Texas Requardts

29th Annual Requardt Reunion

2010-01-19T23:50:00.002-06:00

29th Annual Requardt Reunion
Sunday, January 31st, 2010
Immanuel United Church of Christ Fellowship Hall
9018 Church Street, Needville, TX

11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Lunch @ 12:30 p.m.
Bring a main dish, vegetable and/or dessert

Registration fee: $5.00 per family household

New or gently used items are greatly appreciated for the regular raffle. There will be no door prizes.

Please contact other family members if they have moved or changed addresses.

For more information, contact:
Karen Lightfoot: 979-793-3482 or 281-239-9581
Dawn McInvale: 281-610-3054
Tammy Hall: 979-865-5118 or 979-203-7396

We hope to see you at the reunion!

28th Annual Requardt Reunion

2009-01-02T01:41:00.003-06:00

Attention all Requardt family members!

28th Annual Requardt Reunion
Sunday, January 18th, 2009
Immanuel United Church of Christ Fellowship Hall
Needville, TX

11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Lunch @ 12:30 p.m.
Bring a main dish, vegetable and/or dessert

Registration fee: $5.00 per family household

New or gently used items are greatly appreciated for the regular raffle. There will be no door prizes this year.

Please contact other family members if they have moved or changed addresses. We hope to see you at the reunion!

Hugo obituary

2007-10-01T07:04:00.000-05:00

Hugo Otto Requardt
(August 1, 1917 - September 13, 2007)

Funeral services for Hugo Otto Requardt, of Rosenberg, Texas, were held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, September 17, 2007, at Friedens United Church of Christ in Beasley. Chaplain Don Storey from Houston Hospice officiated. Burial followed in the Friedens United Church of Christ Cemetery. Pallbearers were his grandsons and other family members: Toby Warncke, Chad Nesvadba, Alex Warncke, Brian Nesvadba, Matt Weber and Clifford Roehe. Members of the American Legion Post 350 served as honorary pallbearers.

Visitation was held 5-8 p.m. Sunday, September 16, 2007, at the Garmany & Carden Funeral Chapel in Needville.

Hugo Otto Requardt was born the youngest of nine siblings on August 1, 1917, in Rosenberg Texas, to Henry, Sr. and Anna Requardt. He passed away Thursday, September 13, 2007 at SPJST Rest Home in Needville.

He served in the U.S. Army Air Corp during WWII from 1942 to 1945. On November 17, 1945, he married the love of his life, Erna Mae Tiemann. He loved his family, and there was always a celebration of some type every week of the year. He enjoyed visiting with his nieces, nephews and in-laws (and as he would say sometimes, "the out-laws"). After he purchased a travel trailer, he and Erna Mae spent time traveling to Somerville and sometimes down to the Valley. Their travels allowed them to make many new friends, some from the northern states. Upon retirement from the Highway Department in 1982, his favorite things to do were polka dancing on the weekend and playing Bingo every night of the week. After his wife passed away, he enjoyed eating with his extended family, Ronnie and Kathy, and the regulars at Schulze's Family Restaurant.

He was a life member of the American Legion Post 350, serving as commander and other officer positions. He was a lifelong member of Friedens United Church of Christ and attended almost every Sunday until he could no longer drive. He served on the church council and in many other capacities. He was most proud of being able to say that he was born and lived in the same place all of his life.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 49 years and 11 months, Erna Mae Tiemann Requardt; brothers: Henry, Jr., John and Rudolph; sisters: Lena Ellermann, Minnie Hacker, Annie Oberhoff, Freda Kowis, Elsie Oberhoff Straznicky; and great grandchild, Owen Nesvadba.

He is survived by daughters Arlene Nesvadba and husband, Dennis; and Shirley Warncke and husband, Warren; five grandchildren: Toby Warncke and wife, Heather; Chad Nesvadba and wife, Deanna; Alex Warncke and wife, Nikki; Brian Nesvadba and wife, Shana; and Kelli Weber and husband, Matt; eight great grandchildren: Brianna Nesvadba, Rylan Warncke; Bryce Nesvadba, Clayton Nesvadba, Alexis Warncke, Austin Warncke, Tye Warncke and Brylie Nesvadba; sisters-in-law: Gladys Pape, Dorothy Tiemann; brothers-in-law: Elton Tiemann and Otto Tiemann and many nieces, nephews and extended family.

