Charles Tiemann

Charles Frederick Tiemann, a retired Houston attorney and son of the late long-time Brenham resident Col. Cordes Tiemann, died April 12, 2025 in his sleep. He was 85.

A graduate of Texas A&M University and the South Texas College of Law, Tiemann practiced law in Northwest Houston and was part of a team that achieved a settlement in a Ford Bronco II rollover lawsuit. He also served as a municipal judge in Jersey Village, Texas.

A lifelong athlete who played many sports, Tiemann threw the shotput for A&M University and later in life won third place at the Texas Senior Olympics in the same event.

Tiemann was a member of the Optimist Club, served as a senior warden at St. Michael's Episcopal Church in Houston, and coached little league.

He is survived by his daughter Stephanie Prange (husband Michael) of Lake Forest, Calif.; his son Ross Tiemann (wife Kirsten) of Fort Worth, Texas; his brother Michael Tiemann (wife Cynthia) of Burke, Va.; and five grandchildren, Sydney Prange, Jacob Tiemann, Max Tiemann, Mia Prange and Caleb Tiemann.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 10 a.m. at Prairie Lea Cemetery located at 1004 Prairie Lea Street, Brenham, Texas. A memorial service will be held following the graveside service at 11 a.m. at Memorial Oaks Chapel located at 1306 West Main Street, Brenham, Texas.

In addition to other remembrances, memorials made may be in Charles' honor to the Alzheimer's association.

Memorial service arrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Oaks Chapel, located at 1306 W. Main Street, Brenham, Texas. To post a tribute to the family, please visit, www.memorialoakschapel.com.