Glenwood Vierus

Glenwood Vierus, 88, of Brenham, died peacefully at his home May 21, 2023 surrounded by his loved ones.

He was born March 20, 1935 in Wesley, Texas to Otto and Emma (Fritz) Vierus.  Glenwood was baptized April 14, 1935 at Salem Lutheran Church of Welcome, Texas and confirmed April 10, 1949 at Friedens United Church of Christ, Washington, Texas.

He was educated at Wesley and Brenham schools and Blinn College. He was a letterman in football and baseball and was part of the beginning Brenham High School baseball program.

Glenwood was married to Betty Jane Hinze July 3, 1955.  They were blessed with 5 children, Glenwood Jr., Diane, Glenna, Richard (infant son, died at birth) and Betty Sue.

Glenwood and Betty wanted their children to grow up in the country and were excited to bring them to the Salem community where they had purchased a few acres and an old Victorian style home. This has remained the family home where you could find the extended family around the dinner table on Sunday’s after church.  There they raised their children and helped and encouraged their 4-H, school and sports activities.  Glenwood enjoyed sports and was often seen coaching their various baseball or softball teams.

Glenwood farmed cotton and corn for many years and the family would always pick a bale of cotton each summer.  He then began ranching with his commercial cattle herd and loved to see the new calves and being outdoors.

Glenwood served as a Director of the Soil Conservation District, member of Son’s of Herman, Southwestern Cattleman’s Association, served on Church council/committees and was a devoted member of Salem Lutheran Church.

Glenwood was a dedicated employee of the Texas Department of Highways and Transportation for 40 years.  When the family would ride around the area, he was proud to talk about the roads he had worked on and assisted in building.  He and his co-workers were honored by Lady Bird Johnson with a beautification award.

Glenwood is survived by his wife of 67 years, Betty Jane Vierus,  their children, Glenwood Vierus, Jr, Diane and Larry Ashorn, all of Brenham, Glenna and Winston Teltow of Belton and Betty Sue and Duane Gold of Caldwell.  Grandchildren Ross and Rachel Ashorn of Brenham, Laura Jane and Bryan Bernhard of Abernathy, Gatlin and Tiffany Gold of Houston, Jenna and Douglas Williams of Leander and Heath Gold of Caldwell. Great-Grandchildren Maggie and fiancée Tyler, Hayden, Kennedy, Brigham, Beckham, Brighton, Grayson, Haley and Heidi; Great-Great-Grandson Blayze.

He is survived by his sister, Antalee (Wilburn) Goldberg, sister-in-law (Mercedes) Sadie Vierus, brother-in-law Eddie Love, all of Brenham; sister-in-law and brother-in-law: Trudie Hinze, Jerry Joe and Bernice Vaughn, Margie Spinn, Carolyn and Ronie Nazarian, Dotsy and Ronnie Luhn, numerous nieces and nephews and special friend and long time neighbor Linda Thomas.

He was preceded in death by his infant son, Richard, his parents, brother Leon, sister Ella Mae, brother-in-law Willie Rosenbaum.

Visitation will be Friday, May 26, 2023 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. with family present from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Memorial Oaks Chapel in Brenham, Tx.

Services will be held at 10 a.m. May 27, 2023 at Salem Lutheran Church of Salem, 1500 Salem Road, Brenham Texas. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ross Ashorn, Bryan Bernhard, Gatlin Gold, Heath Gold, Douglas Williams and Hayden Ashorn.

Memorials or donations may be made to Salem Lutheran Church of Salem, Hospice Brazos Valley – Brenham or a charity of your choice.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Memorial Oaks Chapel, 1306 West Main Street, Brenham, TX 77833.