Weldon Neuendorff

Weldon Anton Neuendorff passed away at home on Friday, December 23, 2022.

He was born at home near Bernardo, Texas (Colorado County) on July 25, 1926, to Leander and Emily Bock Neuendorff. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Roch’s Catholic Church at Mentz, Texas.

He graduated from Columbus High School in 1942 and The University of Texas School of Pharmacy in 1963. On Sept 10, 1951, he married Lillie Louise Georg at St. Roch’s Catholic Church in Mentz, Texas.

Weldon and Louise were owners of Neuendorff Pharmacy, and he was an active pharmacist for over 50 years.

He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, St. Mary’s Cemetery Board, Lions Club, Knights of Columbus, American Legion, VFW, and the Sons of Hermann. He served in the U.S. Army in World War II as a member of the 1st Cavalry in Tokyo.

He loved gardening and fishing, telling good stories and sharing a laugh with you, working with his hands, building things, and he always had a positive attitude and loved being with his family.

Weldon is survived by his children, Susan Swan, Paula Buchalla (Darrell), Kay Neuendorff, and Keith Neuendorff (Sherry), numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild, as well as numerous nieces and nephews; brother, Virgil Neuendorff; and special friends Dylan, Kelli, and Darrin Roche.

Weldon was preceded in death by his wife, Louise Neuendorff, parents Leander and Emily Neuendorff, father and mother-in-law Lily and Otto Georg, sisters and brothers-in-law, Viola and Elmo Hoppe, Eunice and Kermit Kickler, brother and sister-in-law Charles and Anita Neuendorff, sister-in-law Rose Neuendorff, and sons-in-law Randall Elston and David Swan.

Visitation will be held from 5-7pm on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 with a rosary following at 7pm. Funeral Services will be held Thursday December 29, 2022 at 10:00 am at St Mary’s Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery with reception at St. Mary’s PAC following.

Serving as pallbearers: Keith Neuendorff, Thomas Neuendorff, Robert Neuendorff, Darrin Roche, Atwood Kenjura, and David Chovanec. Honorary pallbearers: Darrell Buchalla, Joseph Neuendorff, James Brod, Dylan Roche, Eric Alford, and Gary Sonnenburg.

Memorials may be given in Weldon’s memory to: St. Mary’s Catholic Church.

Services are in the care of Brenham Memorial Chapel, 2300 Stringer St., Brenham, TX 77833. 979.836.3611 Memories may be shared at www.BrenhamMemorialChapel.com.