DAVID OHRT Obituary
DAVID MARION OHRT
He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Janice Doehrman of Meyersville, daughter of Floyd and Doris Doehrman; two sisters: Sandra Hester of Victoria and Judy Sinast of Yorktown; sons, Garrett and wife, Julie, and Clay and wife, Wendy; and daughter, Sally Leinen and husband, Robert, all of Victoria. He was proudly called "Pa" by his eight grandchildren: Cole, Kade and Colton Ohrt, Kyler and Natalie Ohrt, and Darcy, David James, and Deana Leinen.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Linda Emily Ohrt; infant son, James Damian; and many of his old cattle working buddies, good horses, and well trained cow dogs.
David, a lifetime self employed rancher, was an active member of St's. Peter and Paul Catholic Church of Meyersville where he served on the church council, as a Eucharistic minister and an usher. He was Deputy Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus Council #13010. He served on the Victoria County Farm Bureau Board of Directors. He was proud to have served his country in the Texas National Guard.
Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011, at Rosewood Funeral Chapel, with a rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. Visitation will resume at the conclusion of the rosary.
The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St's. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Meyersville, at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011, with burial following.
Pallbearers will be his fellow cowboy friends, Jack Crews, Efford Hammon, Lee Grimsinger, Dan Machen, Jason Mares, Kyle Salziger, Charlie Schinke, and Dennis Willemin.
Honorary pallbearers are James Burda, Milton Bitterly, Billy Dale Garber, Joe Mares, Jerry Martin, Wayne Meisner, Lewis McFadin, Donald Ohrt, Trey Ruschhaupt, Weldon Schmidt, and Richard Weischwill.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Sts. Peter and Paul Building Fund, Love Life or Hospice of South Texas.
Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.rosewoodfuneralchapel.com.
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Larry E. Taylor
November 17, 2011
Janice: My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. When I saw it, I recognized immediately. It has been a long time; we graduated high school together. God Bless.
Stacy Hickman
November 11, 2011
Janice,Garrett,Clay,Sally & your families - my deepest condolences-praying you find comfort in knowing that David is now protecting you all from afar-he was a wonderful man and I know will be greatly missed.
Pat Kutach
November 8, 2011
Janice, I was saddened to hear about your loss. I hope you know that you, and your family will be in my prayers during your time of grief. I was honored to work beside you when you taught 3rd grade in Mission Valley, next to Linda Sager. I also observed how close you were/and are to your family. You are blessed to have them support you during this time in your life. If you ever need to talk please feel free to call me. I care, and will lift you up in prayer along with your family. Remember"He will never leave, or forsake you." Always a friend, Pat Kutach, past Mission Valley Counselor, and friend.
Joe Ingram
November 7, 2011
Janice and Family:
Marsha and I are sorry for the families loss of David. I can remeber when I moved to Mission Valley in 1974 and wanted to play fast pitch softball and drove up to the Mission Valley school and ask if I could play with them. David was the one that excepted me and from that day on I had the most respect for him.
David is every man's idle. I am so glad I got to meet him and considered him a very special person.
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Doris Post Breeden
November 7, 2011
Janice and family, our heartfelt sympathy to you and your family in the loss of your beloved husband, father and Pa. May you find comfort knowing he has eternal life and is smiling down on you until you meet again.
George Gisler
November 7, 2011
I just heard about David's passing . I am sorry I was not able to attend his memorial service.I have very fond memories of growing up with David in Mission Valley. He will be missed.
David & Jo Thompson
November 6, 2011
Janice, Please accept our sincerest condolences during this time of loss. Our prayer is for you and your family to rest assured that David is in the best of care now and is adorned with a new body in Christ.
Psalm 23
Dale and Gayla Atchetee
November 6, 2011
Janice, Garrett, Clay, and Sally...you all have our deepest sympathy, and prayers that you may find comfort and peace in the coming days. David will live on in all of you and your children...cherish your memories and hold them close to your heart.
R.I.P. David!
Dale and Gayla Atchetee
November 6, 2011
Janice, Garrett, Clay, and Sally...you all have our deepest sympathy and prayers that you may find comfort and peace in the coming days. David will live on in all of you and your children...cherish your memories and hold them close to your heart.
RIP David!
Johny and Therese Bomersbach
November 6, 2011
Sandra and Family
We are very saddened by the loss of your brother, David. Please know that all of you will be remembered in our daily prayers. God bless you!
November 6, 2011
Dear Janice and family, another cowboy has gone to his heavenly home. I know that you will miss David, but may you feel close to him in the days and years ahead as you share memories of your lives. May God bless you with strength as you grieve. Love, family of Puggie Fromme
November 6, 2011
Our condolences are with each of you; may the wonderful memories you shared over the years comfort you at ths time.
David's wonderful spirit and personality touched all those he met.Our prayers are with you.
