Henry Marburger

Funeral services for Henry J. Marburger are scheduled for 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 1, 2014 at Christ Lutheran Church, with Pastors Mark Groves and Walt Schindehette officiating. Burial will take place at Prairie Lea Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 until 7 p.m. Friday evening at Memorial Oaks Chapel. Mr. Marburger passed away January 28, 2014 at Brenham Nursing and Rehab at the age of 82. Mr. Marburger was born Feb. 27, 1931 in Dime Box to Henry Otto and Ella Banik Marburger. He was baptized at St. John Lutheran Church of Dime Box, where he was later confirmed. After completing high school, he attended Blinn College. Henry served his country in the U. S. Army during the Korean Conflict. On July 30, 1955, he married Joyce M. Kaase at St. James Lutheran Church of New Wehdem. Survivors include his son, Danny R. Marburger and girlfriend Kathryn Prudhomme of Houston; daughter and son-in-law Debbie Sue and Peter Gutierrez of Brenham, and their son, Aaron Gutierrez; sisters Junell Allen and husband Dale of Giddings, and Joyzelle Seely of Oklahoma; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Viola and Roland Wittner, and Gayle and Lloyd Kaase. Preceding him in death were his parents, and his wife, Joyce Marburger. Henry enjoyed spending time at his place in Dime Box, and loved being outdoors. Gardening, fishing and bird hunting were favorite pastimes. He loved listening to country and western music, as well as playing pedal steel guitar. Prior to joining Christ Lutheran Church, he was a long-time member of St. James Lutheran Church, where he served as council member, Sunday School teacher, and Luther League sponsor. He also played the steel guitar during worship services. Prior to retirement, Henry was the manager of Brenham Appliance and T.V. Previously, he was a T.V. technician at Wollie Radio , T.V. & Appliance Co. for many years. Relatives and friends will serve as pallbearers. Memorials may be directed to Christ Lutheran Church and Hospice Brazos Valley. Funeral arrangements for Henry J. Marburger are entrusted to Memorial Oaks Chapel, 1306 W. Main, Brenham. To post a tribute to the family, visit www.memorialoakschapel.com.