Memorial gifts may be made to Friedens United Church of Christ, 7526 Avenue I, Beasley, TX 77417 or to Houston Hospice, P.O. Box 1417, El Campo, TX 77437.

Special thanks to the Houston (El Campo) Hospice and the SPJST Nursing Home staff for the care they provided and for special words in our time of need. We also wish to thank the caregivers in his home, Charlotte Rhemann and Lydia Gallegos, for helping him stay in his own home as long as he could.

Funeral services are under the direction of Garmany & Carden Funeral Directors, Inc., 3103 School St., Needville, TX 77461. (979)793-4515.

Online guestbook is availabe at www.garmanycarden.com.

Hugo Requardt

2007-10-01T04:33:00.000-05:00

Hugo Otto Requardt was born on August 1, 1917 in Rosenberg, Fort Bend Co., Texas to Henry and Anna Requardt. Hugo married Erna Mae Tiemann on November 17, 1945 in Beasley, Texas. Erna Mae Tiemann was born on July 31, 1922 in Kenney, Austin Co., Texas. They had 2 children: Arlene Jane Requardt and Shirley Faye Requardt. Hugo was in the Army-Airforce during WWII and was an airplane mechanic. After being discharged from the service, he came home and married Erna Mae. In 1947, he bought the Requardt farm from his mother and father and took over the farming operation. In 1961, Hurricane Carla destroyed the front porch on the house that Henry Requardt built and some of the old buildings. In 1965, Hugo and Erna Mae decided to build a new home. Hugo then went to work for the Texas Highway Dept. (now known as TXDOT) and still farmed part time. He retired from the Highway Dept. in 1977 (estimated). He leased the farmland out but still had the cattle operation until 2001. Erna Mae Requardt died October 24, 1994 of liver disease was buried at the Friedens United Church of Christ Cemetery in Beasley, Texas. Hugo died September 13, 2007 in Needville, a little over a month after his 90th birthday, and was also buried at the Friedens United Church of Christ Cemetery in Beasley, Texas.

Hugo Otto Requardt married Erna Mae Tiemann
November 17, 1945

Frieda (Requardt) Kowis

2007-10-01T04:31:00.000-05:00

Frieda Minnie Requardt was born February 6, 1915 in Rosenberg, Fort Bend Co., Texas to Henry and Anna Requardt. She married John M. Kowis on September 14, 1940 in Houston, Harris Co., Texas. John M. Kowis was born on January 23, 1914 in Dobbin, Montgomery Co., Texas. They have 6 children: Clifford John Kowis, Regene Grace Kowis, Willie Hugo Kowis, Patrick Michael Kowis, Theresa Ann Kowis, and Janice Marie Kowis. John Kowis died June 11, 1992 in Bedias, Grimes Co., Texas. Frieda died March 27, 2004 and was buried at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetary in Plantersville, Texas.

Frieda Minnie Requardt married John M. Kowis
September 14, 1940

Minnie (Requardt) Hacker

2007-10-01T04:26:00.000-05:00

Minnie Anna Requardt was born on August 31, 1912 in Rosenberg, Fort Bend Co., Texas to Henry and Anna Requardt. She married Benhard August Hacker on October 8, 1930 in Beasley, Texas. Benhard Hacker was born February 20, 1904 in Danville, Illinois. They had seven children: Charles Hacker, Ronald William Hacker, Beverly Ann Hacker, Janet Irene Hacker, Paul David Hacker, Wilma Marie Hacker, and Mary Jane Hacker. Minnie Hacker died January 18, 1954 in Lavonia, Michigan and Benhard died November 15, 1995.

