Gonzales Inquirer

Richard Thomas Eppright, born November 21, 1955 passed away to his eternal heavenly home Friday, March 11, 2022. Richard was the son of Dr. Richard H. and Margaret H. Eppright. A native Houstonian, Richard graduated from Lamar High School and was a proud member of the Texas A&M University Class of 1978 where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting. Richard married his wife Anne Moore Eppright in 1982. They have two beloved children, Emily and Trey. The family made their home in the communities of Houston, Gonzales, Shiner, and Fredericksburg, Texas. Richard loved life and it was evident to anyone who met him. He was an avid outdoorsman and had many interests, which he...

In Loving Memory Hazel Marie (Gandre) Bassett departed this world for a better place September 11, 2021. She was born January 3, 1941, in Gonzales, Texas, to Ruby Irene (Heinemeyer) and Franklin August Gandre. She was married December 10, 1961, in Kyle Texas, to William Carter Bassett. They made it for more than 52 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, sister Karen Eileen Grantham, daughter Leasa Kay Bassett, sister-in-law Sandi Kay Gandre and dear friends, Katherine Cannon, Patty Hastings, Kay Brooks and Pat Smith. She is survived by her daughters, Bren Bassett of Dripping Springs and Romi Bassett of Belton, her grandson Joseph Bassett-Pechacek, her brother...

Edward Ray Miller, 96 of Ganado was called home to be with the Lord on July 30, 2021 at 1:20 pm, at the Ganado Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, where he had been residing on and off since May. Edward was born in Gonzales County Texas on January 24, 1925 to Louis Fredrick and Jesse Ellen Aldis Miller. In addition to his parents, Edward has been preceded in death by his sisters; Lola Belle English, Maggie Elizabeth Smith, Lily Evelyn Montgomery, and Ruby Merle Parker. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, of 72 years, Ileta "Faye" Miller, daughter Cleo "Genelle" Miller, nieces, Sandra Nell Philips, Carolyn Phelps, Barbara Jean Bucek, nephews, Louis Wayne Montgomery of Goliad, John,...

John A. Hermann, 74, was called to his heavenly home on July 10, 2021. John was born on June 18, 1947 in Gonzalez, Texas to Ina and Alfred Hermann. The Hermann family lived in Gonzales, Texas until John's junior year of high school when they packed up and moved to Brenham. John graduated from Brenham High School and Blinn College. He served in the Army National Guard and was stationed at Fort Polk, Louisiana before being transferred to Fort Louis, Washington. Upon his return in 1968, he married Patsy Lesser at First Baptist Church, Brenham, and on June 29th they celebrated 53 years together. In 1970 their daughter Jennifer Jean Hermann was born and John and Patsy were always very proud of...

Patricia Louise Koonce Schlageter, 88, of Hallettsville, Texas, passed away August 15, 2020 at Stevens Nursing and Rehabilitation in Hallettsville, Texas. She was born in Ezzell, Texas, on December 12, 1931, to James Thomas Sr. and Louise Jane Matula Koonce. She married the love of her life, Philip E. Schlageter, at Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church in Koerth on December 27, 1949. She was the loving mother of nine children, 21 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren, 4 great great grandchildren and numerous much-loved nieces and nephews. Patricia was born in the Koonce house behind the Ezzell country store owned by her family. She attended the schoolhouse in Ezzell and graduated...

Wanda L. Sandlin, 77, went to join her late husband, Wyman Sandlin and her parents, Louise and Homer Tallant in heaven on July 24, 2020. She was born on Nov. 06, 1942 in Brownwood, Texas. Wanda taught in elementary education for Victoria ISD and retired from Gonzales ISD. She loved animals and dedicated her time to help with the Humane Society. She always stated that animals are people too. She is survived by her sister, Jo Ann Falkenberg; nieces, Deborah Evans and Dana Anderson; great niece, Lindsey; great nephews, Eric, Patrick, Matthew and Travis; 1 great-great niece and 3 great great nephews; and her furry companion, "her child" Sam. The family will hold a private service at a later...

Ingleside, Texas Lewis Knippa Jr. of Ingleside, Texas, died peacefully on the morning of May 26, 2020, at his home after a long battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving family. Lewis was born on August 10, 1943 in Gonzales, Texas to Florence and Lewis Knippa Sr. He was 76. Lewis is survived by his wife, Mary Beth Rhule-Knippa; daughter, Kimberly Leftwich (Glyn); brother, Dennis Knippa; sister, Linda Knippa Holmes (William Archie "Sonny"); sons, Garrison Doreck (Nadia) and Brandon Doreck (Heather); grandchildren, A J Leftwich, Jaxon Doreck, Cannon Doreck, Madelyn Doreck and Audrey Doreck; nieces, Hesper Donaghue (Drew), Jerri Kotrulja (Elvis), Paula Alworth (Kristopher), Andrea Warren,...

Richard "Kyle" Kincaid, DNP FNP ENP, passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at the age of 44 in Houston following a brief illness. Kyle was born May 5, 1975 in Victoria, TX to Richard L. Kincaid and Nancy L. Crozier Kincaid. He served as a Director for Schumacher Clinical Partners, leading Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants working in Emergency Departments. He touched the lives of countless individuals at Citizen's Emergency Department in his role as a Nurse Practitioner. Kyle also co-founded the American Academy of Emergency Nurse Practitioners (AAENP), which he served as president in 2016-2017. Additionally, Dr. Kincaid held faculty appointment at the University of Texas-Health...

August "Gus" Rudolph Haase, 96, left on his final journey home on December 29, 2019. He was born in Moulton Texas, January 27, 1923, to his William Kurl Haase and Friederika Alma Krause. He is the youngest son of 7 children. Gus and two of his brothers, William and Victor, all served in WW2, and all came home safe. PFC August R. Haase served in the army infantry from March 1943 to March 1946 in the Atlantic & Pacific. Gus was a farm boy from Hallettsville and he volunteered his services to this country after contact work with Douglas Air Force out of California to build military aircraft. He was a military police in Japan. He worked at Kelly Air Force Base as an aircraft...

Jo Ann Ortmann, 75, of Smiley passed away Thursday, November 14, 2019. She was born February 17, 1944 in Cuero to the late John "Jack" and Corinne G. Perrin. Jo Ann married Sterling "Sonny" Ortmann on November 9, 1964 in Smiley. She was a life-long rancher and had a true love for the outdoors. She had a passion for all wildlife and was an avid hunter. Jo Ann loved and adored her dogs, often referring to Chewy and Tootsy as her girls. She is survived by her sons, John Ortmann and his wife, Michelle, of Victoria and Michael Ortmann and his wife, Thelma, of Nixon; brother, Al King of Sweet Home; three grandsons; five step-grandchildren; and three step-great-grandsons. Jo Ann was preceded in...

Carol Naomi Brin passed away at home on August 17, 2019 with family at her side. She was born in Gonzales, Texas on March 23, 1926, the second of four children, to Matilda Lippman and Abe Cohen. She always considered Gonzales her home and kept in touch with friends from first grade. She graduated high school in San Antonio, where she lived with her family during several of the World War II years, and lived in Houston with her family until the end of World War II. She moved from Houston to Dallas in 1945 and worked as a legal secretary until she married Royal Brin on January 5, 1947. Daughter Janice was born in March 1952. She and Royal became members of Temple Emanu-El. She was active in...