Clarence Alfred Zettel

Clarence Alfred Zettel was born on February 4, 1937, in Austin County, Texas, the son of Alfred J. and Celia Shupak Zettel. He grew up in the Austin County area and attended Santa Anna elementary and Bellville High School. He then moved to Bleiblerville in 1971. A Brethren by faith, Clarence was united in marriage to Ruth Schroeder on March 1, 1958, at the Welcome Lutheran Church. Clarence and Ruth made their home in Bleiblerville, where he was a carpenter. He also was a member of Woodmen of the World and SPJST. Clarence enjoyed fishing and gardening. He loved his family and the joy of his life were his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Clarence passed away on Monday, May 24, 2010, at his home in Bleiblerville. He is survived by his LOVING WIFE OF OVER 52 YEARS: Ruth Zettel of Bleiblerville; SON: Clarence Zettel, Jr. of Bleiblerville; DAUGHTER: Brenda Garrett and her husband, Roger, of Bellville; GRANDDAUGHTERS: Kimberly Brokmeyer and her husband, Andy, of Bellville and Courtney Hernandez and her husband, Vincent, of Bleiblerville; STEP GRANDDAUGHTER: Jaclyn Duncan and her husband, Lance, of Mexia, TX; GREAT GRANDCHILDREN: Samuel Elijah Brokmeyer and Alaya Marena Hernandez; STEP GREAT GRANDSON: Cade Alan Duncan. He is also survived by his BROTHER: Alfred Zettel and his wife, Marlene, of Industry; SISTER: Benolye Krause and her husband, Edward, of Industry; MOTHER-IN-LAW: Lydia Schroeder; BROTHER-IN-LAW: Larry Schroeder and his wife, Carol; SISTERS-IN-LAW: Corine Lakey, Angelie Franke and her husband, Charles; BROTHER-IN-LAW: Wendell Eckermann; and numerous nieces, nephews and many dear friends. Clarence was preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Donna Jo Zettel, great grandson, Gabriel Samuel Brokmeyer and father-in-law, Edward Schroeder. FRIENDS WHO WISH MAY MAKE MEMORIAL GIFTS TO: Nelsonville Brethren Church, 332 Nelsonville Church Road, Bellville, TX 77418 or to National Cemetery, c/o Nelsonville Brethren Church, 332 Nelsonville Church Road, Bellville, TX 77418 or to Hospice Brazos Valley, 302 East Blue Bell Road, Brenham, TX 77833.