EMANUEL FRANK WEISHUHN

Emanuel Frank Weishuhn was born Feb. 14, 1932, near Frelsburg, to Frieda Brokmeyer Weishuhn and Florenz B. Weishuhn, Sr. He was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church, Frelsburg, Texas. He attended Henkhaus School and St. Joseph School until 8th grade. His formal education now complete, he returned home to help on the farm and neighboring farms. He was inducted into the Army in 1953 and served until 1955, in the Korean Conflict.

Emanuel married JoAnn Dockal on June 1, 1957, in Shelby. Together, they made their home in Frelsburg, Texas, residing in the home that he built for the past 68 years. Emanuel and JoAnn are parents of four children: Joan (Gerald) Trojacek, James (Barbara) Weishuhn, Janis (Darrell) Pfeffer, and Judy (Allen) Hoelscher. He was extremely proud of his children and their families. Grandchildren include Erica (Ryan) Kramer, Lauren (Daniel) Pierson, Jacob (Teresa) Weishuhn, Ross (Hailey) Weishuhn, Aaron (Abigail) Weishuhn, Kase Weishuhn, Nicholas (Hillary) Hoelscher, Shelby (Matt) Guthmann, Nicole Hoelscher, Kayla (William) Nichols, and Kari Pfeffer.

He worked throughout his life as a carpenter, with many years spent working for Terry Kotzebue Construction. He was skilled in building a house from start to finish and proudly shared information on the homes that he had built. He helped all of his children build and/or remodel their homes.

Gardening and farming were his past times, spending time caring for his plants and producing an excellent crop every year. The beautiful display of vegetables was admired by all who passed by their home, with many stopping to take a look.

However, his greatest gift was as a teacher sharing life skills that ranged from construction to gardening to processing animals.

Family gave Emanuel great joy. Holidays and birthdays were celebrated every year. He was extremely excited upon the arrival of his great grandchildren. They include Henry and Lillian Kramer, Tate and Conrad Pierson, Cameran and Tripp Nichols, Rae and Daisy Weishuhn, Ottilia and Quinn Weishuhn, Holden and Hayes Hoelscher, Sophie and Nellie Guthmann, and Walter and Orson Weishuhn.

Emanuel was the kindest, gentlest individual a person could know. He loved his family and supported his church and community. He was a lifelong member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Frelsburg and Friends of Zimmerscheidt Historic School.

In addition to family listed above, Emanuel is survived by a sister, Marie VonMinden and brother, Leslie Weishuhn along with numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frieda and Florenz Weishuhn, along with brothers – Florenz, Roy and Waldo Weishuhn. Special thanks to caregivers Tootie Kossie and Teresa Leppin for their loving assistance during the past year.

Visitation was Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Henneke Funeral Home in Columbus, Texas.

Funeral service was Friday, Oct. 3, 2025, at 2 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Frelsburg with Pastor Ivy Schulz officiating. Visitation at church was from 1 to 2 p.m. Burial followed in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Jacob Weishuhn, Ross Weishuhn, Aaron Weishuhn, Kase Weishuhn, Nicholas Hoelscher, Matthew Guthmann, William Nichols, Daniel Pierson, and Ryan Kramer.

Memorials may be given to Trinity Lutheran Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 245, New Ulm, TX 78950 or Friends of Zimmerscheidt Historic School, P.O. Box 23, Columbus, TX 78934.

Online condolences may be given at www.hennekefuneralhome. com.