Vernon Thielemann

Vernon Glenn Thielemann passed away peacefully at his home in Houston, Texas on December 1, 2022, at the age of 81. He was born to Albert and Elsie Thielemann on July 31, 1941, in Brenham, Texas.  Vernon was baptized and later confirmed at Salem Lutheran Church in Brenham.  He was a curious young child, always wondering how things worked and following his dad around the farm.  He graduated from Brenham High School in 1960 and then attended Blinn Junior College where he was active in the campus Lutheran organization.  He then headed to Austin where he earned his Industrial Engineering/Business degree from the University of Texas.  He was a proud Longhorn and for many years regularly attended UT football games. After graduation, he served in the National Guard and Army Reserve.  He moved to Houston where he worked for Cameron Iron Works and various other manufacturing companies.

He met the love of his life, Carol Meischen Thielemann, under the big oak trees in Brenham at a Luther League event, and they married in 1967.  He was a proud father to daughter Michelle and son Brad.  One of his greatest joys was spending time with his family.  He was affectionately known as PawPaw to his seven grandchildren, and he took great delight in seeing them and following their activities. Vernon never met a project, big or small, around the house that he wouldn’t tackle.  He especially loved woodworking and spent countless hours in his workshop designing and building things.  Some of his favorite moments were spent around the house sharing a meal and joking with friends and neighbors.  He was committed to his family and his faith and was loved by many.

Vernon is preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Elsie Stern Thielemann; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Walter and Erna Haedge Meischen, and niece Stephanie Meischen. He is survived by his wife, Carol Meischen Thielemann; his daughter Yvette Michelle Perkins and husband David; his son Brad Alan Thielemann and wife Lisa; his grandchildren Brad Michael Perkins, Mark Connor Perkins, Anna Caroline Thielemann, Elizabeth Grace Perkins, Katherine Ann Perkins, Thomas Meador Thielemann and Sarah Folbre Thielemann.  Also surviving are his sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law Sandra and Herman Aschenbeck, Delbert and Betty Meischen, Melvin and Patricia Meischen; nieces and nephews Shannon Aschenbeck, Jeffrey Meischen, Kristine Alford, Scott Meischen, Becky Malone and Jeremy Meischen.

Pall Bearers are: Brad Michael Perkins, Mark Perkins, David Perkins, Thomas Thielemann, Scott Meischen, Ron Pfluger, John Wegner, and Mike Duvall.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 17th, at Holy Cross Lutheran Church at 7901 Westview, Houston, Texas 77055. Burial 2:30 p.m. Monday, December 19th, Prairie Lea Cemetery, Brenham. Contributions in Vernon’s memory may be made to Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Houston, Texas or to the American Heart Association.

Arrangements are under the care of Memorial Oaks Chapel, 1306 W. Main St., Brenham, Texas.  To post a tribute to the family, please visit www.memorialoakschapel.com