Hannes

Lummus Arnold Hannes, went to his heavenly home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025, at the age of 83. Born on April 27, 1942, in Dime Box to Arnold and Laura (Fuchs) Hannes. Lummus was a man of remarkable character, whose life was a testament to the values of hard work, endless love for family and strong steadfast faith in the Lord. He passed away peacefully, knowing he would be greeted at the gates of Heaven by his Lord, and anxiously waiting to be reunited into the arms of his sweetheart, Agnes.

Lummus and Agnes (Knippa) were married at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Lincoln and were inseparable for the next 61 years until her passing September 2024. Together they built a beautiful family and life rooted in faith. He is survived by his son Matthew Hannes and wife Cindi of Bryan; daughter Tamara Blaha and husband Bert of Warda; and grandchildren Colton Stahl, Annemarie, Kira, and Philipp Hoffzimmer. He is also remembered by his brother-in-law Jeffery Knippa and wife Linda, sister-in-law Emogene Knippa, and many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his wife Agnes; parents Arnold and Laura; infant brother Hugo; in-laws Ludwig and Ella (Reuther) Knippa; brother- in-law Marvin Knippa; sister-in-law Caroline Malinak; and niece-in-law Carrie Knippa.

After graduating from Dime Box High School in 1960, Lummus graduated from Blinn College and earned his degree in Ag Business with a minor in Biology from Sam Houston State University in 1964. He grew up working in the family gin, Arnold W. Hannes Cotton Gin & Mill, worked at the Caldwell Co-Op and was later hired to be the plant manager for the Feed Division at Farmer’s Grain and Falstaff Feed in La Grange. His career also included Simon Burg Farm Sprayer Equipment, Invader Boats, as well as Lutheran Brotherhood. Lummus later worked as a pumper for Mitchell Energy in Lee and Fayette Counties before starting his own successful partnership, L & H Pumping, with Herman Gersch until retirement. In addition, he was known as one of the most progressive ranchers in the area, proudly co-owning one of the first Charolais cattle herds in Lee County with his brotherin- law, Marvin.

Lummus loved spending time with his sweetheart Agnes, his grandchildren, family, and friends. He enjoyed spending time at their beach house in Port O’Connor, playing dominoes, listening & dancing to polka music, traveling, and tending to his Charolais cattle. He treasured the many annual Family Reunions, his gatherings with the Frisch Auf Friday Night Group, Tuesday nights with the Plum Prairie League, and cheering on the Houston Astros.

A faithful member of Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, Lummus served as Elder, Church Council, Head Trustee, Sunday School Superintendent, LYO leader, and a member of the choir, Men’s Club, and Fishers of Men. He was also a Stephen Minister and contributor to Camp Lone Star’s annual fundraiser. His life was a living witness to his Christian faith, and he will be remembered for his generous heart, strong character, and steadfast devotion to his family and Lord.

Honoring Lummus as pallbearers are grandsons, Colton Stahl and Philipp Hoffzimmer; nephews Jeremy, Matthew, Kevin, and David Paul Knippa, Michael and Joe Malinak. Honorary pallbearers are nephew, Frank Malinak III, friend, Michael Maertz, friend, Shawn Fryrear, and college roommate, Robert DuBose.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Koenig-Belvill Funeral Home & Cremations. Family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m.

Funeral Services will be held at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, 800 N. Franklin St., La Grange, at 10: a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025. Burial will be held at 2 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery, Dime Box.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorials be made to Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church of La Grange.

Family and friends can view and sign the guestbook online at www.lagrangefunerals. com.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Koenig-Belvill Funeral Home & Cremations in La Grange.