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Carole Mahnke Obituary
Carole was born May 12, 1944 to Milton and Minnie J. (Schulz) Hemke in Milwaukee, WI and was a graduate of Muskego High School in Muskego, WI. On August 10, 1963 she was united in marriage to David M. Mahnke by Pastor Jeske in Milwaukee, WI. She was a homemaker, a member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church of Palacios, TX and a volunteer for Pets for Pals in Palacios, TX.
Carole was preceded in death by her parents Milton and Minnie Hemke and aunt Audrey Feagins.
Carole's survivors include: daughters and sons-in-law Doreen Marie and David Hughes of Brenham, TX, Darlene Michelle and Eric Stone of Clermont, FL and Denise Melanie and Joel Romo of Round Rock, TX; son David Michael "Mike" Mahnke of Tennessee Colony, TX; grandchildren Dylan and Dawson Hughes, Emily Stone and Robert, Johnson and Andrew Mueller; brother Robert "Bob" Hemke and wife Judy of Milwaukee, WI; aunt Jo Roth and husband Jake of Wisconsin Rapids, WI; uncles Harless Feagins of Traverse City, MI Bill Hemke of Milwaukee, WI nephews Alex and Matthew Hemke; cousin Susie Feagins and husband Jim of Traverse City, MI and numerous other cousins.
Pallbearers are Jeremy Wielgosh, Bob Hemke, Harold Sprawls, Alex Hemke, Jimmy Duff, Gary MacWilliams Don Nimmer, Sr., Don Nimmer Jr. and Matt Hemke.
David Marvin Mahnke, 63 of Palacios, TX away May 4, 2005, together with his wife Carole, while vacationing in Costa Rica.
David was born April 22, 1942 to William M. "Bill" Mahnke and LaVerne (Bartos) Mahnke in Milwaukee, WI and graduated from Wisconsin Lutheran High School. On August 10, 1963 he was united in marriage to Carole Joyce Hemke by Pastor Jeske in Milwaukee, WI. David was a financial advisor for Texas Financial in Victoria. He was a member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church of Palacios, TX and former member of Brenham Lion's club.
David was preceded in death by his parents William and LaVerne Mahnke.
David's survivors include: daughters and sons-in-law Doreen Marie and David Hughes of Brenham, TX, Darlene Michelle and Eric Stone of Clermont, FL and Denise Melanie and Joel Romo of Round Rock, TX; son David Michael "Mike" Mahnke of Tennessee Colony, TX; grandchildren Dylan and Dawson Hughes, Emily Stone and Robert, Johnson and Andrew Mueller; sisters and brothers-in-law Judith and Donald Nimmer of Colgate, WI, Kathleen and James McDonald of Littleton, CO, Kay and Patrick Weilgosh of Greendale, WI; brother and sister-in-law William "Bill" Mahnke and wife Ruth of Oak Creek, WI; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers are Patrick Wielgosh, Pat Wielgosh, Rick Gureski, Kay Wielgosh, Robert Reichwein, Roger Metzger, Trevor Capeheart and Trey Hughes.
Honorary pallbearers will be their grandchildren and all of the family and friends.
Visitation will be held from 6-8 PM, Thursday, May 12, 2005 in Brenham Memorial Chapel.
Funeral services for Carole and David will be held 1:00 PM, Friday May 13, 2005 at First Baptist Church, Brenham. Rev. Troy Sikes and Rev. Robert LeBlanc will officiate. Interment will follow in Prairie Lea Cemetery.
Memorials may be given to Our Redeemer Lutheran Church of Palacios, TX or Pets for Pals located in Palacios, TX.
Brenham Memorial Chapel,
2003 Stringer St. Brenham, Texas.
979.836.3611
www.brenham-memorial-chapel.com
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Jackie & Dick Pickens
May 16, 2005
We were shocked and deeply saddened by the passing of your/our loved ones. We extend our deepest sympathy knowing God will take away your grief as you turn it over to Him.
Rev. Robert Pasbrig
May 13, 2005
The Board and Staff of Wisconsin Lutheran Institutional Ministries join me in extending sincrere Christian Sympathy to all of you. I personally have such great memories of growing up with David, being both a grade school and high school classmate, and all the good times we had together at the lake cottage in Pewaukee owned by the social club our parents enjoyed, the Root Creek Orioles. Sympathy from my mother, Evelyn, as well - one of the few Root Creek Orioles still living. I was so pleased to have the opportunity to visit with both David and Carole a few months ago at LaVerne's funeral luncheon - also meeting for the first time several of the children. Special greetings and God's blessings to Don and Judy; I look forward to speaking with you when you return to the Milwaukee area.
God's continued peace and reassurance in the knowledge of Jesus' victory over death and our forgiveness and assurance of eternal life in heaven by grace through faith in Jesus Christ. Isaiah 41:10.
Pastor Bob Pasbrig
Marilyn Archibald
May 11, 2005
Kathy & Jim McDonald, my deepest sympathies in the loss of your brother David and his wife Carole. May your memories be a comfort to you both. I just wanted to let you know that I'm thinking about you and praying for you and your family. With love, your friend, Marilyn (Ruggles) Archibald
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