Minnie Anna Requardt married Benhard August Hacker
October 8, 1930

Elsie (Requardt) Oberhoff Straznicky

2007-10-01T04:18:00.000-05:00

Elsie Ella Requardt was born on December 11, 1909 in Needville, Fort Bend Co., Texas to Henry and Anna Requardt. She married Henry Fritz Oberhoff on November 29, 1928 in Beasley, Texas. Henry Fritz Oberhoff was born February 18, 1903 in Brenham, Washington Co., Texas. They had 3 children: Wesley Fritz Oberhoff, Leonard Charles Oberhoff, and Anna Lou Oberhoff. Henry died December 9, 1968 in Richmond, Texas.

Elsie then married Russell Jerry Straznicky on October 21, 1979 in Needville, Texas. Russell was born May 17, 1908 in Czechoslovakia. Russell died May 2, 1995 in Needville. Elsie died on June 28, 2006 in Needville.

Elsie Ella Requardt married Henry Fritz Oberhoff
November 29, 1928

Elsie Ella Requardt married Russell Jerry Straznicky
October 21, 1979

Anna (Requardt) Oberhoff

2007-10-01T04:13:00.000-05:00

Anna Francis Requardt was born on November 18, 1906 in Needville, Fort Bend Co., Texas to Henry and Anna Requardt. She married Charles William Oberhoff on August 11, 1926 in Needville, Texas. Charles William Oberhoff was born on October 11, 1901 in Brenham, Washington Co., Texas. Their children are Hilda Mae Oberhoff, who died at the age of 10, Lillie Oberhoff, and Lariese Oberhoff. Charles Oberhoff died July 8, 1962 in Needville, Texas and Anna died January 10, 2003 in Richmond, Texas at the age of 96.

Anna Francis Requardt married Charles William Oberhoff
August 11, 1926

Henry Requardt, Jr.

2007-10-01T04:09:00.000-05:00

Henry Frank Requardt, Jr. was born May 20, 1904 in Needville, Fort Bend Co., Texas to Henry and Anna Requardt. He married Caroline Henrietta Roehe on November 12, 1925 in Beasley, Texas. Caroline was born on February 12, 1903. They have four children: Lavan Caroline Requardt, Lorene Mathilda Requardt, Edward Lee Requardt, and Larry Dean Requardt. Henry died February 6, 1989 in Houston, Texas and Caroline died November 26, 1989 in Richmond, Texas.

Henry Frank Requardt, Jr. married Caroline Henryetta Roehe
November 12, 1925

Rudolph Requardt

2007-10-01T04:06:00.000-05:00

Rudolph Adolph Requardt was born on October 5, 1902 in Needville, Fort Bend Co., Texas to Henry and Anna Requardt and twin to John Henry Requardt. He married Katie Kiechler on August 15, 1925. They had two children, Lawrence (Henry Anton Requardt) and an infant son born on January 28, 1930 that died at birth. Rudolph and Katie later divorced. Rudolph then married Hattie Ruth Patterson. Hattie Ruth was born January 24, 1901. They had no children together, but Ruth had children by a previous marriage. Ruth died November 2, 1980 in Madisonville, Madison Co., Texas and Rudolph died July 19, 1984 in Bedias, Grimes Co., Texas.

Rudolph Adolph Requardt married Katie Kiechler
August 15, 1925

* Wedding photo not available at this time.

John Henry Requardt

2007-10-01T04:01:00.000-05:00

John Henry Requardt was born October 5, 1902 in Needville, Fort Bend Co., Texas, being the second child of Henry and Anna Requardt. He has a twin brother, Rudolph. John married Hattie Logeman on November 19, 1925. Hattie Logeman was born on November 14, 1907. They had one son, Clarence Henry Requardt. John died in 1951 and Hattie died on August 25, 1992.