Russell Schmidt (Indiana/Goliad)
Lana Schmidt-Morris (Corpus)
Deb (Cooper) Rayl
November 6, 2011
Janice and Family,
I will forever remember David standing outside the church on Sunday morning with a stack of bulletins in his hands...ready to say something to make me smile. I pray that our Lord will comfort you in your sadness. God Bless you all.
Diane and Gary Lassman
November 6, 2011
Janice, you and your family are in our prayers.
Christina McNeill-Salazar
November 5, 2011
May God guide you during this time of sorrow and provide you with strength and faith.
Gordon & Dianne Beatty
November 5, 2011
Janice and Garrett, Clay,Sally and all the rest of the family, David will be missed by all of you as well as many family and friends. He was a wonderful, kind, friendly man. Our prayers go out to you and all the family. At last he is home with the Lord and will no longer suffer.
Helen & Jackie Parks
November 5, 2011
We will all miss his Sunday morning greetings, wit, wisdom, and selfless acts of kindness! Always enjoyed visiting with him and sharing our fig jelly.
He was a great man! He will be missed! Our sincere condolences and prayers are with you Janice, Garrett, Clay, Sally & your families!
Linda Ward
November 5, 2011
Janice and family. I am so sorry for your loss. Remember a rose still grows beyond the wall.
Anna Sanchez
November 5, 2011
Janice my prayers are with you, David and all your family in this time of sorrow.
Anna Pena Sanchez
Tonya Sager
November 5, 2011
To the Ohrt and Doehrman family we are so sorry for your loss, you are all in our thoughts and prayers. God bless. Tonya,John and Luke Sager
Marsha Wolf
November 5, 2011
With deepest sympathy
Barbara Wilkinson
November 5, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Remember the good times...
Nancy and Lloyd Perry
November 5, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
doye/charlotte bethke
November 5, 2011
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
kevin/carolyn seifert
November 5, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Avery and Linda McAdams
November 5, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Neva McAdams
November 5, 2011
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Edwin Petering
November 5, 2011
With sympathy
and prayers in your time of sorrow
November 5, 2011
To the family of David Ohrt, You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time. Linney Beck King/Tom & Cindy Beck Fannin/Fairview,Tx.
Kyle&Dee Woodruff
November 5, 2011
Four little words have stuck in my mind
From the time I was just a small child
“There's a good feller” is what he would say
When he talked of the men he admired
I remember those men he talked about
Sure ‘nuff cowboys, tough, but kind
They said what they meant and meant what they said
These men are getting' harder to find
“There's a good feller,” meant he was true to his word
That's all you expect of a man
You knew for sure he was proud to meet you
By the genuine shake of his hand
“There's a good feller,” meant you could depend
On this man no matter the task
Never got too tough, too cold, or too late
For his help, all you need do is ask
“There's a good feller,” meant he had a light hand
Be it with horses or cattle or crew
He spent most of his life learning this cowboy trade
And he'd be honored to teach it to you
“There' a good feller” meant don't ask him to do
What ain't on a true and honest track
He knows it's easier to keep a good reputation
Than it is to try to build one back
“There's a good feller,” meant he's a fair minded man
He helped write cowboyin's unwritten laws
He won't ask you to do what he wouldn't do
Yet knows, at times, the short end you'll draw
“There's a good feller,” meant, when he's down on his luck
He can still hold his head way up high
‘Cause he did his best and gave it his all
He knows with faith and God's help he'll get by
“There's a good feller”, just four little words
And their meaning won't run all that deep
But when Dad would use ‘em to describe certain men
You knew they were at the top of the heap
“There's a good feller”, just four little words
But they've always been favorites of mine
If after my trails end, my name's brought up
“There's a good feller” would suit me just fine
We are at a loss of words....David's passing is a loss that can not be expressed with words. Our prayers and deepest sympathy are with his family and friends. An Icon of a man has left life on earth to ride ahead of the herd.
November 5, 2011
Marvin and I always enjoyed having David stop in at our store when he was working cattle in the Yorktown area. He always had something to say that would make us laugh. We all rejoice that he is home with his heavenly Father. He will be missed.
Jo Ann Jaeger, Yorktown, TX
Gary Meissner
November 5, 2011
My prayers are with you and all the family. I have many great memories of David when I was growing up. Somewhere along the line, just tell him that "Ham" said so long.
Wayne & Suzanne Gisler
November 5, 2011
We will all miss David. He lived his life as a gentleman with dignity and honor.
warren/kitty bethke
November 5, 2011
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
November 5, 2011
Janice and family:
I am so sorry about the loss of your beloved husband. I can well remember when you and David were sweethearts in the early 70's when I worked with you at Victoria Bank and Trust. I know you both have built many wonderful memories together in the years so just try to cherish them all.
Paula Hedrick of Victoria
Arlis & Roma Preiss
November 5, 2011
You all are in our thoughts and prayers. David will certainly be missed but we must remember that he is with the Lord and has no more pain or sorrow. May God Richly Bless the entire family. Love Arlis and Roma Preiss
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