Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application he was never far from his parents' presence and in his 18 years on the family farm in Kenney He attended and graduated from Kenney School (Grades 1-8) and later was a proud graduate of Bellville High School Class of 1965 being honored as Sophomore class favorite and lettering in football On a Saturday night in January of 1965 at a dance at Artesian Park "the cutest girl he'd ever seen" Several weeks later they had their first date to his high school football banquet where he received his letterman's jacket It was a bold move on his part as Brenham and Bellville were arch-rivals at the time imagine taking a Brenham High School Cheerleader to this event He courted her for the next three years and finally scooped her up on August 4 They were blessed with 56 years of marriage Donald attended Blinn College and graduated from Stephen F Austin University in 1971 with a Bachelor's of Business Administration degree in Accounting After graduation they moved back to Brenham and they settled in their first home at 1502 Church Street He began his accounting career with Otto Lehrman which became Seidel Schroder and Company where he eventually became a partner in 1989 he immensely enjoyed interacting with his clients and helping them solve accounting problems He also greatly enjoyed the camaraderie with all of his co­ workers Christopher Todd in July 1971 and then Tara Lyn in September 1974 Donald was an active part of several local organizations James Lutheran Church of New Wehdem however he was needed He hated recognition and had no idea how much he was loved he took over managing the family property in Kenney and continued stewardship of the family land with the help of his cousin The decision to retire was not an easy one He loved the staff at Seidel Schroder and all of his clients becoming the rancher/farmer we think he always wanted to be he enjoyed his Thursday morning men's group and a monthly card group with lifelong friends He was a dedicated "Grandpa" to Chris and Tina's six kids and then became Charlee's beloved "Pa" often biking with her to school in his cowboy boots He adored his grandchildren and loved hearing every detail of their life He also adored his children and loved talking to them He loved and cherished every moment he spent with his wife until his death His best day was spent outdoors tending cattle He was happiest being with any of his family and he was the best man we have ever known Even though we know that he has moved on to a wonderful place Donald held fast to his faith until the end and passed peaceful into the arms of his Savior on April 29 Donald is currently catching up with his parents He will be looking after his family like he always did his sister Alana Winkelmann and husband Norman of Brenham his daughter Tara Winkelmann and granddaughter Charlee of The Woodlands his son and daughter-in-law Christopher and Tina Winkelmann of Concord and grandchildren William Winkelmann and his wife Michayla and great-grandson Hunter of Lufkin nephews and extended family including his aunt and uncle Honorary pallbearers will be his grandchildren James Lutheran Church Cemetery Fund or a charity of your choice A Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m James Lutheran Church – New Wehdem with burial following in the church cemetery Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors By Karley CrossPublished: Mar 2025 at 6:19 PM CDTEmail This LinkShare on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInBRENHAM Texas (KBTX) - The Brenham Police Department (BPD) is investigating a fatal crash on Highway 36 Wednesday morning the crash happened at West Blue Bell Road and State Highway 36 North BPD did confirm that the crash involved a motorcycle and a pickup truck https://thomascraftconfections.com/ Brenham – Whenever you mention sweets in Brenham Ice cream has been king in this town since 1907 but just a few miles from the factory known for homemade vanilla you’ll find another sweet stop called Thomas Craft Confections Jennifer Thomas and her husband Adam create the creamy cupcakes and decadent chocolates that you’ll find here They haven’t faced any problems from Blue Bell who just made sure they weren’t trying to compete in the ice cream game Their small shop was originally started by Cynthia and Sammy Timpa Back then it was called the Bliss Candy Company The toffee recipe was in their family for generations and after enough people asked them to start selling it they realized that they were burning money by not producing it for the masses Sammy and Cynthia’s small business did well but in 2021 they retired and turned the business over to Jennifer and Adam The couple came to Texas to be close to family and happened to have culinary experience from around the world including stops at high end hotels in Dublin and Singapore The couple continues the tradition of toffee but has also expanded into other sweet ventures thanks