of the life of Ann Stallman was held on Tuesday, January 19 at her home church of St. Paul Lutheran Church followed by a graveside ceremony at Odd Fellows Rest Cemetery in Columbus. The Reverend Jeffrey Marsh officiated.
Serving as pallbearers were: Christopher Hill, Karl Hill, Carl Johnson, Devin Kulhanek, Kirk Lowe and Daniel Willingham.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations to commemorate Ann’s life be made to: St. Paul Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 267, Columbus, Texas 78934 or Columbus Community Hospital Foundation, P.O. Box 865, Columbus, Texas 78934, or the charity of your choice.
Ann leaves her family and a host of friends with an honorable legacy of love and involvement in one’s community. She will be greatly missed.
Colorado County Citizen, January 20, 2010
Stallman, Clara Dorothea (Schmeeckle)
Mrs. G F Stallman died in a Laughlin hospital Monday morning after a long illness. She had been hospitalized for 3 weeks.
Mrs. Stallman was born Clara Dorothea Schmeeckle November 10, 1895 in Eustis, Neb. She moved with her parents to the Garwood community in 1905 and resided there until her death.
She is survived by 2 sons, Lawrence and Roy, 6 grandchildren, Bob, Don, Patti Sue, Marsha, Diane and Peggy Stallman; 3 sisters, Mrs. Milton Swain, Miss Pauline Schmeeckle of Houston, Mrs. Hugo Schneider of El Campo; and 2 brothers, Gottlieb Schmeeckle of Rosenberg and George Schmeeckle of Houston.
She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Eagle Lake from which burial services were held Nov 14 at 10 am. The Rev Ernest Deutsch, pastor of the First Prebyterian Church of Mission and a former pastor at Eagle Lake Officiated. Mrs. J L Nimmons played the organ and accompanied James Danielson, soloist.
Burial was in Odd Fellows Rest at Columbus. Pallbearers were Bruce Waddell, Raymond Waddell, Edgar Baring, Elmore Struss, Simon Sinclair, and Robert Sam Martin.
Mrs. Stallman was active in her church society, the Garwood Garden Club and the Garwood Women's Home Demonstration Society and other social organizations.
Colorado County Citizen, Nov 22, 1962
Contributed by Terry Jackson
Stallman, Ed
Funeral services for Ed Stallman, pioneer resident of the Garwood community were held Monday at the Garwood Methodist Church. Stallman died Sunday in the Columbus Hospital.
The Rev Thomas Hogan officiated at the church services and conducted a private service at the family home for immediate family members.
Mr. Stallman was born in Frelsburg May 10, 1888. son of George and Pauline Venghaus Stallman. The family moved to Garwood when he was 4 years old.
On Jun 1, 1916 he was united in marriage to Rosina Walling of Bernardo. They had five children, Mrs. Carlton (Edrie) Flowers of San Marcos, Mrs. William Carl (Rosemary) Smith and Mrs. John (Pauline) Foley of Garwood, Wilton E Stallman of Columbus and Neal E Stallman of Garwood.
He was engaged in rice farming, cattle raising and ranching , having retired in 1971. He was active in civic, church and school activities in the Garwood community.
In 1965 he received honorary membership in the Garwood FFA chapter for his loyal and dedicated support of the chapter activities. He was a member of Methodist Men and served on the officiaal board of the Garwood United Methodist Church until recently when ill health prevented him from continuing.
Surviving besides his wife and children include one sister Mrs. Bertha Beckmeyer of Baytown, 13 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren and a number of other relatives and devoted friends.
He was preceeded in death by his parents; six brothers, August, Henry, George, Walter, Reinhold and Edmund and 2 grandsons, W C Smith Jr of Baytown and C L Flowers Jr of San Marcos. Pallbearers were six of his grandsons, Russel Smith of Austin, Lewis Flowers and George Strauch of Houston, Michael Smith and Seth Stallman of Garwood and Tom Stallman of Columbus.
The Henneke Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements and burial was in Odd Fellows Rest Cemetery in Columbus. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial gifts and contributioins be made to the Columbus Hospital Building Fund.
