Lakewood Funeral Chapel
98 North Dixie Drive
Lake Jackson, TX
77566
Wednesday, June 18, 2014
6:00 to 8:00 pm
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Lakewood Funeral Chapel
98 N. Dixie Drive
Lake Jackson, TX
77566
Thursday, June 19, 2014
2:00 p.m.
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of Clute, TX
August 24, 1925 - June 16, 2014
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Wilmer Mike Gaubatz
Wilmer Mike Gaubatz, of Lake Jackson, Texas passed peacefully on June 16, 2014 after battling with Alzheimer's disease.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Etta Joyce Hancock; three daughters, Connie Gaubatz, Sheryl Broaddus (Mark), Donna Leist (Danny); son, Michael Gaubatz (Kelley); many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He also has four siblings; Evelyn Freund, Clifton Gaubatz, Dennis Gaubatz and the late Dorothy Tompkins.
Wilmer was born 88 years ago in Needville, Texas to Mike Gaubatz and Bertha Crist.
After graduating from Richmond High School in 1943, he volunteered his service to our country and trained as a pilot with the U. S. Air Force.
At the end of WWII he returned to Needville, Texas where he found the love of his life, Etta Joyce, better known as "Sugar Babe".
He enjoyed going fishing and working in his yard and garden. He also loved his pecan trees and generously shared the fruits of his labor with his family and friends. He will always be remembered as "Our Hero", because of the honorable way he served his country, the unselfish way he lived his life, and the everlasting love he showed for his family.
Visitors are welcome on Wednesday, June 18, 2014 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Lakewood Funeral Home in Lake Jackson, Texas.
A celebration of his life will be held on Thursday, June 19, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at Lakewood Funeral Chapel. Wilmer will be laid to rest by his family in Needville, Texas.
Arrangements by the Turner family.
Online condolences may be made to lakewood
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7 Condolence(s)
Dane McLamore
Paris, TX
Thursday, June 19, 2014
Mike, I am so sorry for your loss. I always liked your Dad, while growing up. I remember him at FUN football games and practices and at Little League. Again, sorry for your loss.
Phil Drilling
Sugar Land, TX
Thursday, June 19, 2014
He was a hero, We hope for his comfort in his move to Heaven
and peace for his family.
Love the Drillings
Benkula
League City, TX
Wednesday, June 18, 2014
We will miss your smile, your jokes and your stories! You were a blessing to us and will always be remembered for the love you shared. Rest in Peace, Mr. Gaubatz, you did good!
Bonnie, Tim, Bramdon and Ian Benkula
louanne cantrell
richwood, TX
Wednesday, June 18, 2014
So sorry to hear of your dad's passing, connie. will try to make it by the funeral home tonite. So very sorry for your loss/
Harry & Bonnie Andersson
College Station, TX
Wednesday, June 18, 2014
Dear Gaubatz Family,
We were so very sorry to learn of Wilmer's passing.
Know how much he always loved each & every one of you!
Just know that we are thinking of all of you & keeping you in our prayers! May God bless you all now & always!
Love, Bonnie & Harry
The Rinns
Lake Jackson, TX
Wednesday, June 18, 2014
So sorry for you all. You are in our prayers. He was a great man and a great American. God bless him, as so many have been blessed by him.
Rose & Andy Askew
Guy, TX
Wednesday, June 18, 2014
May God be with each of you and comfort you at this time. May the void in your heart be filed with precious memories of the times you had with your dad, and he will be with you always.