John Henry Requardt married Hattie Logeman
November 19, 1925

Caroline (Requardt) Ellerman

2007-10-01T03:59:00.000-05:00

Caroline "Lena" Requardt was born November 30, 1900 in Needville, Fort Bend Co., Texas to Henry and Anna Requardt. She married William Henry Ellerman on December 30, 1920 in Rosenberg, Texas. William Ellerman was born on February 2, 1892 in Anderson, Grimes Co., Texas. They had four children: Reinhardt Henry Ellermann, Anna Sophia Louise Ellermann, Hertha Hulda Ellermann, and Regina Ellermann. Lena died January 24, 1936 in Rosenberg, Texas and William died July 6, 1945 in Houston, Harris Co., Texas.

Caroline Requardt married William Henry Ellerman
December 30, 1920

Henry and Anna Requardt

2007-10-01T03:51:00.000-05:00

Henry Frank Requardt was born on April 12, 1875 in Laveme (Saveme), Germany. He is the son of Henry Requardt and Minnie Lerman (Lorman), both believed to be bom in Laverne, Germany. He had one brother, William Fritz Requardt. After the death of his father, it is believed that his mother remarried a man by the last name of Cook. Apparently, he did not get along with his stepfather, so he went to live with an aunt and uncle. He went to work in a cigar factory at the age of 11. Henry and Fritz came to America when Henry was 17 in the year 1892 by way of Galveston. It is not known what ship they came on. Henry came to the Needville area in 1893. He worked for the Ratke family in the Foster School area as a farmhand.

On February 20, 1900, he married Anna Katzer. Anna was the daughter of John and Caroline (maiden name unknown) Katzer. Anna was bom on November 18,1877 in Grulich, Austria. She had two brothers, Frank and Adolph. Her mother died (possibly in Germany) and John later married Francisco (maiden name unknown). John brought his family to America in 1889 by way of New York. They made their home in Schulenberg, TX for 7 years before moving to Needville, TX. The Katzer s bought 320 acres of land from H. Hackstedt for a total of $400. The land was located about 3 miles south of Needville across from the Needville High School. John Katzer was a farmer and had hired Henry Requardt as a farmhand.

Henry and Anna Requardt made their home with John and Francisco Katzer. John Katzer died on September 9, 1904 of asthma at his residence and is buried in the Needville Public Cemetary. Church records show his date of birth as March 20, 1846. When the County started making public roads, many graves in the Needville Public Cemetary were dug up and moved to make way for the roads. Either John's grave was not dug up or it was not marked after it was moved, so the location is unknown. It is not known if Henry farmed the Katzer place after John's death or what happened to the property after his death. While living in Needville, Henry helped form the Evangelical and Reform Church and was a charter member. It is now known as Immanuel United Church of Christ.

On October 9, 1911, Henry and Anna bought 159.1 acres of farmland near Rosenberg from F. Forster for $4,900. By this time. Henry and Anna had 6 children, Caroline, Twins John and Rudolph, Henry Jr., Anna, and Elsie. With the help of his brother and neighbors, they proceeded to build their house. When it was finished, the family crossed the prairie from Needville to move into their home. Francisco Katzer lived with them until her death in 1917 or 1918. She was buried in the Modena Cemetary as it was rainy weather and they could not cross the prairie to bury her in the Needville Public Cemetary. Henry and Anna had three more children; Minnie, Frieda, & Hugo. Henry also helped form the Friedens Evangelical and Reform Church in Beasley. Henry and his sons farmed this land until 1947 when their youngest son, Hugo, bought the farmland from them. Henry and Anna then bought a house in Needville.

Henry suffered blindness from glaucoma and later lost his hearing. Anna later lost her hearing, but was the eyes for Henry. She loved working in her garden and it was always full of blooming flowers and vegetables. She cared for her garden until the age of 91 when she fell and broke her collarbone. Since she was so feeble, she was admitted to Polly Ryon Hospital in Richmond. Henry could not bear being separated from her so he too was admitted to the hospital where they shared the same room. On July 20, 1968, Henry died of a stroke. He was buried in the Friedens United Church of Christ Cemetary in Beasley. After Henry's death, Anna was admitted to the nursing home in Needville where she lived to the age of 99. She died on January 4, 1977.

Henry Frank Requardt married Anna Katzer
February 20, 1900