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Johnnie Louis Reuther
2 Oct 1923 – 10 Nov 2021
| Birth | 2 Oct 1923 |
| Death | 10 Nov 2021 |
| Cemetery | Wallis Cemetery Wallis , Austin County , Texas , USA |
| Added by | Carolyn Brinkmeyer on 12 Nov 2021 |
| FaG | https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/45489914 |
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Father: George Ruether, born Burton, Texas. Farmer. Mother: Frieda Kiesewetter, born Bellville, Texas Johnnie was the first child born of this union. Birth Certificate #65775 Siblings: Johnnie L Reuther, Son Lee Roy Reuther, Son Annie Mae Reuther, Daughter Home in 1930: Precinct 8, Austin County, Texas Home in 1940: Austin County, Texas 1942 WWII Draft Registration: Residence: Wallis, Texas; Age 18; Nearest relative: Mr. George Reuther; Employer: Santa Fe R.R., Beaumont, Texas; Height 6'1"; Weight 180; Complexion ruddy; Eyes blue; Hair blonde. Marriage: 15 Nov, 1947, Wallis, Texas Spouse: Frances Rose Drabek Children: Sandra Kaye Reuther Underbrink Robert Lee Reuther, b. 1953 Shirley Ann Reuther Trochta -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Obituary: Johnnie Louis Reuther, 98, went home to be with the Lord on November 10, 2020 having lived a long and meaningful life. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 69 years, Frances Rose (Drabek) Reuther. He is survived by his daughter, Sandra Kaye and husband, Bill Underbrink; his son, Robert Lee Reuther and wife, Lynda; and his daughter, Shirley Ann and husband, Alan Trochta. Johnnie and Frances were blessed with seven grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandsons. Johnnie was born to George and Frieda Reuther on October 2, 1923 in Burton, TX in Washington County. He was baptized on October 18, 1923 in Latium, TX and confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Wallis, TX by Reverend Robert Nerger. Raised in Wallis, Johnnie helped his parents on the farm and attended school where he was Captain of the football team and graduated in May 1942. In October 1942, Johnnie joined the Navy serving in the South Pacific as a Naval Aviation specialist and was discharged in February 1946. After the war, Johnnie went to work for Humble Oil and Refining Company (which later merged to become Exxon Company USA) where he worked as a Field Superintendent until his retirement on January 1, 1985. Johnnie and Frances enjoyed an active retirement volunteering at Katy Hospital, Katy Christian Ministries and other organizations and in 2006 they were recognized by the City of Katy as Senior Citizens of the Year. Johnnie also was a Life Member and in the Honor Guard of VFW Post 9182 in Katy and the American Legion Post 200 in Wallis, TX. In 2012, Johnnie and Frances moved to The Mirador Senior Living in Corpus Christi. The family extends their gratitude to the Mirador staff who took such loving care of Johnnie and Frances in their last chapter of life. The family also wishes to thank all of Johnnie's doctors, Services will be held November 20, 2020 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 515 Cedar Street in Wallis, TX and coordinated by Knesek Funeral Home. Visitation is at 10am with the service beginning at 11am. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church, 515 Cedar Street, Wallis, TX 77485, or the Wallis City Cemetery. (Contributor: Carolyn Brinkmeyer #47376049)
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