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Venghaus, Dean Arhur Venghaus Dean Arthur Venghaus, 69, of the Zimmerscheidt community, passed away May 29, in Houston after a brief illness. He was born June 15, 1934 to Arthur and Emma (Brokmeyer) Venghaus in Zimmerscheidt. He attended the Zimmerscheidt School until the eighth grade and graduated from Columbus High School in 1951. He married Peggy Lou Faist Aug. 22, 1954 at St. John Lutheran Church in New Ulm. Dean worked in the sand and gravel industry with Horton & Horton in Columbus, Eagle Lake, Victoria and Seadrift for many years. In 1984, he started full-time farming and ranching operations. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Frelsburg, having served on the church council for numerous years including the immediate past president. He was also a member of the Colorado County Farm Bureau board of directors, having previously served as president and secretary-treasurer. He was instrumental in starting ag in the classroom for third grade students. He was a charter member of the Frelsburg Volunteer Fire Department. He served as election judge of the local precinct and was a member of the Bernardo Sons of Hermann. He also served in the National Guard from 1952-62. He enjoyed working with his cattle, hunting, playing dominoes and visiting friends. Most of all, he enjoyed watching his grandchildren's various activities including ball games, concerts, recitals and drama performances. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife; son and daughter-in-law Gregory and Edna Venghaus of Columbus; daughters and sons-in-law Patti and Steven Glaeser of Columbus and Donna and Frankie Krumrey of Bellville; grandchildren: Jessica Burris, Jennifer and Evan Venghaus, Amanda and Hannah Glaeser, all of Columbus, and Ashley and Morgan Krumrey of Bellville; brother Emmit Venghaus of Columbus; and mother-in-law Frieda Faist of New Ulm. Funeral services were conducted at Trinity Lutheran Church in Frelsburg June 1 with the Rev. Bill Mosley officiating. Interment followed at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery in Frelsburg. Pallbearers were Lance Taylor, Ronald Venghaus Jr., Leslie Heinsohn, Leon Hattermann, Marvin Becker and Russell Lindquist. Honorary pallbearer was close friend Eddie Glover. Memorial contributions may be made to the Trinity Lutheran Church Memorial Fund in Frelsburg. -- Colorado County Citizen, June 4, 2004, Courtesy of The Citizen
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