David Marvin Mahnke

David Marvin Mahnke, 63 of Palacios, Texas and formerly of Brenham, Texas, passed away May 4, 2005, together with his wife Carole, while vacationing in Costa Rica.

David was born April 22, 1942 to William M. “Bill” Mahnke and LaVerne (Bartos) Mahnke in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and graduated from Wisconsin Lutheran High School. On August 10, 1963 he was united in marriage to Carole Joyce Hemke by Pastor Jeske in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. David was a financial advisor for Texas Financial in Victoria. He was a member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church of Palacios, Texas and former member of Brenham Lion’s Club.

David was preceded in death by his parents William and LaVerne Mahnke.

David’s survivors include: daughters and sons-in-law Doreen Marie and David Hughes of Brenham, Texas, Darlene Michelle and Eric Stone of Clermont, Florida and Denise Melanie and Joel Romo of Round Rock, Texas; son David Michael “Mike” Mahnke of Tennessee Colony, Texas; grandchildren Dylan and Dawson Hughes, Emily Stone and Robert, Johnson and Andrew Mueller; sisters and brothers-in-law Judith and Donald Nimmer of Colgate, Wisconsin, Kathleen and James McDonald of Littleton, Colorado, Kay and Patrick Wielgosh of Greendale, Wisconsin; brother and sister-in-law William “Bill” Mahnke and wife Ruth of Oak Creek, Wisconsin; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers are Patrick Wielgosh, Pat Wielgosh, Rick Gureski, Kay Wielgosh, Robert Reichwein, Roger Metzger, Trevor Capeheart and Trey Hughes.

Honorary pallbearers will be their grandchildren and all of the family and friends.

Visitation with the Mahnke family will be held from 6 – 8 p.m., Thursday, May 12, 2005 in Brenham Memorial Chapel.

Funeral services for Carole and David will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, May 13, 2005 at First Baptist Church, Brenham. Rev. Troy Sikes and Rev. Robert LeBlanc will officiate. Interment will follow in Prairie Lea Cemetery.

Memorials may be given to Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 943, Palacios, TX 77465 or Pets for Pals, P.O. Box 215, Palacios, TX 77465.

Funeral services are in the care of Brenham Memorial Chapel, 2300 Stringer St., Brenham, Texas 979.836.3611. www.brenham-memorial-chapel.com