Evelyn Haack

Evelyn Doris Studhalter Haack, 96, of Brenham, Texas passed away peacefully on July 30th, 2021.

Evelyn was born on July 27, 1925 in Gay Hill, Texas to Otto and Clara “Konrad” Studhalter. She was baptized at Friedens United Church in Gay Hill, TX on February 14, 1926 by Rev. O.A. Meyer. She was confirmed October 23, 1938 at Friedens United Church by Rev. E. Eiben.

Evelyn was the first daughter born but was preceded 4 years earlier by brother Alvin “Pete” and followed by sister Walline and then twins Edwin “Buck” and Edward “Mouse”. She attended Gay Hill Schools and graduated in the 9th grade.

At the Gay Hill dance hall, she met Milton Haack and their dancing continued for 76 years. They were married May 1, 1944 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Riverside, California by Rev. A.W. Hesse while he was serving in the Army Air Corp. When he was stationed overseas, she returned home to Houston, Texas to work.

When Milton was discharged and returned home, they eventually moved to Texas City, Texas, where he worked for Republican Oil, now Marathon. She attended Beauty College in Houston and eventually opened her own shop for a number of years. They lived there for 34 years. The family were members of the Memorial Lutheran Church and were very active in church activities.

Upon Milton’s retirement, he and Evelyn moved back to Brenham. They joined St. Peter’s Lutheran Church and continued to be active in many church activities. She is now a member of Abiding Word Lutheran Church. Her community involvement was as a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, V.F.W. and Sons of Hermann.

Her passion was dancing and raising plants and flowers at her home and at the farm in Gay Hill. Keeping her flower bed beautiful and her homes spotless kept her busy- but never too tired to go dancing. Together they loved dancing, giving dances, going to dances, and just dancing together. Always.

Evelyn was preceded in death by: her husband, Milton on April 11, 2021; her parents, Otto and Clara Studhalter; her in-laws, Charles and Minnie Mohr Haack; brothers, Alvin “Pete” and wife Adeline Studhalter, Edward “Mouse” Studhalter; sister and brother-in-law, Walline and Olan Seale; brothers-in-law, Charles, Jr. and wife Nora Haack, Herbert Haack, William Julius “W.J.” and wife Mildred Haack, Albert “Pete” and wife Alma Faye Haack and Irvin Lee Haack. Evelyn is survived by: her daughters, Jean and her husband Gene King and Janis Broussard; grandchildren, Debra and her husband Matt Rath, Valerie and her husband Kevin Hoffpauir and Stephen Broussard and his fiancée Christi Sabin; great grandchildren, Riley and Wyatt Rath, Reed and wife Rachel Hoffpauir, Reagan Hoffpauir, Mason and Emery Broussard; sister in law, Judy Studhalter; brother and sister-in- law, Edwin “Buck” and Annie Mae Studhalter; along with many nieces and nephews.

A visitation for Evelyn will be held on Monday, August 2, 2021 from 5 pm to 7pm at Brenham Memorial Chapel located at 2300 Stringer St. Brenham, Texas. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at 10 am at Abiding Word Lutheran Church located at 464 Oak Tree Crossing, Brenham, Texas with the burial to follow at Prairie Lea Cemetery.

The family would like to give thanks to her caregivers: Tina Richmond, Darleen Williams and Cherrelyn McBride.

Serving as pallbearers will be: Riley and Wyatt Rath, Reed Hoffpauir, Mason Broussard, Bruce Luerson and Don Studhalter. Honorary pallbearers include: Gene King, Edwin Studhalter, Jerry Haack, Reagan Hoffpauir, Emery Broussard and James Studhalter.

The cross that will be placed by Evelyn’s casket was made by her son-in-law, Gene King.

Memorials can be donated to Abiding Word Lutheran Church or any charity of your choice.

Services are in the care of Brenham Memorial Chapel and online condolences may be shared with the family at www.brenhammemorialchapel.com.