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John Elwood "Speedy" Obenhaus

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Richardson Funeral Home

402 Main Street

Port Lavaca, Texas

John Obenhaus Obituary

JOHN ELWOOD "SPEEDY" OBENHAUS, 97, of Port Lavaca, died November 17, 2006. He was born September 24, 1909, in Wharton, Texas to the late John Arnold Obenhaus and Nellie Belle Obenhaus. Speedy was a devoted husband and a dedicated father and grandfather. He was and active participant in all phases of his children's life. Survivors include: his sons, Lynn E. Obenhaus and his wife Vicky of Katy, TX and Larry Lee Obenhaus and his wife Lynn of Corpus Christi, TX; grandchildren, Michael Obenhaus, John Obenhaus, Ronald Obenhaus and wife Amy, Timothy Obenhaus and wife Kristi, and Jeffrey Obenhaus wife Stefanie and their daughter Krista . He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Aline Alma Obenhaus; and brother, Charles H. Obenhaus. Funeral Services will be held Monday, November 20, 2006, at 10:00 a.m. at Glidden Baptist Church in Glidden, TX. Interment to follow at 3:00 p.m. at Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery in Houston, TX. Serving as Pallbearers will be his grandsons. Memorials to 100 Club. Richardson-Colonial Funeral Home in charge of arrangements 361-552-2988.

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Nov. 19, 2006.

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Glenda Smith

November 20, 2006

You will be missed by all those that had the priviledge of knowing you, and will be honored always in the character and integrity of your children and grandchildren. Timmy, I'm so sorry for your loss.

Jackie Fischer

November 19, 2006

We will miss you at our Wednesday lunches - and all other family events.

Erin Cooper

November 19, 2006

We already miss you. The bay won't be the same without your cooking, gossip and conversation... Now you're with the Mrs. and we look forward to seeing you both again one day.

Rob Smith

November 19, 2006

We will miss your zest for life, your positive attitude and you great spaghetti.

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