Garland Sehlke

Garland Albert Sehlke, 100, passed away June 23, 2016 in Brenham.

Garland Sehlke was born April 14, 1916 in the Long Point Community of Washington County, to Otto and Clare Kammerer Sehlke. He was baptized into the Lutheran faith on June 11, 1926. On March 16, 1952, he was married to Lee Nell Wendt, and the couple made their home in Washington County.

A true patriot, he served his country in the U. S. Navy during World War II, and was an eyewitness to a great moment in U.S. military history. Standing on the deck of his ship, using the scope on his rifle, he was able to watch Emperor Hirohito sign surrender documents on the U.S.S. Missouri on September 2, 1945. It was a moment the young soldier would remember forever.

The funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, June 27, 2016 at Zion Lutheran Church of Zionsville, with Pastor Pat Lehrer officiating. Burial will follow with full military honors in the church cemetery. Visitation will take place at Memorial Oaks Chapel from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday evening.

Mr. Sehlke was a member of Zion Lutheran Church of Zionsville until his death. Other memberships included the Rocky Creek VFD, Herman Sons of Gay Hill, Bread Partners of Washington County, and the American Legion VFW.

Survivors include a sister-in-law, Dorothy Sehlke, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Lee Nell Sehlke; sister, Elfie Penkert; brothers, Andy, Delphine, and Almot Sehlke.

Serving as pallbearers are Don Sehlke, Dennis Penkert, Sid Beaumier, Earl Lindon III, Albert Linke, and William Klingsporn.

Memorials may be directed to Zion Lutheran Church of Zionsville.

Funeral arrangements for Garland Albert Sehlke are entrusted to Memorial Oaks Chapel, 1306 W. Main, Brenham. To post a tribute to the family, visit www.memorialoakschapel.com.

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