FUNERAL SERVICES FOR ODELL LUECKEMEYER TO BE HELD TODAY
Funeral services will be held today for Odell Lueckemeyer, a prominent Brenham businessman and supporter
of local civic organizations, who died peacefully on March 20, 2015.
Lueckemeyer was 87
He formed Odell Lueckemeyer Construction Co. in 1956, retiring from that business in 2001.
Lueckemeyer served as a director of the Brenham Maifest Association for more than 30 years, and in 1986 was inducted into the Maifest Hall of Fame.
He was instrumental in constructing and staging the Maifest Coronation backdrop and scenery for more than 50 years.
Lueckemeyer was a Brenham Industrial Board member for 18 years and served as its secretary for several years.
He also served on the board of directors at Brenham National Bank.
Funeral services are scheduled for this morning at 11 a.m. at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church here.
A private graveside service will also be held.
Odell Calvin Lueckemeyer
Though his mind stopped allowing
The memories to flow out,
Deep in his heart and soul, he knew.
He felt within him what his mind
Couldn’t configure when he spoke.
He felt the love for his beloved wife;
He felt the love for his daughter;
He felt the reconnection with the son
Who went before him was drawing near.
His heart and soul smiled at all he knew.
Although his family wept that he
Appeared to be suffering and anguished,
He well understood that they could not
Hear and see what his heart heard and saw.
Deep in his heart and soul, he always knew.
Although there was suffering from this disease,
Suffering for him, his wife, his daughter
And so very many family members and friends ~
Alzheimer’s did not win the battle.
Odell won as he rests in his heavenly home.
Barbara Blume Klassen
March 20, 2015