Roemer

Gladys Marie (Eickenhorst) Roemer, 89, the widow of Herbert O. Roemer, Jr., passed away Oct. 4, 2024 in Brenham.

Gladys was born Aug. 25, 1935 to Ben and Laura (Loesch) Eickenhorst in the William Penn community of Washington County. She was baptized on Nov. 3, 1935 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church of William Penn by Pastor C.J. Appel. Gladys was confirmed June 5, 1949 at Saint Matthew’s Lutheran Church in Sandy Hill by Pastor A. M. Fielder. On Jan. 31, 1959, she was united in marriage to Herbert Roemer, Jr. at Grace Lutheran Church in Brenham with Rev. Arnold Mueller officiating.

Mrs. Roemer is survived by her brothers and sisters-inlaw: Glen and Rose Eickenhorst of South Carolina and Johnnie Lee and Elois Eickenhorst of Brenham. She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Loyce Murray of Brenham, brother-in-law and sisters-inlaw, Clarence and Linda Roemer of Schulenburg and Alice Wiederhold of Caldwell. Many nieces and nephews are also left to cherish her memory.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert, her parents, two brothers, a sister, and several nieces and nephews.

Gladys laid in state at Memorial Oaks Chapel from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024 for those who wish to pay their respects.

A visitation with the family was held at 9 a.m. until the funeral service at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024 at Martin Luther Lutheran Church in Carmine. Pastor David Tinker officiated. Burial followed in Carmine Cemetery.

Serving as pallbearers were Scott Roemer, Mark Roemer, Ricky Roemer, Vince Neal, Timmy Murski, and Glenn Eickenhorst, II.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Martin Luther Lutheran Church or Hospice Brazos Valley.

Please visit www.memorialoakschapel. com to view Gladys’s obituary online and post a tribute to her family.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Oaks Chapel in Brenham.