Obituaries published Oct. 27, 2019
December 24, 1925 - October 23, 2019
Paul Zuehlke Jr. passed away on Wednesday, October 23rd, 2019. He was a wonderful husband and precious dad; Paul's family loved him so very much. The family will receive guests during a visitation from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Wednesday, October 30th, at Callaway - Jones Funeral Center in Bryan. Funeral Services will begin at 10:00 am on Thursday, October 31st, 2019 at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in College Station, with interment to follow at the College Station Cemetery.
Paul was born in Old Washington, Texas on the 240-acre family farm on December 24th, 1925. While working the farm, Paul attended the Old Washington School, a one room schoolhouse. He and his brothers and sisters walked or rode their horses to school each day. Paul continued his education and graduated from Brenham High School in 1943. Upon graduation he was sent a draft notice but did not pass the physical, being told something was not quite right with his heart. Paul knew he wanted to serve his country so in March of 1944 he joined the Merchant Marines where the ship he was on made many, many trips back and forth from Europe to the United States carrying supplies. When the war came to a close, Paul continued working in the Merchant Marines until, upon landing in New York, his captain informed him the draft board was looking for him. Paul reported for his physical, thinking again he would not pass and that he could just go back to work, but the Army had other thoughts. As a result, Paul headed to Korea to help the Army build pontoon bridges over rivers that had to be crossed. Three years prior, Paul met Mavis Wehring, whom he married on April 22nd, 1953, shortly after his tour ended. He and Mavis were married 61 years.
Paul was happiest when his children and grandchildren came to visit. He loved to just sit and chat with them, catching up on everything going on in their lives. Paul was also a huge football fan, especially of the Dallas Cowboys and the Houston Texans. He also loved to watch the Texas A&M University football games and had season tickets to A&M baseball games, which he enjoyed so very much!
Paul was preceded in death by his wife, Mavis, his mother and dad, Olga and Paul Zuehlke Sr., his brothers - Bill and wife, Delores, Herman and wife, Melinda, Herbert and wife, Dorothy; his sisters - Lillian Zuehlke, Elsie and husband, Almot Sommerfeld, and Nelda and husband, Raymond Kunkel; and his son-in-law, Edward Childress. Survivors include his son, Darrell Zuehlke of Brookshire, TX; his daughter Carol Childress of Midlothian, TX; his son, Jimmy Zuehlke of Kyle, TX; and his daughter-in-law, Gillian Zuehlke of Brookshire, TX. Paul's grandchildren are Lindsey (Childress) Hodge and husband, Dallas, Robert Paul (Bobby) Childress and wife, Kelsey, and Brittany Zuehlke. His great-grandchildren are Ava Hodge, Eleanor Hodge, Jameson Hodge, Graham Hodge, Reagan Childress, Quinn Hodge, Wren Childress, and Nora Hodge.
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August 31, 1942 - October 24, 2019
Ola Jean "Jeannie" Howe Ward, 77, of Bryan, Texas, passed away Thursday, October 24, 2019, surrounded by her family. A graveside service for family will be held in College Station, Texas, with arrangements made by Callaway-Jones Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice Brazos Valley to express gratitude for the care and comfort they provided in her final days.
Jeannie was born on August 31, 1942, in Nixon, Texas. She married the love of her life, Richard "Dick" Ward, in Austin, Texas, in 1970. Together they raised three children, Bryan, Mark, and VeLisa, and traveled the country, living in Colorado, Florida, New York, and Virginia before returning to their home state of Texas.
Forever the inquisitive mind, Jeannie was a genealogist long before the internet was an option, traveling the country researching the people and places that formed her family's roots. She was a published poet, receiving national recognition from the National Library of Poetry in 1997 for the poem "The Fields of Home" that she wrote in honor of her husband. She remained an avid reader, researcher, and seeker of knowledge until her final days and leaves behind a legacy that will live on for many generations to come.
After attending business school in San Antonio, Jeannie enjoyed a long professional career. She served as the personal secretary for Mayor McAllister of San Antonio in the late 1960's when the city hosted the 1968 World's Fair and during the building of Hemisfair Park. She later worked for renowned South Texas businessman, Fausto Yturria, in Brownsville, and in the admissions office Texas Lutheran College in Seguin, Texas. After retiring, she continued to contribute her time and share her wisdom as a volunteer at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum at Texas A&M University.
Always the caring mother and grandmother, she is survived by daughter, VeLisa Ward Bayer, and her husband, Jason, of Bryan, Texas; son, Mark Ward, and his wife, Michele, of College Station, Texas; son, Bryan Ward, and his wife, Tammy of Linton, Indiana; grandchildren Haden Bayer, Avery Bayer, Jacob Ward, Ryan Ward, Jacqi Sutherd, and Brianna Chavis; and four great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents William and Velta Howe; her older brother, Bill Howe; her beloved cat, Maggie; and husband, Dick Ward, with whom she is now reunited as they celebrate their 50th anniversary — together again, listening to the classic country music they both loved.
"For Jean, Jean, roses are red. And all of the leaves have gone green. While the hills are ablaze with the moon's yellow haze. Come into my arms, bonnie Jean."
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Jon Adrian Perrott, of College Station, Texas, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, October 21, 2019. Family and friends are invited to a time of visitation with the family from 5 to 7 pm Friday, November 1 at the Callaway-Jones Funeral Center at 3001 S College Avenue in Bryan. Jon's life will be honored with a Celebration of Life at 11 am Saturday, November 2 at Central Church at 1991 FM 158 in Bryan. Services are in the care of Callaway-Jones Funeral and Cremation Centers.
He was born to Carter and Lubertha Perrott in Oakland, California. Jon earned a Bachelor of Arts in Geography/City and Regional Planning from the University of California at Berkeley, a Masters of Public Administration at California State University East Bay, and was a Ph.D. Candidate in Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communication at Texas A&M University. He was a member of the Gamma Sigma Delta Honor Society, and maintained a 3.9 GPA while working full-time and raising a family. Jon enjoyed working as a Policy Analyst for AgriLogic Consulting.
Jon was a charter member of the Creation Museum and Ark Encounter in Kentucky, and served as a deacon and taught kindergarten Sunday school at Central Church alongside his wife Lisa. He was a talented artist and gifted writer; he was in the process of self-publishing his first book. Jon was a man of faith who lived life serving others, and was known for his quiet strength, easy going personality, and passion for apologetics.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Carter and Lubertha Perrott. Survivors include his loving wife Lisa Perrott; his children, Micah and Zoe; his brothers, Carter Perrott (Pam), Curtis Perrott (Audrey), Brian Perrott; nieces and nephews, Killian, Kayla, Alexis, David, Tiffany, Chamier; andother familymembers and countless friends whowere blessed to know him.
Memorial contributions can be sent in Jon's honor to Answers in Genesis, Samaritan's Purse, or Hope Pregnancy Center.
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