Out of town relatives attending the services were from New Braunsfels, Austin, Baird, Dallas, College Station, Houston, Baytown, Wharton, Glen Flora, Brazoria, Eagle Lske, Hallettsville and surrounding areas.
Colorado County Citizen, October 2, 1975
Contributed by Terry Jackson
Stallman, Georg
Mr. Georg Stallman passed away Thursday evening at 9:30 o'clock. Although he had been in failing health for several years, his death was unexpected at the time. He was able to be around and ate a hearty supper.
Mr. Stallman was born at Frelsburg June 6, 1856 and was married at the same place in 1881 to Miss Pauline Venghaus. In 1893 the family moved to the home in which he passed away. Seven sons and one daughter were born to this union of which four sons, W. A., Henry, Ed and George and one daughter, Mrs. Ben Beckmeyer of Dickinson survive. There are 10 grandchildren and one sister Mrs. August Krause of Moulton surviving.
Funeral services were conducted Saturday at 9:00 am at the home by Rev. J. W. Van Dyke, local presbyterian pastor and at the Frelsburg Lutheran Cemetery [Trinity] by Rev. Poehlman. The body was laid to rest beside his wife who passed away twenty five years ago. Pallbearers were Hy Huvar, Adolph Krenek, Will Abells, L. V. Crenek, E. G. Marshall, Chas. Roecker, Bill Ordner and Frank Weishuhn.
Those attending the funeral from out of town were Mr. and Mrs. Aug. Krause and Mr. Ed Krause of Moulton, Mrs. Venghaus and Miss Mary of Mentz, Mrs. Hy Moebus of El Campo, Mrs. Walter Wilbeck of Pierce, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Struss of Eagle Lake, Mrs. Paul Rocker, Mr. Chas. Roecker and Miss Johanna Walling of Glen Flora, and Mrs. Ben Beckmeyer and son Max of Dickinson.
Colorado County Citizen, Oct 19, 1933, page 4
Contributed by Terry Jackson
FRELSBURG
(Miss Pearl Westphal)
The remains of Geo. Stallmann were brought to Frelsburg from Garwood Saturday morning and he was laid to rest in the Lutheran Trinity Cemetery at 11 o’clock.
Mr. Stallmann was born at Frelsburg, June 6, 1856. In the year 1881, January 11, he married Miss Pauline Venghaus of this community. Their union was blessed with 8 children of whom seven were sons. One of these died in early infancy, and two other reached the age of two years. The deceased made his home in this community up to 1893 and was a member of our Lutheran Trinity church until he moved to the little town called Vox Populi. His wife fell victim to a lingering disease and was for many years of delicate health. In 1908 she was taken from the side of her sorrowing husband and found her last resting place on this cemetery, where her husband was laid to rest at her side to rise with her at the sound of the last trumpet.
He remained single for the remainder of his days. Gradually his own health began to wane, rendering him weak and dependent upon his children which he enjoyed in full measure. As has[sic] condition permitted him to be around the house and there being no indication of any serious illness, no one expected that his end could be so near. Without warning or premonition his end came last Thursday night about 9:30 o’clock, when he was on his bed. A stroke of some sort of paralysis caused him to pass away, suddenly, but without pain or agonies of death. He died at the age of 77 years, 4 months and six days.
There remain to mourn his death, his four surviving sons, August, Henry, Edward and Geo. All of them from Garwood, and his only daughter Mrs. Ben Beckmeyer of Dickinson, Texas. He is also survived by 10 grand children and one sister, Mrs. August Krause of Moulton, Texas.
“Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord.”
Colorado County Citizen, October 19, 1933, page 4
Transcribed by Dorothy Albrecht
Stallman, George F. Jr.
George Stallman Buried in Odd Fellows Rest Here
Funeral services were held in the First Presbyterian church of Eagle Lake Tuesday morning for George F. Stallman, who died early Sunday morning at the new Methodist hospital in Houston after an illness of several weeks.
Burial was in Odd Fellows Rest at Columbus.
Mr. Stallman, a lifetime resident of the Garwood community, is survived by his widow, 2 sons, Lawrence and Roy and 4 grandchildren, all of Garwood; a sister, Mrs. B. H. Beckmeyer of Lamarque, and 3 brothers, W. S., Henry and Ed of Garwood.
