BRENHAM TEENAGER KILLED WHILE CLEANING UP STORM DEBRIS
A 16 year old from Brenham was killed Monday morning while assisting with storm debris cleanup.
Jarrett Halfmann, the son of Russell and Lindsey Halfmann, was helping with a church group in the 2300 block of Progress Drive when a tree limb fell on him.
The tree limb had been suspended by a guy wire from a power pole.
The death is the fifth one in Washington County related to last week's storm.
Halfmann was a JV football and soccer player for Brenham High School. Officials with the school say grief counselors are available on campus, for students and staff.
Funeral services for Halfmann are scheduled for 2:00 pm Thursday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm with Rosary at 7:00 pm at St. Mary’s Catholic Church.
To the family and friends of Jarrett: Sincere sympathy in the death of Jarrett. He was doing a good deed and for this you can be proud of. Not too many like him. God be with you all in this trying time. Sincerely, Annie Marie Fritz, neighbor of the Hellmanns.
My prayers go out to the family of this selfless young man who was so giving of his time to help others in need. I pray God brings comfort & peace to you in this sad time. God bless….
We never had the pleasure of meeting your precious Jarrett, but it sounds as though he was a very special young man. I know that God will hold all of you in his arms, as you await the day when you all will be with Jarrett once again. We are truly sorry for your loss.
So very sorry for your loss! Praying for strength and comfort in this difficult time.
Greg Rybarski Family
Such a sad, sad tragedy! He was help a fellow church member in a time of need. What a wonderful young man, and, a wonderful family. I know he is in heaven. May God bless the family, and, console them in their time of mourning. We are praying for you!!
Greg, Lu, Emily & Maddie Rybarski
A nice young man helping others, if I can help somebody along the way then my living will not be in vain. Prayers to all grieving families.
Jarrett was an awesome young man. He never missed church, was involved with the youth at church and had a very strong bond with his faith. Lindsey and Russell, you all have been in our prayers since this happened. I cannot express the sadness we feel for your family at this time. Prayers for you all.
Prayers for this young man’s family and friends. So very tragic. May he rest in peace.
My prayers go out to the family as you suffer the lost of your beloved son and brother. Words cannot express the sadness in ones heart at this time. he was a great young man, willing to give his time and self to serve others. God be with you all during your time of suffering. God bless you.
My thoughts and Prayers go out to his family. God Bless you and I will pray for strength and peace for you all.
Prayers go out to the family and the community… such tragedy and heartbreak… I am so sorry for your loss…
Very sad. My prayers go out to his family as they are mourning the loss of their son due to helping his community after storm so sad to hear the cause of his death. May The Lord comfort his family. May You Rest In Peace
What a tragedy. Please pray for those who knew him and his family. This young man has passed in the service of our Lord.
My family lives in Washington, Tx and I have been praying for all the families. May God Bless You All and keep you safe.
Heart broken for his family and Brenham.
Such a tragedy. He was helping others. Prayers for his family and classmates
Yes sad such a wonderful young man to help the way he did .may God bless his family prayers are with them all.
So sorry for his family and friends. What a wonderful kid doing good for others. Saying a prayer for all.