to their years of experience they can serve up whatever they want and that includes a savory selection on Saturdays like their flakey croissants filled with eggs bacon and cheese that are marvelous on their own People love it so much that they urge the couple to start serving coffee and opening up for breakfast every day of the week and that includes a unique pastry with French roots Jennifer’s favorite thing that she makes is called a cannelé and it’s made with all the same ingredients as pancake batter They bake in copper molds for an hour until they get crispy on the outside and soft on the inside which starts with a big pitcher of distilled water toffee isn’t incredibly complicated because the only other ingredient is butter Once the water and sugar get up to 236 degrees It gets spread onto big trays to cool and a drizzle of chocolate finishes off this long-loved treat They’ll also have fun with the toffee here you can’t leave this place without trying some toffee it makes sense as you get the sweet taste of sugar with the luxurious texture of butter So if you don’t get quite enough of a sugar fix on your next trip to Brenham or if you want to grab something you can take home make sure to stop by Thomas Craft Confections on The Texas Bucket List Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInBRYAN Texas (KBTX) -Tara and Rick Steele are business owners who love giving back to their community The couple owns “Royers Pie Haven” in Round Top but every pie is made fresh in their commercial kitchen in Brenham She founded what she calls “Karen’s Table” for anyone who wants to join It’s a time for them to get to know their neighbors Her next book, “Keep Your Fork, There’s Pie!” 1990 to Donna (Kramer) Black and Lonnie Black Paul's Lutheran Church in Brenham on July 1 Lacey received her GED while her two oldest children were toddlers She and her family were very proud of her accomplishment Who always had a smile and enjoyed a good laugh She never met a stranger and would help anyone out if she could time at the water fishing and she had a great love of nature and spent many hours outdoors Some of her favorite times were family vacations which centered around the water and the Hill Country Her most cherished times were spent with her children The memories she created with her children Anyiah Novalee and Noah were very precious to her Lacey is preceded in death by her grandfathers Leeroy Kramer (Grandpa) and Donald Black (PoPo) Donna "Kramer" Black and Lonnie Black brother Dillon (Cheyenne) and little sister Daylynn Also left to cherish her memory are her grandmothers Doris Kramer (Gigi) and Anne Black (memaw) Michael and Kim Black and numerous cousins A visitation for Lacey will be held on Friday 2025 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm with a rosary at 6:30 pm at Memorial Oaks Chapel located at 1306 W A funeral service will be held on Saturday Paul's Lutheran Church located at 305 W Burial will follow at Sacred Heart in Latium Serving as pallbearers will be: Billy Black Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Oaks Chapel located at 1306 W He completed the ‘Gore Boys' along with his big brothers Kristopher and Jason Texas and this became what he has always referred to as home After graduating with the Brenham High School Class of 2009 Zach continued his education at Bacone College in Muskogee Zach played for 2 years before returning to Texas and continuing his education at Sam Houston State University in the field of psychology and education.  Those that were fortunate to know him experienced his top talent of always making people laugh smile and love everyone he met unconditionally.  He always wanted to know what was happening with everyone what Padre was cooking for supper and asked about his niece Darwa as she was normally called would jump up to greet him Zach included childhood friends in his definition of family as well friends from his life’s journey and friends made through work always a friend and friends for life!”  Leaving to mourn are his parents Tom and Fran Gore his oldest brother and sister-in-law Kris and Jennifer Gore Zachary will be missed by his aunts and uncles He will also be missed by his many cousins and friends who he enjoyed spending time with.  Zach is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents The family is grateful for all the prayers blessings and notes received from friends and family during this time.  Visitation with the family will be from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Thursday A Celebration of Zachary's Life will be on Friday from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM with remembrances from friends and family beginning at 5:00 PM.   memorial donations may be given to The Brenham Animal Services/Shelter https://www.cityofbrenham.org/city_government/departments/animal_services/animal_service_donations.php   or to Animal Friends of Washington County https://www.animalfriendstexas.org/services-2