Pallbearers were his nephews, Ned and Wilton Stallman, Columbus; Neal Stallman, Garwood; Johnny Schneider; El Campo; Max Beckmeyer, Lamarque, and Ed Urbanovsky, Rosenberg
Colorado County Citizen, October 18, 1954
Stallman, Henry Ernest
Last rites were held at Columbus Funeral Home Saturday for Henry Stallman, 81, who died Thursday in Laughlin Hospital in Eagle Lake. Rev Carl Israel officiated and burial was in Odd Fellows Rest cemetery. Rev. Dan Harrry of Garwood also officiated.
Mr. Stallman had been residing at Columbus Convalescent Home in Columbus for a year and a half. He was a retired farmer.
Born Dec. 1, 1884 at Frelsburg, he was the son of Georg and Pauline Stallman. The family later moved to Garwood. Mr. Stallman was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Frelsburg and later of Garwood Methodist Church. He was a bachelor.
Survivors include 2 brothers, W A and Ed Stallman of Garwood and a sister, Mrs. Ben Beckmeyer of Baytown. Three brothers, Walter, Reinhold and George died earlier.
Pallbearers were Ned, Roy, Neal and Tom Stallman, William Carl Smith, John Foley, Lawrence Stallman and W A Hefner
Colorado County Citizen, April 4, 1968
Contributed by Terry Jackson
Stallman, Ida Augusta (Walling)
Ida Stallman
Funeral services for Ida Walling Stallman, 91 of Garwood, were held Saturday afternoon at Henneke Funeral Home. Rev. Carl Israel officiated.
Interment was in the Odd Fellows Rest Cemetery.
Mrs. Stallman died Jan. 21 in the Eagle Lake Community Hospital. She had been at the hospital two days.
She was born in Iowa on July 2, 1890, the daughter of John B. and Johanna Osthoff Walling.
She married William August Stallman on Sept. 9, 1913. He preceded her in death on Jan. 6, 1970.
Mrs. Stallman had been a resident of Garwood for 69 years. She was a member of the Lehr [sic] Memorial United Methodist Church in Garwood.
She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Olga Mae Hefner of Garwood; one son, Ned W. Stallman of Columbus; one sister, Mrs. Tillie Struss of Eagle Lake; three brothers, Walter Walling of Brazoria, Fred Walling of Columbus and Carl Walling of Austin; six grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren.
Pallbearers were M. G. Lanier, Herbert Engstrom, Harry Engstrom, Eldin Wied, Lawrence Berger and Frank Becak.
Colorado County Citizen, January 28, 1982
Stallman, Lillian Patricia "Lil" (Pratka)
Columbus has lost a longtime community ambassador and promoter. Lil Stallman passed away on Dec. 27, 2011 and is now at home with our Lord in Heaven.
Born Lillian Patricia Pratka on Nov. 20, 1924 in Schulenburg to Emil Henry and Angelina Parma Pratka, she married Wilton E. Stallman of Garwood in 1947 and moved to Columbus. They raised three children Nicki, Johanna and Tom and enjoyed an active life of community service with numerous civic and school organizations. During a span of 15 years when she taught dancing to young children in the area, she became known as “Miss Lil,” a nickname that stayed with her throughout her busy life.
Lil began her career in service with her children. She was president of the local parent-teacher association for two years of her 15-year membership. During these years she directed annual Christmas programs and spring festivals and was a Girl Scout leader. For over 12 years she was FFA parade chair and later organized both the annual FFA and Colorado County Fair parades.
