Velma Fathauer

Velma Gregor Fathauer, 85, of Brenham, widow of Ray E. Fathauer, passed away on October 3, 2015 at Brenham Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. from Christ Lutheran Church with Pastor Mark Groves officiating. Burial will follow in Prairie Lea Cemetery. Visitation with the family and friends is scheduled from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at Memorial Oaks Chapel. Velma was born on October 5, 1929, in the Mill Creek Community of Brenham, Texas, to Arnie and Minnie Schriner Gregor. Velma was baptized on November 29, 1929 at Eben-Ezer Lutheran Church of Berlin and was confirmed on September 6, 1942 in the same church. On August 3, 1947, Velma married Ray E. Fathauer at Eben-Ezer Lutheran Church of Berlin. Velma worked for many years at Van Dyke Rankin Insurance. Velma was a charter member of Christ Lutheran Church in Brenham. Survivors include son and daughter-in-law, Ronnie and Debbie Fathauer of Brenham; daughter and son-in-law, Marcie and Roger Phipps of Brenham; grandchildren, Brian and Amanda Fathauer, Dillon and Amanda Phipps, Sarah and Abel Crosby, Anna Fathauer, and Logan Phipps; great-grandchildren, Emma Fathauer; Melody Phipps; and Simeon, Asher, and Judah Crosby; and special family friend, Ly Van Nguyen. Velma was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Ray E. Fathauer, and sisters, Mary Schleider and Bernice Schleider. Serving as pallbearers are Brian Fathauer, Dillon Phipps, Logan Phipps, Abel Crosby, Michael Schaefer, Paul Schleider, Ray Busby, and Mike Busby. Honorary Pallbearers are Eddie Van Dyke, Bob Rankin, Charlie Matejowsky, Stephen Stuckert, and all the staff of Van Dyke Rankin Insurance. The family would like to thank the physicians and staff at Baylor Scott & White Hospital – Brenham, the staff at Brenham Nursing and Rehab, and the staff and caregivers at AMA Home Health Care for the loving care they provided to our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Memorial Contributions may be directed to Christ Lutheran Church or Hospice Brazos Valley.