Annie Glaesmann

Annie Glaesmann, 96, of Brenham, died March 16, 2008, at Brenham Rest Home. Mrs. Glaesmann was born Feb. 23, 1912, in Carmine, Texas, to Ludwig and Augusta Abel Arndt. She was baptized March 17, 1912, in Carmine and was confirmed Sept. 6, 1925, also in Carmine. Mrs. Glaesmann was educated in Carmine schools. On Nov. 18, 1945, she was married to Louis W. Glaesmann at Martin Luther Lutheran Church of Carmine. Mrs. Glaesmann is remembered for the love and kindness shown to her nephews, Calvin and Felix. Christmas time was always a highlight – Annie coming with presents. She picked them up after school in Burton, had sleepovers at her house and showed concern for them. For over 30 years Mrs. Glaesmann worked at Brenham Rest Home under the direction of Mr. Askins and Alma Eve Hodde. She was a member of St. John''s United Church of Christ in Burton. Every year she looked forward to her birthday party, which was made special by the gathering of her nieces, nephews and friends. She was also an avid Astros fan. Mrs. Glaesmann was a very special person to everyone who knew her. Survivors include numerous nephews, nieces, great-nephews and great-nieces; and special friends, Mamie Imhoff and Lois McGlauchlen. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis W. Glaesmann; parents; brothers, August Arndt, Herman Arndt and Henry Anrdt; and sisters, Bertha Hehman, Elsie Mackenroth, Minnie Meyer, Hilda Arndt and Olga Koopman. Special thanks go to Barbara and Ron Pohlmeyer, Billie and Gene Cooper and staff at Gazebo Terrace for their excellent care for many years. Also, thanks to the staff of Argent Court and Brenham Rest Home for their care. Enough thanks cannot be expressed for the love of her church and especially Pastor Glen Schoeneberg, Dottie Miller, Gladys Avis and so many of the church ladies groups that visited her. The family will receive visitors from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 18 at Memorial Oaks Chapel. The funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 19 at St. John''s United Church of Christ in Burton with Pastor Glen Schoeneberg and Gregg Felder officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Richard Osborne, Darrell Meyer, Darrell Quebe, David Burkhead, Randy Hilding, Keith Draehn, Vernon Lehde, Al Stoddard and Tim Maass. Honorary pallbearers will be Dylan McCade Draehn, Dawson Charles Draehn, Grant Rhames Hilding and Mark Kansteiner. Memorials may be given to St. John''s United Church of Christ Family Life Center.