Although her community service was far-ranging, Lil will perhaps best be remembered for her involvement in the Columbus Chamber of Commerce and Miss Columbus Pageant. She worked for the chamber as secretary/manager from 1969-73 and returned in 1989 for another 5 years. During that time she was co-chair for the 1992 Columbus Quincentennial Celebration, which hosted international officials and a local celebration that was recognized nationally. She directed the Miss Columbus Pageant 1970-75 during which time she learned about the National Miss Columbus Pageant in Columbus, Ohio. Through her efforts Columbus, Texas sent a contestant to the Columbus Day USA Celebration. For a number of years she accompanied the local contestant to the Miss Columbus USA Pageant acting in an official capacity as city representative. In 2003 the Columbus Day U.S.A. committee brought the annual event to Columbus ,Texas for the distinct purpose of presenting Lil Stallman the “Christopher Columbus Award.” The award recognized her lifetime achievements in outstanding civic, social and personal contributions toward the betterment of her city.Â
For many years Lil directed fund-raising projects and programs for various clubs in Columbus including the Rotary Club, Lions Club, Music Club, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars Paul Perry Hastedt Post 6113, Columbus Volunteer Fire Department and Magnolia Homes Tour,Inc.
Lil’s record of “firsts” in Columbus may be unequaled. She helped John Labay open KULM Radio Station, 1973-74, and stayed until a full-time manager was found. She worked from 1988-89 as public relations coordinator to open Magnolia Place, the first assisted living/retirement center in Columbus. She directed the first five melodramas for the annual Magnolia Homes tour that was held for many years in May. She served as president for the Stafford Opera House Little Theater in 1979. She was instrumental in establishing the tradition of the Magnolia Belles during the annual home tour in the early 1960s.
Lil’s civic service included City Council 1973-76; director of the Columbus Chamber of Commerce; director for the Magnolia Homes Tours Inc.; member of the Columbus Community Hospital Trust Foundation in 1987; and tutor volunteer for the Columbus Elementary School’s reading program, Help One Student to Succeed.
In 1961, Lil was honored as Woman of the Year by the Columbus Chamber of Commerce and in 1988 named Woman of the Year by local chapters of Beta Sigma Phi International Sorority. From 1974-76, Lil served as fund drive chairman to build a new hospital in Columbus. During the construction of the hospital. she wrote weekly articles of progress for local papers and served at the hospital as an associate member of the Columbus Community Hospital Auxiliary.
Lil’s writings were enjoyed by Columbus residents for many years through a by-weekly column, “Our Columbus” written for The Colorado County Citizen preceded by another column “It’s a Happening in Colorado County” written for The Citizen. She also served as correspondent for St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in submitting articles to Today’s Catholic in Victoria.
Lil was a member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church where for many years she served as a lector and was active in the Catholic Daughters Mary Queen of Snows Court 1588. She was also a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary.
Preceded in death by her husband Wilton in 1990, Lil is survived by three children, five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren: Nicki Harle and husband Rob of Baird; Johanna Haley and husband O.C. of San Marcos; Tom Stallman of Columbus; Nicki’s sons J.W. Harle, wife Bonnie and daughter Bree Lynn of Mesquite; Kirt Harle, wife D’Neal and Jarrett, Ellianna and Grace of Tuscola; Lee Harle of Fort Worth; Johanna’s daughters Tricia Pallock and husband Jay of Los Angeles, Calif.; Angie Krackenberger, husband Patrick and sons Ashton and Jack of Keller. She is also survived by two sisters, Angie Giddens of Columbus and Bea Hall of Katy.
Funeral service officiated by Fr. Dan Kahlich was Friday, Dec. 30 at 10 a.m. at Henneke Funeral Home in Columbus (www.hennekefuneralhome.com) followed by the graveside service at Odd Fellows Rest Cemetery. Pallbearers were J.W. Harle, Kirt Harle, Lee Harle, Darryl Giddens, Tommy Etheridge and Joe Kubik. Honorary pallbearers were Seth Stallman, Russel Smith, Mitchell Smith, James Jochen and Robert Bouse.
Memorial donations can be made to Hospice Brazos Valley, 1048 N. Jefferson, La Grange TX 78945, 979-968-6913; Columbus Community Hospital Auxiliary, P.O. Box 865, Columbus, TX 78934, 979-732-2371; or to the church of one's choice. Her life was full, her passing was sweet.
Schulenburg Sticker, January 6, 2012
Contributed by Rosemary Ermis
Stallman, Neal
Stallman
Neal Stallman, 76, passed away Thursday, March 25, after a lengthy illness at St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital in Houston.
Hel was born in Garwood June 14, 1927 to Ed and Rosina Stallman. He was a second-generation rice farmer and rancher, and designer, builder and principal owner of Stallman Dryer in Garwood. He was an entrepreneur and designed numerous mechanical devices, which are currently in use. He was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Sealy.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Pauline Foley; and brother, Wilton Stallman.
He is survived by his wife, Gradine; daughters Connie Stone of Humble, Karen Baxter of Dallas and Carmen Stallman of Murfreesboro, Tenn.; son, Seth Stallman of Katy; stepdaughters Gayle Krejci of Matagorda, Jackie Brady of Rosenberg; stepsons, Lowell Gage Jr. of Richmond, Grady Gage of Rosenberg, Texas, Dan Gage of Richmond; sisters, Edrie Flowers of San Marcos and Rosemary Staudt of East Bernard; nine grandchildren; and 16 step-grandchildren.
Funeral Services were conducted March 28, at Henneke Funeral Home in Columbus. Interment followed at Odd Fellows Rest Cemetery in Columbus.
Pallbearers were Lew Fleming, Tom Stallman, Mitchel Smith, Barron Stone, Richard Stone and Dave Gunlock.
The Colorado County Citizen, March31, 2004
Courtesy of The Citizen
Stallman, Reinhold
Friends were grieved to learn of the death of Reinhold Stallman, which occurred in Bay City Tuesday night at 10:30 o'clock.
Reinhold had been in ill health for a number of years but was a patient sufferer and rarely complained. It was only the last two weeks that it became serious and although little hope was held out for his recovery, his passing came as a shock to his relatives.
He was born in Frelsburg November 15, 1889 and moved to the Vox Populi community with his parents at the age of four, here he resided until his death.
The funeral was held from the home of his brother, August Stallman, Wednesday at 2 o'clock. He was laid to rest at the Odd fellows Rest cemetery in Columbus at 4 o'clock. Funeral services was conducted by Rev C W Schlecke of Rosenberg with the Rev. J. W. Van Dyke and Rev. J. R. Murray assisting.
Reinhold is survived by an old aged father, George Stallman; one sister, Mrs. B H Beckmeyer of Dickerson; four brothers, August, Henry, Ed and George and four nieces and six nephews. He was preceeded in death by his mother and infant brother and Walter who was laid to rest only two months ago.
Pallbearers were Reinhold Reger, George Schmeeckle, L. C. Schilling, Arthur Abel, A. M. Krenek and Joe Minarcik.
Out of town attendants at the funeral were Mrs. Johanna Walling, Mrs. Paul Roecker, Raymond Roecker of Glen Flora, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Swain, Mrs. John Woodruff, Mrs. Antone Wendt, Miss Pauline and Mr. George Schmeeckle and Miss Alfur Venghaus, of Houston, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Struss and Mr. A. L. Baring of Eagle Lake, Mr. and Mrs. A. Krause, and Mr. Ed. Krause of Moulton. Messrs. Hugo and Lee Schneider of Hahn, Rev. and Mrs. C. W. Schlecte of Rosenberg and many others whose names we failed to learn.
Sympathy is extended to the grieved relatives by the entire community.
Colorado County Citizen, October 1, 1931
Contributed by Terry Jackson
Stallman, Rosina (Walling)
Mrs. Rosina Fredericka Walling Stallman of Garwood died at Eagle Lake Community Hospital Sunday. Services were held at Henneke Funeral Home Monday with interment in Odd Fellows Rest Cemetery. The Rev Clarence Jones officiated.
Mrs. Stallman was born to John B and Johanna Walling on Oct 8, 1892 in Bell Town, Iowa. She moved to Texas at the age of 4 and settled near Wharton and later moved to Bernardo. She was united in marriage to Edward Stallman on June 1, 1916. He preceeded her in death in 1975.
Before her marriage, she was a school teacher for several years at Shaw's Bend, Willow School, and at Bernardo. She was reared in the Lutheran Church and joined the Methodist Church over 50 years ago.
Mrs. Stallman was a loving wife and mother and her home and family always came first. She had many talents; was a photographer as a young adult and wrote many poems during her lifetime, many of which were published. She also did many intricate pieces of needlework, and kept busy with her hands until her death.
Survivors include daughters, Mrs. Edrie Flowers of Lytle, Texas and Mrs. Rosemary Smith and Mrs. Pauline Foley both of Garwood; sons, William Stallman of Columbus and Neal Stallman of Garwood; 13 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Two grandchildren preceeded her in death.
She is also survived by two sisters. Mrs. Ida Stallman of Garwood and Mrs. Tillie Struss of Eagle Lake and three brothers, Fred Walling of Columbus, Carl Walling of Austin and Walter Walling of Brazoria.
Pallbearers were grandsons, Lewis Fleming of Houston, Russel Smith of Austin, Tom Stallman of Columbus, Seth Stallman and Michael Smith of Garwood and George Strauch of San Antonio.
Colorado County Citizen, Feb 28, 1980
Contributed by Terry Jackson
Stallman
Roy R. Stallman, Sr., 82, of Columbus passed away peacefully while asleep at his home on Saturday, June 14. Born on April 28, 1926 in Yorktown, Texas to George F. Stallman and Clara Schmeeckle Stallman, Roy grew up in the country near Garwood, Texas. He graduated from Garwood High School and attended the University of Texas in Austin where he played trombone in the UT Longhorn Band.
After serving in the U.S. Army in World War II, Roy began farming with his father in 1946, thus beginning a lifelong career as a rice farmer and rancher.
Roy and Ann Carrington were married on July 1, 1950 resulting in 58 wonderful years spent as husband and wife.
Roy believed in investing in his community and did so in both Garwood and Columbus by his involvement with the following organizations: Garwood Lions Club, American Legion Post 442, the Columbus ISD Board of Trustees, the Columbus Community Hospital Board of Trustees and the Colorado County Soil and Water Conservation Dist-rict 333. He also served as director and president of the Colorado County Farm Bureau and as a member of the national American Farm Bureau Rice Commodity Advisory Co-mmittee.
He was active in his church, St. Paul Lutheran Church, serving as a Sunday School teacher for high school students for many years. He also served as president of the St. Paul Lutheran Church Council.
He had a life long passion for the outdoors and enjoyed many years as an avid hunter.
Roy was a loving husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, and great-grandfather.
He is survived by his wife, Ann Stallman of Columbus; brother Lawrence Stallman and wife Janette of Seguin, TX; son Bob Stallman and wife Stacey Bryan of Columbus; son Don Stallman and wife Toni of Trinidad, CO; daughter Patti Hill and husband Mark of Columbus. He is also survived by five grandchildren: Angela Kulhanek and husband Devin of Katy, TX; Kimberly Willingham and husband Daniel of Katy, TX; Stacey Lowe and husband Kirk of Pflugerville, TX; Julia Hill of Austin, TX, and Christopher Hill of Columbus. Roy was the proud great-grandfather of Ashley, Brooke, Blake and Aaron Kulhanek and Kinley and Cole Willingham.
The family received visitors on Monday, June 16, from 5-7 p.m. at Henneke Funeral Home in Columbus. A celebration of the life of Roy Robert Stallman, Sr. was held on Tuesday, June 17 at his home church of St. Paul Lutheran Church followed by a graveside ceremony at Odd Fellows Rest Cemetery in Columbus. Reverend Jeffrey Marsh officiated. Serving as pallbearers were: Christopher Hill, Karl Hill, Stuart Hill, Carl Johnson, Devin Kulhanek, Kirk Lowe, Richard Wessels and Daniel Willingham.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations to commemorate Roy's life be made to: St. Paul Lutheran Church, PO Box 267, Columbus, Texas 78934 or Columbus Community Hospital Foundation, PO Box 865, Columbus, Texas 78934.
Roy leaves his family and a host of friends with the honorable legacy of the importance of hard work and involvement in one's community and a great love of the land. His love, wit and sense of humor will be greatly missed.
Colorado County Citizen, June 18, 2008
Courtesy The Citizen
Stallman, Ruby Lee (Hohensee)
Stallman
Ruby Lee Hohensee Stallman, age 84, died Friday, January 18, 2008 in Weimar, TX. She was born August 24, 1923 in St. John's, Texas, but had been a resident of Colorado County since 1936.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ned William Stallman, her parents, Louis and Martha Kellner Hohensee, brother, Leslie James and an infant brother, and a grandson, Cory Christen.
She is survived by her son, Michael Wayne Stallman and wife Patricia Jean of Houston; daughter, Patricia Marie Christen and husband Ben of Weimar; grandsons, Adam and David Stallman and granddaughter, Katie Christen. Also, a sister, Vernell Antell and husband John of Houston and brother, Vernon "Chick" Hohensee and wife Barbara of Fayetteville; and several nieces and nephews.
Ruby Lee graduated from Columbus High School in 1941 and married Ned on May 15, 1944. She was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church. After high school, Ruby Lee was busy many years performing clerical duties. This included working at the Colorado County District Clerks Office, Massey and Hodges Law Firm, and the Colorado County Selective Service during WWII. Before retiring in 1987, she worked for the Elliott and Waldon Abstract Company. She was a familiar face at the Colorado County Court-house for many years.
One of her greatest joys after retirement was attending the local music Oprys. She enjoyed music and made many friends, young and old, during this time.
Funeral services took place Monday, Jan. 21, 2008 at 10:00 AM at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Columbus with Father John Bily officiating. Interment followed in Odd Fellows Rest Cemetery in Columbus.
Pallbearers were grandsons, Adam and David Stallman, nephews, Kurt, Scott and Blake Hohensee, and Godson, Chris Stein. Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice.
Colorado County Citizen, January 23, 2008
Courtesy of The Citizen
Stallman, Walter H.
The death angel has again seen fit to visit our community and take from our midst one of our finest young men, Walter Stallman.
Walter was apparently enjoying good health, when on Monday he complained of not feeling well. Tuesday two physicians were called. Wednesday a third physician was called in. Thursday night he was taken by ambulance to the St. Joseph's infirmary in Houston, where he was operated on for the removal of his appendix at 3 o'clock Friday morning. At 9:35 o'clock Saturday night he passed away.
Three of his brothers, August, Ed and George accompanied him to the hospital and remained with him, being with him when the end came. Also his sister and brother-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Ben Beckmeyer and a number of his Houston friends were with him when the end came.
While it was known in Garwood that Walter was very ill, news of his death came as a great shock to his friends.
Walter H. Stallman was born at Frelsburg January 27, 1899, being 32 years of age, and came to the Garwood community with his parents when he was just a few weeks old. He spent his entire life here, Walter lived a beautiful Christian life, having united with the Methodist church when he was quite young and ever lived faithful to its teachings. His splendid life among us was excelled by few, and as he left for the hospital he left with a smile and said "If it is intended for me to be back, I will, whatever the plans are it will be well with me"
Impressive funeral services were held at the home of his brother, W. A. Stallman Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, burial being made in the Odd fellows Rest cemetery at 4 o'clock. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. B. H. Bangston of Sealy, a friend of the family and a pal of Walter, assisted by Rev. J. R. Murray of the local Methodist church.
He is survived by his aged father, George Stallman; one sister, Mrs. Bertha Beckmeyer of Dickerson; four nieces; six nephews and five brothers.
The pallbearers were M. L Heiman; J. M. Harry; G. C. Schmeekle; George Schmeekle; F. M. Shillings and A. J. Venghaus.
Out of town relatives and friends here for the funeral were Mrs. J. B. Walling; Joanna Walling; Mrs. Paul Roecker and daughter Ruth and son Raymond of Glen Flora; Mrs. W. M. Venghaus and Miss Mary Venghaus of Mentz; Mrs. A. Hasse and daughter, Mrs. August Venghaus and Ed Krause of Moullton; Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Schultz and Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Dankief of Rosenberg; Mr. and Mrs. I. Penhaus; W. O. Walling and son George Schmeeckle; Newt Harrison; Bill Woodruff; Mr. and Mrs. A. Wendt and Miss Nellie Beckmeyer of Houston; Mr. and Mrs. Al Barnes and Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Strauss, Eagle Lake; Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Schneider, Hahn and other names we failed to learn.
His mother and an infant brother preceeded him in death. The floral offerings were many and beautiful.
Sympathy deep and sincere is extended to the bereaved family in the death of the youngest brother.
